01/ A necklace of family memories.
02/ And then a giant duck floated down the River Thames.
03/ I want to swing on this art exhibit so badly!
04/ A nativity for the minimalist.
05/ Printable wrapping paper for classic video game lovers.
06/ A lamp that blows bubbles!
07/ Beautiful architectural watercolors.
08/ How babies are really made.
09/ Sculptures made of thousands of pennies.
10/ A clever Urban Shelf.
1. 12 Month Wall Calendar – REDSTAR ink 2. 2013 Letterpress Calendar – W+K Studio
3. Instrument Collection 2013 Wall Calendar – Paper Sparrow 4. 2013 Wall Calendar – Girl and Parrot 5. Holy Crap It’s 2013 Calendar – Emily McDowell Illustration 6. 2013 Polaroid Camera Illustrated Desk Calendar – Giveable Greetings 7. 2013 Typography Wall Calendar – maple lane 8. 2013 Reusable 12 Month Calendar – Letter & Lark 9. Globe Trotter Calendar – Anthropologie 10. Circle 2013 Wall Calendar – Veekee Workshop
A few weeks ago, in the name of having pets and being chemical-conscious, Truce Clean sent me some of their cleaning products to try out. And since then their Crate Spray, Clean & Brighten, Shampoo for Dogs, and lavender & citrus Room Spray have been in heavy rotation. The crate spray freshens my dogs’ beds with peppermint, the cleaning spray makes my kitchen smell mighty clean, the dog shampoo is easy to use in its spray bottle form, and the room spray isn’t at all cloying. And because all of Truce Clean‘s products are so pure, most have multiple uses – the room spray can even be used as body spray!
The philosophy is simple: use commonplace ingredients (like vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and essential oils), add your own tap water, and reuse the bottle. All of these things make perfect sense and provide a product you can feel good about using all around your home!
Every December I fly back to Pennsylvania to celebrate Christmas with my dad’s side of the family. And while I love getting to see friends and family in my hometown, it’s always a bit hectic and I naturally wonder what it would be like if lots of things were different and I were hosting Christmas dinner at my house. It would (obviously) be amazing and no doubt tons of work, and maybe someday I’ll get the chance to find out. But for now here’s how the dream evening would go down, enjoy!
THE APPETIZERS
Ricotta Flatbread with Pomegranate Salsa – Family Style Food
Herb and Mozzarella Mushrooms with Garlic Toasts – Donna Hay
Bourbon Maple Toasted Pistachios – Lemons & Anchovies
THE BEVERAGES
Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider – the kitchn
Ginger Pear Cocktail – The Boys Club
Lemon Thyme Eggnog – The Kitchen Finesse
THE TABLE
Mono A Edition in Black – Peter Raacke
Mud Plates – Mud Australia
Cross Dye Basic Napkins – West Elm
Lempi Glass – littala
Evergreen Placecards – via Bloom
Raw Wood Placemat Set – West Elm
Spun Vinyl Runner – Chilewich
Mercury Votive Holders – West Elm
Numi Candle Holders – CB2
THE EATS
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon – Real Simple
Roasted Cabbage Slaw with Hazelnuts and Lemon – the kitchn
Orange and Pomegranate Salad – Brooklyn Supper
Domino Roast Sweet Potatoes – Brooklyn Supper
Corn and Potato Casserole with Gruyere – Some the Wiser
Quinoa, Sweet Potato and Dried Cranberry Stuffing – With Style & Grace
THE DESSERTS
Pumpkin Icebox Pie – Martha Stewart
Brown Sugar Custard Cranberry Tart – The Galley Gourmet
Spiced Persimmon Cake with Brown Sugar – The Kitchy Kitchen
THE DETAILS
Crackers – Toast UK
Wreath – IKEA
Votive Candles – House Doctor
Strasburg Tree Candles – Wisteria
Zinc Star Wreath Garland – Father Rabbit
DIY Holiday Gift Box Backdrop – Studio DIY
Mod Brass Trees – Jayson Home
DIY Wax Paper Candle Holders – Design*Sponge
Winter Playlist – Kinfolk Magazine
01/ Loving these driftwood horse sculptures.
02/ How to stock the perfect winter pantry.
03/ I never finish a bottle of nail polish, DOSE minis are perfect.
04/ I wish I had a big mug of this lavender hot chocolate in front of my right now.
05/ Lollipops in grownup flavors.
06/ It’s a little late, but you can still make a DIY Beer Advent Calendar.
07/ Oh my gosh, I want to hide a gift in this confetti surprise jar so bad!
08/ This Is a Memory, audio recordings of strangers’ memories.
09/ I’ll be eating more of these now that I know how to easily seed a pomegranate!
10/ Beautiful macro photos of snowflakes and ice structures.
We are what we eat, or so we’re told. By treating food as a technical subject, architect/interior designer Valentina Raffaelli uses illustrations to explain the properties, health benefits, and nutritional values of certain foods in a way that will have you eating more fruits and vegetables in no time. (via Design Milk)
1. 2013 Vortex Letterpress Calendar by INK + WIT 2. Dreamcats 2013 Calendar by fieldguided 3. Letterpress Calendar 2013 by Lark Press 4. Modern Shapes Mini Calendar 2013 by Monkey Mind Design 5. A New Tribe 2013 Mini Calendar by Little Low Studio 6. 2013 Astrology Wall Calendar by Prismatic Print Shop 7. Beer/Food 2013 Calendar by redcruiser 8. 2013 Season Wall Calendar by Katie Vernon 9. 2013 Botanical Watercolor Wall Calendar by Fine Day Press 10. 2013 Typographic Desk Calendar by Ruby Red Design Studio
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I think you guys knows by this point that I’m a major geography nerd, and just how much I love projects centered around how awesome geography is. (And if you didn’t know, well now ya do.) My latest fascinations are Melangerie‘s State by Food and State by Celebrity prints, perfectly illustrated and graphic.
This Is Only a Temporary Solution (Deer) by JenMarie Zeleznak
Today we’re talking about art in an often neglected space: the kitchen! With all of the cabinets, countertop necessities, and inevitable space issues most kitchens present it’s easy to see how the walls go under our radar. In fact, the only space my kitchen offers in the wall department is the backsplash. In the four years I’ve owned my home I haven’t really bothered to do much with it, but after some thought I realized it’s the perfect place for a miniature art gallery!
Coney Island Beach, New York by Bryan Solarski
That’s why I’ve partnered with UGallery, to make my once boring backsplash the exact opposite. I hung two prints, but you could also set frames on the counter and lean them against the wall. I wanted the art to be the focus, so I opted for simple glass frames with no edge. I hope to continue filling in the space over the next few months for the total gallery effect.
Now here’s the fun part, you have a chance to win the same two prints from UGallery that I have on my walls! Coney Island Beach, New York by Bryan Solarski and This Is Only a Temporary Solution (Deer) by JenMarie Zeleznak. The beach photo is sure to make you think of summer all winter long, and the whimsical watercolor will make you smile each time you catch a glance.
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