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A DIY Bed Made from Reclaimed Wood
Katrin Arens has been designing furniture out of reclaimed, "abused wood" since 1998 out of her home, a converted 15th century mill in Bergamo, Italy. We recently noticed her handmade wood slatted bed...
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Studio Visit: A Roman Artisan in New England
You may have noticed Angela Liguori's vibrant shop in last November's issue of Martha Stewart Living. I certainly did, and luckily for me, she happens to work right in my own Boston-area neighborhood....
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A Trattoria with Charm to Spare
When co-owners Giovanna Parolari and chef John Taboada opened Luce (which was recently named fourth Best New Restaurant of 2012 by Bon Appétit) in Portland, Oregon, they were looking to recreate the...
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Design Sleuth: Charcuterie Boards at Luce in Portland, Oregon
Earlier today, we posted on Portland, Oregon, Italian restaurant Luce, where we admired the wall display of sculptural walnut wood cutting boards. The boards, by Canadian product designer Geoffrey...
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A 19th Century Flat in Italy Gets a Modern Upgrade
When Genova-based firm Grooppo renovated a flat in an 1870s building in Savona, Italy, they were looking to update the traditional space with modern fixtures and an energy-efficient heating system....
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A Stool Too Pretty to Sit On?
Last time we wrote about British designer Max Lamb, we featured his Round and Round Table—this time, we're admiring his latest creation: the Last Stool (luckily, it's available in the US). The Last...
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Georgia Bettoja Tapestries in Rome
The best discovery I made on a recent trip to Rome? Tapestries by self-taught artist Georgia Bettoja, spotted in a friend's apartment. Bettoja makes her wall hangings from reclaimed textiles (linen...
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5 Favorite Italian Tile Makers
The world's largest tile show might not sound that exciting, but a couple of years ago I went to Cersaie, the annual tile show held in Bologna and quickly discovered that the Italians know how to...
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A Medieval Hotel in Italy, Restored for the 21st Century
In Italy, a new model for historical preservation aims to restore the character of medieval villages while reviving local economies. Development company Sextantio Albergo Diffuso's first project was...
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A Family House in Mantua, Italy
Discovered on Emma's Design Blogg: the house of the Bottoli family in Mantua, Italy, featuring a mix of ancient and modern elements, combined with an effortless ease. Photographer Federica Bottoli and...
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Current Obsessions: Hunkering Down
This weekend we're curling up with a good book. Above: Sarah's favorite brew: Bellocq. • 10 things to know about the Eames. Above: Sad to say goodbye to regal French interior designer Andrée Putman. •...
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The Designers Are In: Expert Tips from Remodeling Pros
In two years, Sam Gnatovich and Alexi Rennalls of LA firm Simo Design have completed 11 remodels (including five that they purchased, renovated, and resold). This week, they tell us why this...
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Living Small in an Architectural Landmark, Brooklyn Edition
Injecting a modern sensibility into the context of a grand landmark prewar Brooklyn building was always going to be a tricky proposition. Leave it to Workstead to manage it with equanimity,...
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10 Easy Pieces: Classic Floor Reading Lamps
In addition to providing focused, direct light for the reading of newspapers or novels, classic reading lamps add an architectural feel to your living space; here are ten we love (and use in our own...
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Design Sleuth: Cremone Bolt Cabinet Hardware
Add an instant Old World look to a cabinet with cremone bolts, which allow you to activate two separate locks at the top and bottom of doors with one handle. Above: Vintage cremone bolts from The Door...
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5 Favorites: Editors' Reading Chairs
The ultimate luxury? In our book, it's an afternoon with good reading material and a comfortable chair. Here are five chairs we either use or covet (join the conversation and tell us your favorites!)....
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A Writer's Library: Michael Cunningham at Home
Yes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Cunningham's literary oeuvre is impressive (his tomes include "The Hours" and "By Nightfall"), but it's really his bookshelf-lined NYC bathroom we're...
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Steal This Look: Library Loft in Barcelona
Located in a former carpet warehouse built more than a century ago, this light-flooded loft in Barcelona features a library corner with steel shelves, banker's chairs, and a vintage telephone. For...
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Creative Fuel: Mobile Espresso in Ireland
Belfast-based Sam Alexander is on a quest to make his latest venture, Attridge & Cole, one of Northern Ireland's premier coffee catering companies. The winning equation? A restored French...
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5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Books
If you are a book lover and owner (like my husband, who collects fly-fishing tomes), you are, by default, a conservator. Here are five tools we use at home to protect our library. For more ideas, see...
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