I am so excited about our very first product line, David Stark for West Elm, and it’s is in the stores right now! During the holiday season, folks with the most refined taste often lose their heads and douse themselves in green and red glitz. That’s because there are few other modern options to deck their halls with — but my holiday collection offers a cool solution to that quandary, mixing naturals with metallics and using an array of recycled and repurposed materials to create special items that can be used in multiple ways.
You can use the bendable Star Stems as tree toppers, napkin rings, gift bows, in a vase or as a fairy wand! The Twine Tree Cones can be decorated with ornaments, pinned with holiday cards, draped with garland or used as an entryway decoration even after the holidays are over. The products are sustainable while being playful and most importantly, all under $100! You can see and purchase some of the line at West Elm. There are many more additional items in the stores that are not carried on the website too!
It was such an honor to collaborate with the West Elm team, and I am especially impressed with the way they decked out their stores to support the collection and celebrate the season. Three cheers for Paul deMartini, West Elms’ store design guru and his entire team. The details in the store, from giant, suspended twine balls, to cardboard signage are so special that I am really excited to point them out to you. Check out the images below of some of our products and the creative environments they live in. I hope you become inspired. I know I am.
Images: courtesy of Susan Montagna
David Stark is the president and creative director of Brooklyn-based David Stark Design & Production, which creates witty and wonderful objects and décor for high-wattage celebrity clients, major corporations, and the nation’s most elite non-profit organizations and cultural institutions. Stark’s first product line, a holiday decorating collection with West Elm, is available now online and in stores nationwide. In Spring 2010, The Monacelli Press will release a monograph on Stark’s work, David Stark Design, which will illuminate the Company’s design philosophies, conceptual process, and breadth of work put forth since its inception.
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I am usually a huge fan of twine, unbleached cottons, burlap, canvas, etc, but these are really really sad. There is no joy in these. Maybe dying some of these accessories with natural vegetables dyes would help bring some life to them.
I agree with Jose. These are a bit too dull. I'd like to see them with some gold shimmer.
I like them to mix with my other "shiny" decor. I have enough sparkle, I think they would add some nature to all the glam of Christmas.
I just saw the tree ornament yesterday. Picked it up and it was so light. Upon closer inspection, I even saw the paperboard weave was on.
The little 2' tree was $24! I can only say that it felt like a rip off to pay that money for something that can most likely be made for much less.
i think that these decorations warmed up with some fresh holiday greens and candlelight could be quite striking and peaceful.
Wow - Haven't you always dreamed of having a Beige and Taupe Christmas?
Me neither.
I agree with royaltygirl. I believe the point is to show some restraint when decorating for the holidays, which is part of any decent designer's repertoire and this line allows the average person to do so with ease. The intention is to juxtapose the colorful, shiny, shimmery stuff with these types of items – not to have a “Beige and Taupe Christmas”. AND if shiny things make you happy, there are shiny items in the line.
@ Aster – I also think you are missing the point as the tree is a handmade item for only $24 that was never advertised as a paperweight. If you feel ripped off, just return the tree and make a trip to your local craft and hardware stores and knock one out while you pick up your red, green, and silver tinsel. Let us know how long it took you.
Who hand made these items?
I like this low-key style. Personally, I can do without all the tinsel, fake snow and garish x-mas stuff that people think is festive. Besides, this eco-conscious style seems like a better fit in this downbeat economy....
Wow how original make something that is recycled beige
oh well i guess thats so it will stand out so its not confused with all of those planet destroying ornaments weve been using for years.
Isnt tacky-chic kinda in for christmas.
Lets the guy who puts the 17' blow-up santa on his roof show the restraint.
Also you can make the tree for $9 and it takes about 15min. That is with less eco friendly material but i bet it last longer.
TAKE THAT CAPT. COLOR BLIND!