As a Friday surprise and in celebration of my air conditioner being repaired I have ten more taste bud-tingling ice cream recipes for you to drool over. Anyone plan on making some this weekend? I’m leaning towards the first one…
I want five of these, and I want them now. These ceramic aqua-hued vases would look perfect all lined up in a row across my white mantle, packed with stems or not. {thanks Black*Eiffel}
The Swing Necklace is quite literally jewelry for your home. This handmade piece, designed by Johanna Richter, is available in either gray balls of felt or oiled Beechwood. And oh yes, it’s an actual swing. {thanks Two Brunettes}
Lately I’ve been noticing a trend in the design of play spaces. Namely that not all of them are horrendously designed. Some even seem as though they might mesh with the design of your own home, instead of standing in the corner like a large plastic monolith.
First up, Brinca Dada’s Emerson House. The modern dollhouse has tons of features including mitered-glass corners, two fireplaces, sliding glass doors, solar panels, and recessed LED lights. It’s also constructed using only non-toxic and lead-free wood stains and paints. A lesson in design appreciation paired with environmental responsibility. Who couldn’t get behind that?
Next are Modern Playhouse’s Wedge House and Circle House. Designed by Gitane Royce and Nisreen Witt using no flimsy parts or garish colors. Just a sustainable playhouse made from locally-sourced and recycled materials and a blank palette for the imagination.
Lastly, this pop-up playhouse called My Space designed by Liya Mairson. Perfect for small spaces with little square footage or storage, this bad boy actually folds up flat.
PS: Also check out Dave Keune’s Nina’s House – crib, playpen, storage, drawers, and changing table. An all-in-one piece with a sleek white modern look.
Posted In grand design, kids, trendsAfter you flipped over last week’s popsicle post, I thought I’d make that sort of collection a recurring feature here. These posts will be random and pop up here and there when I notice a particular food trend making the rounds, or maybe it might be something seasonal.
Today it’s ice cream.
But not just any ice cream. Flavors that make you want to sell your soul and call off work to stay home with a spoon. Chocolate and vanilla have their time and place, but this isn’t it. So dig in. {Click on the photo to go to the recipe.}
Yesterday I took what can only be described as the World’s Sweatiest Nap. My air conditioner (more specifically the freon in it) and I have been at odds all summer, and yesterday required yet another visit from the repairman. After he told me what the latest problem was (frozen lines) I laid down for a little shuteye. It was downright cool by this summer’s standards, but an hour later I awoke drowning in my own sweat. So gross.
I love a good nap, so much so that I consider it a hobby. One I’m damn good at. And once the weather cools a bit more I’d love to cozy up with the Nap Bag. It’s versatile: nap in it, picnic on it, or use it as a throw. {thanks bltd}
Posted In accessories, house and home
The skull spoon is a vintage sterling or silver-plated tea or tablespoon transformed via Dremel tool, buffing wheel, jewelers rouge and imagination by artist Pinky Diablo (aka Tom Sale). To say I’m obsessed would be an understatement.
+ Song lyrics presented as Google Map directions.
+ A time-intensive mural made entirely of pennies.
+ Planning on picking up this book. And maybe taking on my own year-long project.
+ The best job description. Ever.
+ Definitely going to concoct my own batch of Hopsicles!
+ Obsessing over this tutorial on turning old paperbacks into custom hardcover books.
+ It’s not often I wish I were a man. This is one of them.
+ This post made the hopeless romantic side of me smile.
+ If you’re an OKCer, hit up Live on the Plaza tonight and get a $40 OKC/405 tattoo!
+ The office supply geek in me can’t wait for Sharpie’s Liquid Pencils to be released this fall.
+ Care to play a little Social Media Monopoly?
Happy Weekend!
Posted In cocktails, collaboration/project, downloads, happy weekend, make it, office, oklahoma, read up, web designA bit of a back story, I’m obsessed with office supplies.
But not just any office supplies. I want products that are well thought out, well-designed, and overall incredible. The kind that when I sit down in a meeting clients are going to comment and wonder where I found this off the beaten path notebook. “Oh, it’s because she’s a designer.” That said, back-to-school time puts a knot in my knickers because that’s when the best of the best tends to show up. Here are a few pieces I’d love to have, along with a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils.
Check out the detailed stitching on the Homework Pencil Pocket. List your appointments and fill in the clock on the included schedule sheets.
My first encounter with a Le Pen was at my aunt and uncle’s house when I was about 5. It was royal blue and immediately became my favorite pen to draw with whenever they babysat me. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I rediscovered the brand and I haven’t looked back since. One in every color, please.
Moleskines are simple and attractive on their own, but it would be nice to dress mine up a little with one of these covers. I’m also a notorious pen loser, so the little pocket on the front cover would come in handy, like lots.
These 5X7 minimalist notebooks have inch and centimeter rulers letterpressed on them, something that would definitely come in handy in my everyday working life.
This sounds totally anal, but I’ve always hated how the rings of a binder scuff the inside cover. I know, I know. Thank you, Semikolon 3-ring binder for solving one of life’s biggest problems.
These slide clips are just plain pretty. And functional. Perfection.
Notebooks designed to put inside a binder, labeled with numbers one through ten. The level of smarts here astounds me.
And last but not least, these rad magnets made out of vintage zipper pulls. For my, er, locker.
I’m lucky enough to have a dishwasher, but I’d gladly get out a sponge and lather up some Palmolive in order to use this bad boy. The A Tempo Dish Drainer is crafted from stainless steel wire and pure radness. {via bltd}
