Jul 28th 2010 10:30AM
Gone are the days when home improvements were "a dollar in, a dollar (or more!) out." Still, it's an excellent time to undertake home renovation projects. Contractors, tradesmen, and other skilled craftspeople are eager for work. Their empty schedules may mean better rates for you than in years past. And scaling a... Continue Reading »
May 11th 2010 12:30PM
While perusing one of the many flea markets in Barcelona in December of last year, I stumbled upon antique hand-carved letterpress blocks. They varied in shape and size and spelled out "Barcelona." I've mentioned to you my fascination with letters and believe me, the details and the smell of these blocks completely... Continue Reading »
Apr 13th 2010 3:00PM
Leave it to Helga Shepherd to turn scraps into decorative pillows and wild plush toys. The founder of the Los Angeles-based online shop, Revival Vintage Design, salvages drapes and dress material made of "fantastic fabric" from the 50s, 60s and 70s, then creates vibrant collections of accent pieces and huggable giraffes... Continue Reading »
Mar 26th 2010 12:05PM
Would you like to own a piece of history, and then, be grouped in the same category as Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol, Brad Pitt and Giorgio Armani? You can, and now--at a discount. All you need are good taste; an appreciation for modern furniture designed by Vladimir Kagan, a call in to the Chicago furniture shop, Modlife;... Continue Reading »
Mar 19th 2010 11:00AM
Yikes! Don't reach for the cheese in the middle of that mousetrap. Or, in this case that electricity-using, carbon-spewing, planet-killing light switch. French designer Josselin Zaïgouche created the "switch me" device to remind people about the impact of their electricity usage. The blog Design Boom describes it as,... Continue Reading »
