These are probably the cutest “how-do-I-organize-all-my-computer-wires-and-cables” ties I’ve seen! Very clever and more aesthetically appealing than say a normal rip-stop cord {or those weird according tubes}. Lufdesign, the Korea-based company that makes these leaf ties, just got more in stock so grab them up quick! {They come in six colors: emerald green, olive, espresso brown, scarlet, white reindeer, and kingfisher blue.}
{Photos via Lufdesign and Min.Song}
Not that my piles of dirty clothes mulling in my super-plain laundry hamper (great visual image) aren’t enough to make me do the laundry, but wow, this gray ruffle laundry bag would at least make it slightly more enjoyable.
It can be bought here, for a very dirty-laundry price of $36. {But lets be real: I don’t think I could muster the energy to actually shop for cotton voile, let alone sit down and realize how crappy I am at basting ruffles for 2-3 hours, only to churn out a mediocre replica…}
I usually don’t like thin/wrought-iron dining tables {like the ones with the glass top that are obscenely heavy and seat about 2.5 people, and never seem to match the kitchen or dinning room}, but wow, make the top out of marble and call it “French” and je l’adore beaucoup!
{nice touch with the Vienna café chairs and faux le creuset;
$1300 @ Crate and Barrel}
{the kitchen island version; $1000 @ Crate and Barrel}
Speaking of Target…
{yeah, I know, two posts in 1-day, both about Target; that’s how fascinating my interests are}
I’m kind of excited about their {limited-time} partnership with Liberty of London {spanning from clothing — including menswear!, to shoes, to stationery, to home goods}, arriving March 14th. I just wish their Target collection were more akin to this, or had these prints. Though the prints they used are probably more palpable to the majority of Target’s constituents.
{how cool is this bicycle? i love the brown faux-leather? seat!}
{quilt + sham}
{dinnerware}
{Dunclare Yellow print}
{yes! men’s ties! kind of ’70s but without the extra width/bulk}
Surprisingly, when Husband and I discuss our ideal home interior {by “discuss” I mean, I ooh-and-aah at ridiculously expensive items in my Sundance Catalog and Husband is in listening-distance}, we always sway towards the simple, yet modern, yet rustic look of industrial furniture.
I’ll take all of these, please:
{Loft Chandelier, Z Gallerie; $300}
{Turner barstools, Crate & Barrel; only $200-230}
{Wright’s Peak Wire Horizontal Storage, Sundace; only $375}
{Sklyer Cabinet, Sundace; only $1500}
Sundance Catalog, you shall surely be the death of my wallet...as soon as I can afford your splendor.
{ Leave A Comment }Home + GardenThese floral arrangements {seriously, can they even be called that? they are so much more exquisitely ornate} by Saipua are down. right. breathtaking. They’re a little unconventional but they sure do pack a visual punch. If I didn’t depend on my soul-crushing desk job, I’d be a florist in a heartbeat.
{These are definitely reminiscent of my quaint wedding bouquet…}
And their heavenly shop in Brooklyn:
{Oh yes, they also sell their handmade olive oil soap! Makes sense: saipua = Finnish for soap.}
{ Leave A Comment }Home + GardenAs the summer wanes, and the onset of autumn weather begins {if you’re lucky enough not to live in the southern half of the US}, I can’t help thinking how enormously fun it would be to host an outdoor movie night. Nothing schmancy or overly-technical; just another way to enjoy the remaining dog-days of summer…
And I love the set-up Courtney, from (In)side the Loop, used:
Thought I’d share one of my favorite blogs: Hollister Hovey. Hollister and her sister, Porter, share an affinity for all things 19th century British/Indian imperialism (think pith helmets, taxidermy, rich cognac leathers, dark and decadent furnishings…). Very Ernest Hemingway meets Wes Anderson — historical + quirky. Loves. It.
They have an eye for old world vintage wonders and bygone luxuries.
{Their apartment. I know! Jaw-droppingly cool.}
Spectacular themed soirees…
{Great idea!}
And chic-dressed vacations.
{My vacay outfits always scream “lazy tourist”. A far cry from these sisters.}
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It’s amazing how far $300 {and a little re-organizing} can go . Just look at these mini-makeovers. Sure, 1/3 of a grand is only going to transform your living room by so much, but the difference is certainly noticeable and even aesthetically pleasing.
Before
After!
Total = $304
Before
After!
Total = $452 {ok, they went a tad over…}
Before
After!
Total = $490 {ok, what was the budget again?}
Before
After!
Total = $326 {!!}
{Story + images via New York Times}
{Photos by Michael Falco}
Winter is almost over {does 30 degree mornings and 65 degree afternoons count?} and that means it’s time to bust out the springtime decor!
Glass jars are so versatile + classic and can be used for endless + creative decor possibilities…
{love these nesting bell jars!}
{don’t these bright eggs look festive in these hurricane jars?}
{Images via Williams-Sonoma}
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