Many, many hearty thanks to the lovely and talented Amy Azzarito for making such a sweet living in post while I was having a blissful few days away from the computer. I mean, I love y’all, but even in the best of relationships, a girl needs some space. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and…
it was so fun to guest blog at my lifescoop about my favorite tech-related design, so i’m going to keep the guest blogging going for a bit longer with a few more budget-friendly tech posts! today my post is dedicated to great design-focused laptop cases that are all under $100. i picked out 35 of…
today i’m stepping in to share something a bit more personal in the biz ladies column. when we launched d*s consulting last month i got to hear from close to a thousand of you about your biggest hopes, dreams, fears, and questions. i can’t tell you how comforting it was to hear so many of…
illustration by julia rothman today’s tokyo city guide update comes from blogger johnny strategy of spoon & tomago. johnny grew up in tokyo and has updated his original guide with links to a custom tokyo google map and plenty of insider info on great shops, dining and lodging. thanks, johnny for this wonderful updated guide!…
i’ve talked about carrie bobo‘s monoprints before, but today i wanted to take a quick visual time out to bask in these soft peaches, greens, and pinks used in paintings that were part of her recent show at the fxfowle gallery in nyc. the colors remind of a late afternoon drive through the country. living…
i always go back and forth about posting previews of collections. part of me wants to see things as soon as possible and get excited about their launch and the other part wants to wait until they’re available to buy. today the preview-loving part of me won and i’m sharing a little peek at thomas…
last week’s past & present was such a treat for me because i’ve been obsessing over flourish artwork lately. so i was happy to hear from ann martin at all things paper about this beautiful marriage certificate (with calligraphy and pen flourishes by carole foster) to which she added paper filigree. i love the idea…
illustrator and designer lisa grue of underwerket is based in the heart of copenhagen. today we’re so happy to share a peek into her danish home which is injected with fun color, pattern and texture. you can find more of lisa’s work here, for sale here, and on her blog, and additional images of her…
i always find it charming when homes have their own name. welcome to brook cottage, the english countryside home of christina strutt who is behind cabbages & roses. this beautiful sneak peek will literally transport you to another world. and be sure to continue after the jump because there’s a wonderful interview with christina on…
it’s been a hot, hot summer! living in brooklyn, i find myself wishing for a little outdoor space to call my own. and honestly, i’d love any one of these. collected from the sneak peek archives, here are the best outdoor spaces! -amy a. [image above: the deck on a 1903 cabin that was built…
Isn’t this kitchen so fresh with its minimal decoration and mid-century modern charm? That sea mist green looks amazing with the white cabinets, black floors, silver accents, and hints of yellow and peach. I love how the countertop is free of clutter, giving the color the attention it deserves! This home belongs to the wonderful,…
this weekend amy and i took a class on flower identification at the new york botanical garden. between the insane heat and the somewhat (ok, a lot) disappointing class, we both went home and crashed afterward. i tried to make myself work, but i think my inner lazy person won the battle because all i…
this past friday night new york city got a pretty serious tornado warning and i found myself home alone (ac was in atlantic city), huddled under my blankets. i don’t think i ever pay as much attention to my bedding as i do when i’m scared and think of it as some thin layer of…
this week i wanted to wrap things up with an image that has been haunting me (in a good way) all day. one of my favorite artists, tanya aguiñiga, has been working on a new project called artists helping artisans. AHA focuses on helping artists in marginalized communities whose craft traditions or livelihoods are at…
Grace and I are both from the South so we love it when there’s an opportunity to feature a traditional Southern recipe. This week, Top Chef favorite Kevin Gillespie shares with us his recipe for Brunswick Stew. Some of you may ask “Stew?? In the summer?” but in Atlanta, Kevin’s home, its eaten as an…
i always feel like the heavens have somehow aligned when two talented artists end up together. the amount of talent and creativity in their households must be off the charts. so when i heard from photography (and recipe contributor!) stacy newgent about the engagement party she shot for tom and jess (a graphic designer and…
This week I want to share the amazing story and graceful beauty of the gardens at Osborn Castle. With the help of remarkable photographer Scott Clark, I documented my recent visit. The magic of our day culminated in the Castle owner letting me hand pick wild and farmed blooms from the estate to create two…
(Image courtesy of Lark Books) No matter whether you’ve got a kitchen garden of your own, frequent your area’s tailgate markets, are a member of a CSA, or simply purchase your fresh produce at the grocery store, it’s apparent all around that summer is upon us. Verdant, crisp cucumbers, scandalously juicy berries, firm crookneck yellow…
i’m going to keep it real and admit that i have a serious addition to the game angry birds. as if don’t spend enough time in front of a screen, i now seem to spend my breaks desperately trying to lob animated (and angry) birds at devious pigs who wear helmets and steal eggs. i…
this past spring i was helping my sister redecorate her home office, and we ran into the obstacle of trying to find attractive office chairs. well, that’s not exactly true. we found some nice looking office chairs, but we discovered it was difficult to locate office chairs that were attractive and had personality. office chairs…
