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One Week Off

Posted in Uncategorized on July 9, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Ok folks – I’m off on holiday for the next week. Please do your best to survive without me!

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Goodman House

Posted in Architecture, Inspirational, tagged Goodman House, Preston Scott Cohen on July 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

I love me some asymmetrical window placement. Goodman House by Preston Scott Cohen, Inc.

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‘Re-Enactors’

Posted in Photography, tagged Jim Naughten on July 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

A lovely series of people in authentic, mid-century dress from London photographer, Jim Naughten.

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Golden Bath

Posted in Inspirational, Interiors, tagged Tom Mannion on July 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

OK, this is one of the most beautiful bathroom I’ve ever seen. Notice the concealed door? Oh, yes. Image by Tom Mannion.

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Oh, Winnie

Posted in Illustration on July 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Hahaha. Via sfumato.

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Rough Luxe

Posted in Inspirational, Interiors, tagged Richard Powers on July 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Oh yes, I could do this. Image by Richard Powers.

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Amy Sedaris’ ‘Crafts for Poor People’

Posted in Book, News, tagged Amy Sedaris on July 6, 2010 | 4 Comments »

Oh, Amy – I love you so! Coming this fall. Table of contents: 1. Coconuts 2. Fake Candle Making 3. The Joy of Poverty 4. Handicraftable 5. Safety Meetin’ 6. Crafting for the Dead, and Other Celebrations 7. Confectioneries 8. Sick Room 9. Crafting for Jesus 10. Hay Burners 11. Making Love 12. Sausages 13. [...]

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Catskill Retreat

Posted in Inspirational, Interiors, tagged New York Times on July 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

I love that this recently renovated storybook cottage in the Catskills includes no amenities like a kitchen or bathroom. It’s a pure and simple retreat, which seems like a rare concept these days. Via The New York Times.

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