Category Archives: living

At Work Design

Now that the weather’s a bit warmer, I’m ready to get out and visit the shops I bookmarked during winter snowstorms. One such shop is At Work Design in Forest Park (IL). The spill coasters above are super cool, and the selection in the online store is right up my alley: simple, stylish and useful. […]

John Derian

I am really looking forward to visiting John Derian‘s shop again this May. So many pretty new things. (Check out the slideshow from the Spring 2010 Gift Fair at his website.) images courtesy of  john derian

Heritage Rose

I’m besotted with this Heritage rose from White Flower Farm. Need to find a place for it in our garden, stat. image from whiteflowerfarm.com

French Style and Decoration

Must order a copy of French Style and Decoration. I am blown away by the abundance of beauty and inspiration. Thanks to Jane Cameron for the introduction, and she’s right: I need English Style and Decoration, too. Clicking over to Amazon right now. images from thamesandhudson.com

Bombus Bespoke Map Heart

I can’t get this hand glazed, hand cut heart out of my head. So pretty + would make a lovely memento of one’s travels, or favorite place. dimensions: heart is 6.5″wide; paper is 8.25″ square.