Family Photos?

I was reading Cup of Joe this week and found one of her posts really interesting. Apparently, in the book The Perfectly Imperfect Home, the author says you're not "supposed" to have family photos in the living room or other main living areas in your home. Now, I of course don't know everything there is to know about design, but design isn't science {usually} and I think this is just a tip for a clean "design-y" look.

This was especially interesting to me because I am in the midst of picking out a ton of family photos to print and hang in our hallway. I don't have photos displayed in our living room, the hallway is our photo gallery - but that is still a main area in our home, and it makes things feel cozy and comforting.

I would rather have a bedroom sans photos to make things feel like more of an escape.

What are your thoughts about displaying family photos?

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City Posters

Ork Posters makes city neighborhood posters that are really, really, really awesome. Here are Portland and Paris, where we live now and where we hope to be living two years from now.

Cavern Wallpaper

 

Cavern is a boutique wallpaper design company. All of the wallpapers are hand silk-screened and eco-friendly. There website doesn't elaborate on what makes them eco-friendly, so I will just take their word for it. I love how graphic, bold, and expressive the designs are.
Putting wallpaper on a focal wall in your space adds interest and personality. If you don't want to fully commit to plastering your wall with paper {or if you rent} another option is to buy some plywood from home depot, adhere your paper to that, and screw that into the wall. Then all you leave when you move are a few little holes and you get to take your wallpaper with you!

Paisley Magic

Etsy store, Paisley Magic, sells some wonderful quilts. I love how simple and worn they look. They are made from 3 to 4 cotton sari layers and hand stitched in a tradition style called Kantha. These quilts are sure to look great on your bed, draped over your sofa, or wrapped around your shoulders. I would probably try to figure out a way to wear mine.

My office is freezing. Someone bring me one. 

Alyson Fox Designs

I was seeing what was new on Design Sponge when I stumbled across Grace's post about Alyson Fox and her beautiful new collection hitting West Elm at the end of the month. Her rugs and pillows make me want to throw up. Literally, I feel sick. 

I love them.

I don't generally buy something unless I fall in love - especially something I have to stare at everyday. I have been searching for a rug for years, and Alyson Fox decided to fill my void with her beautiful new designs. And the pillows...Yea, obviously those will be on my couch by November. 

My obsessive personality seems to be magnified lately.

A Few New Things..

How do you like the new layout? It's not dramatically different, but feels SO much better don't you think? I am at the beginning of picking out fabrics for an entire drapery and side panel line. It's both exciting and daunting. How do so many fabrics exist on this planet?! If you come across any great textile companies, let me know, I would love it. I will share any great designs I find along the way.

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Geometric Bedding

This Anthropologie bedding is wonderful. That's all I can say. I hope it's on my bed soon. 

Rack & Shelf Unite

Look what I found. Cool right? It's a shelf...and a bike rack! Maybe I am easily mesmerized, maybe this is a great idea, or maybe it's both. If your bike is a member of the family, maybe like a beloved pet or even a child, and you don't like to keep him outside in the cold - here is a stylish and practical solution. The Bike Shelf can be found at Knife & Saw or a less expensive, and less stylish version at CB2.

I know my roomie would love it if my bike wasn't leaning against our wall acting as a booby trap for unsuspecting guests. 

found via: remodelista

Bathroom Style

This weekend I was in Hillsdale, a Portland neighborhood, and wandered in a little Turkish bath shop. I then proceeded to learn about Turkish towels. 

A peshtemal is a Turkish traditional towel used in the Turkish baths. The peshtemal absorbs water as fast as a towel, dries very quickly, takes up less space and easy to carry and is therefore used as an alternative to the towel in bathrooms, pools, spas, beaches, sport facilities and for baby care. It's great for traveling too! 

The peshtemal fabric is made of 100% cotton produced in hand-woven looms in Turkey.

These products are highly water absorbent so they're suitable for using in the bathroom. Look for a local shop to buy them, but if you do not prevail, here is an Etsy Shop that sells them. The Hillsdale shop owner told me that once I go Turkish, I will never go back. 

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Barefoot in Denmark

Here is a cottage in Nordsjælland Denmark - and it is really pretty. I love how clean, light, and minimalistic it is. I have convinced myself that so many scandinavian homes are white because it is dark half of the year. 

Community and family is big deal in Denmark, so I imagine that table hosts a lot of laughter filled gatherings.

Photos by Pernille Kaalund at Heyhome

Union Light

I am really into mid-century American style right now. This includes vintage flags as decor and really simple, post war design. This Union Pendant from School House Electric, a Portland company, is beautiful. Stripes are classic too - so this pendant has a lot going for it. 

via: school house electric

Mineral Art

I am a huge Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams fan. I was in the showroom yesterday, in awe of everything or course, but mainly the amazing art pieces they have on display at the moment. One of my favorites was the mineral/crystal collection. The photo doesn't do them much justice - but they are wonderful sparkly minerals in shadow boxes. What is even better? They are created by an artist out of Salem, Oregon and can be doing worldwide. Stop by the showroom on Burnside and check them (and everything else) out!

Have a great weekend friends!

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ixxi

Let's talk about ixxi. ixxi is a decorative wall system that allows you to create your own interior wall display. The ixxi cards are made of high grade synthetic matte paper, called Synaps; they are water proof, do not rip or curl, and are UV resistant.

This is a super cool product.  It's different and creative and allows you to create large wall art in a unique and fairly inexpensive way. You can collect all your instagram photos, a picture of your beloved dog posing for the camera, or maybe a really cute and sappy engagement photo, and blow it up as big as you want it. This would be a nice house warming gift too.

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Origami Lights

 

Aren't these Origami lights neat? They are made out of one sheet of paper and folded up into a light fixture. That's pretty cool if I do say so myself.

via: remondelista

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Red Roofs and White Walls

 

I don't know what my deal is with Swedish homes, but for some reason I think they are the greatest. It's the white... What I love the most about this apartment are the light fixtures (luminaires - if you want to know what the technical term for a light fixture is.) They are all funky, different styles. I think that the one above the bed is my favorite. And what's not to love about the sweet little balcony?? This spring my balcony is going to be given a serious make-over. Muddy rain boots and half dead plants are not cutting it.

 

Via: 1KindDesign

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Origami Lights

 

  

Aren't these Origami lights cool? They are made out of a single folded piece of paper. Impressive.

Via: Remodelista

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Simple and Sweet

 

White, white, white, wood. This entry is simple, clean, and oh so pretty. Who doesn't love glass milk bottles? Weirdo's, that's who. Anyway, read more about this home and the owner here if you want, or just look at the pretty dress on the door and fun hat on the railing for a few more seconds.

via: The Marion House Book