And a quick note to mention, check back to yesterday morning’s grow your own flowers article to see added photos!
March, 2007
Tuesday March 20th, 2007
flowers finale
This morning we’re finishing up flowers and decorations with lots of additions. Let’s get right into it with this great submission from Kat from outside Philadelphia: “My husband and I had a handmade, Italian garden theme with pop flourishes of a lemon, coral and magenta palette. It was a really strong combination of colors, so…
new: houseandgarden.com
i was going to wait until tomorrow to post this but to be honest the idea of waking up tomorrow and not opening the computer was too tempting. as of 3pm this afternoon the new houseandgarden.com is live! i’ve spent the last year working on the project and the last 2 months working on the…
not for the weak-at-heart
Here are a few larger-scale projects if you want to get really ambitious with your crafting. The first is another great idea from ReadyMade Magazine, a homemade chuppah made of birch tree trunks and flowers. They were even kind enough to create a special link for easy-to-follow directions. My thanks to the folks RM! Carol…
om home
sanjeev and oorbee of om home sent over these stunning photos of their home in montreal. i spent a good 10 minutes looking at them with my jaw dropped. it’s the sort of place i hope i can create one day- such a nice balance of warm woods and bright, bold pattern. sanjeev and oorbee…
luxeville
cressida luxton sent over a link to her recently launched online boutique. specializing in handmade and independent goods, luxeville is based in the uk but ships worldwide. i loved the luxeville tray designed by sandra isaksson, teresa green’s tea towels and the love poster by dandy. click here to view the full collection.
call for entries (colorado)
just got this email from jaime of designklub: “we are trying to provide some exposure for designers in our little corner of the world (colorado). i am working with a local gallery (P Design Gallery) to put together two shows just for CO designers. The first will be a student exhibition and the second will…
Monday March 19th, 2007
mum balls – instructions
As promised, here are some more specific details about producing the mum balls featured last week. This link also includes some other DIT projects, so check that out if you’re looking for ideas. I’ll be back later today with updates on decorations and flowers. And I’ve decided to extend that section to tomorrow morning, returning…
flowers – week two
Today we have a special treat for the flowers topic! Kathleen Connally of Durham, Pennsylvania (also doing double duty as a photography writer) has put together the definitive ‘grow your own flowers’ guide. Thanks for the great info Kathleen! Check back this afternoon when we’ll have more great reader feedback about decorations and flowers.
corinne dean
velocity has a new artist up on the site- chicago based painter corinne dean. her latest pieces are available right here; the pieces above are $140 each.
bookbinding – week two
And back to books! Let me start with the gorgeous journals Emily at Orangebeautiful sent over. They specialize in custom binding, stationery and design services. And they just launched a blog, so click here to see what projects they’re working on now. Marieke of Treats and Treasures sent in these handmade notebooks that she designed…
figments
peggy lo, owner of providence design shop figments, was kind enough to share a sneak peek into her beautiful blue dining room. you can see a full sized photo right here and a description in peggy’s words below. [thanks peggy!] “Our small bungalow was built in 1935 by our neighbor’s grandfather. When furnishing the space,…
vintage
this vintage french sofa/chair is from figments’ one-of-a-kind section. makes me want to hit up a good vintage shop and reupholster something…too bad i’ve maxed out my reupholstery budget for the next few years. click here to pick up this vintage french sofa ($650 without delivery).
satsuma press
beautiful new cards from portland’s satsuma press…available right here in sets of 5 for $12.50.
storage unit
i’m loving this 60s danish credenza at ebay. the black detailing is spot on- such a nice alternative to the regular danish pieces on ebay. current bid: $650.
kuan teckharn
designer kuan teckharn sent over these cool tableware designs. i really love the images on these plates. click here for more information on kuan’s designs.
clips (thank you)
just wanted to say a little thank you to editors at the montreal gazette, relish magazine, budget travel and stir magazine for the kind mentions. it was an honor to be included with apartment therapy and mocoloco in the montreal blog story and to be included alongside angela adams in relish. i also wrote a…
paper pony
kristina passed along a link to a fantastic flickr site called paper pony. the site is attached to a blog, paper pony, which is run by a wonderful california-based photographer. the photos really speak for themselves- i was blown away by the pink glasses shot. it’s definitely worth a click through- there’s enough inspiration for…
Sunday March 18th, 2007
invitations – week two
And we’re back for week two! As promised, this week I will be posting some of the great ideas I received from readers since last Monday. I want to say thanks so much to everyone who shared their photos and stories. Now let’s get started with an invitations follow-up! I really adore this invitation sent…
Friday March 16th, 2007
ivy
this cute ivy coat rack is a fun piece of diy design. you simply combine packs (available in several colors) to create a coat rack that makes a real statement. each kit comes with 16 “y” shapes, connectors, screws and anchors. available in grey-brown and chartreuse for $60 right here.
