I don’t think of myself as a covetous person but I have one friend who has the most fabulous things, I covet them all. She has taught me about some of the loveliest items in the world and the best part is that she doesn’t even know how she learned about them, except from her […]
In keeping with my current obsession with all things amoeba-like, I was introduced to Tara Donovan and went to see her show at the ICA the day before it closed. I’m in love with almost all of her pieces. She takes everyday object including common pins, toothpicks, plastic straws, styrofoam cups, scotch tape, mylar film, […]
Every few months in college I thought I’d embroider a belt for a boyfriend. It never happened but I’ve always been a fan of the look! I never bought them because they’re so expensive and, when I last looked, buying the materials to make your own was, ironically, even pricier. Enter Tucker Blair, a great […]
I came across these amazing fabrics when I was visiting Chairloom’s site (more on that later) in the search for new chairs for my apartment. Rubie Green’s designs are the creation of Michelle Adams who I feel a kindred spirit within – I too have a kitchen I can’t fit in but the desire to […]
It’s very cold in NYC right now and all I can think about are blankets. This one’s from Swans Island’s Winter line – they’re my favorite to look at with their plush two layers of wool. As it’s late here as well I’m going to go to sleep with the image of the untended sheep […]
Emily Barletta inspired me learn crochet. Before the holidays, struggling with what to get for my mother who wants nothing, I was scouring the Internet for the perfect gift and came across Emily’s work. In an attempt to impress the Mother Crafter I promptly sat down in front of YouTube to learn how to make […]