The Extras: Posh Refrigerator Magnets
I have yet to meet a refrigerator magnet that I truly like (in recent months I've opted for washi tape as a temporary solution). But thanks to Brooklyn-based designers Fort Standard, I can put these...
View ArticleA Mobile Bar Inspired by Bourbon
A southerner by origin, New York designer Brad Ford has combined his fond memories of camping and tailgate parties in his design of the Woody; a teardrop trailer with a kick—of bourbon, that is....
View ArticleSteal This Look: A Fall Dinner with Friends
Last year, we headed to Portland, Oregon, in search of a venue for our Remodelista Market. To the rescue: Schoolhouse Electric, who literally opened the doors to their newly renovated showroom in...
View ArticleRustic Wall Mirrors to Dip Dye For
We keep wondering when we'll tire of the dip-dye craze, but it seems like every thing that undergoes the treatment is just that bit more interesting. These Lostine oak-framed Bloak Mirrors from our...
View ArticleA Spoon Carver in Spitalfields
Discovered via Spitalfields Life and immediately filed under "There'll always be an England": spoon carver Barnaby Carder, who "sits in the window at 260 Hackney Road carving spoons for eight hours at...
View ArticleAn Ancient/Modern House in an Italian Olive Grove
Located in the middle of an olive grove in the Apulia region of southeast Italy, a simple stone and plaster house combines ancient elements (limestone rocks excavated on the premises) and modern forms...
View ArticleA Seasonal Celebration, Creatives Included
SPONSORED POST When West Elm asked us to feature their new West Elm Market, with its focus on functional design and local production, we saw it as an opportunity to throw a dinner party to celebrate...
View ArticleParadise in Puglia: Pensione to the Stars
There's been a bit of attention focused on Borgo Egnazia, a sprawling hotel on Puglia's Adriatic coast, lately. Why, you ask? It's where Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel pulled off their...
View Article5 Quick Fixes: Dried Foliage as Decor
As the holiday season looms, here are five easy ways to decorate in a seasonally appropriate way: using dried foliage. Even though I live in California, it seems counterintuitive to accent the house...
View ArticleTwo Stools in One, Designed by an Architect
With a premium on space, the Japanese have spent centuries honing the art of compact living. Add the AA Stool to the roster of clever, space-saving design. The stackable stool is the work of...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Bicyclist
My friend Dave is a serious cyclist—a few summers ago, he took a three-month-long bicycle trip across the US. He jumped on his bike in Washington State and ended his road trip in Maine (a few flats...
View ArticleCurrent Obsessions: Heading Into the Holidays
Here's a roundup of what's piquing our interest this week: Above: Alexa has been admiring this small house in Yokohama, Japan.• In London, a hundred of the city's architects raised money for Article...
View Article5 Favorites: The Latest from the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory
We love to see architects and designers take on kitchen remodels: Here are five worth admiring from the newest members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory. Above: This kitchen by Portland,...
View ArticleA Rustic Loft in Italy, from a Rising Design Star
Orietta Marcon of Vicenze-based design studio Civico Quattro is one of our favorites; from time to time we head over to her site to moon over her projects, including this stylish loft. Above: A...
View ArticleThe Quiet Storm: Organic Ceramics from Japan
Once again the chaps at OEN shop have introduced us to a rare talent from afar: this time, it's the serene ceramics of Misa Kumabuchi that have caught our eye.Mushimegane Books is a collection of...
View ArticleDIY: Seasonal Vegetable Dyes, Holiday Edition
Deepa Natarajan, an anthropologist by training but a colorist at heart, had an epiphany not long ago: many of us are acutely aware of where our food comes from, but we really have no clue about the...
View Article10 Favorites: The Unexpected Appeal of Plywood
Does the versatility of plywood have no limit? From boats to furniture; plywood is flexible, inexpensive, easy to use, and reusable. Made from refashioned pieces of wood that have been bound together,...
View ArticleVersatile Candlesticks, One Bead at a Time
Dining table decor takes on new meaning with FX Balléry’s Les Perles Candlesticks: the French designer (he's designed accessories for Chanel and Hermès) created this set of interactive DIY...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Chef
For the cooks, foodies, and aspirational chefs in your life, here are four gifts to ponder. N.B.: To make sure we've got everyone on your list covered, see all of our gift guides to date in our House...
View ArticleTen Belles: International Coffee in Paris
For great design, sometimes all you need is good friends, superior coffee, and some really cool stools. Of course, a hip Paris location doesn't hurt either. Discovered via Anknels and Burblets, Ten...
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