Loving these objects from House Industries inspired by or based on the works of reknowned textile designer Alexander Girard. While working in Herman Miller in the 50s to 70s, Girard designed fabrics for the likes of Ray and Charles Eames. He had a great interest in folk art and colorful, exotic designs from around the world.

Aptly, folksy elements in bright palettes are featured heavily in these collections. Top: solid maple nativity set (currently sold out) based on a Girard illustration; below: basswood memory game.

The first time I saw bespoke furniture upholstered with textile designer Helen Amy Murray’s distinct 3-dimensional fabric and leather creations was on a design and lifestyle show some time last year. I saw only part of the program but I remember thinking “that’s one gorgeous piece of home furniture.”

I caught a rerun of the show the other day (I think it was called Living etc) that I realized how much work it takes to create these beautiful nature-based and geometric designs. It’s all handmade using her patent-applied method. Check out this bespoke wingback leather chair with large dragon motive. Just stunning!

I love the floral (peonies, roses, chrysanthemums) motifs the best.

Check out her website for more custom luxury furniture designs.

British wellie-maker Hunter is collaborating with Jimmy Choo to produce “the most luxurious Wellington Boots.”

“Inspired by stylish festival goers, this limited edition boot marries the quintessential design elements of Jimmy Choo with the original British tradition of Hunter – the ultimate fusion of fashion and function.”

Embossed with Jimmy Choo’s signature crocodile print, the boots are definitely a notch up the wellie style factor. Would you mind be getting mud all over these, though? Available in June 2009.