Area is a small, independent company that embraces individuality and offers informal yet sophisticated products for the home. Swedish founder, Anki Spets, started Area in 1990 to continue the Scandinavian tradition of good design for everyday. Featuring original designs, natural fibers and long-lasting beauty and comfort, Area's modern bedding will introduce a relaxed sophistication to any bedroom.
Photo © 2007 Kristofer Dan-Bergman
WHO ARE YOU? Anki Spets - I own Area. I design sheets blankets etc…I have two daughters. I wear the same outfit every day, says one of them. I Live in New York City. I am from Stockholm, Sweden. I like crime novels, wine and difficult people.
1. PICK A NUMBER 1 THROUGH 10. GO.
2. WHAT'S THE ODDEST THING IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR? Kalles kaviar
3. WHAT'S A PRODUCT YOU WISH YOU'D THOUGHT UP? The thing that makes things disappear without leaving any trace and "gas".
4. USE THE WORD "BAFFLEGAB" IN A SENTENCE. I am bafflegabbed by this question.
5. WHAT'S SOMETHING YOU AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE? Buffets
6. HAVE YOU EVER FELT COMPELLED TO BUY A BILLY MAYS PRODUCT? (YOU KNOW, OXICLEAN, HERCULES HOOKS...) Naaa...
7. I'M SO SICK OF HEARING ABOUT Discounts
8. WHAT'S THE FUNNIEST NICKNAME YOU'VE GIVEN OR BEEN GIVEN?
9. IF YOU DIDN'T DO WHAT YOU DO, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? I would be an artist or a factory owner or an absent minded philosopher.
10. WE'RE FISHIN' FOR SOME NEW MUSIC, SO WHAT BAND(S) DO YOU LOVE RIGHT NOW?
Roxy Music as always
Jose Gonzalez
Lisa Ekdal
And my brother's homemade music
