Over the weekend, Meg and I worked on a shoot for an upcoming DIY story. Without giving too much about the story away, I can say we were experimenting with block printing. It was my first time using linoleum cutting tools and blocks, and it was much easier than I expected and extremely gratifying! We both started imagining future projects to utilize our fledgling skills as block printers.
While I was dreaming about which surfaces in my apartment I might improve if I covered them in color and patterns, I came across Madeline Weinrib’s Blockprint line. Most of what I’d seen in my research entailed very intricate designs that seemed a bit advanced for a novice, but these fabrics reminded me how approachable and elegant simple can be. I’m still trying to figure out exactly what I’ll be attempting to block print and just what type of design the project will call for, but in the meantime, I’m taking inspiration from the whole line. Make sure to keep your eyes out for the project we shot this weekend. Hopefully it will inspire you, too!
{Images from Madeline Weinrib}
For our 2nd Anniversary giveaway, we asked you to share your favorite spots in your homes with us through Instagram. Thanks to everyone who participated—we loved getting a glimpse into your spaces. We selected two winners at random from those of you who submitted pictures and we’re excited to announce that Olivia Harsham (oliviaharsham) and Sarah Rhodes (arrowandapples) will each be receiving a complete set of back issues, including elusive Issue No. 1 and 2. Below you can see their winning entries.
We also noticed that a lot of our readers have really amazing spaces. If you are interested in submitting your home for consideration for a future feature, send us your photos!
Every year, when November arrives, we start to turn our attention to all things holiday-related, such as gifts and decor. And that usually means getting creative and crafty. This season, we’re teaming up with Anthropologie to host a fun DIY event at the San Francisco store. On Thursday, November 15, we’ll be leading two crafting sessions along with local interior designer Grant K. Gibson. Space is very limited, so if you’d like to join us—and we hope you do!—please be sure to RSVP to secure your spot.
{Image above from Brad Miersma}
As November rolls in, across the Bay Area the rain and fog of fall and winter seem to have come with it. On cool mornings like these, I like to bundle up with a warm cup of tea and enjoying the quieter pace the overcast weather brings with it.
Somewhere in the Swiss Alps is a hotel called Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli. It’s tucked into the side of a mountain with a towering cliff above. When I first saw a picture of this unbelievable hotel, I thought surely it couldn’t be real. But a little research led me to more information about the retreat. Accessible only by a combination of cable car and hiking, the modest guest house has been operated by the same family for years. And while it looks like I just missed my chance to visit this year (they closed for the season on October 31), it looks like a dreamy spot to bundle up on a cool, overcast morning.
{Image above from cmangum444}
by kate on October 31, 2012
As the holidays approach, we usually begin darkening our color palette, in both our homes and our wardrobes. Rich jewel tones, dark wools, woods, and velvets usually take center stage this time of year, and since I tend toward darker neutral palettes anyway, I always look forward to this annual color shift. However, there’s something to be said for an occasional jolt of light and bright, and I found the glowing interiors in The Apartment—a Denmark interior design studio, shop, and interior all rolled into one—to be a welcome break from the dark and moody hues of autumn.
The Apartment is a carefully curated selection of design objects, furniture, and art, all displayed in an actual apartment in the heart of Copenhagen. The interior was restored by founders Tina Seidenfaden Busck and Pernille Hornhaver, who use the space to showcase a rotating collection of wares. Tina and Pernille have an ongoing relationship with local galleries and auctions houses like Sotheby’s and Phillips de Pury, which gives them access to an incredible contemporary art collection—with the added bonus that you can actually see the pieces in a home setting. To find out more, you can visit their site here. It’s an ingenious form of display, and I imagine the hardest part for the pair is seeing some of these one of a kind treasures go—although I’m sure they have plenty more treasures to play around with in this lovely apartment.
{All images from The Apartment}
