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Current Obsessions: Welcome 2014
This time of year has a particular appeal—the fresh start of the new year and resolutions (to get organized, keep a clear desk, and buy less/make more) that we hope will withstand the test of time....
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10 Houses Made from Shipping Containers
A while back on an overcast Sunday, I holed up inside and watched episode after episode of Top of the Lake (think Twin Peaks set in New Zealand). In Jane Campion's compelling drama, a group of women...
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Inner Sanctum: Maximum Calm in a London Townhouse
Hurrah—having just delivered the last box of books and clothes to Goodwill, my annual New Year de-clutter is complete. No one said living small and spare was easy, but once a year I do my best to...
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Disappearing Act: The Beckett Lighting Line by Darryl Carter
Sometimes less is more when it comes to lighting. Meet the simple Beckett lighting line from Washington, DC, interior designer Darryl Carter, which looks mod now (and will not look dated in the...
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5 Favorites: 2014 Wall Calendars
What better way to start the New Year than with a fresh-looking calendar? Although designed to organize time, the wall calendar in our household has become a way for my husband and me to dialogue. And...
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British Roots: Hampson Woods' Curvy Handled Serving Boards
When a tree falls in the UK, there's a good chance that Jonty Hampson and Sascha Gravenstein are in their dusty East London workshop sculpting it. Jonty, a carpenter and cabinet maker, and Sascha, a...
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Economy + Style: 6 Trestle Desks for the New Year
Is your New Year's resolution to get organized? It's ours. Maybe that's why we're drawn to these appealing (and well-priced) trestle desks, which are especially popular in Australia and New Zealand,...
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Steal This Look: The Clean White Laundry Room
Don't judge me by what I'm about to tell you, but when I painted my apartment white last winter, I just slopped the paint over existing dirt and dust. It felt criminal, but the act was a genuine...
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8 Laundry Room Essentials for the New Year
My own personal New Year's resolution has to do with laundry: perhaps with these products I can learn to embrace the process rather than avoid it. Above: The Mid-Century Ironing Board made of natural...
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Bedroom Secret: A Valet Keeps Clutter at Bay
The most effective way to corral daily wardrobe essentials is a clothes valet. A definite upgrade from the bedroom chair, a well-designed valet will keep all your accessories in one place. We are...
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Balancing Act: Bridge Shelves by Outofstock
Spotted on Dezeen: clever shelving from Singapore-based design collective Outofstock. Inspired by suspension bridges ("We've always been fascinated by the beauty and engineering marvel of the Golden...
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The Whale Wins: A Seattle Restaurant Inspired by the Sea
A 2013 James Beard finalist for Best New Restaurant, the Whale Wins is the latest venture from chef Renee Erickson of the (similarly) whimsically named Walrus and the Carpenter. Located in a converted...
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10 Easy Pieces: Laundry Hampers
An old-fashioned laundry chute is the ultimate household convenience, but if you lack such a luxury, here are 10 standout laundry hampers that will do the trick. Above: A daily workhorse singled out in...
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Instant Storage: Hanging Shelves Made in San Francisco
Here's an ingenious storage solution for renters, the space-challenged, and anyone leery of damaging their walls: vertical shelving that hangs from picture railings. No wall-mounted hardware or floor...
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Farm-to-Table Textiles from Voices of Industry
Weaver and designer Adele Stafford has taken the concept of farm-to-table and applied it to textiles. As she explains, "I've built a model that puts the farmer at the heart of what we're doing and...
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10 Favorites: Rustic Open Shelving in the Kitchen
Interior designer Suzanne Shaker has my dream kitchen: a simple, sun-lit, clutter-free space with one long wooden shelf running across the wall above the sink. It's the addition of the wood in the...
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Glamorous Farm for Rent, Belgian Edition
The small Belgian town of Wevelgem in West Flanders was once devoted to flax cultivation (weavers would soak their crop in the De Leie river running through town). Today, the area, within biking...
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A Whimsical Family Loft in Brooklyn: Whale Wallpaper Included
Set in a newly converted former factory in Dumbo, this Brooklyn loft had everything its owners wanted, including a sleek, well-detailed kitchen. But how to make the wide-open setup feel like home for a...
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Bright Idea: Walhub's Hardworking Switch Plates
It's a continual conundrum: where to store those important items you need when you leave the house? Bowls on the entry table? Wall-mounted storage units? Your coat pockets? Here's an idea we like: the...
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A Store Devoted to Boosting Well Being
Located in a 1750s sea captain’s house in Sag Harbor, New York, Wellnest is a concept store devoted to "sustainable health and overall well being." Founded by NYC internist and radio health show host...
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