on monday we got a sneak preview of thomas paul’s plates for the ny gift fair this weekend. and today we’re getting a special peek at his new line of pillows and totes. made of jute fiber, this series has a nautical theme that i’m really loving- it’s a nice change from all the birds….
thursdays are rapidly becoming my favorite day of the week thanks to an influx of really lovely before & after projects. this beautiful makeover comes courtesy of barb at knack studios. i’m a sucker for the gold knobs and that dark stain on the wood- i think it elevates the piece from ordinary to spectacularly…
this is a short but sweet before & after from melissa van zee of van zee design in the SF bay area. melissa updated her seal beach home kitchen which now serves as part homework zone, dance floor, art studio and cooking headquarters. great work, melissa! i love all the hanging lighting… [have a before…
for years now we’ve been making little notepads out of vintage matchbooks we find at local flea markets. they’re endlessly useful for jotting down notes, numbers, and various “to do’s”. for this project we created a custom set to keep track of books, movies, and music we want to check out, but the best thing…
ac and i are starting to get down to the nitty gritty with our wedding planning and table decorations are foremost on my mind. so i was thrilled to see this diy project from kirsty neale in my inbox yesterday. she created this beautiful napkin ring project that would be perfect for a wedding or…
this week’s resolution is definitely one i have every year: “cook more and dine out less.” i spend quite a bit of money on lunch at work, mainly because i can’t get my act together to prepare something (the closest i got was bringing an entire loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter-forgot…
these incredible photographs are from artist jeanne quinn‘s latest exhibition at the jane hartsook gallery at greenwhich house in nyc. jeanne’s porcelain chandelier can be seen through february 5th at the gallery and is definitely worth checking out. click here for more info…
amy from perch design in brooklyn has some great new pieces set to debut at the gift fair this weekend. i love her bonnie & clyde salt and pepper shakers and the rabbit and beak vessels with their ombre fade. click here to see (and buy) amy’s work online, or stop by her booth at…
these beautiful cut-paper lamps are from from british designer hannah nunn. based in yorkshire, england, hannah handmakes her papercut table lamps with delicate botanical motifs inspired by the natural world. i love the soft glow each piece gives off and the sweetness of each design- i love being able to see an artist’s hand in…
[image via time out new york] when it comes to manhattan i go into the city mainly for three things: people-watching, great restaurants and visiting ac at work. manhattan is truly an incredible place but i’ve gotten really comfortable in brooklyn and it’s hard to drag me away from the great things we have going…
last week anastasia at faiella design in san francisco sent in a great interior inspiration piece that featured a huge floor-to-ceiling mural based on a textile pattern. today anastasia is back with another great interior that uses one of my favorite things: chalkboard paint. sometimes chalkboard paint can skew a little messy and utilitarian, but…
to say that i’m a fan of stacy pancake’s work is a massive understatement. i’ve been following stacy for years now and am always impressed with her dedication to quality over quantity. for the past few years she’s been working on launching a new side of her business and after much hard work, it’s finally…
ok, i’m having a serious design dilemma. part of me totally loves these flinstone-ian chunky furniture pieces from the design team snodevormgevers, and part of me recoils in ick from the heavyness of them. have i lost my mind? i don’t normally put a vote out on things, but in the spirit of my favorite…
sometimes work leaves me without the right words to describe it. these beautiful paper cut cards from designer kinsey hamilton are exactly that type of work. her paper cut cards are beautiful, hand-made and almost too pretty to mail out. the lovely ellie of mint sent over her interview with kinsey and i’m still shaking…
for our second sneak peek of the day we travel down under to the home and office of australian designer beci orpin. she’s one busy lady these days, getting ready to launch a new stationery/homewares line in march, but she was kind enough to send over these photos of her amazing home for a sneak…
today’s first sneak peek is into the 1890 home of tyler doran and his husband mark in providence rhode island. they instantly fell in love with the old victorian house with 12ft ceilings, columns and crown molding located near brown university. every square inch of the place needed repainting, but the result is absolutely stunning,…
after picking up a copy tables éphémères at french touche a few years back, i was instantly smitten with the work of martine camillieri who for years has making the recycling of everyday objects into magically creative projects. the book made me want to throw a dinner party as soon as i got home using…
it’s always fun to see what thomas paul is up to with this new collections and i was excited to see this new series of melamine plates. (though i’ll have to say, i’d love to see his designs printed on porcelain instead. but i realize that would mean a raise in prices). thomas’ new collection…
ac and i will be in savannah this weekend so sadly i’m missing this year’s winter gift fair in nyc. but thankfully a few designers have sent previews of their collections and i’ll be sharing a few this week. i wanted to kick things off this morning with this beautiful powder-coated lighting from megan auman….
it’s cold as all get out here in nyc (and along most of the eastern seaboard) so i’m shutting down and heading to the other end of the apartment to find a heavy sweater and scarf. brrr! monday is a holiday but i’ll be posting on monday as always so until then, have a wonderful…
