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, 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...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...Friday, October 17, 2008
last month my friend susan alerted me to a pretty cool project taking place within the historic alcoa house in minnesota. minneapolis artists amy rice and terrence payne decided, in collaboration with sotheby’s real estate group, to create a join exhibition within the alcoa home called nest . amy and terrence translated their work from 2d form into three dimensional objects like furniture to outfit the living space within the home.
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 15, 2008
i scooped up one of gosia’s vintage chalkboard mirrors (that’s mine in our entryway below) the second i first laid eyes on them.
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.
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 15, 2008
lynn at satsuma press just released a beautiful new calendar for 2009. titled ‘pattern + texture’, satsuma’s new calendar was inspired by lynn’s love of japanese textiles and vintage fabrics.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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