I know that summer is basically coming to a close, but I refuse to give up my dream of sunny naps in hanging chairs. We bought a swing for our office and — cue the world’s tiniest violin — sadly discovered that none of the ceiling beams could support the weight. Ever since, I’ve been…
It’s always a little sad to reach the end of my photos from Design Week each year, but here we are again. Today I’m posting the last of my ICFF photos and celebrating some of the beautiful installations and furniture that were on display. This post is full of great color and pattern ideas, so…
Sometimes when I see a new product, I smile at the screen and yell, “It’s about time!” back at my email. For as long as Ikea has existed, those of us who obsess about design have been lamenting the ugly, chunky legs that come with Ikea furniture. While I’m happy to DIY, update and makeover just…
This sweet knitted pouf is one part ombre, one part mountain and a million parts awesome. Inspired by the highest mountain in Sweden, this pouf was designed so that “every child can climb [the mountain].” Adorable. I may not be a child or a mountain climber, but I’d have no problem settling into this thing…
I’ll never forget the day my local Matter store in Park Slope closed. My weekly design destination sadly moved across the river to Manhattan, but it has been on a roll ever since. I’m always excited to get their newsletter with updates, and the most recent one contained some seriously beautiful work. A few of…
I love it when larger companies team up with independent designers to spread their work to a larger audience. The designs above and below are the result of Umbra’s Atelier Made partnership, Umbra’s collaboration with smaller European designers to create new pieces that are then distributed by Umbra throughout boutiques and design shops. I really love…
As if I needed another reason to be excited about going back to Portland,* Schoolhouse Electric has gone and given me another one. I’ve been a fan of Schoolhouse Electric’s period lighting for a while now, but I was thrilled to hear about their expansion earlier this summer. I’d heard buzzing among local Portland bloggers…
