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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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Father's Day Pick: LifeLight Lantern
By Cookie Magazine, on Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:19am PDTWe're suckers for those all-in-one products--and we understand the male desire for gadgetry. The LifeLight from Life+Gear is a perfect for Dad, whether he is truly an outdoorsman or just wants the perfect toy for the beach or backyard. This lantern has everything from a compass, crank power generator, and an emergency siren, to cushier amenities like a night light, an AM/FM radio, and an ipod speaker. MacGyver would be proud.
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Outdoor cast-iron lantern from Shades of Light
By Domino Magazine, on Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:04am PDTAn Indian-English hybrid with seeded glass (long bubbles trapped in the panes) casts exotic dappled light.
Visit the Domino galleries for gorgeous interiors, reader-submitted photos and more of our own editor's picks.
cast-iron "Brighton Pavillion," shadesoflight.com
Photo by domino digital studio
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7 hostess gifts to keep your invitations coming
By calliejenschke, on Tue Jun 3, 2008 2:03pm PDTAn invite to friend or family's summer home for a weekend or meal is one of life's simple and most luxurious experiences. In all cases, a gift of thanks is a necessary display of gratitude and the best guarantee to get a repeat invite!
1. Alessi's blue parrot corkscrew conceals a practical party tool within a beautiful exterior. $54, conranusa.com
Photo credit: Conran Shop
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"Coral" lantern from Design Within Reach
By Domino Magazine, on Fri May 23, 2008 10:09am PDTThis inspired take on a paper lantern, constructed from plantation-grown hoop-pine plywood, folds flat for more efficient shipping.
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23 ½", "Coral", $500, dwr.com Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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