February 2016 - Design Crush

February 29, 2016

5 Favorite Food Blogs of the Moment

Dolly and Oatmeal is a mainly plant based, gluten- and daily-free blog written by Lindsey Love. By cooking seasonally with fresh ingredients she promotes the natural timeline of nature’s bounty through her recipes.

Recent Favorites: Cranberry, Lemon + Poppyseed Breakfast Slice, Passion Fruit + Lemon-Ginger Fresca, Fruity Shredded Kale Salad

Fix Feast Flair is the perfect mix of baking, cooking, and mixed drinks. Food blogger Alana focuses on coming together around the table, be it cooking, baking, dining, or nerding out on provisions.

Recent Favorites: Mixed Greens Salad, Sticky Rice Stuffing, Double Chocolate Quick Bread Loaf with Blood Orange Glaze

Kitchen Konfidence was born out of blogger Brandon’s desire to cook outside of his comfort zone. Plenty of desserts, seasonal ingredients, and multicultural experiments will have you waiting for the next recipe he shares.

Recent Favorites: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey, Smoked Paprika and Lime Yogurt, Meyer Lemon Polenta Cake, Butterscotch Budino with Salted Caramel and Pretzel Crumble

Love & Olive Oil is the culinary adventures of Lindsay and Taylor catalogued. The site’s pages overflow with flavorful dishes that won’t break the budget.

Recent Favorites: Crispy Potato Latkes with Spiced Pear Compote, The Prickly Lady Cocktail, Orange Blossom Almond Cream Tart for Two

Yes to Yolks is where self-taught cook Molly shares healthy, well-balanced dishes with a dash of indulgence. And after years of cooking food for friends and family she decided to get it together and put all of her thoughts, recipes, and pictures in one place. We’re all benefitting immensely from it!

Recent Favorites: Farro Grain Bowls with Roasted Fruit & Feta Cheese, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls, Peanut Butter Pretzels with Peanut Butter Ganache Filling

Posted In blog love, food, living, series

February 29, 2016

Lee Coren

Urban surroundings and the need for fresh air both inspire the bags and scarves that Lee Coren creates. The pieces feature handmade screen printed fabrics and original prints from scenery captured on a camera. Lee sources and produces locally and ethically, using cruelty-free, vegan friendly materials, and when sourcing leather replacements chooses high quality, italian-made, cotton-backed microfiber polyurethane. It always feels good when love something that’s doing good for the environment.

Posted In accessories, bags, style, wear it

February 26, 2016

ni.ni.creative

ni.ni.creative‘s minimalist bags and cushions are sleek and most definitely influenced by Japanese design. Nina Provan and Nick Rennie are the two behind the venture that partners leather and fabrics from Febrik and Kvadrat to create timeless, versatile wares for your home and wardrobe.

Posted In accessories, bags, house and home, living, style, wear it

February 26, 2016

Isabella Di Sclafani

Montreal-based painter Isabella Di Sclafani started out painting huge nudes on the daily, but as of late has moved on to faces and clay sculptures. Her style translates well to both through the saturated acrylics, gouaches, and inks used on smooth surfaces such as panel boards and gessoed wood. Check out her shop for even more.

My paintings are a particular hybrid of expressionism, naïve art, illustration, outsider art and folk art all rolled into one. For inspiration, I rely on my archived collection of magazine clippings, historical portraits, vintage and family photographs, as well as my own photos taken on trips and daily walking excursions around the city. My portraits and clay figurines tend to veer off into slightly distortional anatomical proportions, yet still retain the qualities necessary to convey an emotion.

Posted In create, painting, sculpture

February 25, 2016

Dutch Babies 12 Ways

Have you ever made a dutch baby pancake or tried one? I attempted to bake one a few years ago and failed miserably, haven’t tried again since. The thing is they supposedly aren’t difficult to make and I think I need to try again. These twelve variations look like a great place to start.

Click on each image to go to the recipe.
All photos copyright of their respective sites unless otherwise noted.

Posted In food, living, recipes, round up, series

February 25, 2016

Hawkins New York

Hawkins New York features a selection of lovely home goods from a handful of renowned designers, as well as a few pieces from their own line. With the idea of “design for life” as the driving force, you can choose from kitchen, furniture, lighting, textiles, and objects to beautify your space.

Linen Tea Towel // Emblem Candlesticks // Jackson Dinnerware // Shapes Rug //
Door Stops // Simple Linen Pillows

Posted In accessories, floors, house and home, kitchen, living

February 24, 2016

Pampa

Two photographers from different worlds and cultures with different visions somehow managed to join forces in the creation of Pampa. Together they bridge the gap between Argentina and Australia, exploring the finest handwoven rugs and cushions made by incredibly talented artisans. I’ll take one of everything, please.

Posted In floors, house and home, living

February 24, 2016

Agata Wierzbicka

Warsaw-based illustrator Agata Wierzbicka is another artist that seems to be capturing some of my emotions on paper lately. She mainly draws digitally but also uses acrylics, oils, and pencil and experiments in mixing techniques. Agata’s illustrations are characterized by dynamic lines and pastel colors.

Posted In create, illustration

February 23, 2016

Apron Roundup

Selvedge Denim & Leather Apron

Whether you’re spending your time in the kitchen, standing in front of an easel, or up to your elbows in dirt an apron is something that will not only come in handy. Whether it’s busy holding tools and supplies protecting your clothes, you’ll be happy you took the five seconds necessary to throw one on.

Cream Apron with Leather Tool Sheath // Cross Back Ticking Apron // Pinny Apron

Open Kitchen Half Apron // Selvage Chambray Apron //
Natural Stone Washed Linen Garcon Apron

Cross-Back Linen Kitchen Apron with Slate Ties // Linen Apron // Linen Cafe Apron

Cross Linen Apron // Linen Pinafore Apron // Striped FEED Apron

Hand-Embroidered Navy Linen Apron // Pinafore Square Cross Linen Apron //
Criss-Cross Short Apron

Posted In house and home, kitchen, living, round up, series

February 23, 2016

Maria Gil Ulldemolins

I have a very massive artist crush on Belgium’s Maria Gil Ulldemolins. Like, huge. Everything about her paintings resonate with me, and it was only after reading more about her that I began to understand why. Maria’s paintings are a very process-oriented practice that she views as an extension of her love of meditation. Themes explored include embracing mistakes, letting go, flow, compassion, control, variations, and time. Oh, so that’s why.

Posted In create, painting