Yiva Markstam from the Scandinavian Design Center sent me a lovely email introducing herself and the site which showcases the best in Scandinavian design. I found the above espresso cups while perusing the Glass & Porcelain section. Great colors with a graphic punch. There are way too many gorgeous things to post here from this site so please go and visit it yourself.

My fabulous coworker Stephen told me about Kaas Glassworks after shopping there in the West Village last weekend. Gorgeous découpaged trays, plates, paperweights and coasters with vintage graphics of flowers, plants and fashion. The above are coasters from the company that are being carried currently by Spiegel. If you’re in New York, visit the store… it is absolutely adorable.

The work of Tina Berning is absolutely fabulous. Love the color and the patterns. The textures are amazing. The variety of work in her portfolio is stunning from fashion illustration, editorial, fine art… It’s all there. Gorgeous stuff.

Sara Singh‘s fashion illustrations have great color, line quality and expressions. I love the patterns on the clothes and the look of watercolor. Sara is repped by Art Dept and you can see more work on her artist page. Great great stuff.

Grace totally made this brown girl blush. Thanks so much to Design*Sponge for the lovely mention this morning. Cupcakes are always a good thing.

I found this stunning Sea Urchin bracelet from Bonnin Designs while perusing the lovely Modish. The bracelet features pretty shell beads and freshwater pearls. I love how the light hits it. Beautiful! (And Modish is a fabulous resource for finding greaet independent designers!)