Current Obsessions: Sightings of Spring

Ahead this weekend: a design auction for Ukraine, plant prints, a tour of a miniature garden, a new shop opening, and more signs of spring. Read on:

• Of particular note this weekend: Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine: an auction featuring a who’s who of designers, artists, and brands, with proceeds to benefit Doctors Without Borders. Among the many makers contributing: ANK Ceramics, Athena Calderone, Beni Rugs, Clamlab, In Common With, Jenni Kayne Home, Lawson Fenning, Skagerak, and Workstead. The auction is going on through Tuesday, March 22nd; head here to browse and make bids.
• And the commission for the renovation of the modern and contemporary galleries of the Met goes to Mexican architect Frida Escobedo—the first time a woman has designed a wing of the Met.
• Fan is poring over this artist’s lush, plant-filled cultural retreat in the German countryside, spotted via T.
• Amanda Moffat Pottery is hosting a studio sale tomorrow (Sunday); more info via @amandamoffatpottery.
• Admiring these Spring Blossoming prints via Superfolk in Ireland (including one to benefit Ukraine).
• Annie is stopping into the newly opened brick and mortar location of The Post Supply in Portland, Maine, with interiors by Joiya Studios. (Of particular note: ceramic plates made in collaboration with Rebekah Miles.)
• Limited-edition, one-of-a-kind planters by Tung Chiang of Heath.
• On our reading lists: Billy Cotton: Interior and Design Work. (Take a peek inside in Required Reading: Billy Cotton Interior & Design Work.)
• Destination: Joshua Tree.
• Patchwork linen blankets from Once Milano.
• And Stitches rugs, just launched from Nordic Knots.
• Good-looking gardening clogs: 10 favorites.
• Lastly, take a virtual tour of Arthur Parkinson’s miniature garden.