may seems so far away, but i got this email from laura who is representing bklyn designs, to mark your calendars may 11 - 13/07 during the ny design week where they feature brooklyn-based designers and manufacturers of contemporary furnishings, including indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories.

call for exhibitors: new to this design show is BKLYN DESIGNS +, a juried cash-and-carry market to give attendees the chance to shop for gifts and home accents. the market includes products made in brooklyn from tabletop, to pillows, to jewelry. interested manufacturers and designers should visit the web site at bklyndesigns.com for applications and deadline information.

(image shown: lampshades by andrea claire)