Last week I headed into a new declaration of gallery, greeted by an enormous dangly red mobile-like art piece that was unmissable on busy West LA Pico Blvd. The second thing I noticed was art, everywhere and design objects, everywhere…and architecture, everywhere. You rarely see all in one. Yet, art consultant, Leonardo Ledesma of Art Seen and architect, Mark Bittoni of bittonidesignstudio, have forged art and design together in their exciting collaboration, designmatters boutique.

The front portion of Bittoni’s studio is dedicated to carefully curated objects accentuated by Ledesma’s Art. Imagine a Josh Jakus felt eggflat perched in front of an Ann Thronycroft work…yeah amazing.  You can literally trip over great design and great art here.

Josh Jakus eggflat.

Ann Thronycroft’s Dreamtime 2. A local Venice artist.

James Verbicky’s Diffuse. I love this one, a must see in person. The mixed media he uses looks like the projection of the curl of a wave.

Stefano Ciannella’s Same Place Same Time

Menu’s black contour plates

Dean Styers’ Barely Legal

Check them out at 10590 1/2 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064

The Black Forest collection by Dibbern is so perfectly minimal and graceful. Design by Bodo Sperlein. Available through TableArt.

Jacques Helleu & Chanel by Jacques Helleu stylish book. Available here. Husband, are you listening?

I love these mohair throws made and designed by Karin Lilja-Makkonen from Finland…they look and probably feel heavenly! They are available through Susan Chalom in the US.

I love this bedroom. I blogged about it here.

Springy colors!

This wallcovering called Mavis Monkey by Bholu is so precious! It also comes in a very faint light blue. So cute for the little newbies!

A blast of color by Paul Smith. These bowls are the perfect addition to any coffe table. Available at TableArt

Monica Castiglioni jewelry!

I spotted these pieces at OK Store in LA and oooommmmgggg, I love her!

via contemporist

Modfire by Brandon Williams. These are so cool! Great way to add a punch of color to your outdoors. It also comes in orange, blue, natural steel and lots more.