Print above by Blimpcat at Etsy The last few weeks of have been a blur of tagging, coding, and de-bugging. So much so that music was sadly the last thing on my mind. My head felt like the picture above, except that instead of words and lyrics all I could see was HTML and the…
Please excuse this quick morning interruption but we’re gathering homes for a limited-edition summer project here at D*S and I thought it would be fun to do a call out so we could include more readers’ homes! Amy, Kate and I were inspired by something we saw during design week at NYC and decided to…
Outdoor space is most New Yorkers’ ultimate real estate wish. We initially hunt for more light, bigger rooms and better locations, but even after you’ve found a great apartment, it’s impossible to not eventually hope for a place to plant a garden to sit outside. While the reality of an amazing rooftop garden feels about…
This has been a week full of moments that I won’t forget for a long time: the excitement of launching a year-long redesign; the patience-building of absorbing the criticism that comes with a big change; welcoming new members to our team; embarking on an exciting special-edition summer project; and being part of an important conversation…
When you hear the word decoupage, what do you think of? Um, yeah . . . about that! Let’s hold those thoughts because today on Before & After Basics, I hope to show you a fresh take on using paper to add character and fun to furniture design. We’ll start with a simple design plan…
Usually, we try to alternate the recipes on In the Kitchen With between savory and sweet for a balance. If ever there were a reason you’d excuse me for not keeping up the alternation, I’m betting this week’s recipe by photographer and pastry chef Kathrin Koschitzki for confiture caramel au beurre salé (salted caramel spread)…
I am currently having a love affair with the Pacific Northwest (shh, don’t tell Ryan). And yet, I have never visited it. Living vicariously through blogs and books, I have eaten at Delancy, worked from The Brain, had coffee at Cafe Lago and arranged flowers with Chelsea Fuss. However, I can never decide which town…
Kevin O’Shea has spent a lot of time lately designing outdoor spaces. He recently finished the Sky Terrace at the Hudson Hotel, and he’s also designed the outdoor waiting lounge for the Agua Spa at the Mondrian Scottsdale. Kevin is a firm believer in using your outdoor space as an extension of your indoor living…
After all of yesterday’s design magazine talk, it’s nice to keep the discussion going with another promising publication, Anthology. Anthology just released its third issue, which includes one of the most gorgeous event-styling ideas (courtesy of the talented Jordan Ferney) I’ve seen in a while. The rainbow-colored streamer scenes (above and below) are so beautiful,…
Todd Oldham‘s love and appreciation for the artwork of Charley Harper is truly inspirational. Rather than creating work inspired by him or somehow interpreting Harper’s style with his own spin, Todd has devoted an incredible amount of time to making sure people come to know and love Harper’s original work. He’s helmed an amazing retrospective…
When I have a lot going on in my work life I like the things in my personal life (and home) to be as simple as humanly possible. I want to come home to a space that acts as a visual palate cleanser and lets my brain rest a bit after a day spent filling…
Earlier today Aaron came into the living room and said “Hey, did you read that article in the Times about Lonny and Rue and online magazines?”. I flicked open a new tab in my browser and immediately went to check it out. I’m not sure what I expected, or why I was surprised, but it…
When I first discovered Sibella Court a few years ago, it felt like falling in love for the first time. As a self-professed bower bird, my little magpie kindred spirit swooned over her sneak peek featured last year, and I would list Etcetera as my holy grail of styling books. Have you read her newest…
There’s nothing more exciting than the potential of an empty space, and I love seeing creative entrepreneurs translate their vision into their workshops, offices and studios. This incredible studio was designed with its location in mind, and according to Zak Davis, the creative director for Juliet Zulu, the rustic materials, simple palette and minimalism were…
I might be very biased when it comes to wood, but currently, I’m in a phase where wood can basically do no wrong in my mind. Wood floors? Always amazing. Wood furniture, wood accessories, wood grain on anything? I’m all for it. Needless to say, I think covering an entire wall with dark, beautiful panels of…
Last week Amy and I headed over to SoHo for the Anthropologie/Sibella Court walking tour through downtown Manhattan. I’m editing a little video of the tour together, but until then I wanted to share these notebooks I picked up at one of Sibella’s tour stops, Kiosk. These colorful notebooks are handmade in Portugal by Emílio…
I know I shouldn’t anthropomorphize furniture, but I have to admit that it saddens me to see decrepit, neglected furniture. This chair was in serious need of love and attention — a very sad specimen indeed. Irina has done a wonderful job bringing it back to life and making it stand out with the custom…
Still life painting and photography is something that’s slowly crept back into my life as an interest. I remember being bored to death by still life in college, and hating having to sit through slide show after slide show of Dutch Masters’ work. It’s so funny how tastes can change, because now that’s all I…
Building a home office can be a tough task if you’re working in a small space. You want to create something that has enough room to be functional, but that isn’t so spread out that you encroach on your living space. So today Kate rounded up some of her favorite office organization, accessories and furniture…
There are few more dramatic pieces of art for your wall than the bold, brilliant traditional feather headdresses from Cameroon. Unfortunately, the price for these intricately woven, handmade pieces can be quite high, which is why I’m thrilled to share this “faux” feather hat DIY from graphic designer and blogger Rosa Pearson. She’s not only…
