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DIY: Wooly Napkin Rings
I recently fell for a set of braided wool napkin rings from German company Uccellino, and was about to buy them when I remembered a bunch of leftover wool roving from my weaving days. Finding where I...
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8 Rustic Wood-Clad Vent Hoods
Noticed lately: Kitchen vent hoods made rustic with the addition of wood facing. Here are eight appealing examples: Above: A house in Itami, Japan, with a wood range hood by Tato Architects, via...
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Gift Guide: For the Scandi Chef
Our gift picks for the Scandinavian kitchen range from a simple scrub brush to an investment-priced cast-iron pot from a Finnish master. N.B.: To make sure we've got everyone on your list covered,...
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The Disappearing Home Office
When we were brainstorming places to include in our our new book, Remodelista, A Manual for the Considered Home, Julie put Dagmar Daley and Zak Conway's remodeled SF Victorian at the top of the list....
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Gift Guide: For the Organizationally Challenged Friend
Is there anything more satisfying than an organized workspace? When the detritus of life is well tended, you feel you can conquer the world. This year, give the gift of order—or at least help a friend...
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DIY: Botanical Wallpaper to Greet Holiday Guests
Gardenista's editor in chief Michelle has been obsessing over botanical wallpaper and trying to Pick the Perfect Wallpaper for a guest bathroom since March. (She even asked readers to weigh in on some...
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The New Bestlite Collection, Brass Included
During a recent house remodel, I was faced with the difficult decision of choosing lights for our kitchen island. The options were endless, but I finally settled on two black Bestlite pendants, and...
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Steal This Look: Julie's All-White Bathroom
There's something clean and satisfying about an all-white bath. One of our favorite examples is Julie's own master bath, designed during her house remodel by architect Jerome Buttrick. Lined with...
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Norwegian Wood: A Folding Ice Cabin
From Norway (of course), a tiny cabin designed for a solitary winter expedition has a chicken wire frame in which blocks of ice freeze into wind-buffering walls. Designed by Norwegian architects...
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5 Favorites: A Moment for Tiny Houses
I'll admit it: I have a secret obsession with miniature decorative Scandinavian houses, and there's no better time to put them on display than during the holiday season. Here are some of our favorite...
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Single-Ingredient Holiday Decor, 10 Ideas
Some of us are geniuses at Remodelista when it comes to floral arrangements (Alexa, are you reading this?). Others, not so much (self included). That's why I gravitate toward the single-ingredient...
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Gift Guide: For the Traveler
Tyler Brûlé, founder and editor-in-chief of Monocle, has made a career of whipping around the globe with sartorial elegance. Having just spent much of the last month getting on and off planes, I can...
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Required Reading: Scandinavian Modern
In her frugality (borne out immigrant pragmatism), my mother unwittingly inspired my spare design sensibilities. Ever since she picked up an unloved Alvar Aalto Artek High Chair at a New England yard...
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Genius Stackable Glasses, Copenhagen Edition
Here's a modern alternative to the classic Picardie bistro tumbler from Copenhagen-based Norm Architects; we're onboard. Above: The mouth-blown 6-Ounce Stackable Glass is $11.95 at Horne. Above: The...
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Trending on Gardenista: The Mysteries of Mistletoe and More
Over on Gardenista, Kendra explains the history of mistletoe (did you know the Druids and Vikings considered it sacred?), Michelle chooses gifts for the armchair gardener, and Justine decks her halls...
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Current Obsessions: Black, White, and Blue
Here's a look at what's been piquing our interest this week: Above: Julie is admiring the indigo dye work of LATrE at Mjölk in Toronto. Making a batch of desserts? Here are a few ideas for how to...
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Off the Grid: A Shed for Living
Here's an inspirational project for ambitious DIYers: a rustic, solar-powered weekend retreat outside Melbourne, Australia, designed with Branch Studio Architects and built by the one of owners (a...
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7 Quick Fixes: Wrapping Paper Storage Stations
I'm never going to be that person with a designated gift-wrapping room; I might, however, put one of these storage solutions to work in an unused corner. Above: A back-of-the-door solution involving...
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Gift Guide: For the Architect
Known for being opinionated and picky, we architects are an intimidating bunch to buy presents for. But the truth is we're really not all that complicated—we just like things to be simple, well...
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DIY: 3 Kid-Friendly Holiday Projects
Our favorite crafts projects with kids strike a balance between doing something fun (for them and for you) and making something of value (for the house)—such as these easy holiday decorations that...
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