Category Archives: living

December 21, 2009 – 5:00 am

Tracciamenti love

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I discovered Camilla’s lovely art via Elsewhere, Louise Jennison’s delightful blog. So glad I clicked over to further check out Tracciamenti because I am now obsessed with the print above, red dress + gloves. It’s so simple, striking, and perfectly retro. Pretty sure it’s coming home with me soon. Click over to Imagekind to see even […]

December 17, 2009 – 5:00 am

Studio Patró Apron

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Studio Patró may be best known for its gorgeous graphic tea towels, but what I have my eye on is the minimalist apron pictured above. Pretty great, no?

December 15, 2009 – 8:30 am

Articles of Enchantment: TAL DVD

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A can’t miss gift for the This American Life fan on your list: the complete Showtime series on dvd + a book with behind the scenes photos. (Gorgeous package design by Paul Sahre.) Limited edition; available at the TAL store.

December 15, 2009 – 5:00 am

Articles of Enchantment: Pastry Tower

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I am certain that if I lived in LA I would already have treated myself to this Pastry Tower from Bottega Louie. The presentation is amazing, and the contents? well, I think I’d enjoy the book just as much as its cover. Bottega Louie’s holiday gift menu is online (pdf).

December 10, 2009 – 11:00 am

Studio K

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Speaking of Boston, I think I’m adding this original line drawing diptych to my Christmas wish list. Update 12/10: the original has sold, but prints are available here. Such a simple + pretty way to celebrate my favorite city. Studio K, which is the brainchild of North Carolina architectural designer Karen O’Leary, also offers maps […]