I really enjoy reading about companies that work with, support and celebrate artisans in rural or impoverished areas. Nothing makes me happier than knowing my purchase isn’t supporting a faceless box store, but instead a real person who is living off of their handmade work and creating beautiful things. Stitch by Stitch is a new…
Good morning! It’s still rainy and gloomy here in Brooklyn, so it feels like the perfect weather to curl up on the couch and listen to something on big headphones. With that in mind, I wanted to share my most recent interview from this Monday’s radio show. I’ve been a fan of Third Ward for…
I have a feeling that this year’s stationery show is going to be a good one. After a few hit-or-miss years, I’m loving the little peeks of new designs I’ve been seeing. One of the studios I’m most excited to see in person is Vancouver’s Banquet. They’ve always got beautiful cards, but this year they’re…
It can be slightly embarrassing to realize that your design obsessions are known outside of your own home. I got an email from Claudia at Fig. 2 Design mentioning my addiction to dip dye, and I could only shake my head and say, “She knows me well.” Claudia is debuting this colorful new line of…
When Kate sent me this email she said, “Yep, big knots. I love it!” And that about sums it up for me. Kate and I have a major weakness for knotted designs, and this sweet plaited floor cushion is no exception. Inspired by traditional weaving and basket-making techniques, Knotty (designed by Kumeko in Prague) is…
Heather Braun-Dahl creates beautiful ceramics. I coveted some of her work at Anthropologie this year and was excited to see her newest work. I love the geometric detailing and the cute video Heather launched with the collection. It’s always nice to see the process and the person behind the work. Click here to check out…
If there’s one thing I like more than pink, it’s fabric. Pretty much any patterned fabric makes me happy. These designs are from Zak + Fox, a new textile design company that recently launched a debut collection of Belgian linen fabrics. Even though the collections include some great colorways, I love that they feel like…
We all know I have a problem with pink, right? I managed not to bring any pink home from Brimfield this weekend, but I did wear hot pink shoes that helped our moms find us all day. However, if I’d seen these glasses, I’m pretty sure they would have joined my growing pink pile at home….
I’m a big Tuesday Bassen fan, not just because she gave my little rescue kitten an excellent home, but because her work always makes me smile. My cat Turk eats his food off one of Tuesday’s ceramic plates, so I was thrilled to see her new show with Buy Some Damn Art online this week….
The National Stationery Show is coming up soon, and I cannot wait. Every year it’s my favorite part of design season, namely because it’s full of girls, cards and cupcakes. What’s not to love? Printerette made some of my favorite cards last year, and these pieces from the new collection are equally awesome. Plus, they’re…
A lamp that looks like a flower? Yes, please. The only thing that would make me happier is if the petals were done in an ombre style. Studio Snowpuppe is always coming up with beautiful lighting, and this piece is just as adorable as the rest. Click here to check out the full selection and…
Nothing says summer quite like faded blues. They remind me of time spent at the beach and the way my favorite swimsuits and towels fade by the end of the season. These pretty batik pillows are from Row of Letters, a shop that sells cushion covers and tea towels that are hand stamped with rubber…
Lilla Vän is a new collection of cute painted wood animal silhouettes from 508, an Etsy shop that specializes in restoration and upcycled furniture (like the piece above). They are taking custom orders, but they also have a nice collection of pre-made animals that would be super cute in a child’s room. I have a…
Speaking of patterns, these new bags and pouches from Slide Sideways are so fun. I love the weaving-inspired pattern, especially in that peach colorway. The bags (big and small) range from $15 to $64, and you can check them out (including the sweet antique brass rivet detailing) right here on Etsy. xo, grace
For most of my life, I’ve preferred super-saturated bright colors. When it came to patterns, I wanted to feel like I could practically taste the colors on the material. But I’ve been craving a slightly subtler taste — something worn in, a little faded and gentle. These new Marrakech serving utensils at Leif are a…
It can be both reassuring and embarrassing to see parts of your life depicted in artwork. Not that it’s my life per se, but these illustrations by Yelena Bryksenkova sum up two of my favorite things about my home: plants and cats. I collect the former with reckless abandon and — were it not for my…
Photo courtesy of Visit Denver Today’s City Guide update comes from Katie Shapiro, one of Denver’s resident gals about town. After working for Denver Magazine for the past four years, she recently launched her own media boutique, Katie Shapiro Media, which specializes in writing, publicity and events in both Denver and Aspen. Prior to landing a…
If I had to trace my love of design and DIY (and moss) back to one person, it would be easy: Genevieve Gorder. She is quite literally the only reason I came to know and love design. I’ll never forget her, barefoot, covering a couple’s wall in moss on Trading Spaces. It blew my mind. Design…
Drawn & Quarterly is putting out some of the most beautiful books these days. One of their newest is Idyll by Montreal artist Amber Albrecht. Idyll gathers some of Amber’s best drawings and silkscreens from the past few years and tucks them between a beautifully embossed cover. Idyll contains 96 pages of pure artwork (there’s no…
One of the best things about the Biz Ladies lunches we have in our office every week is getting to meet so many of the talented artists behind my favorite work. I’ve been a fan of Katie Deedy’s wallpaper at Grow House Grow since her debut back at Bklyn Designs, but it was especially nice…
