Moa baskets are handmade by Marcel Basau and Eva Marquerre. The team uses a techinique in which elastic yarn is woven on a wooden stretcher and covered in resin, then the stretcher is pressed down over a form and secured until dry. Voila, a basket is born.
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Asterisk by Oddhero
{via Design*Sponge}
Going to Be OK by Rachel Foster
{via swissmiss}
Woodlands Trio by Heather Ross
{via Hooray}
Kahler Omaggio vases
{via MAIYA}
DIY Fire Extinguisher Vase from Wit & Whistle
This past Sunday I went to a bridal shower for a good friend, her mom used to be a florist and blooms were everywhere. As I was leaving they handed me a vase that had been on one of the tables to take home. I never realize just how much I love having fresh flowers in my house until they’re actually there. Then the entire space feels lighter and brighter, and I’m happier.
My vase collection consists mainly of the glass variety, in all shapes and colors. My favorite is a clear short one that says You are my sunshine on the side. I think I paid three dollars for it in college. I love the beauties sitting up top there.
Posted In accessories, grow it, house and home, make itOne of my favorite parts of the design blogging community is the rampant creativity that gets shared. A lot of this shines through in do-it-yourself projects that people take the time to figure out, organize, and explain. And lately? Just wow. The past week alone has been a minefield of amazing ideas that I can’t wait to bring into my own home and wardrobe.
DIY Dip Dyed Nautical Rope Bracelets from …love Maegan
DIY Geometric Pendant from Dismount Creative
{via poppytalk}
DIY Palette Headboard from Stylizmo
{via Creature Comforts}
DIY Mood Lighting from Time Out New York
DIY Scrap Light from Gabrielle Guy on Design*Sponge
DIY Dreamcatcher from Modish
A few weeks ago I undertook the task of purging/organizing my jewelry box. It had been living in my closet, but I tend to only wear what’s out and accessible so that didn’t seem very smart. I pulled together a few little white bowls and dishes for rings and bracelets, got out my necklace tree, and moved it all to my dresser. I even found a few earring displays I had squirreled away somewhere. Now I can see all of my favorite pieces and accessorize accordingly.
I really like these jewelry stands from Polli, both are made from salvaged wood and look like pieces of miniature folding art.
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Not to say I told you so (even though I kind of did), but watercolor is taking the world by storm this spring. The latest suspect is this set of dessert plates and platter from West Elm’s summer line.
Posted In house and home, kitchen
Pebble erasers look like so much fun! (You know, as far as erasing mistakes go…)
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PHOTO: Ted Yarwood
PHOTO: Antoine Bootz
PHOTO: Vincente Wolf
PHOTO: Catherine Tighe
In this day and age we’re accustomed to having a selection of magazines being devoted to modernism at our disposal, but twenty years ago when Metropolitan Home first began that wasn’t the case. Each year the periodical published a favorite issue called the Design 100, celebrating the best in residential design, architecture, and the allied arts and crafts. Sadly Metropolitan Home wrote its last page in December 2009, but recently they published this book – Design 100: The Last Word on Modern Interiors by Michael Lassell – focusing on the best of the best to have ever appeared on their pages. Each of the 100 spaces included is the best of something, think “Best Little Kitchen in the Midwest” or “Most Glamorous Dining Area in NYC”. There’s a little something for every modernist out there captured through show-stopping photography, I loved flipping through its pages.
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I’m torn between wanting to entertain with this cheese tray or hanging it on my wall. So clever and well-executed. {via design is mine}
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Each of these leather bangles from Mariebelle Campa’s shop is made from ultra soft Greek leather cord and plated tubing. They come in sets of twelve in tons of colors. (The turquoise reminded me of my friend, Karey.)
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