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Penguin Classics

i’ve been spending the last few weeks deep in the new york public library working on our new joint video series (which launches next week!) so i’ve definitely got books on the brain. so i was excited to hear from coralie bickford-smith of penguin classics about these new pattern-inspired book covers

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Modern hanging gardens

When ac and i were walking along abbott kinney boulevard i snapped a shot of this fantastic hanging garden on the side of a building (anyone know which building this is? i couldn't find any signage out front). i love the way it combines beautiful organic plants with such a modern, industrial structure. it would be great to see something like this applied to simple, concrete box-style buildings.

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Vintage wallpaper stationery from linda + harriett

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!

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Modern Flatware Guide

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.

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Abigail Ahern

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.

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hadley hutton

artist hadley hutton is having a great online sale of her fine art and prints… click here to check it out.

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Diagram Design GOTH-TRAD Animation

“Cut End” by GOTH-TRAD from Diagram Design on Vimeo.

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new: orange beautiful calendar

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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