Refinery 29 recently spotlighted NYC artist Francesca DiMattio, whose thrifted and artsy wardrobe (not to mention decor) is so inspiring. “My mom raised me exclusively on thrift stores as a little girl and taught me to look for new shapes and feel for quality fabrics. It’s exciting for the eye to see something different, so [...]
I’m all about geometric designs right now. A year ago I was assigned a story for a local magazine about a local rug shop that specializes in semi-antique hand-knotted rugs, like this: I learned that hand-knotted rugs are so special because they don’t have a pile, which means they don’t wear down like traditional synthetic [...]
My brother is planning a trip to NYC and just sent me a link to the Hudson Hotel in Hell’s Kitchen. I checked out the “visual tour,” and the interiors are blowing me away. Designed by Phillippe Starck and Ian Schrager and opened back in 2000, the Hudson’s look accomplishes exactly the pairing of ornamented [...]
…while the dealing is still good. Nau: 30% off and 10% to charity! Use code GIVE at check out. Through Dec. 15. Above left, Twisted Scarf, $68 with discount, $9.80 to charity. EDUN: Last season is 50% off. Above center, Gertrude Cardigan, $110. Horny Toad: An honor-based donation program — donate your lightly worn [...]
Imagine the concept of Craigslist, with a dose of Half.com, featuring only Mid-Century Modern furniture for buying and selling (and placing want ads). Imagine Lushpad! Eames chairs for a quarter of full price — it’s like Christmas everyday. Enjoy! Via Daily Candy. (Buying vintage = saving money and global resources!)
This reproduction WWII propaganda poster is just one of many too-cool-for-school things at ReForm School, an awesomely good online store of beautiful earth-friendly products. Our favorite classes are Art 101 and Home Ec, in that order, but we love them all.General blog update: Stay tuned for highlights of Portland Fashion Week! Just one day left…