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Designer Visit: Q & A with Diane Keaton
While Diane Keaton may forever be linked to her role as Annie Hall, we are equally enamored of her design sensibility. Keaton has been branching out from movies for a while now (she's known for her...
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Accessories: Clay Antler Mobile by Artisanie Europe
Amsterdam-based Laurie Poast was inspired by the "fairy tales and fables of the Black Forest" when she dreamed up her Clay Antler Mobile. Made of pure white clay and copper-coated wire, the mobile is...
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Remodelista Gift Guide: For the Book Lover
On the train the other day, I spotted my fellow commuters reading the Bhagavad-Gita and Sister Carrie. One downside to e-books: Nobody can tell what you're reading. For both those who prefer paper and...
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Lighting: Sunday Lamp from Frost Produkt
Martina Carpelan of Frost Produkt was invited by the Norwegian magazine Design Interiør to create a lighting fixture in a week: the result is the Sunday Light, a combination sconce and shelf. It...
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Antiques & Vintage: Galerie Half in Los Angeles
Los Angeles antiques emporium Galerie Half has been on our radar for a while now (it's also a favorite of Diane Keaton, as it turns out). Founders Cliff Fong and Cameron Smith offer an artful mix of...
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Tablescapes: Fox and Flyte in London
Fox and Flyte, an online purveyor of vintage wares, was founded by three like-minded friends who share a passion for beautifully made things with a history. When not at their day jobs ( Luke Edward...
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Fabrics & Linens: British Raj Prints from Borderline
We recently revisited the offerings at Sally Baring's Borderline Fabrics in the UK (maker of some of our all-time favorite prints) and discovered these Indian-inspired fabrics, evocative of the...
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Holiday Gift Guide: For the Anglophile
For the Anglophiles among us; we asked our friend Megan Wilson (proprietress of Ancient Industries) to recommend some gifts available on both sides of the Atlantic. Above: Mohair Throw Blanket in coal...
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Art & Photography: James Ravilious
Inspired by the work of the French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, James Ravilious began photographing in the 1970s with the intention of recording daily life in rural England. This sideline soon...
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Hotels, Lodging & Restaurants: Archangel Hotel in England
Mr & Mrs Smith describe the Archangel Hotel in Frome, Somerset, as a "masterful mash-up of medieval and modern." When owner Simon Waterfield and his team acquired this "once great inn," it was a...
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Accessories: Vessels from Lindsey Adelman
Ever since Brooklyn-based Lindsey Adelman introduced her lighting at ICFF a few years ago, we've been admiring her lyrical hand-blown glass lighting fixtures. She continues her exploration of blown...
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Remodelista Gift Guide: For the Cocktail Connoisseur
Our friend Angela loves to experiment with mixed drinks; she makes basil mojitos in the summer and Mexican hot chocolate toddies in the winter. Here are some gift ideas for the mixologist in your...
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DIY: Painted Antler Coat Rack
On my annual trip back to Sweden to visit family, the first thing I do is head to the local convenience store and stock up on Swedish interior design magazines. Sköna Hem always provides lots of...
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Design Sleuth: Wardian Case
Spotted on the blog Katy Elliott: a Wardian case, an early form of terrarium, developed in the mid-1800s to transport rare plant specimens. Today, they can still be used to create an indoor garden (or...
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Steal This Look: Courtney Love in New York
Recreate the Anglo-bohemian rock-star vibe of Courtney Love's townhouse in NYC (see House Call: Courtney Love in New York) with the following elements. Above: UK-based Kathy Dalwood creates plaster...
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Remodelista Gift Guide: For the Host
When I was in college, it was enough to bring a bottle of cheap table wine to the party. Now, as my friends begin to host housewarmings and holiday dinner gatherings, a quick trip to the corner store...
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Holiday Gift: Japanese Charcoal Roundup
The Japanese have long understood the health virtues of Binchotan charcoal, a type of hardwood charcoal made from oak burned at extremely high temperatures. Its porous surfaces make it an effective...
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Fabrics & Linens: House of Hackney in London
House of Hackney founders Frieda Gormley and Javvy M. Royle describe their subverted take on the traditional as "Colefax and Fowler on acid." Started in 2011, the duo's line of bed linens, wallpaper,...
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Holiday Gift: High/Low Modern Menorah
Two appealing year-round menorah options with dramatically different pricing; we'd be happy with either. Above: Nick and the Candlestick, designed by Lindsey Adelman, features nine brass holders at...
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5 Quick Fixes: Holiday String Light Decor
If you're like us, and you've left your holiday decor to the last minute, here are some ideas for adding a festive glimmer to your interiors; all that's required is a few strands of holiday lights...
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