Whew! It’s been a long week and Amy and I are looking forward to being back in Brooklyn on Sunday. We’ve had so much fun in Minneapolis, Chicago, Dallas (and I’m sure Austin will be a blast this weekend) but it’s always nice to head home again. Since all a this traveling has been about…
These days, I’m borderline obsessed with finding ways to bring the outside in. Six-foot blooming branches in a vase? Sure thing. Terrariums in every room of the house? Yup. Living room lamp that happens to have moss growing inside? Check. So when I saw these cute twigs turned into magnets (called “Trooks“), I spotted yet…
I’m officially a Baggu hoarder. Seriously. I cleaned out my closet to prepare for the book tour (Verdict: I need to stop buying so many stripes.) and found a sad forgotten pile of Baggu bags in the back corner of my closet. With those rediscovered bags added to the pile, I think my total comes…
Around this time every year, my parents would go on a mission to get the garage organized. Everything would come out, the cement floor swept and hosed off, and then it would all go back in. In a family of six, this was no small feat, and pitchers of sun tea were necessary to sustain…
I’ve discussed my love of handsome travel bags before, but I always enjoy having a new piece to add to my wish list. I know rolling luggage is more practical (and helpful for my seriously sloped shoulders), but I’m always drawn to a sophisticated leather bag. This new canvas and leather messenger from Travelteq is…
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…
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…
Organization is often the last thing I want to think about early in the morning, but it’s a new year, and I’m trying to break myself of my bad organizing ways. I’m embracing using a real desk (instead of my couch) and learning not to put off organizing my inspiration images until I accidentally throw…
Last week’s trip to Terrain got me on another plant kick, so I’ve had plant markers on the brain. My summer flowers always croak this time of year, and I’ve got a new collection I’m hoping to nurse through the colder temperatures. These beautiful plant markers from Just Potters caught my eye because of their…
Good morning! I’m writing today from sunny (but cool) Martha’s Vineyard where I’m vacationing with AC and most of my extended family. After a weekend filled with a fun beach wedding and a long 12-hour drive from Virginia Beach to Massachusetts, I’m feeling a little sleepy this morning. So I thought I’d kick off the…
good morning! i’ve been trying to get my desk in order all weekend so i thought i’d kick things off today with a budget-friendly roundup. i’m coming to the end of my guest blogging stint at mylifescoop and today i’m focusing on desktop organization and tech accessories under $50. if you’re like me and could…
i had to take a quick home design time-out to mention these adorable leashes from found my animal. owner bethany obrecht emailed with these pictures and i was instantly hooked- not only because the rope leashes (using handmade rope from new england) are so sweet, but because found my animal donates 25% of their proceeds…
i love these ceramic hook boxes by designer luca nichetto. such a clever way to deal with entryway storage and organization. via mocoloco via elmanco.
john pomp makes the most beautiful glass objects. these hive-shaped pieces are simply stunning- i really love his use of color. don’t miss his beautiful “organic studies” pieces that are truly works of art. they were inspired by a field trip to the museum of natural history with john’s “little brother jackie” (from big brother…
hi everyone- so glad to be back and blogging again. i spent yesterday at the doctor trying to figure out what’s up with my bizarro stomach. we might have an answer, but my mind is still kinda there, so i apologize but my posts might be a bit sparse today. i’m just kinda spacey today….
