victoria has written some fantastic posts this week- if you haven’t checked them out yet be sure to visit the guest blog for her posts on etsy, affordable artwork (framing) , how she creates a signature/mixed style, ikea, and the power of flowers. click here for the full blog. [thanks for the great first week,…
April, 2007
Friday April 13th, 2007
cumulus
designer steven haulenbeek is a recent graduate of the masters program at the school of the art institute of chicago. yesterday he sent over one of his current projects, a scalable lighting series called ‘cumulus’. cumulus uses photographer’s translucent shoot-through umbrellas as modular components to create a scalable lighting system. by gathering these umbrellas together…
Etsy Bits of Art.
If you don’t yet know about Etsy, it’s this wonderful online art gallery of sorts, supporting independent artists of every medium, selling their handmade goods online. There is some amazingly talented artists here and I’m always discovering something new. I’m also always surprised at how inexpensive their work is and have made a lot of…
Thursday April 12th, 2007
The Power of Flowers.
One of my favorite tricks when I’m looking to brighten up my apartment, is to add some fresh cut flowers around the place. I like to make a habit of heading over to our local San Francisco Flower Mart on Fridays, so I’ve got bouquets all weekend long, when I’m around to enjoy them and…
kelly wearstler
i’m working on questions for the kelly wearstler interview but i thought i’d open it up to you guys. do you have any questions you’d like to ask kelly? if so just drop em below and i’ll see if they get approved for the interview…[photos above and below from the hard rock hotel high roller…
fluffy co.
i’m a sucker for for fluffy co.‘s keyhooks and wall-mounted bottle openers. rare device carries a slew of them but you can now buy them via fluffy co. online, too. click here for the full collection; both the keyhook and bottle opener style sells for $28. enjoy! [unrelated but fun news: stay tuned for an…
zipper wine bag
designer beth fuller sent over one of her new eco-friendly designs- the zipper wine bag. each bag is made from organic fabric and an all-natural dye (wine!). beth designed the collection as a graduate student at pratt this spring with the goal of creating a product that served a dual purpose. the wine bags can…
bantie
irene posted a wonderful link to scandinavian textile company bantie yesterday, via the blog rareautumn. i was really taken with several of the patterns- especially the pink and brown pattern that reminds me of a sand dollar. bantie produces several collections of textiles; click here to view the full series and here to view irene’s…
Mix It Up.
As I’ve said, I really like to make my decorating investments in larger pieces of furniture of excellent quality and then add to them with less expensive accessories and accent pieces. I also really like to mix things up and create an eclectic look that reflects my taste and personality. Nothing cookie-cutter, please. Thus, this…
Wednesday April 11th, 2007
How to Make Art on the Down Low.
Many of us have the tools we need to make fabulous and very personal art inexpensively right at our own finger tips. I’m talking basic color copiers, people. And, just about everyone has a digital camera, Photoshop, scanners and whatnot these days, and it’s a great way to create affordable artwork. On most color copiers…
top design: the party + the dirt
ac and i just got home from the top design finale party at the w hotel. what an evening. we spent a good chunk of the night with the carpenters (the most underrated lot of the show) and trying to calm me down every time goil or todd oldham walked by. i thought i’d share…
margaret russell/top design podcast
yesterday i picked up the phone and had a short chat with top design judge and editor in chief of elle decor, margaret russell. i’ve been intrigued by margaret’s blog for a while now (it’s much more candid than the editing makes her appear on camera) and was excited to get to ask her some…
charm city craft mafia
if you live in the baltimore area and like to get crafty, you need to check out the newly formed charm city craft mafia. click here for more information and to join…
bargain books + art
victoria is on a serious roll with her posts today: how to make affordable art (framing) and tips on finding great bargain (design) books. click here to read….
karin eriksson
karin recently added some beautiful new (updated) votives to her etsy shop- as always they’re adorable and just begging to be scooped up. click here for more information and to shop ($30 each).
moira and obbie
vanessa at moira and obbie sent over a link to this beautiful chair she’s selling at the shop. there’s only one but if you’re looking for a truly stunning chair, this is it. “chair #2” is a rescued french antique classic that has been upholstered in a pale celedon brussels linen with hand-printed vintage doilies…
The Bargain Books – Part One.
Okay, so the series of books I’m going share this week aren’t really bargain books per se, but rather books that show you how to bargain some good design ideas. The first book I want to share is Amy & David Butler’s Found Style, Vintage Ideas for Modern Living. I think there’s a lot of…
Tuesday April 10th, 2007
yippee: one down…
i’ve been hunting for a vintage credenza for our living room for what feels like ages. and, in a shocking turn of events, i won my first ebay live auction and picked up a great little american piece! i love the gold (brass?) detailing and louvered doors. i’m going to have to go pick it…
top design
i’m off to interview margaret russell from top design for a piece to run on d*s tomorrow. while i haven’t been blogging the show, i’ve been quietly tivo-ing and watching the series, hoping that it would improve with time. while i still feel that the best designer (goil) went home weeks ago, i’ve been unable…
affordable lighting
when it comes to our apt, there are a few things ac and i agree on: one, i am a pain in the butt to live with (picking paint colors is just the tip of the iceberg) and two, good lighting is crucial to any room. i love to buy lamps like i love to…
