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An Artful Hotel in Louisville: 21c Museum Hotels
This post is brought to you by 21c Museum Hotels. Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, art collectors and preservationists, opened 21c in Louisville in 2006; their vision was to bring contemporary art...
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10 Easy Pieces: Striped Sheets
Much like the French mariner's shirt, striped bedsheets have a nautical vibe; here are 10 we like—ranging from ticking stripes to awning stripes. Above: Toast's Aegean Bedlinen, a favorite of...
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Expert Advice: The Enduring Appeal of Shiplap
Characterized by long horizontal (or vertical) panels formed by overlapping "rabbets" (grooved boards), weathertight shiplap has long been popular in areas with harsh climates. Because of this...
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Nautical Hardware: 7 Cleats for Home Use
We've long been fans of marine-style hardware, and nautical cleats are no exception. Designed to hold boat lines (and handle weight of the attached bouy or boat), this tough, weather-proof, high...
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Oysters by the Bay
In the summer, when the temperatures begin to head into the nineties (and higher) in the Bay Area, there's nothing better than piling into the car and heading to the more temperate climes of the coast....
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Know Your Waters: 10 Rooms with Nautical Map Decor
My favorite subject in grade school was geography, which probably explains why I love vintage maps. Lately, though, I have been drawn to nautical charts (there is definitely something about getting to...
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DIY: Painted Runner Tablecloth by David Stark
Tonight in Brooklyn (Wednesday, June 12, at 7 pm), David Stark and Remodelista NYC editor Francesca Connolly talk table settings—specifically, quick DIY tricks for creating a serene summer tablescape....
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Gift Guide: 10 Father's Day Essentials
You know you've got a good gift for someone else when you're secretly coveting it for yourself. When we were putting together our Haberdashery Issue this past February, we all realized this was the...
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10 Favorites: Porthole Windows
On a boat, the porthole window is about being water- and weather-tight. On dry land, it's about being on the boat. Here are 10 favorites: Above: At sea, the function of a porthole, when open, is to...
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In the Navy: Wool Blankets with a Nautical Appeal
Our love of the Swiss Army Cross blanket is well documented; lately, we've developed an obsession with the U.S. Navy blanket (best use of anchor motif ever). Here are a few sources: Above: Faribault...
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Design Sleuth: Sourcing Your Ideal Indigo with Sherwin-Williams
Indigo is a color that captivates. Derived from the dye of the True Indigo shrub, the hue has the essence of blue and purple and has been used by various civilizations for centuries. What we love...
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Mediterranean Meets Modern Industrial in Melbourne
Shed 5 opened last year as a modern Greek restaurant located in Melbourne's newly renovated docklands on the Yarra river. Melbourne's Loop Creative chose a contemporary industrial look for the interior...
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The House of the Sea in Cardigan Bay, Wales
UK designer Caryl Terlezki has lived on islands for the past twenty years, developing and designing commercial and residential properties. From beach bars to luxury residential beach homes and...
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DIY: An Instant Towel Bar for Under $10
So I have this notebook where I keep a list of DIY ideas for future execution. The other day, I realized that more than half of them are incredibly involved; some require renting power tools, using...
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Summery Pressed Seaweed Prints
As a native Cape Codder, I've always been fond of seaweed. So when I recently ran across designer Karen Robertson's pressed seaweed DIY on Garden Design, I had to give it a try. Above: Any project that...
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A Seaside Idyll in Cornwall, England
Located in the coastal village of St. Mawes, the Hotel Tresanton is a converted yacht club overlooking the Fal Estuary, which is notable for a pair of matching castles built by Henry VIII on either...
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Cornishware: The Seaside Classic
"Like cricket, the Wellington boot, or the Mini, Cornishware is a source of pride and even passion at home and a symbol of great Britishness abroad," according to T.G. Green & Co. "Its history,...
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Steal This Look: Hotel Tresanton Nautical Bedroom
Recreate this refreshingly crisp bedroom at the Hotel Tresanton with the following elements. Above: Stripes and patterns. Above: Waves Fabric from the 1930s collection of Borderline Fabrics in the UK....
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Current Obsessions: Summer House Love
Next week, we're heading outdoors with summer houses as our theme, so stay tuned for a trip to the backwoods. In the meantime, here's what's on our radar: Above: Over at Gardenista, landscape...
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The Architect Is In: Porch Appreciation in Connecticut
This week, architect Devin O’Neill and Faith Rose from the New York firm O’Neill Rose talk about rescuing an 18th century Connecticut long house from a 1970's renovation and giving it a new lease on...
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