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English Homes by Retrouvius Designer & Shop Profile

Retrouvius is a unique combination shop and studio — based in London, they sell salvaged architectural pieces, furniture, and a good mix of what they describe as "mad and quirky pieces," but they also collaborate with architects and designers to "kit out" homes, hotels, and storefronts. Read more...

NYC COMMUNITY GARDENS IN DANGER

Did you know that the law protecting NYC’s community gardens from being taken over by developers is about to expire? City officials are working on new rules to protect the gardens, but unless we speak up, those rules may not be strong enough. I just signed this petition calling on Mayor Bloomberg and City officials to make sure that the new rules PERMANENTLY PROTECT our community gardens from development. Read more...

Measuring Up: Tablet Size Comparisons

Knowing the physical dimensions of any device in relation to hand size can be the difference between "comfy" and "cumbersome", especially in regards to tablets like the Apple iPad. Read more...

Before & After: Chi's Childhood Room Professional Project

Designer: Jen Chu Client: Chi Location: Fort Greene — Brooklyn, New York My friend, Chi, grew up in this room. She moved out for college, and when she came back, the room seemed to need a face lift more than ever. The dingy paint with the poor lighting made the room unbearably drab. The lack of storage made it impossible to maintain a tidy space. Fortunately, her room had great bones with plenty of wall space and nice hardwood floors. Read more...

NYC COMMUNITY GARDENS IN DANGER!

Did you know that the law protecting NYC’s community gardens from being taken over by developers is about to expire? City officials are working on new rules to protect the gardens, but unless we speak up, those rules may not be strong enough. I just signed this petition calling on Mayor Bloomberg and City officials to make sure that the new rules PERMANENTLY PROTECT our community gardens from development. Read more...

5 Unconventional Ways to Display Family Photos

Don't even get us started on how long it takes me to decide where to hang artwork. It takes forever. And by the time I get to family photos, I'm tapped out and they end up on the fridge. But I've taken a closer look and found a couple of different ways I'd be into displaying those family photos after all. Read more...

Shade Suggestions for Inherited Hobnail Lamps? Good Questions

Q: I've inherited a pair of hobnail milk glass lamps from my grandmother. I always loved them in her Victorian farmhouse, but I'm not sure they fit in our bungalow. We have mostly mid-century pieces that my husband and I have been collecting. Read more...

Chic, Small Home Office: Get the Look

Inspired by Rebecca Orlov's home office in Hollywood, we compiled a list of places to shop for a similar look. Her place is a beautiful example of how a small room can be made into a multi-functional home office, complete with artwork and accessories that make it personal. Read more...

Winnowing Baskets Round Up

Last summer I fell in love with the natural textures and subtle patterns in the above collection of antique African winnowing baskets, and have been on a search for the best sources ever since. Sadly, I have yet to visit Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, but lucky for us there are a multitude of fair trade and appealing real deal choices online. Read more...

What Do To If Your KitchenAid Stand Mixer Breaks

This morning, a total kitchen tragedy occurred. My professional KitchenAid mixer wouldn't turn on. It has seen me through countless recipes — cakes, cupcakes, icings, breakfast treats and more — but today it decided that enough is enough. Read more...

Happy Labour Day (Long Weekend)!

Photo Credit: Janis NicolayIt's a long weekend here in Canada (Labour Day) and we're really going to soak it all in and take a real weekend break. Hope to get a bit organized and prepared for "back to school" and all that it entails. So I leave you with a lovely photo Janis Nicolay took a bit back for one of her magazine shoots and posted on her blog this week. It looks like a great place to sit back and relax on a long weekend such as this. Read more...

Fabrics & Linens: Fez Embroidered Bed Linens from Morocco

Founded by Lela Barker, From Morocco with Love imports artisan-made goods from Morocco, with a portion of the proceeds going to local schools and charities (read Barker's story here). We especially like the Embroidered Bed Linens, made from heavyweight 100 percent cotton with traditional Fez embroidery. According to Barker, "a purchase of this product directly supports talented craftsmen in Morocco and enables us to provide a wheelchair to someone in need in Morocco. Read more...

Rugs by Alexander McQueen for The Rug Company W Magazine

This gorgeous hummingbird rug by fashion designer Alexander McQueen for The Rug Company (created before he passed away earlier this year) is most definitely way out of my budget at $18,900, but I still can't wait to see the rest of the collection, which will include four rugs and two throw pillows. Read more...

oh, and happy, happy friday.

wherever you may be in the world on this long holiday weekend, have an adventure. or, just sit there. but have fun doing it. see ya all back here on tuesday. *very pretty photos courtesy of wild goose chase; reflect / refract; and sandra juto. Read more...

Thinking Outside the Box: Grundtal Kitchen Rails

Yesterday, I stopped by a friend's new apartment to see what she'd done with the place. Of course, she'd already made the expected run to IKEA. What was less expected was the ways she'd come up with to use IKEA's Grundtal towel rails. Read more...

"Support" - Versatile Furniture by Eliott Copier Design Showcase 2010

Design: "Support" - Versatile Furniture Materials: Old road signs, Steel, Whatever you want. Designer: Eliott Copier "The design community must continue to rethink the way it uses material. I designed this project around the material, namely reused road signs. The design includes a clamping system that allows the user to connect various materials to the base. Read more...

{live it up in a delicate dress}

. . . have had this editorial, oh so pretty: live it up in a delicate dress by georges antoni for aussie magazine grazia on the inspiration board for a while now, most especially for the little white lace dress by alex perry, but also because absolutely adore delicate dresses and dressing up, and every once in a while and especially on dusky and daydreamy afternoons at home . . .{p.s. Read more...

Regrets, I've Had a Few: Getting Rid of a Collection

I was standing in front of my record collection the weekend before the movers were set to arrive. We had been through so much together, me and these vinyl discs. The angst filled high school years, the party hearty college years, and on into my early adulthood — my record collection had always been with me. And then, on a whim, I decided to say goodbye. Read more...

Times Square Magentic Chalkboard Clock

For those of us living in small homes, wall space is often at a premium, making it difficult sometimes to incorporate multiple items regardless of their utility. If space in your kitchen or home office is tight, then this multipurpose piece might be just the ticket as it combines a clock, magnetic board and chalkboard all in one. Read more...

blissful guest: Frolic!: Tippicanu

Hello! Chelsea from Frolic! here. Thanks, Traci for letting me visit Bliss today! I can't wait to meet your little girl! Speaking of little girls, I LOVE to shop for girls' clothing. I'd rather shop for my nieces than for me any day (it doesn't leave me stressing about diets + waistlines). I think Traci (and her new girl!) would like these outifts from Tippicanu. Another Portland blogger, Jen tipped me off to them. If you like Portland blogs, Jen's is the newest on the block and it's mighty good. Read more...

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