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weekly wrap up + finch & thistle engagement party
Before I head out for the long weekend (yay!) I wanted to share a gorgeous engagement party that is so full of beautiful color and flowers that I couldn’t resist it. Seattle residents Mark and... Continue reading »
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in the kitchen with: the best of vegan recipes
When I went to Australia earlier this year, I overdosed on egg and bacon rolls. I sent an enthusiastic email to Grace about how I was enjoying recreating my own here at home, and she wrote me back... Continue reading »
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icff 2012: pattern
Even though I covered new wallpaper from ICFF yesterday, there was still plenty of pattern floating around the show. From flat weave rugs to incredible woven seating, designers definitely... Continue reading »
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national stationery show: personal favorites
The stationery show is always full of creative design, but it’s impossible for me to not have a few personal favorites that stand out not for trend or design purposes, but because I love them.... Continue reading »
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icff 2012: lighting
ICFF coverage is coming to a close, so I wanted to get a few last minute favorites in before the week is over. There were some really fantastic new lighting designs this year, so I rounded up my... Continue reading »
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national stationery show: seed house
I feel like this post should be titled, “Shauna and Stephen never sleep”. The incredibly talented duo behind Something’s Hiding in Here and Forage Bowties have done it again,... Continue reading »
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before & after: atlanta loft transformation
Oh, lofts. Lovely, light-filled lofts. I will always be envious of people who live in big, airy spaces like these, but after watching Grace and Amy setting up the D*S office, I now have a better... Continue reading »
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before & after: kitchen nook window seat
I love window seats! Not enough homes come with built-in window seats, and I don’t think I’ve ever lived in an apartment that had one :( It’s cool to see such a substantial window... Continue reading »
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before & after: closet makeover
As someone who sleeps in my apartment’s “living room” and watches television in the “dining room,” I have a soft spot for people who use rooms for completely different... Continue reading »
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icff 2012: wallpaper
After yesterday’s shiny metal objects post, I figured it was time to up the ante with some intense patterns. Today’s ICFF coverage is all about wallpaper, something that seemed to pop up... Continue reading »
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national stationery show: sweet bella
I’m only doing solo posts for a few companies at the shows this year. These were companies that just couldn’t be edited down to four or five pictures; they begged for a full-blown post.... Continue reading »
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baggu keychains
I’m a sucker for anything that reminds me of candy, so these colorful new leather keychains and wedge pouches from Baggu are right up my alley. And at only $16 a piece, I might be tempted to... Continue reading »
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diy project: painted glass tabletop
I try to get my hands on every material I can think of, and sadly, that means I can never make a quick trip to the hardware store. Even when I plan to rush in and grab a packet of bolts or a can of... Continue reading »
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sewing 101: ombre embroidery sampler
There are so many great things happening in the embroidery world these days. Gone are the old-fashioned needlepoint projects of yesteryear, replaced with a new crop of fantastic modern stitchery that... Continue reading »
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national stationery show 2012: sweet nothings
For me, cards are almost always about telling someone special that you care about them. I’ve gotten better at sending “just because” cards, but I always prefer to send something... Continue reading »
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icff 2012: geometric designs
It’s time for ICFF again! This year’s show wasn’t quite as packed as years past (in terms of things I wanted to cover), but I definitely spotted some geometric designs that I not... Continue reading »
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ben fiess jars
Before I dive back into trade show coverage today, I had to share these incredible ceramic vessels from artist Ben Fiess. They are quite possibly the most beautiful vessels I’ve seen in years.... Continue reading »
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living in: cold comfort farm
Cold Comfort Farm is a new-to-me mid-nineties BBC movie suggested by a reader and given a thumbs up by our very own Kate Pruitt. English countryside period piece? Twist my arm. The movie’s... Continue reading »
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biz ladies: Best Online Tools for Your Business
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from Elizabeth Grace Saunders, a life coach for those struggling with time management and the founder of Real Life E, which empowers people who feel overwhelmed,... Continue reading »
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Princeton, NJ City Guide
Photo by aldenjewell Today’s Princeton, NJ, City Guide comes from Jacqui Alexander, the owner of Jacquilope, a social media and branding consultancy that specializes in marketing for small... Continue reading »
