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Chair Upholstery Makeover
By Country Living, on Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:54pm PDT
Have a chair in need of a face lift? Country Living's associate editor, Rebecca Thienes, did. So she learned to upholster at The Furniture Joint in New York City to transform this faded occasional chair into a fabulous find.
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"Fine Cane" bamboo chair from The Conran Shop
By Domino Magazine, on Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:55am PDT
This handwoven bamboo throne works equally well on a patio or in a sunny bedroom.
"Fine Cane" chair $450 Conran USA
Visit the Domino galleries for gorgeous interiors, reader-submitted photos and more of our own editor's picks.
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Housewares designers of the future, as chosen by Fred Flare
By Valerie Rains, Shine staff, on Tue Jul 1, 2008 1:13pm PDTIt is certainly possible that if you are over the age of 16, you don't regularly peruse the Fred Flare site; I do. One thing I love about FF is the "Next Big Thing" contest they run every year, giving a handful of promising young designers a chance to sell their stuff on the site and hopefully get lots of good exposure. While the bulk of the stock is brightly colored accessories (basically adult toys—although not "adult" toys) like Snoopy toothbrush sets and Rubik's cube alarm clocks, there are a few less-silly housewares in the mix that could find a good home in a not-too-stiff setting.
Decoylab's "Trompe L'Oeil" cuckoo clock is just $25 and totally adorable.
Photo Credit: Fred Flare
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Art Appreciation 101: Steal this doorway idea (plus check out an unexpected source for furniture)
By Valerie Rains, Shine staff, on Tue Jul 1, 2008 10:01am PDTPart of the Sculptor's Guild's In-Site art exhibition on New York's Governor's Island, this clay-flower-trimmed doorway (at left) by Julie Tesser reminded me of the exuberance of traditional Mexican paper and corn husk flowers, and made me think maybe I should try doing something similar around one of the angled-corner doorways in my apartment.
Photo Credit: Valerie Rains
What do you think—would you try something like this around one of your doorways? It seems like a nice, affordable way to bring some summery cheer into your home. (Can't believe I just said "bring summery cheer into your home," but it's too late to turn back now.) Anyway, as I was clicking around the web trying to find examples of those Mexican flowers in action, I got sucked into paging through the DirectFromMexico web site, and found a lot great handmade stuff there. Pine chests, metal art, pottery, mirrors, and glassware make up the bulk of the offerings; sadly, though, they don't carry textiles—one of my favorite things to buy and rotate through my home throughout the year. Prices seem fair overall (although some items carry an order minimum that doesn't quite make sense—do you really need more than one identical mesh beach bag at a time?), and shipping is free in the U.S. Check out a few of my picks below.
Photo Credit: Direct From Mexico
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Products of the Week
By Dwell.com, on Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:30pm PDT
+ Birdhouse
Roost is the latest release from Hepper Home, adding diminutive domiciles for birds to their existing lines geared toward dogs and cats. Made from rust-resistant aluminum, the modern birdhouses come in several alluring anodized colors and feature removable sections for easy cleaning.
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Get ecofabulous with the Amia chair from Steelcase
By Zem Joaquin, Environmentalista, Domino Magazine, on Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:28am PDTI work long hours and spend a copious amount of time sitting on my behind (literally speaking), and though stressing comfort and ergonomic support is important, I certainly cannot get on board with a chair that emits Volatile Organic Compounds. Nor do I want to contribute to landfill waste. And of... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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something blue X
By CaRoLyN cLaRk, Serendipity & Spark, on Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:30am PDTthis weeks something blue looks sooooo fun! i want to have a bright colorful room and not 14 foot ceilings to hang it in. it is from ikea and is only $59.99. it comes in white too but i love the blue. i have to admit that i am sort of scared of these types of chairs. i have a... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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10 Years of Sex: Recreating Carrie's apartment
By calliejenschke, on Wed May 28, 2008 7:29am PDTThe mania is almost over! With the opening of the most publicized movie in recent history on this Friday, it is only appropriate to spread the Sex & the City lovin' to your home.
You may not be brave enough to dress like her, but Carrie's all-grown-up apartment is surprisingly subdued (but still chic, of course). Here are a few ways to incorporate the look of her Manhattan home into your own. Jeremy Conway, Sex and the City's production designer, recommends starting with the walls. Carrie's are a soft shade of celery green washed with an iridescent lavender glaze.
Photo credit: HBO
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