Framing a Suzani
So, I (obviously) haven't felt much like blogging lately. We've been soaking up our time here in Brussels and having adventures in the surrounding countries. Although, with the end of summer coming so quickly, I now find myself daydreaming about decorating. Being cooped up in sterile corporate housi…
Top Design Revisited
It rains a lot in Brussels. When we can't get out and all my kid creativity has been exhausted, I put on a Seseme Street DVD for the girls and I watch an old episode of Top Design on my laptop. {Or I watch So You Think You Can Dance? on YouTube, but that's another story.}Remember how great this loft…
Spray Paint
Our neighbors in Cambridge think I'm crazy (and single-handedly destroying the ozone) because I'm outside spray-painting a lot. It's amazing what a little spray paint can do to transform a piece of furniture, a picture frame, or, in this case, ceramic figures.I can't remember which magazine I saw th…
For Anna
Remember this rug?I think it is so great. Neutral, but not boring at all. It can be found in so many incredible rooms these days.Look for designer knock-offs at:West Elm $299 (9x12){It seems to look less dark/graphic in a room setting.}Home Decorators $379 (9'6" x 13) or $549 (12' x 15')or Pottery …
Mexican Embroidery Pattern a la Lena Corwin
Lena Corwin's new book, Printing by Hand, is available today on Amazon.As you can imagine, I am in love with this project:Also, I'm totally intrigued by the stencil idea. Wallpaper is so expensive! If you have nice and smooth walls, stenciling is a great alternative to paper, which can be such a com…
Martha Blue
Kitchen Aid is releasing some new appliances in Martha's signature blue. I love this color. I could really use a new stand mixer. It's a toss up for me between stainless/chrome, pistachio and this new blue color. What color is your stand mixer and how have you liked it?via …
Thank Goodness for DVR
I just emailed the family that's subletting our house in Cambridge for the summer, asking them to set up a season-long recording for the new Project Runway on our DVR. Don't forget to set yours - the new season starts Wednesday night on Bravo.Are you ready for season 5? I couldn't be more excited...…
Anthropologie Furniture VS. CraigsList
Confession:While Anthropologie is one of my very favorite stores, it mostly serves as a source of inspiration for me. I always keep my notebook handy while shopping there. I jot down my favorite things and then go online when I get home to check other sources. It seems like I can usually find the sa…
