One of the things I miss most about being in college is watching artwork come together from concept to finished product. I loved seeing some of the more gifted artists in class come up with really ambitious ideas and watching as they went through dozens of revisions and sketches to finally get the perfect plan….
November, 2010
Monday November 8th, 2010
Friday November 5th, 2010
weekly wrap up + beautiful elopement video
With the wealth of beautiful weddings shared online, one can easily forget how private, personal and special that moment is. We’re allowed to poke through the couple’s pictures, comment on the most intimate details of the day and feel as if we were actually guests at the ceremony. Despite all of this apparent access to…
we like it wild: goodbye dahlia
Dahlia season is drawing to a close (tear), so we thought we’d reminisce this week with some of our favorites from the summer. There are still a few beautiful bunches around the market, but the change in bloom quality is quite noticeable as the weather gets cold, wet and windy. We also had the amazing…
in the kitchen with: nikole herriott’s onion + thyme buns
I first learned about Herriott Grace (items mostly for the tabletop and kitchen) right here on Design*Sponge. It’s one of those beautifully handmade brands you are exhilarated to find out about, but at the same time wish you had never heard of it because the work is so beautiful, you just want all of it…
small measures: community supported fiber (c.s.f.)
Image sources, clockwise from top left: Fiber Farm, Joyful Stars, Hatchtown Farm, Twist Collective, Silver Moon Studio I’ve long been a fan of those stories detailing what I’ll call the “mid-life about face.” You know, those tales about the former lawyer who leaves her practice to start a goat farm in Vermont. Or the ex-judge…
anchor typeface poster
Before anyone makes the joke, no, you don’t need to adjust your screen’s resolution. The poster above for Process Type Foundry’s newest typeface, Anchor, is a beautiful piece that has been screenprinted and then overprinted to create a hazy, multiple-print effect. I love the slightly trippy look but I also love the symbols that go…
Thursday November 4th, 2010
before and after basics: dealing with veneer issues
In my line of work, I constantly deal with veneer issues. Some pieces have veneer bubbles, others have veneer cracks and then some are missing large patches of veneer altogether. I have a piece sitting around the studio that has all of these issues and I’ve been putting off working on it. Cleaning it up would…
before & after: molly’s sofa + lisa’s dog house
I know we’ve featured several before & afters with textile patterns from skinny la minx, but I continue to love the many ways in which people use the fabrics to create such different results. This love seat from Molly is a great new addition to the list. The “before” image of this sofa is truly…
before & after: jamie + brad’s kitchen tables
I have a weakness for mismatched chairs, so I’m feeling seriously envious of Jake and Jamie’s kitchen setup. We featured their amazing headboard before and after several months ago, and this stenciled kitchen table is another example of the pair’s clever and resourceful approach to decorating. Inspired by one of Barb’s “Before and After Basics”…
before & after: sarah’s dining room
I don’t have a dining room, but if I did, I would want it to have some drama. After all, if I’m going to devote a whole room to an activity I usually do sitting in front of the television, it better be compelling :) I’m kidding, but not about the drama part — whether…
flora & fauna of the pacific northwest calendar
I’ve already gone a little calendar crazy this year (but wait, there’s more!), but there are so many great options out there right now! If you haven’t found yours already, here’s a great new one to add to the list: Alyson Brown of Mossière‘s new flora & fauna of the Pacific Northwest calendar. It’s a…
minka trailer
Some mornings, it’s great to leap out of bed with energy, pep and excitement. Other mornings, I like to stay relaxed and quiet, letting the day wash over me as I slowly wake up. Today was one of those quiet days, and as I watched the documentary trailer above, I felt myself falling into a…
2011 market calendar + art licensing resource
Good morning! Nothing beats starting the day with something that reminds me of fresh fruits and veggies. As much as I love gooey doughy goods, my eyes widen at the idea of a market bag full of fresh produce. So this new 2011 market calendar from Heidi at Red Cruiser is calling my name. Each…
Wednesday November 3rd, 2010
what’s in your toolbox: jamie freed
We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to inject a little dose of fashion into the mix! Jamie Freed is the director of Topshop’s Personal Shopping Department and a dazzling gem of a gal. Whether juggling high-profile clients, building the ultimate dress-up day, or finessing her dream team’s strategies, Jamie always delivers grace under pressure, along…
under $100: end of summer yellow
as summer winds to a close i find myself clinging to just a few things that remind me of hot summer days: iced tea, beach towels, flip flops and my favorite color for summer: yellow. so in honor of the last few steamy weeks of summer, i thought i’d round up a collection of my…
diy project: ashley’s vintage tin candles
Every time I stroll through a thrift store, flea market or garage sale, vintage tins beckon me to take them home. I always justify my purchase, since tins are great alternatives for small storage and unconventional gift wrapping. Nearly every tin I purchase is under $1.00 and has a perfectly weathered patina. I decided to…
sewing 101: wool throw
I’ve been totally smitten with the beautiful throws springing up everywhere lately. But I don’t love their hefty price tags. DIY to the rescue! There’s an amazing array of stunning wool fabrics on the market, and it’s insanely easy to whip up a throw yourself with just a couple yards of fabric. At the fabric…
diy project: bushel basket lamp from erica domesek
This fabulous bushel basket lamp project comes from Erica Domesek, the DIY queen from PS – I Made This. You may have seen her gorgeous marbled paper project that we featured in September, or maybe you’ve already grabbed a copy of her new book. If you haven’t done either, get to it! I’m getting my…
cire trudon
I can count on one hand (ok, one finger) the number of times I’ve been excited about a candle. However, I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve run away, nose covered, from a Yankee Candle store in the mall. For me, candles seem to represent two distinct things: overly scented, kitschy country (see: Yankee…
more ideas for aunty grace
I’m quickly approaching at that age when just about every one of my friends has a baby or is expecting one. While this means that I get a lot of those looks (you know the ones) from friends and family, it also means that I get to expand my shopping horizons a bit by hunting…
