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DIY: Clothespin Chandelier
Noticed recently: clothespin light fixtures (in Jamin Puech's Paris shop and at 15th Avenue Coffee & Tea in Seattle); we think they'd be equally at home in the domestic laundry room. Above:...
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Sewing Notions from Merchant & Mills
Based in Hay on Wye, Merchant & Mills is "determined to encourage the world to sew"; we especially like the company's sewing box, which features an array of sewing necessities. Carolyn Denham, the...
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5 Quick Fixes: Clever Camouflage for the Washer/Dryer
Here are some inspiring ways to integrate that new (or old) washer and dryer set—especially useful for those of us who live in small spaces. Above: Colorful barn doors hide the laundry, via House...
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Below Stairs with Megan Wilson of Ancient Industries
We asked our friend Megan Wilson, proprietess of Ancient Industries, to recommend some English below-stairs products and inspiration. "The idea of hiding things away in fitted kitchen cabinets is a...
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Tiles Inspired by Hearst Castle
We're admiring Tilevera's new Hearst Castle Collection of tiles, which pays homage to the Julia Morgan-designed extravagance located high in the hills of the Californian coastal town of San Simeon....
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The New Duo of Dyke & Dean
Founded by two recent graduates of St. Martins College—Ed Jackson Lloyde-Dyke and Oliver Dean—Dyke & Dean is a just-opened housewares store in Hastings, a seaside town in East Sussex currently...
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Required Reading: Bringing Nature Home
In her new book, Bringing Nature Home, photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo reminds us of the transformative power of a single draped vine or a bucket of spring flowers next to the kitchen sink. Other, more...
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Design Sleuth: Indoor Picnic Table
Spotted on Design Sponge, a picnic table used as indoor dining table in the home of Nikole Herriott of Herriott Grace (makers of fantastic handcrafted wooden kitchen tools). We love the idea of...
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Checkered Tea Spoons
New from Anthropologie: gingham-printed tea spoons, a cheery addition to your next spring picnic. Above: The Checkered Tea Spoons (shown here in lime) are made of cotton and acrylic; $24 for a set of...
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Consider the Lilac
What I remember about the year my mother was a Girl Scout leader was that she went to the yard and cut armloads of lilacs after she got roped into making the centerpieces for the troop's thank-you...
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Steal This Look: James Huniford's Hamptons Kitchen
NYC-based James Huniford is known for his work for high-end clients; we prefer his own simple kitchen in the Hamptons, featuring quirky antiques and reclaimed objects. For Huniford, concrete...
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A Disappearing Act: Microwave Drawers
Tired of the visual blight and bulk of your microwave? Consider the microwave drawer. Microwave drawers can be built into your under-counter cabinetry or placed underneath wall ovens, freeing up...
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Design Sleuth: Seltzer Bottle as Soap Dispenser
We like this idea from design firm Workstead in Brooklyn: Decant your dish soap into an antique seltzer bottle for a little glimmer in the kitchen. Above: Look carefully; a vintage seltzer bottle...
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5 Quick Fixes: Kitchen Sponge Storage
Five ideas for solving one of life's mysteries: where to stash the dreaded sink sponge. Above: A vintage bowl holds a trio of scrubbing implements; image via DesignSkool Above: Even a lurid green...
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Noda Horo Casserole
Another great find from our friends at Analogue Life: the Noda Horo Nomaku Series pots, from Japanese product designer Koji Yamada. Made from enameled steels, the pots heat up quickly and retain heat...
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Steal This Look: Edible Gardens from Agrarian
SPONSORED POST The thing you realize, after the very first time you raise something that grows up to become dinner, is how much better it tastes than anything else you've ever eaten. With its new...
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10 Easy Pieces: Remodelista Kitchen Countertop Picks
Overwhelmed when it comes to choosing a kitchen countertop? We sympathize. We've been through more than a dozen remodels among us; interested in our findings? Read on. We have experience with several...
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Patient, Heal Thyself
If the definition of medicine is something that makes you feel better, a potted medicinal herb sitting on a sunny sill qualifies as a cure. No one would deny the soothing properties of a cup of tea...
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The Retropolitan
New on the domestic cooling scene: the sleek Retropolitan refrigerator. Designed by the team behind Big Chill in Boulder, Colorado (a family-owned company focused on retro-inspired appliances), the...
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5 Quick Fixes: Spice Rack Solutions
There is something undeniably pleasing about a well-designed spice rack. When I moved into my first apartment, my top priority when stocking the kitchen was to buy little glass jars for all the...
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