Archive for November, 2011
With the holidays right around the corner, I’m getting in touch with my feminine side and trying to put together some outfits for family time, photo opps, and festive nights. When looking for accessories that easily go from day to night + fun to function, I’m really drawn to the photo pendants signature to The Light Fantastic. The color wheel pendant will go with just about anything but the bird girl piece will have them talking all night. Which is your favorite?
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I’ve always had a thing for white walls. Maybe a touch of color for an accent wall, set off by some nice wood furniture, but always with a background of white. White seems clean and uplifting. But lately, I’ve really been taken by some seriously dark spaces. Rooms where walls and furnishings are black. Black cabinets in the kitchen, black tiles in the bath. It’s a departure for me, but it comes across so calm, so quiet, and so often, elegant.
Although the black often includes an amount of white, in these spaces, the black dominates. Textural qualities differentiate the blacks in these interiors – sometimes glossy, sometimes matte, in leather, paint, tile or wood finish. The black background makes all those little touches like lighting and objects stand out without overtaking the space. I’m not sure I’m truly ready to do this for my home because the impact of black isn’t something that works only for a single room. It needs to be worked into the adjoining spaces as an overall vibe to really work well. But I’m tempted.
(above) Black and Mirror Entry
Dark Office + Mini Mosaic Tiles
Painted-out Paneling + Black Tub and Walls
Amy wrote this post. She is the designer and owner of FormFire Glassworks, where she creates modern lampwork glass beads and jewelry, and by day designs custom homes for a small firm in Southern California. You can follow her twitter @formfireglass.
With the temps really starting to dip these days, my want to knit (or practice, as I’m not very good!) is starting to creep up. Perusing lovely yarn collections and patterns may also be fueling my desire to craft a cowl or two. Like the collection from Phydeaux Designs, an old favorite around here. What I wouldn’t give to bundle up with a lace shawl on a sunny afternoon at the park or running errands.
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So today is the first day of the new exhibition and the site is in full bloom for the holidays: packed with 120 talented artists and makers. I don’t want to blab too much because I could go on and on. But if you’re looking for suggestions, here are a few shops I’ll be adding to my wish list this year…
-Seven Blooms: Fashionable womens clothing with a focus on using organic bamboo jersey. Cute stuff.
-Paperreka: The stationery design obsession of European born designer Reka Juhasz. Corky illustrations, hand cut cards and superior craftsmanship are a few of Reka’s many talents.
-Monkey & Squirrel: A shop chock full of handmade goodies for your home – sweet embroidered wall decorations, refinished salvaged cast iron items, and romantic wooden jewelry hangers, all to spruce up your space. Receive 10% off your entire Monkey & Squirrel purchase by entering code “PAPERNSTITCH” at checkout.
-Blue Balloon: Jewelry made from old and new. You are going to love this one! Enter coupon code ‘pns15′ at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase at Blue Balloon.
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Based in the UK, the Natural Curtain Company is your destination for window coverings galore. Don’t let the name fool you though, they have more than just curtains. Along with custom + ready-to-order curtains, they specialize in a great range of Roman + roller blinds and bedspreads + cushions to accent your home. The Natural Curtain Company even provides free fabric samples from over 250 fabric choices before you buy, so you can be sure you’re getting exactly what your heart desires.
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Browsing the vintage-inspired jewelry shop Pangea Handmade further cements my favorite things about old-timey finds:
- the patina of the pieces
- the classy feel
- the clever use of animals
- the history behind the trinkets
- the reimagination of use in present day life
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Take a peek at the Pangea Handmade collection.
Bedding, lighting, tables, ball chairs! When it comes to modern furniture and home decor, Inmod has a wide array to offer. From furniture you can design and customize, like the bubble chair, to fun family-centric items for adults and children, you are sure to find something that suits your home, with free shipping to boot!
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