For the next three weeks I am off on an adventure—the best adventure possible! I am getting hitched, an amazing event and process that has inspired my ongoing series of posts called The Wedding Files. While I am on my honeymoon I will be featuring short and sweet posts every day to tide you over until I return. Hope you enjoy them!
I am so excited to be able to say that I am doing something amazing this weekend: I am marrying my best friend and the man of my dreams! At the ceremony we will join our guests in singing the song Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee. It was a wonderful coincidence, then, that I stumbled across a video of this flash mob staged by the spanish bank Sabadell in which an orchestra performed the very same song. Even if you aren't getting married with this song in your head this weekend, I think you will like it!
(Thanks to Design Mom for the tip.)
FLAVORWIRE IS TOO COOL FOR SCHOOLS
For the next three weeks I am off on an adventure—the best adventure possible! I am getting hitched, an amazing event and process that has inspired my ongoing series of posts called The Wedding Files. While I am on my honeymoon I will be featuring short and sweet posts every day to tide you over until I return. Hope you enjoy them!
I have written about Flavorwire's super cool posts before, but this round up of the coolest schools around the world totally blew me over. Can you imagine growing up and learning in places like these? I think I would have been much more excited to go to school! Only one problem: they missed the best school out there!
Read more about these bad boys on Flavorwire here.
I have written about Flavorwire's super cool posts before, but this round up of the coolest schools around the world totally blew me over. Can you imagine growing up and learning in places like these? I think I would have been much more excited to go to school! Only one problem: they missed the best school out there!
Read more about these bad boys on Flavorwire here.
TUTTI CONFETTI = TUTTI AMORE
For the next three weeks I am off on an adventure—the best adventure possible! I am getting hitched, an amazing event and process that has inspired my ongoing series of posts called The Wedding Files. While I am on my honeymoon I will be featuring short and sweet posts every day to tide you over until I return. Hope you enjoy them!
How awesomely cheeky are these illustrative prints by Etsy shop Tutti Confetti? They would make the perfect anniversary present for your nerdiest couple friends. I am in love with the two boxers; which would you pick?
How awesomely cheeky are these illustrative prints by Etsy shop Tutti Confetti? They would make the perfect anniversary present for your nerdiest couple friends. I am in love with the two boxers; which would you pick?
ALBERT EXERGIAN
For the next three weeks I am off on an adventure—the best adventure possible! I am getting hitched, an amazing event and process that has inspired my ongoing series of posts called The Wedding Files. While I am on my honeymoon I will be featuring short and sweet posts every day to tide you over until I return. Hope you enjoy them!
Have you seen the work of graphic designer Albert Exergian? Well his minimal tv show-inspired posters sort of remind me of these superhero tributes and these no frills fairy tales . . .
. . . while his other work reminds me of this beloved Etsy artist. Not a bad combination, right?
See more of his kick ass work here.
Have you seen the work of graphic designer Albert Exergian? Well his minimal tv show-inspired posters sort of remind me of these superhero tributes and these no frills fairy tales . . .
. . . while his other work reminds me of this beloved Etsy artist. Not a bad combination, right?
See more of his kick ass work here.
THE WEDDING FILES: REGISTRY REDUX, BED AND BATH
Today's post is the last in my week-long series on wedding registries. See my first post here, second one here and third one here.
I am obsessed with creating a bedroom and bathroom that is a shangri la of comfort and quality. In fact, I have spent years collecting sheets, towels and comforters to make both rooms feel like heaven. After all, you spend most of your time there, right? That said, bedroom and bathroom essentials should be a major part of your registry and here are my favorite picks.
May seem like an easy area to skimp, but this memory foam mattress pad transforms an old tired bed into pure bliss. $60 - $100
A perfect registry splurge, this nail trim headboard is a great for propping yourself up in bed with the sunday paper. $449 - $799
Simple, sophisticated and chic, these swiss dot shams and comforter cover will look great for years to come. $24 - $139
Trust me on this, I have done the field testing: Garnett Hill has the softest, most beautifully colored towels to suit any style and and soothe any skin. I particularly recommend the oversized bath sheets, since they envelope you in warm comfort. $14.50 - $48
Laying on crisp clean sheets goes a long way to creating a good night's sleep. I love the little monogram and stripe detail on these from West Elm. $24.99 - $99.99
A good throw pillow can do wonders for making a bed look put together and adding a splash of color in a room. The Etsy store Skinny Laminx has some amazing options; I own this "herd" pillow and have been drooling over this drawn dot pillow. $35.70 each.
Just as pillows can add some sass and fun to the bedroom, a pretty shower curtain can make a big statement in the bathroom. Marimekko has tons of fun patterns and color combinations. The red/pink colorway is now sold out, but you can get others here. $69
Lastly, like the cherry or fudge sauce on the top of a sundae, a high quality cozy comforter can totally transform a bed from pleasant to decadent. I have used these Company Store comforters for years and love the fact that you can buy them in different warmth levels to switch out for summer, spring or winter. $87 - $199
I am obsessed with creating a bedroom and bathroom that is a shangri la of comfort and quality. In fact, I have spent years collecting sheets, towels and comforters to make both rooms feel like heaven. After all, you spend most of your time there, right? That said, bedroom and bathroom essentials should be a major part of your registry and here are my favorite picks.
May seem like an easy area to skimp, but this memory foam mattress pad transforms an old tired bed into pure bliss. $60 - $100
A perfect registry splurge, this nail trim headboard is a great for propping yourself up in bed with the sunday paper. $449 - $799
Simple, sophisticated and chic, these swiss dot shams and comforter cover will look great for years to come. $24 - $139
Trust me on this, I have done the field testing: Garnett Hill has the softest, most beautifully colored towels to suit any style and and soothe any skin. I particularly recommend the oversized bath sheets, since they envelope you in warm comfort. $14.50 - $48
Laying on crisp clean sheets goes a long way to creating a good night's sleep. I love the little monogram and stripe detail on these from West Elm. $24.99 - $99.99
A good throw pillow can do wonders for making a bed look put together and adding a splash of color in a room. The Etsy store Skinny Laminx has some amazing options; I own this "herd" pillow and have been drooling over this drawn dot pillow. $35.70 each.
Just as pillows can add some sass and fun to the bedroom, a pretty shower curtain can make a big statement in the bathroom. Marimekko has tons of fun patterns and color combinations. The red/pink colorway is now sold out, but you can get others here. $69
Lastly, like the cherry or fudge sauce on the top of a sundae, a high quality cozy comforter can totally transform a bed from pleasant to decadent. I have used these Company Store comforters for years and love the fact that you can buy them in different warmth levels to switch out for summer, spring or winter. $87 - $199
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SHELVED SETS
I am a sucker for beautiful books. But you know what really gets me? Beautiful book sets. They just look so lovely on your bookshelf and they are the perfect opportunity to expand your library.
The Fab.com sale today of literary collections compiled by Juniper Books is enough to make any bookworm or design lover drool. I particularly love the sets of classic literature (Dickens, Hardy, Austen, etc.) joined together to form a piano keyboard, or a selection of American writings enveloped in a US flag. Cool, right?
Check out the full sale here (Not a member? Join here). You can also check out my previous Fab.com obsessions here.
THE WEDDING FILES: REGISTRY REDUX, MOMA STORE
Today's post is a continuation of my week-long series on wedding registries. See my first post here and the second one here.
If you weren't MoMA Store obsessed like I am, you might not know that they have actually allow you to create registries (wedding, birthday, baby, etc.) on their website. Since MoMA Store has an amazing selection of quality design at all price points and for every part of your life, I think it is the perfect compliment to standard registries as places like Target, Crate & Barrel or Bed, Bath and Beyond. You can register for everything from office supplies to furniture, making for gift options to appeal to everyone's budget, from your college buddy to spoil-you-rotten grandmas.
So, without further ado, here are my favorite picks from the MoMA Store . . .
Dress up that white-walled rental apartment with this beautiful pendant lamp shade. $100
Durable and timelessly chic, this Eames chair comes in several colors to suit every and any room in the house. $499
Can you sense a theme here? This Eames coatrack has been on my wall for years now and it never fails to be both useful and unique (trust me, you'll get tons compliments!). $199
A small gift, but a sweet one. After all, you are starting a future together and what better way to represent that than a joint piggy bank? Feeling extra generous? Stuff the bank with some cash! $29.95
Another chair option for the eternally sophisticated and the minimalist minded, the Victoria Side Chair would look perfect in a bedroom or beside a desk. $330
Part functional object, part sculpture, this stool would make a whimsical addition to any home and would fit perfectly into a kid's room in the future (no pressure! says your mom). $225
On the low end in terms of price but on the high end in terms of functionality, this rotating power strip could be a cute gift if paired with some sort of electronic (say a nice lamp, or an Apple product). $30
I am a sucker for wall clocks, particularly those that make a statement (more just telling the time). This one has a magnetically attached ball that rotates with each passing minute. Beautiful, mystifying and sure to be a conversation starter. $60
Everyone can use a beautiful vase and this Alvar Aalto version is absolutely lovely. Cute gift idea: give them the vase before the wedding and then after they return from their honeymoon have a bouquet of flowers delivered—a sort of welcome home gift—to make sure they put it to good use! $95
If you weren't MoMA Store obsessed like I am, you might not know that they have actually allow you to create registries (wedding, birthday, baby, etc.) on their website. Since MoMA Store has an amazing selection of quality design at all price points and for every part of your life, I think it is the perfect compliment to standard registries as places like Target, Crate & Barrel or Bed, Bath and Beyond. You can register for everything from office supplies to furniture, making for gift options to appeal to everyone's budget, from your college buddy to spoil-you-rotten grandmas.
So, without further ado, here are my favorite picks from the MoMA Store . . .
Dress up that white-walled rental apartment with this beautiful pendant lamp shade. $100
Durable and timelessly chic, this Eames chair comes in several colors to suit every and any room in the house. $499
Can you sense a theme here? This Eames coatrack has been on my wall for years now and it never fails to be both useful and unique (trust me, you'll get tons compliments!). $199
A small gift, but a sweet one. After all, you are starting a future together and what better way to represent that than a joint piggy bank? Feeling extra generous? Stuff the bank with some cash! $29.95
Another chair option for the eternally sophisticated and the minimalist minded, the Victoria Side Chair would look perfect in a bedroom or beside a desk. $330
Part functional object, part sculpture, this stool would make a whimsical addition to any home and would fit perfectly into a kid's room in the future (no pressure! says your mom). $225
On the low end in terms of price but on the high end in terms of functionality, this rotating power strip could be a cute gift if paired with some sort of electronic (say a nice lamp, or an Apple product). $30
I am a sucker for wall clocks, particularly those that make a statement (more just telling the time). This one has a magnetically attached ball that rotates with each passing minute. Beautiful, mystifying and sure to be a conversation starter. $60
Everyone can use a beautiful vase and this Alvar Aalto version is absolutely lovely. Cute gift idea: give them the vase before the wedding and then after they return from their honeymoon have a bouquet of flowers delivered—a sort of welcome home gift—to make sure they put it to good use! $95
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THE WEDDING FILES: REGISTRY REDUX, TABLEWARE
Today's post is a continuation of my week-long series on wedding registries. See my first post here.
One of the most popular (and useful) things couples register for is tableware: dishes (whether china or not), stemware, silverware, serveware . . . the list goes on and on. If you are looking to make your table look a bit more special—say modern with a touch of a eclecticism—check out my favorite tableware items that are sure to shine at the your next dinner party.
I am in love with this gilt edged dinnerware from West Elm. Bonus: at $19 to $32 your guests can afford to buy the whole set!
Simple, modern, and sophisticated this West Elm silverware is anything but boring or expected. $47 for 20 piece set
Going for a modern aesthetic doesn't mean you have to throw out every tradition or past style. I love Crate & Barrel's take on classic marble serveware. The fruit bowl (center) would be beautiful as a centerpiece with an arrangement of lemons or as a serving bowl with a bath of ice and a stash of cool slippery oysters. $49.95
For a more casual fete, try this swoopy set of serving bowls, also from Create & Barrel, to display snacks and crudite. $4.95 to $19.95
I would happily buy each and every one of these candlesticks and candelabra if I had space for them. Can't you just picture them gracing the top of a mantle? Gorgeous. From CB2, they will run you between $19.95 and $29.95.
It is always good to have items at different price points on your registry, so these super inexpensive but high quality platters from CB2 will be just the ticket for rounding out your wish list. Bonus: they can do double duty as desktop organizers, trays to corral jewelry or anything else your creative mind can dream up! Five piece set $22.95 or individually $1.95 to $14.95.
Feeling like a splurge and hoping your guests will invest in something that will last a lifetime? Go for this beautiful decanter set from Simon Pearce, a company that blows all its glass products by hand in its beautiful Vermont-based shop. $275
One of the most popular (and useful) things couples register for is tableware: dishes (whether china or not), stemware, silverware, serveware . . . the list goes on and on. If you are looking to make your table look a bit more special—say modern with a touch of a eclecticism—check out my favorite tableware items that are sure to shine at the your next dinner party.
I am in love with this gilt edged dinnerware from West Elm. Bonus: at $19 to $32 your guests can afford to buy the whole set!
Simple, modern, and sophisticated this West Elm silverware is anything but boring or expected. $47 for 20 piece set
Going for a modern aesthetic doesn't mean you have to throw out every tradition or past style. I love Crate & Barrel's take on classic marble serveware. The fruit bowl (center) would be beautiful as a centerpiece with an arrangement of lemons or as a serving bowl with a bath of ice and a stash of cool slippery oysters. $49.95
For a more casual fete, try this swoopy set of serving bowls, also from Create & Barrel, to display snacks and crudite. $4.95 to $19.95
I would happily buy each and every one of these candlesticks and candelabra if I had space for them. Can't you just picture them gracing the top of a mantle? Gorgeous. From CB2, they will run you between $19.95 and $29.95.
It is always good to have items at different price points on your registry, so these super inexpensive but high quality platters from CB2 will be just the ticket for rounding out your wish list. Bonus: they can do double duty as desktop organizers, trays to corral jewelry or anything else your creative mind can dream up! Five piece set $22.95 or individually $1.95 to $14.95.
Feeling like a splurge and hoping your guests will invest in something that will last a lifetime? Go for this beautiful decanter set from Simon Pearce, a company that blows all its glass products by hand in its beautiful Vermont-based shop. $275
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