I love these inventive mirror magnet boards with gorgeous designs and adorable magnets (especially the chinoiserie inspired one, going with today’s theme). Add some glamour to an office space or kitchen!)
I am going through my inspiration files and actually, well, FILING them. I found this tear out from an old Domino Cottage Living and remember thinking how great wing chairs (check the monogram too!) like this would look at the heads of a long farm table paired with really simple side chairs. Here are a modern and traditional pick for pairings- a Queen Anne chair from Pottery Barn and, in a bold move, these modern aluminum chairs with simple, classic lines and fantastic wood paneled backs!
They say it’s the little things that count right?
While at Target yesterday I spotted this beauty, made by the geniuses at Method. Hand wash pre-packaged in a modern, designer label-less quilted cube- like a little Chanel for the OCD, germaphobe set! I totally had to get it, even though I am not in need of hand wash right now. It may just replace my Jonathan Adler soap dispenser it’s so damn cute! The rest of the line is equally as charming- including the quilted soap bars! Design can be found in every, little last detail…
I love taking online quizzes, and this is one that will “help you find your style”. I have ADD style, so it’s always hard to pin me down, but I like that they deemed me “city sophisticate”. I know you want to slack off right now, and if your reading this blog, this is the perfect thing for you! It even suggests certain pieces for each room (granted, it’s a British site and everything is from jolly ol’ England…)
My results:
A reader was so kind as to alert me to this, I’m kind of embarassed I had not taken note of it! A upholstered headboard kit from Horchow! They send you everything you need but the fabric, which you choose yourself. It comes in three shapes and allows you to style it as you like (add nail heads or ribbon trim perhaps?) Yes, you could go to Home Depot and a sewing supply shop get some stuff to make one for cheaper, but for $150 for a queen, this saves you gas money and the hassle!
I saw this stainless steel settee in this month’s Boston Home Magazine and was interested in it’s designers. Turns out, the designer is Tall Tree Guild- a team collaboration between old friends from Mass Art. I am intrigued by the classic country lines rendered in such a urban material. The setee is simply stunning- and weighs 350 pounds!
Stationery and furniture design lovers won’t want to miss this! If you love Anne Harwell’s gorgeous illustrations, you’ll love adorning letters with stamps featuring her work! Available on Zazzle, they would add unique spunk to an invitation to a summer party, wedding, shower, what have you.
Get a load of these spectacularly designed plastic utencils from the ever cool Vivre. Reusable and sturdy, this whimsical take on flourished silverware is just the thing to punch up an summertime outdoor dinner party!
So remember that post about wanting to have a petition to save Polaroid film? Well, as it turns out, my own BROTHER has started a whole site dedicated to finding a way to continue having the instant film produced. Go to Save Polaroid to learn more about ways to take action. And if you really love Polaroid, there is no better tribute than this awesome print Sean (again, my brother) has for sale on his site- along with many other vintage camera prints.
