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A Slalom Sled with Style
For the style-conscious snow enthusiast: the Slalom Sled from Mountain Boy Sledworks in Colorado is made from molded plywood with a marine-grade waterproof finish. Above: The Slalom Sled is designed...
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Le Chalet Zannier in the French Alps
Located near the ski runs of Megève in the French Alps, Le Chalet Zannier takes stealth luxury to a new level. Arnaud Zannier (son of Roger, who presides over the global children's clothing giant...
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The Charms of Casa Lola in Brazil
During the winter months, my recurring fantasy is to live in a fishing village in a warm climate. Casa Lola, a rental property in Trancoso, Brazil, brings me one step closer to living out this dream....
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Minimalism in Marfa
Starting with an old adobe house, designer Barbara Hill created a space that feels timeless: white plaster walls, minimalist interior architecture, and classic midcentury furniture comingle...
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Rachel Craven Textiles at Heath Ceramics
Rachel Craven's vibrantly colored linens with geometric forms have a distinctly Native American vibe. Our friends at Heath Ceramics recently hosted a Meet the Artist evening with LA-based textile...
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Pendleton Wool as Upholstery
Recently spotted at Object in Seattle: an industrial steel chair with customizable Pendleton wool upholstery. The chair is the creation of Seattle-based furniture company Brackish Designs, started by...
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Cast Bronze Antlers from Castor Design
Spotted at Matter in New York: cast bronze antlers from Toronto-based Castor Design, which can be used as sculptural objects or wall mounted. Castor cofounders Brian Richer and Kei Ng are "interested...
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Retro Valentine's Workshop in Echo Park
LA-based artist and designer Britt Browne leads a Valentine's workshop using unexpected materials (felt hearts, hibiscus tea-stained paper, and love knots made from Spanish sheep's wool, for...
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Southwestern-Inspired Accessories at Spartan
Currie Person of Austin, Texas-based Spartan has a knack for sleuthing inspirational local design featuring southwestern motifs. When Person returned to her hometown of Austin after 11 years as a film...
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Vintage Navajo Rugs from Ruby + George
The graphic appeal of Navajo rugs is unquestionable: one of our favorite sources is Ruby + George, an online store inspired by a longtime family business. Proprietor Ian Kennedy used to haunt the...
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Steal This Look: Southwest Tablescape
Recreate the look of this calm, austere dining room, inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's life and art. Styled by Ruth Cousineau and photographed by Mikkel Vang for Gourmet (we're still in mourning), the...
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High/Low: Folding Table
A pair of folding tables (at different ends of the price spectrum): good-looking enough to use as a desk or as a dining table; we'd be happy with either. Above: Made of antiqued iron and wood, the...
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Design Sleuth: Georgia O'Keeffe's Parson's Hat
Is there a Georgia O'Keeffe style revival underway? Lately, we've been spotting versions of the artist's signature wide-brimmed chapeau worn by style mavens everywhere. O'Keeffe spent nearly twenty...
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Paints from the Earth
For the environmentally conscious among us: paints from Unearthed Paints, made from raw ingredients like clay, chalk, marble, and natural pigments—so green they're vegan. Jessica Pfohl (an attorney)...
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Old-Fashioned Horsehair Brooms and Brushes
A little-known fact: Horsehair from manes and tails is more durable than most natural fibers—making it an ideal material for brushes. Here's a roundup of brooms and brushes that leverage the...
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Rustic Hinge Roundup
Designed to support heavy barn doors or gates, strap hinges are ideal for adding a rustic note to your doors, gates, shutters, or cabinets—indoors or out. Above: Heart-Style Heavy-Duty Strap Hinges...
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DIY: Rug on the Rails
Here's an inspired idea for carpet remnants or Pendleton blankets: repurpose them as stairwell railing covers, as in this subtly southwest-style loft. Above: A weathered-wood stairwell in a Boston...
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Teepees for Toddlers
Spotted recently in rooms both indoor and outdoor: canvas teepees, which create a distinctive private play space. To acquire your own, consider the Children's Backyard Tipi from Reliable Tent &...
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Steal This Look: Minimalist DIY Entryway
I live in a smallish apartment in San Francisco, so when I spotted this clever coat rack/organizer on Design Sponge my DIY ambitions were ignited. The entryway in question is located in the rental...
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Felted Wool Bags for Your BFF
What does a New York fashion editor/creative director do when she moves to the Napa Valley? Knit, of course. My chum (and St. Helena neighbor) Heidi Godoff was inspired by the iconic Hudson Bay...
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