Archive for July, 2009

July 8, 2009

O at Home

When I wrote Shelter Magazines, What’s Going On? I didn’t realize that the Winter 2008 issue was the last issue of O at Home. How could I have missed that? I guess I was distracted with everyday life to have noticed that I hadn’t received any more issues since then. Truly disappointing. And even when [...]

July 6, 2009

Choosing a Chandelier

I have been looking for a light fixture for my dining area ever since I moved in to our new home 7 years ago. The present fixture is probably from the 80′s. It is a combination fan and light in an antique gold finish and the fan blades have cane inserts; dated and hideous, I [...]

July 3, 2009

Graphical Inspiration

I can’t resist a good craft or design book. I have a few that feed my graphic addiction. My favorites are Pattern Palette 2 Sourcebook by Heidi Arrizabalaga, Printing By Hand by Lena Corwin and Pattern by Tricia Guild. Take a peak at what each one has to offer.             [...]

July 1, 2009

Lilly Pulitzer Retrospective

After posting some of Lilly’s work yesterday, I was so happy to find this great retrospective video and wanted to share it with you. Enjoy!