This month is all about color for us and these painterly pieces at Leif are exactly the sort of color I had in mind. I love when products feel like someone (who knows how to use a paintbrush) took a palette and paint to the pieces, decorating them as they see fit. All those loose…
It’s hard for me to think of spring without thinking of honeybees and all the spring flowers they make possible. We have a beekeeper on our team (Amy), so Max and I have been learning more about them over the past few years. We’ve got a few bee-themed posts coming up today, so I thought…
For the past few weeks I’ve been trying to re-commit myself to a healthier eating plan. In addition to cutting out carbs and processed foods, I’m cutting coffee and switching back to peppermint tea. I sorely miss my morning coffee, so I’ve been trying to create a new morning routine that will distract me from…
We really lucked out when we discovered that Bellocq Tea was at the end of our block here in Greenpoint. We’ve been over before to chat, check out their space and drink delicious teas, and later today we’re sharing a great cold-weather tea recipe from their team. So to get us started on the tea…
Sometimes my life feels like a never-ending battle against dehydration. I have a weird aversion to plain water (unless it’s infused with fruit), and coffee has become my new best friend over the past few years. Combine those two things, and you’ve got a recipe for dry skin and all sorts of health issues. So…
Ever since Kate’s DIY Recycled Cupcake Stand project from 2008, I’ve used these hybrid-style vessels for everything. No fancy stand for a dessert table? No problem. Just throw together a cup and a plate with epoxy, and you’re good to go. I’ve seen so many great examples of the trend online, and these beautiful pink…
I’m in the middle of a serious home-cleaning kick, and my kitchen is a nightmare. And not just because every tile in my home is sealed with glitter grout. While I squint and try not to see the glitter between each tile (Who knew that even existed? My landlord, I guess.), I’m focusing on organizing…
In the realm of trends that won’t die, one that I’m happy is still alive and kicking is geometric/faceted shapes. Maybe it’s all the curly, girly, super-ornate design we’ve seen for the past few years, but I’m still excited to embrace a more hard-lined, minimal look. Along those lines, these porcelain Geo Shakers from Von…
We have a seriously delicious tea recipe coming up on the site soon, so I’ve been daydreaming on the web, looking for cute accessories to go with it. I’m working on a teacup and teapot roundup, but this little guy was too cute to wait for the main post. Normann Copenhagen is always reinventing everyday…
As you’ll see later today, I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions. I love reading other people’s, but the idea of big promises doesn’t work quite as well for me. I tend to focus on small daily changes and testing out what sticks, usually related to healthy living. Some weeks are better than others, but…
Last night, we threw a fantastically over-the-top girly New Year’s party at the D*S offices (the full recap and decorating how-tos will be up next Monday!), and to prep, we gathered more serving trays, stands and vessels than I’ve seen in ages. Max ran all around town looking for anything with a touch of pink,…
I live in a pretty tiny apartment where just about every surface has to double as a trivet when I’m cooking. With about 2 feet of space to prep, cook and rest things, I’ve learned to turn anything into a pot holder: napkins, tea towels, sweaters, blankets- you name it, I’ve hastily rested a pot…
One of my dreams is to some day host a Thanksgiving dinner at my own home with all of my friends. Most of my friends travel to be with their families for the holiday (which I do, too), but one day I hope I can put all of my time and energy into making them…
I love Susy Jack’s colorful expansion into home goods. I’ve always loved her stationery and desk accessories, but her dishtowels are just as pretty. The blue china pattern above and the coordinating line of recipe cards would make for a well-rounded holiday gift. (I know, it’s almost that time of year. Eeek!) The web shop…
Hurricane Sandy left some serious winter temperatures behind, so I’ve been getting into winter mode in a big way. One of my favorite things to do at home is to simmer a small pot of apple cider with cinnamon, cloves and occasionally a little bit of cardamom or anise. I stole that idea from Amy…
I was so excited to get back from Los Angeles last week and check out West Elm’s newest shop, West Elm Market, a collection of home essentials that include everything from trash cans and soap to kitchenware and home electronics. I’ve gotten more and more “basics” focused in my personal life in the past few…
I’m not sure why, but I’ve got a major thing for carts. There’s something about their endless portability that seems like an opportunity to constantly switch things up. Maybe it’s a traditional bar cart for part of the year and then it becomes a plant caddy in the summer, or maybe it’s a tiered side…
The last thing I need is another tea towel, but I can never resist a good color and pattern combo. These gorgeous designs from Mae Engelgeer combine neon and neutral masterfully and would be an easy way to update a tiny kitchen that just needs a little extra detail. Mae’s towels come in four styles…
I’ve always had a soft spot for watercolor anything, mostly because when I was an art major in college, I was terrible with watercolors. The things I can’t do well always intrigue me the most, so whenever I see a beautiful, well-executed watercolor detail, I catch myself “ooohh”-ing out loud. These beautiful tea towels at Terrain…
Anything that reminds me of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia is a good thing. Cheryl and Griff’s bakery feels like a warm & welcoming family kitchen in a city that has always felt like a second home to me. So when I saw that artist and SCAD alum Emily Isabella dedicated two…
