March, 2008
Thursday March 27th, 2008
Wednesday March 26th, 2008
diy wednesdays: inside out security envelopes
getting a bill in the mail isn’t any fun, but you know what they say about lemons and lemonade, right? being small business owners, we get tons of bills, and over the years we’ve been collecting the ones with interesting security patterns printed on the insides. we’ve used them in various craft projects here and…
diy project: kate’s industrial framed sconces
today’s second diy project is from 2008 diy contest finalist kate dixon. kate created these fantastic framed sconces using inexpensive outdoor sconces from home depot. i love the endless chances for customization here- you could use decorative frames (or maybe even groupings of painted twigs and branches) and all sorts of wallpaper, gift wrap and…
Artists & Residents
Ladies and gentleman, I give you… The humble home and lively work of the masterful Mary Ann Wakeley: And an ascetic space of electric art from the illustrious Allison Nitch: Enjoy!
diy project: joyce’s spring/fall bedspread
over the next few months, in addition to our regular diy wednesday column, i’ll be posting the full instructions for all of our 2008 diy contest finalists (as well as a few dozen that weren’t finalists but definitely deserved to be celebrated). i’m going to go down the line in order of votes- and our…
under $100: decorating essentials
my second column for domino magazine is live today: a roundup of 20 fantastic decorating must-haves, all under $100. i can speak from experience that when it comes to finding affordable decorating details it can be a little tough to avoid the land of cheap plastic. but i did my best to include a wide…
dutch touch art
when it comes to artwork, i’m an avid print-collector. they allow me to have works by my favorite artists without having to put a major dent in my bank account. but lately i’ve felt the urge to save up for more traditional pieces and original paintings. my dream would be to own original works from…
guest blog: adam wallacavage
today kevin has a very interesting peek into the home of philadelphia designer adam wallacavage. after seeing the pink octopus chandelier i knew i was in for one heck of a fun mini-peek. click here to check it out (and stay tuned for another mini-peek from kevin at 12).
Adam Wallacavage
Step right up folks, and witness the wondrous world of Mister Adam Wallacavage… Having discovered a transcendental route between the beautiful and the grotesque, this “Militant Ornamentalist” is self-taught in the ancient method of Italian scagliola. But don’t take it from me, Adam’s wonderfully-written message exudes more character than I could ever summon: “I live…
Tuesday March 25th, 2008
shower curtain roundup
today’s last product roundup is all about shower curtains. for me, shower curtains are a chance to bring in some bold color and pattern into what is usually (at least for us city dwellers) one of the smallest spaces in your home. i’m not entirely satisfied with the shower curtain market as a whole, but…
bath mat roundup
today’s first roundup is all about bathmats and bath rugs. whether you’re looking for something soft and feminine or simple and zen, there’s a wide range here to choose from. and no bath mat guide would be complete with a matching shower curtain guide so stay tuned for that next at 1pm. the selections continue…
Speaking of Etsy
Adriene Bilet’s curious portfolio includes both the rather high-minded “Dots” (fashioned from hand-dyed silk, cut-to-size and pinned in place) as well as cheeky Polaroid Viewfinder necklaces in plastic with lobster claw clasps… Ever resourceful, she’s managed to carve out a workspace from the detritus of a former closet where enjoys from afar her recent collection…
india rose textiles
today is all about textiles- yesterday i decided to tackle bath linens because, other than outdoor furniture, they’ve become the most requested roundup themes i’ve gotten over the past two months. so, stay tuned for a bath mat and shower curtain roundup at 12 and 1pm today. while i was building the shower curtain guide…
amy butler: midwest modern
the other day i decided to do something about the state of our living room. some of you may have noticed that it was absent from our october sneak peek. why? well, because i hate it. the room is broken up into funny shapes and it makes it nearly impossible to have a normal arrangement…
lotta jansdotter + hable
today i’ve gone fabric crazy. all five posts today involve fabric or woven textiles of some type so i’m kicking things off with some of my favorite designers: lotta jansdotter and the lovely ladies of hable construction. for a while lotta jansdotter wasn’t selling fabrics on the site but they’re back with a vengeance now,…
guest blog: something’s hiding in here (mini peek)
this morning our resident guest blogger, kevin of designphiladelphia, is giving us a little mini sneak peek into the home of shauna alterio and stephen loidolt of something’s hiding in here. full of the diy craftiness i would expect from a talented duo like this, it’s definitely a morning must-see. click here to check out…
Something’s Hiding In Here
Introducing Shauna Alterio & Stephen Loidolt of Something’s Hiding In Here… Oh my oh my oh my my my… While there’s a certain femininity to the DIY wunderduo’s flat, you just can’t escape the notion that there’s quite a deliberate helping of machismo as well. A pastel color pastiche is offset by the presence of…
Monday March 24th, 2008
sneak peek: john and joe of RIVER
in my own personal life, i find myself constantly torn between two extremes: wanting to create a home that feels simple, clean and traditional and something that’s more modern, colorful and bursting with pattern. right now my own home looks like a tragic mix of the two so today i’m trying to find inspiration in…
sneak peek: design for mankind
today’s first sneak peek belongs to fellow blogger erin loechner of design for mankind. i’d long admired some beautiful shots of her bedroom i’d seen on her website and was thrilled that she was game to let us peek a bit more deeply into her home. i’ve chosen my favorite photos above and below (for…
new: skinny laminx
heather at skinny laminx just added a great new teatowel to her shop at etsy. based in drawings of her incredible collection of vintage mugs and cup, “mugs” is printed in three colorways (gooseberry, raspberry and blueberry) for only $11. i seriously need to rotate my tea towels so this is just the kick in…
