Illustration by Julia Rothman Today’s Winnipeg city guide comes from Lenore Hume, an ad-agency copywriter by day and a vintage-furniture upcycler by night, who lives in the prairie city of Winnipeg. She chronicles tales of her first love, first dog, first house and first business Lather Creations in her blog, Lather. Write. Repeat. In her…
From BabyBjörns to Acne jeans, Ikea and H&M, Sweden is pretty much the modern design Mecca (and I’m saying that without an ounce of hyperbole). So when we were invited by the Swedish Institute to check out the scene at the Stockholm Design Fair, I pretty much ran to the passport renewal office (and at…
Two of my favorite ladies, Amy Azzarito and Kate Pruitt, are blogging on behalf of D*S over at My Life Scoop and Currency. Today they’re tackling two very different topics: kitchen gadgets and must-have luxuries for colder weather. Over at Currency, Amy is sharing some of her favorite ways to stay warm, along with her…
I love when people from different areas of the design world collide. These beautiful trivets (which debuted at the Gift Fair) are a collaboration between Modern-Twist and the team from Nervous System. I’ve been obsessed with Nervous System’s jewelry for a while, so to see it come to life in the home category was so…
Sarah Bedford is a painter who grew up on a ranch in Montana with dusty antiques and family heirlooms stashed in trunks. Her sensibility leans toward “more is more.” Alan Hill grew up in a 70s Los Angeles contemporary with Herman Miller and Danish modern designs. He runs a graphic design firm in New York,…
Morgane Sezalory is the founder and art director of Les Composantes, a French fashion brand that offers a new creation each month, as well as an exclusive selection of hundreds of vintage items. Morgane’s intention is to offer clothes and accessories that women have always wanted but have never found, such as the essentials: the perfect…
Zoo Studio is a multidisciplinary design studio located near Barcelona, Spain, that is owned by graphic and interior designer Gerard Calm. Today’s sneak peek is into the loft he shares with writer and translator Anna Campà. Located in a quiet village, this loft was formerly an attic where Gerard used to play as a kid…
Jen Altman’s home is such a lovely mix of traditional and contemporary. A chandelier over an antique dining-room table that is surrounded by Emeco and Kartell Ghost chairs is something I would never think of, but wow, it really works! The photography around her house is breathtaking, and even these photos of Jen’s home are…
I am one of the biggest Kickstarter fans I know. I have seen so many amazing design-related projects funded through their site, and every time one of those ideas meets its goal and comes to life, I want to give everyone at Kickstarter a big hug. Today I came across another great project that’s looking for…
Good morning everyone, and happy Valentine’s Day! Since today is all about celebrating loved ones and soaking up warm, fuzzy feelings, I thought I’d start things off with something else that makes you feel warm — fireplaces. While I’m usually someone who prefers more traditional, worn-in fireplaces, this dramatic “Magma” fireplace from Flying Cavalries’ Fireplaces in…
Whew! It’s been a busy week, and I’m ready to close up shop and take a little break. I’m heading down to DC for the weekend to visit a friend, so I’ll be back on Monday with some exciting news. We’ve been working hard on some big projects around here, and I’ll be able to…
The weather around here has been a bit dry, and we’re not bragging . . . but also nice and warm. (We had temps in the sunny 70s last week!) Beautiful for us, but not the greatest mushroom weather. We went on a “Mushroom Madness” hunt last month when the weather was wetter and have…
I know quite a few of you in the northern hemisphere are suffering lots of cold weather, so this week I thought I’d present another sticky, comforting dessert to help you through the chills. Marlena Spieler brought us her Sticky Toffee-Coffee Pudding last November, just in time for the dropping temperatures, and now we have…
Today I’m thrilled to share another Valentine’s Day arrangement idea from Erin Benzakein of Floret Flowers. If you don’t already read her blog, get ready to fall in love right here. Erin grows all of her own flowers on a farm in Washington, and well, we’re all huge fans of hers. Welcome, Erin! xo, grace Growing…
I have a long history of dabbling in “healthy” diets. Vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic, grain-free, raw — I’ve done them all for varying lengths of time. When I discovered I was pregnant last year (auspiciously, my little man emerged from “the great beyond” on Valentine’s Day!), I just knew I was going to be the healthiest…
There are no words for how awesome the Morihata booth at the Gift Fair was. It was jam-packed with the sort of simple-but-beautiful things that I love so much but that my camera can never seem to do justice. Every piece I picked up seemed to serve such a simple but useful function and do…
This morning I’m packing up for a quick weekend trip to DC to visit one of my oldest friends, and I’m starting to get really depressed about trying to fit puffy coats and snow pants into my backpack. My body has officially had enough of winter, and the thought of piling on layers of clothing…
If you love wallpaper, raise your hand! I love the pure transformative power that wallpaper has, whether used for a whole room, an accent wall or a piece of furniture. Wallpaper has made a serious comeback, and my goodness, there are so many gorgeous patterns and prints available. Grace did a great wallpaper round up…
It always seems like the very moment I get stuck in a redecorating rut, a clever new project falls in my lap to provide a jolt of inspiration. I have a built-in cabinet with these truly hideous doors, and thanks to Jennifer, I think I now know what to do with them. It’s clear from…
Maybe it’s the influence of the wintery weather, but I can’t get enough gray in my life right now. I’ve purchased a new sweater, a pair of throw pillows and some fabric for an upholstery project recently, all in shades of gray. I can’t quite articulate what draws me to the understated hue, so I’ll…
