Can’t wait to see Project Runway tomorrow! Why? The remaining designers will be designing their own fabric which is near and dear to my heart.
Think this is just a TV thing? Guess again! You too can be your own fabric designer at budget friendly prices. Interested? Then check out Spoonflower, [...]
Over the weekend, I was craving some creative inspiration. I decided to stop by The Ink Pad, one of my all time favorite spots. It has been a while since my last visit when I took a rubber stamping class there. As always, that warm and fuzzy feeling overcame me as soon as I crossed [...]
John Robshaw was the guest speaker at Janurary’s gathering of the NY Design Meetup (Apartment Therapy Offline). I treasure the opportunity to listen to established designers like Rachel Ashwell, Jonathan Adler. On Wednesday, John Robshaw’s talked about his journey into the design world. These up close and personal gatherings are always phenomenal.
After spending a lot [...]
I spent last week vacationing in Orlando with my family. As we were leaving Disney, the back of this man’s shirt caught my eye. I thought the Mickey Mouse appliqué, frayed around the edges was cute and screamed DIY. Perhaps it could have been mass produced that way, but I thought it could be a [...]
I attended the NY Design Meetup (Apartment Therapy Offline) which took place at the Knoll studio in Manhattan on Wednesday. The evening began with networking opportunities followed by a product demonstration of Generation, Knoll’s latest office chair. I got a chance to take the chair for a test drive; it was comfortable and instantly [...]
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!
I adore graphics. For some reason, I am drawn to them. The bolder the pattern and color, the better; rather surprising because I tend to make neutral color choices at home. Not sure what the juxtaposition in my design tastes signifies, but I thought I share my graphics addiction with you and devote this week [...]
I went to the Renegade Craft Fair yesterday. There were so many vendors; it was impossible to stop at each one. The hot weather forced me to be even more selective. I am always amazed by the unique ideas, ingenuity and passion found at craft fairs. The antithesis of mass production, products reflect the personality, [...]
Thinking about places of inspiration to visit this summer. I started forming a mental list of places in Manhattan. Whenever I go into the city, I almost always try to stop in at ABC Carpet and Home. I love to just look around. This summer, however, I would like to find some new sources of inspiration.
Looking [...]
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June 23 - July 3
THIS LIST IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!
1. Paint display letters
2. Repot plant
3. Clean out sideboard drawer
4. Paint inset compartment to secretary
5. Wire No. 2 son’s lantern
6. Replant flowers and lay mulch in front of house
7. Paint vertical stripes on accent wall in dining room
8. Set up DIY Spot Twitter page
9. Paint recharger drawer
10. Mod Podge decorative balls
11. Clean inside of van
12. Declutter/organize garage
