i’m always so thrilled to see designers incorporating vintage elements into their work. this beautiful new stationery from liz at linda + harriett uses vintage wallpaper as the envelope liners and is cut and placed by hand. i love the idea that whoever opens them gets such a beautiful surprise on the inside. you can pick up a set of 50 cards right here (with your hand-lettered name at the top). thanks, liz!
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Today's discount is from Lollipop Pottery , a generous 20% off site wide if you enter "decor8isgreat" upon checkout. This offer is good until November 21st and I think it's the best time to scoop up some of their fantastic bowls and plates, all microwave and dishwasher safe, completely handmade by a lovely couple in Ohio.
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 21, 2008
d*s reader sarah sent a sweet email requesting a flatware guide this month. and because i’ve spent the last few months trying to find the perfect replacement set for our flatware (we have a knack for losing spoons), i thought the timing was perfect. so whether you’re looking for something traditional, organic, or uber-modern this roundup has got you covered.
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fotini Designs has an eclectic collection of jewelry inspired by the creator's long summers spent in Greece, mixed with her upbringing in bustling New York. The results are a great mix of classic and modern design elements that come together in a wonderful way: I especially love the jewelry that has Fotini's imperfectly shaped discs and drops made from oxidized silver and vermeil- they feel very Grecian to me, simple yet elegant, organic and timeless. And apparently I have Halloween on the mind, as once I started putting together all my favorite picks, I noticed a definite orange and black trend coming through! Take a peek at the whole collection, in all its color, at Fotini Designs !
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Soft felt tiles give shape to a carpet made to dream or to walk barefoot, to feel the warmth of wool in the coldest winter evenings. It suggests the...
Continue reading...Monday, October 20, 2008
i still can’t get over how natural abigail ahern looks in her ahhhh-mazing home. doesn’t she just look like she belongs in the photo above? this british stylist and interior designer (and soon to be author) seriously knows what she’s doing and how to bring her own personal style to her projects. i’m loving her ability to mix eclectic elements while having fun, but not going overboard - very modern, but still so liveable.
Continue reading...Monday, October 20, 2008
good morning! i wanted to start today off with these adorable new prints from rebecca at moontree press . i got to see rebecca’s antique heidelberg press in action these weekend and watched some of these beautiful birds being printed
Continue reading...Friday, October 17, 2008
The building owners, a young family, needed additional space for the husband’s works as journalist and the wife’s acupuncture practice.
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ready to see some BEAUTIFUL spaces? I was reading today in the new issue of Living & More (my absolute favorite German interiors magazine) about photographer Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer and OH MY is her home beeeeaaauuuutiful!
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 15, 2008
if one calendar wasn’t enough for today, here’s another beautiful 2009 calendar from emily at orange beautiful . you can pre-order a copy right here for $28.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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