November 28, 2012 – 5:00 am
Books are among my favorite things to give and receive at Christmas, as they are both practical and sentimental. A few of my cookbook picks for fall/holiday 2012 are: The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee (Ten Speed Press, $24.99) Cult San Francisco/NY coffee purveyor Blue Bottle’s new book covers the art of coffee, and then some. Brewmaster […]
November 21, 2012 – 5:00 am
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US tomorrow, I can’t think of a better feature than these quietly lovely cards from Lynn Russell at Satsuma Press that feel just right for fall. Thanksgiving is rapidly becoming my favorite holiday: no gifts, no over-the-top decoration, just a day dedicated to a spirit of gratitude, friends […]
November 14, 2012 – 5:00 am
Precious Bugarin recently launched an online shop*, débuting a bang-up selection of striking + clean designs for holiday and weddings. A few of my favorites from the holiday collection are highlighted here: I love her minimalist aesthetic and hope there will be more to come in 2013. images courtesy of precious bugarin *precious bugarin design […]
November 7, 2012 – 5:00 am
Frith Kerr’s graphic identity designs for Stockholm hotel Ett Hem perfectly reflect owner Jeanette Mix’s desire for a space that feels like home to those who visit. With an emphasis on a quiet, unobtrusive elegance (which also aptly describes the Ett Hem guest experience), Studio Frith created a bespoke typeface based on some old found Swedish […]
November 1, 2012 – 8:00 am
The hardest thing for me about November 1, other than the obvious cold weather + darkness, is that Christmas seems simultaneously far away and omnipresent. Thus, it’s time for the making of lists and planning of gifts. And of course, procrastinating. If you’re inclined to procrastinate, too (please join me!), here are a few of […]
