This is a little embarrassing to admit, but around this time every year, I start checking the times for the sunrise and sunset. (OK, I’ll be honest — I pretty much start checking right after the Winter Solstice.) When the dark days get me down, there’s something comforting about watching it get lighter for one…
Another little Gift Fair preview: Christen Maxwell is debuting a beautiful line of knit pillows. This rich camel-colored pattern has fall written all over it. Click here to check out her full Fall/Winter line. xo, grace
After a meeting in the city yesterday, I couldn’t resist the gravitational pull to check out the newly renovated JCrew store on 5th avenue. And while I found myself drawn to all the sparkliest bits in the store (my shopping companion almost bought the black sequined harem pants. She was braver than I.), I ended…
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…
Whew! It has been a crazy week full of holiday projects and gift guides and tonight, Amy and I are hopping on a plane to Atlanta to speak at this weekend’s Lavish conference (our panels are at 11am on Saturday and 9am Sunday). I hope we run into some of you down there! We’ll also…
After my weird Blue Willow shopping binge last weekend, I looked at my Etsy buys and said to myself, “Woah, my style is changing.” It’s weird how things like that can sneak up on you. I always feel this itch creep up when I need a change in my life, and I think it’s pushing…
I love seeing how people reinvent calendar designs every year. From wall art and tear-off prints to tea towels and postcards, there’s always something clever just around the corner for calendars. This 2011 calendar design from Le Papier Studio is actually a pillow cover. I adore the yellow Craspedia design and think it would make…
I still can’t get over how quickly the weather has changed — I want to surround myself with things that feel like the inside of a warm, cozy cabin. So when I saw these sweet punched-tin lanterns (you can DIY your own version here) and Fair Isle sweaters from Sparrow & Co., I was hooked….
Aaron is out of town so I’ve got a busy weekend of super girly activities planned: cupcakes, bike rides and all sorts of crafty fun around the house. Before I dive in and drag out my container of stamps and craft supplies, I wanted to share a beautiful pillow from Llubav Choy Duerr. Llubav makes…
speaking of being outdoors, i love this new nature-inspired pattern from heather at skinny laminx. heather was inspired by a paper cut piece she created back in 2006 (below) and decided to turn the leaf motif into a pattern, which now comes in an “autumn gold” or “winter grey” color. you can pick up heather’s…
this week the ny gift fair started and the halls of the javits center will be lined with new designs for the market. i’m going to try to swing by this week and cover the highlights, but before i head to the west side, i wanted to share a preview of some pieces that will…
good morning! i’m blogging from beautiful portland, oregon today and the jet-lag has me up bright and early. i can smell the stumptown brewing below our hotel a room so before i crawl down for some coffee i thought i’d start off the morning with something i’ve been feeling a lot lately: painterly designs. when…
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…
i’m a sucker for a simple but bold pattern, so these new pillows from christen maxwell are calling my name. that caramel colored pillow with the white bow/floral shape? hello, gorgeous. christen recently launched her debut collection of textiles (in pillow and yardage form) on her site, along with a beautiful range of baskets from…
i love jenny sauer from three sheets 2 the wind‘s cheerful floral patterns. since she launched her business in 2005, she’s been producing great prints and patterns that she uses on pillows, bedding, and wall art. she just released a new collection of pillows and wall art printed on irish linen, and i love the…
