Les Indiennes: Indian-Inspired Fabric

Posted on | June 30, 2008 | 2 Comments

I’m in love with these Indian style fabrics from Les Indiennes. Exactly the kind of prints that make me fall into a hoarding crazy fool. I’m going to be good and file this source away. I will definitely check it out again when I am working on a bedroom or living room project. You can purchase pillows, bedding, table clothes, and fabric by the bolt straight from their website. Prices range from $66-$550. Check out more: lesindiennesshop.com.

Category: pillows, textiles

Inspiration: Embroidered Curtains

Posted on | June 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

I just spotted these beautiful embroidered curtains on dominomag.com. I would love to use some my ribbon I bought last week at Daytona to copy this look. Super easy! Just sew strips of ribbon onto a sheer white curtain. You can pick up inexpensive white sheers like these at Ikea.

Category: inspiration, interiors, textiles

Edward del Rosario

Posted on | June 29, 2008 | Comments Off

I was just reading an article on the nytimes.com about the lack of new babies in Europe. The article was interesting but I was really attracted to artwork the Times used to illustrate the story. Edward del Rosario is a Brooklyn based artist that shows at Richard Heller Gallery. I am totally impressed by Rosario’s work. Check out more: richardhellergallery.com.

Category: artist, kids

Sunday At The Laundromat

Posted on | June 29, 2008 | Comments Off

One of things I can’t wait to have in my new house is a washer and dryer. I will never again have to waste a beautiful day doing laundry. I took a couple shots this morning to remember my local laundromat in Darien, Connecticut. I have to admit I will kinda miss the giant orange industrial washers.

Category: on the streets

Daytona Trimmings Co.

Posted on | June 28, 2008 | 7 Comments

One of my favorite place to go for inspiration are ribbon stores. Daytona Trimming has a great selection and often prices are cheaper then M&J’s superstore around the corner. Aisles are full of floor to ceiling spools of ribbon. I love all the color and pattern. Resisting the temptation to buy out the whole store can be trying. Decorative ribbon can be used for all kinds of different craft projects. I love it as a border on curtains, sewn onto white sheets, glued onto a lampshade, or sewn onto the bottom of a bedskirt. The possibilities are endless. Prices range from about $.99-$12.99 a yard. See more images I took by checking out my flickr photostream here.

Daytona Trimming Co.
251 W. 39th Street
(between 7th Ave & 8th Ave)
New York, NY
(212) 354-1713

Category: new york shops, on the streets, textiles

Waterworks Bathroom Inspiration

Posted on | June 27, 2008 | Comments Off

The closing is thankfully going smoothly. Looks like we will have the house by July 11. I am so excited. I can’t wait to get started on all my fun projects.

I headed over to Waterworks showroom in Greenwich today to help me get a little bathroom inspiration. Waterworks is great store to check out if your going for a traditional looking bathroom. I totally fell for these open washstands and the 2″ hexagon shape tiles. The hexagon shape is so classic but the larger shape tile in an unexpected twist. I think I might pair it with a subway tile on the walls or covering the inside of bathroom stall. I can’t remember the name of the tile shown in the hex shape but I told is was pretty pricey. They suggested using carrera marble which is a cooler looking stone and a more reasonable price point. Check out more: waterworks.com.

Category: bathrooms, inspiration, tile

Fourth of July Invitations

Posted on | June 25, 2008 | Comments Off

Preparing for a fourth of July bash? Step up the style with these waspy-chic printable invitations from Kate Spade. I am in love with the lobster card above. I would totally use them for lobster bake wedding or shower too! 10 cards and envelopes for $25 available at crane.com.