March 28, 2011

Instagram


Clockwise: me being all avant garde in my bathroom, beautiful vase of flowers from a friend’s bridal shower, my first blind embossing project, the latest incarnation of my personal business cards, my cat Roxy, my favorite flats, the perfect shade of poppy red (essie’s Lacquered Up), the light wall at Republic Gastropub, my embroidery floss collection

 

You already know all about Instagram, love it, and use it all the time right? Thought so. It happens to be my favorite iPhone app, well, ever. Snap a photo with your phone, choose a filter that makes you look like a way more talented photographer than you actually are, write a witty caption, and instantly share on Twitter, Facebook, or flickr. And it’s free. BOOM.

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March 25, 2011

Van Hulsteijn Bikes

With spring and warm weather finally here (It was 91ยบ on Tuesday!) my bike obsession has returned full force. I’m loving this one by Van Hulsteijn. Herman van Hulsteijn manages to create an aesthetic that’s somewhere smack dab in the middle between futuristic and retro. Damn.

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March 25, 2011

Risotto

I go through phases of food obsessions, do you? So far this year it’s been couscous. (Hello there, carbs!) There was also a brief stint with beef, but I don’t like to talk about it. (Reformed vegetarian here, folks.) Oh, and those two weeks with eggs were magical. But today I want to share one of the most versatile foods ever, risotto. This relative to rice can be savory or sweet, it does it all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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March 25, 2011

Tea Towelin’

Tea towels are one of those things that I’m continually amassing, then wondering where they all came from. I love that it’s essentially an empty canvas of material that can be turned into an affordable piece of art. Then we display it on a hook or draped over the oven handle in our kitchen, and dry our dishes and our hands on it. A little under-appreciated, no? (Kidding!) I’ve got my eye on these beauties.

 


Dishes I’d Rather Be Doing by dear colleen

 


Houndstooth tea towel by Avril Loreti

 


Jatski tea towels by marimekko

 


linen tea towel by sweet nature designs

 


Tasty Double Cheeseburger towel set by girls can tell

 


Ink Blot Tea Towel by Pigeon Toe

Posted In create, house and home, kitchen, textiles
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March 23, 2011

Vases Galore


Kahler Omaggio vases
{via MAIYA}

 


West Elm’s Hive Vases

 


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 it
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March 23, 2011

DIY Mania

One 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

Posted In furniture, house and home, jewelry, lighting, make it, wear it
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