This month is all about GREEN so I’ve been loving the chance to bookmark all of my favorite gardening accessories. I may not have a yard to cultivate larger scale things, but I’ve been elbow-deep in potting soil this season getting my kitchen garden and about a dozen pots of begonias and ferns ready for…
Yesterday we enjoyed a seriously incredible spring day that hit 68 degrees. Amy and I had a meeting outside, in the park, with our shoes off. It doesn’t get much better than that. In light of the amazing spring weather- and our April “green” theme- I decided to dedicate some posts to great planters of…
Last weekend I hit up the incredible plant sale that Saipua had to support their new flower farm upstate. In addition to checking out some crazy beautiful plants and awesome cacti, I brought a few begonias and ferns home with me. I’m hopeful that my track record with these particular plants will mean they thrive…
I have absolutely no green thumb, so I’ve worked hard to cultivate friendships with people who do. From those talented florists and gardeners I’ve learned a few skills that have helped me keep a couple plants alive in my apartment over the years. Those plants and flowers make me so happy, so this holiday season…
I’m always looking for ways to bring more plants into my home, but realistically, there’s only so much surface area. While I’m certainly a fan of macramé, I love how clean these wooden beads feel. The hangers are made my Melissa Hruska of Etsy shop AMRadio. Melissa lives in Grand Rapids, MI, where she spends…
I’m heading out to the beach today (take that, pale legs!), so I’ve got beach games on the brain. I actually ordered boogie boards online this week; the only thing missing from an afternoon of fun is a good game of paddle ball. I grew up with the soft neon foam sets, so this striped…
The Invisible Bicycle Helmet | Fredrik Gertten from Focus Forward Films on Vimeo. This week I saw something on Facebook that almost literally blew my mind. Someone linked to a video called The Invisible Bicycle Helmet, and I immediately clicked to see if it was a gimmick. The video told the story of two amazing…
I’m always looking for an excuse to bring new planters into my home. And when they’re geometric, I barely even need an excuse — I can’t resist them. These modular planters from Beetle & Flor in Brooklyn are made of hand-cast terracotta and would work really well for small kitchen herbs. You can combine them…
I’m neither a wine drinker nor a homeowner with a place for a mailbox, but that’s not going to stop me from wanting both of these pieces at BHLDN. Who wouldn’t want to get love letters in a heart mailbox? And if you’re pouring someone special a glass of wine, why not cork it with…
Vertical gardening is incredibly popular with city dwellers, but it’s not always possible to do en-masse like you see in lush garden magazines and on television. Most of us have limited light and space, so creating a full wall isn’t feasible. These super sleek City Planters from Potted in LA are a great alternative because…
I’m always excited to see new designs from Joey Roth. His ceramic speakers are my favorite on the market, hands down, and his newest design is a great addition to existing outdoor options. Inspired by Olla, an ancient irrigation tool that farmers still use to conserve water in arid climates, Joey designed this self-watering planter…
If I could give awards to shop keepers, I would. Maybe I should. Some sort of store appreciation award is definitely in order for Leif. I am constantly bookmarking or posting everything in their “new” section because the owners do an impeccable job of curating. When a shop is that spot on, someone behind the…
Oh, Halona Glass. You can do no wrong in my book. Ever since Kate surprised us with a gorgeous arrow-shaped prism from Halona this spring, I’ve been giving them as gifts whenever I have an excuse. So I was happy to see that Halona added some new pieces to their Etsy shop, including this beautiful…
Now that the sun seems here to stay, my window plants are happily soaking up the extra rays. I’m usually content to crowd all of my terra cotta pots on a single windowsill, but hanging planters are starting to make a lot of sense to me. They free up counter space (which makes my cat…
For someone without a yard, I spent an inordinate amount of time thinking about garden hoses. Namely because it’s branch season, and filling up my demijohns (which have crazy tiny necks) with cup after cup of water is excruciating. So I’ve been looking for a hose to attach to my sink, and this purple garden…
Speaking of warmer weather, is anything more summery than a rope swing? Amy and I have been dying to set up a swing (to join our library ladder of joy) in the office, so this guy could jump to the top of my office wishlist. Dzierlenga F+U created this swing exclusively for Kaufmann Mercantile using…
I think my body and brain have teamed up to convince me that it’s already summer. I can’t stop myself from looking at swimsuits online and figuring out how to sneak in a little beach trip this season. Until I find a way to get to the beach, these towels will be on my wish…
Spring is basically here in Brooklyn, so I’m excited that gardening posts are now back on my plate. While I don’t have a lot of room to grow things in my own home, I’m committed to trying (again) to grow a windowsill herb harden this year. This beautiful seed kit from Sarah Rainwater is a…
Yesterday it was a whopping 70 degrees outside in NYC. Yep, 70. Apparently spring is already upon us, and I’ll take that as an excuse to resume my green-thumbing with gusto. Since my windows are now open and the sun is shining, these little modular planters seem like a great idea for the windowsill. Designed…
Today’s major plant kick continues. Maybe it was the sun’s appearance this morning or just wishful thinking, but I’m ready to start gardening again. Thanks to Jemma on Twitter, it looks like I can start some small-scale gardening with these awesome bike planters from Wearable Planters on Etsy. I’m the sort of crazy person who actually…
