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Required Reading: The Furniture Doctor
Sally Schneider recently posted about The Furniture Doctor on her always-inspired blog, The Improvised Life; we asked her for a bit more info. Here's what she says: "Years ago I stumbled on an old...
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Steal This Look: Rustic Modern French Kitchen
This European kitchen features a palette of black, silver, and white—an appealing backdrop for the rustic wood table and assortment of midcentury dining chairs. Recreate the look with the following...
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DIY: Wood Plank Trivet
First spotted on Style Files, then on An Improvised LIfe: an easily replicated technique for protecting your tabletop from hot pans: a length of rough-cut wood used as a trivet. Above: Photo via Style...
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Accessories: Brass Fixtures by Oji Masanori
We've featured the work of Oji Masanori before (see Designer Visit: Oji Masanori in Japan), so we were interested to see some of his newer designs at Merchant No. 4. Originally trained as an...
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Furniture: ROLU Studio in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-based ROLU Studio partners Matt Olson, Mike Brady, and Joe Mollen focus on designing and building furniture as well as landscape design, architectural projects, urban planning work, and...
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Shopper's Diary: Darr in Brooklyn
Vintage furnishings shop Darr was a welcome addition when it opened several years ago on a stretch of Atlantic Avenue historically populated with antique shops; co-owners Hicham Benmira, a...
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10 Easy Pieces: Simple Doorknobs
Think how often you'll wrestle with your doorknobs in the course of a lifetime and you'll realize it doesn't make sense to scrimp on this stalwart of the home. It's worth seeking out the...
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Furniture: Panka Indoor/Outdoor Bench
Filippo Capula lives in Brooklyn, operates a metal/wood-working shop on Long Island City, and is part of 5 Flights Up: we found him on Etsy, when we came across his Panka Indoor/Outdoor Bench. The...
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Palette & Paints: Portola Paints Wrought Iron Finish
Los Angeles-based Portola Paints is a small paint manufacturer that focuses on creating eco-friendly finishes while adhering to traditional techniques (for instance, mixing and matching every color by...
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Hardware: Desu Design Pendulum Door Knocker
On our wish list: Desu Design's cast bronze Pendulum Door Knocker, which unites craftsmanship and unadorned utility. We might even call it minimalist sculpture; $275 at Desu Design.
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Palette & Paints: High Gloss Dutch Doors
Whenever I visit my brother, who has lived in Amsterdam for more than a decade, I find myself obsessing over the painted house exteriors; in particular, the fearless use of high-gloss, richly hued...
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Bedroom: Blanket as Bedcover Roundup
Making a comeback (after the duvet decade): wool blankets as bedcovers, which add a woodsy note to the bedroom. Above: A bedroom in France, via The City Sage. Above: A bedroom via Pure Boheme....
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Fabrics & Linens: Tourne Blankets from Brook Farm General Store
Located just under the Williamsburg Bridge, in Brooklyn, Brook Farm General Store is a modern general store offering a wide range of old and new items; proprietors Christopher Winterbourne and...
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Bath: Rustic Linen Shower Curtain from Coyuchi
New at organic bedding and bath company Coyuchi, based in Point Reyes, California: Rustic Linen Shower Curtains, featuring yarn dyed stripes and a rustic, slubby texture (Coyuchi uses rustically spun...
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Lighting: High/Low Kaiser Idell Lamp
Danish company Fritz Hansen recently acquired the license to manufacture the work of German silversmith Christian Dell; the collection is available for pre-order through Fritz Hansen at 22 Wooster...
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Shopper's Diary: Blodwen in Wales
Founded by Denise Lewis (a brand expert) and Caryl Terlezki (an interior architect), Blodwen is an online shop "committed to the preservation and revival of traditional rural skills and the promotion...
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Hotels, Lodging & Restaurants: The Peacock at Rowsley in England
Built in 1652 and featuring original Elizabethean leaded windows and a stone carved peacock over the entryway, the Peacock at Rowsley was a Peak District fishing lodge in a former life. A few years...
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Accessories: Branch Antlers by Luke Bartels
Spotted at the recent SF Twentieth Century Modernism Show, the work of San Francisco-based woodworking artist Luke Bartels, who designs and builds furniture and decorative pieces using primarily...
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Walls, Windows & Floors: Turner Pocock Cazalet at the Wallpaper Collective
Newly arrived at the Wallpaper Collective: wallpapers from UK line Turner Pocock Cazalet (a collaborative effort between the interior design firm Turner Pocock and graphic artist Catherine Cazalet)....
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Shopper's Diary: Drummonds Showroom in London
The new Sophie Conran paint collection for Drummonds in the UK inspired us to take a look at her design for the company's London showroom. Drummonds started out sourcing architectural antiques and is...
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