Maybe it’s the control freak in me, but I love being able to customize and tweak all aspects of the things I own. Whether it’s painting the legs of an Ikea couch or redoing the hardware on an old dresser, making a few changes to create a slightly more custom version of a standard object…
Most people who watched Sex and the City seemed to focus primarily on the clothes. Being a total house nerd, I preferred pausing taped episodes like a weirdo to figure out what pattern was on Carrie’s curtains. While I still haven’t found the incredible clock that was on the hotel nightstand during the “Carrie and…
I love the concept of Paperless Post — the convenience of Evite with a vastly improved card selection. For their latest collection, Paperless Post partnered with graphic designer and illustrator Erin Jang. (Many of her designs are also available in paper versions.) Formerly an art director at Martha Stewart Living and Esquire, Erin has a…
I love incorporating elements of nature into every facet of my life. As an outdoorsy girl, I would trade a metal for a wood any day — even when it comes to my tech gear. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite wooden gadgets on My Life Scoop this week. Click here to read…
Ok, I know this post might be a little ridiculous. Why do I want my phone to look like Blue Willow china? I have no idea, but I do. I was Googling around looking for Blue Willow tins when I came across these iPhone cases. I’m aware that you can stick just about anything on…
As a consequence of my indecisiveness and general inertia, I have been without a phone case for months. Then I dropped my phone into a lake during an ill-fated kayaking trip last weekend, and that loss catapulted me into a new phase of responsibility and resolve — I must take better care of my belongings, especially…
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 know the idea of repurposing artwork drives some people insane, but I’ve seen so many painted canvases torn in the streets of New York that I love it when people find new ways to keep them in their daily lives. Leslie Oschmann of Swarm is the queen of giving old paintings new life, and…
It has got to be some sort of blogger rite of passage to have anything tech-related tied to your brand or website. And for the very lovely Joy Cho of Oh Joy!, that moment has come. Joy was invited to collaborate with Microsoft on an artist series of wireless mice that are designed for easy…
Considering how much I depend on my laptop, I must admit that I am horrible at taking care of it. At four years old, my device has scratches, dents and dings galore, and I don’t even want to think about the cat hairs under the keyboard. Yikes. In a last-ditch effort to extend the life…
2012 is the year of travel for me, mostly to NYC to visit the ladies (and ride the library ladder!), but I also have trips scheduled to LA, Boston and Maine, among others. Before I began traveling so much, I had romantic notions of what it would be like to jaunt off and explore these…
The last time I visited my parents’ house in Virginia, I found myself digging through my childhood closet. Buried under layers of old drawings and yearbooks were a few small pouches that contained mementos from our family’s trip to Italy. Next to a seriously crumbly (but not moldy!) packet of breadsticks I took from a…
I don’t want to seem addicted to my technology devices, but I did profess my love for my iPhone this week over at My Life Scoop. I also went hunting for some stylish, practical cases and great accessories for all you smartphone users out there. I’ve gone a couple weeks without a case for my…
The market for handcrafted goods is thriving right now, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that turning your crafting into a full-time profession is easy. There are many factors to consider before diving into a crafting career, but if it’s something you’re passionate about doing, there are plenty of great resources to get you started. For…
Lately I’ve had a strong desire to clear out a few of my larger, space-consuming collections, save for one: my art collection. It’s silly, but I have a really difficult time letting go of any thrift store painting, museum postcard or tattered poster. I have every intention to continue collecting pieces, but my new approach…
I’m a sucker for good packaging. When every product has a million different versions to choose from, how can we not gravitate toward the one with the best presentation? That doesn’t necessarily mean lots of bells and whistles — I hate having to tear through layers of wrapping or unpack multiple boxes. To me, great…
I’m sure you’re all well aware of our (somewhat obsessive) undying love for pets here on D*S. Crazy cat ladies? Guilty as charged. There’s not much we wouldn’t do for our furry companions; we’re not painting their nails or feeding them caviar, but beyond that, let’s just say we’re pretty attentive to their needs and wants….
I used to be a total Valentine’s Day sourpuss, but recently I’ve come around. Don’t get me wrong — I still find it totally appropriate to shun candlelit dinners and chocolate roses in exchange for hanging out with friends, watching bad movies and head-banging to old tunes from junior high. In fact, it is this…
I always have a surge of motivation to tackle big projects during the first couple months of the year, but I’ve lived with myself long enough to know that I must put it to use immediately, lest it go to waste. This year I’d like to put at least some of that energy toward improving…
I’m trying to hold off on any new home purchases until I finish a thorough spring cleaning, but that hasn’t stopped me from peeking around and seeing what’s new this season. As our devices become increasingly integrated into our home activities — cooking, working, enjoying movies and music — it’s not surprising to see the…
