this diy project comes from the lovely and talented leigh radford. leigh is the author of several books, but has a great new book called one more skein that hit shelves yesterday! one more skein features 30 diverse projects that can be completed with oneor two average-sized skeins of yarn or multiple bits of leftover…
i love a good dessert, and love it even more when the dessert is in some way clever or unexpected. so when i heard from brandy and rebecca from the regional assembly of text about this typewriter cake they had at their 4 year anniversary party i couldn’t resist. sometimes party decorations and invites are…
After stripes (and I love my stripes), houndstooth is my all time favorite pattern. I couldn’t be more excited that houndstooth is such a trend this fall as seen in the collections of top designers like Alexander McQueen, Marc by Marc Jacobs and others. It is a bold and graphic pattern and just reeks with…
good morning! i wanted to start out today with a new design from downstairs studio. the sprout bookshelf hook is a clever little hook that uses the weight of books to hold it in place. i’m shoving things onto the tiny ledge of our bookcase so something like this would let me hold things in…
Say it with me guys. Annie. Hall. Who knew that these two words could have such a energizing effect on people? When friends asked me what movie I was plotting this week, just hearing the words “Annie Hall” made everyone grin with delight and start bouncing up and down on their seat. Not only is…
‘hope & anchor’ trial medallion from the wedgwood museum This week I thought we’d take a took at Wedgwood. This year is actually the 250th anniversary of the brand created by Josiah Wedgwood (the Wedgwood). Even if you’re not into fancy china, the story is pretty fascinating (and how can you not love that medallion…
at one time advertising brand strategist, kelly of succulent love designs / yes please blog / cuppielove, was turned onto becoming a designer after putting together all the details of her wedding day. now she’s able to fulfill her creative passions through working with succulents, event/paper design and baking. kelly cites all things modern, lovely,…
today’s city guide is dedicated to the des moines, iowa. freelance interior designer, and author of the blog yolksy, annie may is responsible for today’s incredibly comprehensive guide. not only has annie included places to shop, eat, and drink, but she’s also included places to stay, local music and theater spots, cultural events, outdoor recreation,…
i’m loving these sweet new cross stitch kits from tamara at the six week boutique. tamara’s “saturday night girl” collection is inspired by her “motorcycle riding, trouser wearing great grandmother dulcie”. all i know is that i would have loved to have hung out with tamara’s grandmother. the new collection is available as a limited…
good morning! today caroline has got a great post on designer carpets over at the d*s guest blog. her focus this week is the connection between fashion and home design and today’s post is all about fashion designers working on collections for the floor. i’m in love with the selections from twinkle by wenlan, but…
When I discover something I love, I want to see it everywhere. I am always thrilled when a favorite fashion designer creates a diffusion line for the home because it allows me to carry the same great aesthetic touches throughout my apartment from my closet to my pillows, linens, curtains, etc. My favorite pieces in…
