Fun new Zodiac pillows by Jonathan Adler. Happy Birthday Pisces!
Category: decorate
jonathan adler zodiac pillows
Monday, February 22nd, 2010live what you love
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Now if this doesn’t inspire you, then hop on over to Heart Fish. Hijiri has some great inspiration pieces as well as these Live What You Love posters recently added to her shop.
I just ‘met’ Hijiri via blog it forward. Have you checked it out yet? There’s more inspiration than one person could possibly need and it’s being posted 10 times per day over the next six weeks. You can see my inspiration here.
less is not always more
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Remember me touting less is more last week? Well, sometimes I’m wrong and sometimes, the more you put in a small space, the better it feels. Coming in at 178 square feet this tiny Clinton Hill Apartment in Brooklyn, NY feels like so much more than it’s stats. Pretty clever if you ask me. I’m impressed by the energy that was put into this apartment.
truck furniture
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
I’ve always loved the Japanese aesthetic; clean lines, quality materials, simple construction. So when I came across Truck Furniture, a Japanese furniture company that has a mid century aesthetic, I was pretty much infatuated. Here are some of my favorite pieces. Kind of a mix between the 70’s, Southern California beach and mid century. Don’t you think?
Via Jevan via Inventory, a fantastic lifestyle blog focused mostly on menswear.
colorado cabin – the basics
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
The cabin posts from earlier this week got me inspired to put together a few necessities for a small cabin in the woods.
1. Every cabin needs a Farmhouse Sink. This one is simple and doesn’t take up too much space. 2. Dale’s Pale Ale, a Colorado essential. 3. Coleman’s classic two mantle lantern for the camping feel. 4. Pendleton has been making blankets for years. This one is a version of the traditional Beaded Strip Blanket worn by the Northern Plains people. 5. 12 piece enamelware set is light, inexpensive and easy to clean. Perfect for packing in and out. 6. A rustic barn wood table that can take a beating and be all the better from it. Made just up the road in Pony, Montana. 7. You’ll need a french press that holds a lot of coffee. When friends get wind of your back country cabin, they will be spending the night. 8. Galvanized bucket. Filled with snow will keep all your beer chilled. 9. No cabin is complete without an Adirondack Chair or two. And these are eco friendly to boot. 
10. All the extra time you will have without TV, email and Internet could be easily occupied by a good book. Why not one that will inspire? 11. Snowshoes are a necessity for getting around in the snow. 12. As is a snow shovel. 13. Art work is key to defining a space. Why not make it functional too, add a Colorado Map to the walls to help you get your bearings. 14. Some hooks to hang all those snow covered clothes. These are about as close to nature as you can get. 15. This outdoor fire pit is made for cooking and will add some warmth and ambiance. 16. I can’t say I love futons but you’re going to need a sofa that does double duty. The back cushion can be removed to make room for two. 17. This rug, inspired by nature is a work horse. Sections can easily be replaced. 18. The Luau Portable Lamp, for when the kerosene in your Coleman runs out, because it inevitably will.
Photo: 1.
chalkboard paint
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Chalk board paint might just be on my list of ‘things I’ll never do to my home’. Don’t get me wrong, I do love how it looks and the concept of drawing all over the walls is exciting. I just hate the idea of having chalk all over my hands. Maybe this comes from my days of elementary school and having to write I will not… over and over and over again.
If you don’t have this weird affliction with chalk, check out Hudson Paint. I just got a sample pack of all their wonderful colors in the mail and it almost changed my mind about the not liking chalk bit. Not yet though. What do you think?
brass is back
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
J.Crew Women’s Collection entry at the Upper East Side. Lonny Magazine
OK, hear me out. I’m seeing a lot of brass these days. I mean everywhere. From the Ace Hotel to the interior of the new J.Crew Collection store it all over the streets in some main stream places. I have to admit, I’ve never been a fan for brass. It’s so shiny and flashy and screams LOOK AT ME. I’ve always been a more brushed stainless kind of girl but I have a confession, it’s growing on me. When not highly polished it has a sense of warmth and comfort that steel can never offer.
I’m no expert but have a strong feeling brass is back because of the state of our economic situation. We are still at war, creeping through the biggest recession since war times, add in a little terrorism and it makes sense we would want our homes to feel more comforting and warm as opposed to the starkly modern homes of the last decade.
[from left to right, top to bottom]
Fjällnäs Reserve, was built in 1882 as a retreat for Swedish royalty to experience the drama of what Fjällnäs calls “the eight seasons.”
The Stumptown Coffee Roasters at the Ace Hotel in New York. Brass shelving detail.
Fireplace and brass fixture photographed by Mikael Beackman.
Jenna Lyons’ bath in Brooklyn, photo by Melanie Acevedo. See more of her home here.
4.25-Inch Bronze Tetraxis Star : $20 and the 9-Inch Bronze Tetraxis Star : $60. This piece is bronze but still has the same look and feel of brass.
Brass A330S Pendant : $290 at Matter in Brooklyn. Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1939 the light was reintroduced in 2007 by Artek.
Brass fox door knocker. $12.79.
Escutcheon NG square-metal plate fixture with porcelain socket : $280 through Vica.
These are just a few ways to incorporate the warmth into your home without making it look like Liberace moved in with you. Think I’m out in left field? Take a look at what’s going on in the fashion industry and actually look at what people are wearing. Interiors will soon follow, it’s only a matter of time. Still think I’m out in left field… I would love to hear why.
less is more
Monday, December 14th, 2009
Where the hell did the morning go? Come to think of it, where did December go? Can you believe it’s the 14th? I’m beginning to sound like my mom, I know. Not a bad thing, suddenly I understand what it feels like to be an adult. The majority of my childhood my parents were always wishing they had more time while I had the exact opposite experience. Bored. To. Tears. My childhood was so dramatic, I know.
The City Sage has some great posts on different styles of Christmas trees. You all know I have a thing for the Charlie Brown tree. They are spare, modern and perfectly imperfect. These styles showcase the tree and I kinda love that. Inspired by the post, I thought I would show you what my Charlie looks like (get your mind out of the gutter) along with some of my other faves I spotted on the City Sage. Happy half way through your Monday. I hope this makes up for my tardiness.
I made a pair of stockings this weekend out of some leftover fabric I had lying around. Not too shabby, although don’t look too close at my monogramming. That’s a different story.
Photos: 1, 2. Inside Out Christmas 3. Bo Bedre 4. Martha Stewart. 5 and 6. K.I.D Collective
we are land rich
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Take a look at these gorgeous terrarium type ornaments by Land Rich. Perfect as a gift or for yourself. Each quarter a new product will be unveiled. I love these so much, I just can’t wait to see what comes out next.
[Spotted via Unruly Things]
the great recession special – etsy home finds
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Everyone needs a brass elephant paper weight type thing. Am I right, or am I right?
I have a thing for old stuff. This fondness grew over time, I can’t say I’ve always loved antiques or vintage or whatever the fancy people are calling it these days. Some of my first memories are of my parents, my brother and me road tripping back East to antique shops. My parents would be searching for something perfect or searching just to search while my brother and I would occupy our time by playing hide and seek between the furniture with breaks of asking, are we there yet, knowing we weren’t close.
Sinatra Vintage Record Stand or Bar Cart
Our weekends were often filled with antique-ing. Our house was also filled with the finds. I grew up learning about furniture and as the saying goes, always wanted what I didn’t have. That something was new, glossy, unscratched, unused and bought in a store where other people could also buy the exact same thing. I admit, it took me some time and a little growing up to appreciate a well curated home. One in which someone couldn’t immediately replicate by running out to the nearest store. One that the items within were gathered over time, through travels and wonderful finds. To me, that’s the perfect home.
For the record, the above ramble isn’t intended to tell you to get rid of your new stuff and replace it with old stuff. There’s a balance. And I have a feeling grandma’s house circa 1974 is probably not the look you are going for. Now that you know about my silly love for old stuff and if you’re still reading, you should know that I’m showing you a couple of my favorite Etsy shops. The best part, everything is budget friendly.
1968 Kroehler Chair would look great with a new fabric.
Mint green Replogle World Book Globe. So you can dream about all those places you want to go. Or spin it with eyes closed to pick your next spot. I’ve always wanted to do that!