I'm a freelance writer, editor, and home-design junkie in Oakland, California. This is the place where I share my design finds and objects of decorating lust, chronicle the process of making my family's house a home, and post a few other random things.
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You guys know I'm a sucker for knitted and crocheted housewares ...So of course I love these sweet light-fitting covers from Northern Ireland design studio Electricwig. Made to be slipped directly over a low-wattage compact fluorescent bulb and stiffened with sugar water to hold their shape, they'll soften the light's glare and add a touch of delicacy and femininity to those utilitarian bare-bulb f...
These sort of part-deadpan, part-winking animal portraits get me Every. Single. Time.I love the way that Missoula, Montana artist and Etsy seller Kelly Packer manages to give her drawn, painted, and collaged creatures personality -- and, dare I say it, a hint of humanity. Above: Brigid, limited-edition Giclee print, $27Monopoly III, original acrylic painting and fabric collage, $225Saint Billy on M...
They're not cheap, but these inventive, Italian-made clocks will bring humor -- and even art -- to your walls while helping you stay on schedule. Above: Albero Clock, $350Tip Top Clock, $299Tu-Tu Clock, $299Black Forest Cuckoo Clock, $319Cor_Nice Clock, $329Sunking Clock, no price listedSee these and more modern clocks at Memento Italia....
God save the Queen.Etsy seller (and Newcastle, Australia-based stylist) Tim Neve made these muslin pillows from authentic, vintage British Union Jack flags. Each is covered with fabric cut from a different part of the flag, so they're all a little different.They're available in lumbar (top), small, and large sizes (above), and cost $30 to $55 apiece.See all of the Britannia-inspired offerings in Ne...
Am a crafter and maker of things, all sorts of things but have a textile background originally. This blog is inspirational and I've pulled the sketchbook out again. Time to pull my New Zealand merino fleece out and get making. Living in Copenhagen.
I was looking for a picture of Tori Amos as one of her new characters holding a camera, to use it as a messageboard avatar. I was googling about when I came across a gorgeous gigposter for Tori. I clicked on it and voila, I entered Leah's blog. I didn't leave for another two hours and scrolled my way through all the lovely posts and pictures. I soon became a regular visitor and it even inspired me to start my own blog. Thanks Leah and keep posting! :-)
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