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Source: studiumnyc.com via Laura on Pinterest

birdcage ebony retro modern

It's hard to believe this wallpaper hasn't been blogged to death yet. So cute!

deluxa

I now realize there was some blogging going on about Deluxa last year, but apparently it didn't register with me. I stumbled upon it today while doing a search for 'card catalog' on the NYC craigslist. Their wares (furniture) can be seen here.

perfect balance

Isn't this just the perfect balance of classic, retro, and modern? Photograph by Richard Powers, via desiretoinspire 

daydream

Daydream Wallpaper by Julia Rothman available at Rare Device. via a merry mishap

domestic architecture

Domestic Architecture has some photographs of their fantastic work in domestic and commercial interiors that convey a sort of non-minimalist minimalism that I really like. Have a look. via ill seen, ill said

new cb2

Things I like from the new CB2 catalog:



Clockwise from top left: draper sofa, scan lounge chair, walnut desk accessories, pharm desk lamp, platform coffee table, slick media console. 

pillows, charming and affordable

I came across these lovely felt pillows on Etsy from Cheryland. If I had a kid's room, they'd make a wonderful addition at 7 bucks a pop.

yes, this post is about domino

I just found out Domino is folding and I am so disappointed.

obama style

Word is out that West Coast decorator Michael S. Smith will be POTUS's official White House interior decorator. Michael S. Smith Houses from Rizzoli showcases Smith's "traditional yet not pedantic" style. He has a consistent ability to draw together eclectic elements, good for inspiration, even if you – like me – consider his overall taste conservative.

miravision

I don't own a TV, but I might consider this one. via gizmodo

casa orlandi

Photos of this AMAZING 18th century palazzo, Casa Orlandi, in Prato, Italy were posted on the style files a few weeks ago. When I own a palazzo in Italy I will take a similar approach to decorating that Sabrina Bignami took here. Click here for more photos (definitely worth checking out).

greenhouse

A few weeks ago I was at the Atlantic Antic in Brooklyn with my sister. It was totally packed with people, but somehow I managed to run into my friend from summer camp, Howie, who I hadn't seen in a zillion (okay maybe 18) years. His wife, Toni and her business partner had just opened Greenhouse, this incredibly nice store on Atlantic Ave in a neighborhood with lots of great small shops. Not only are the housewears and furniture super attractive and the color palette really beautiful, but all the products are also eco-friendly. I completely fell in love with the wide-weave linen fabric on the furniture. Greenhouse is definitely worth a trip out to Brooklyn, and if you're already in the neighborhood it's a must-see. Click here for Greenhouse's website and directions to the store.

funny bones

I kind of like these new rug tiles from FLOR. Very October-appropriate.

dear domino,

When I received my much-anticipated October issue, I was pleased to see the "destination" piece about my hometown, Boston, but not so thrilled about many of the articles in the issue. To begin with, the feature on Kelly Wearstler's guesthouse renovation was an eyesore. Her decor "looks like a wealthy Arab just ran amok in an early 80s motel," as the blog mirrormirror aptly put it. Or like she ate the set of 'Casino' and then threw it up in pastel colors. When I got to "Piling on the Patterns (and stripes and checks!)," I liked the befores better than the afters, which looked like Martha Stewart on speed. Also, what happened to the Renovator's Notebook layout?? I thought I'd hit one of those special advertising sections that try to trick you into thinking it's a regular article but has "advertisement" in small letters at the top. It's something about the font in the captions on top of the photos – terrible! Things I liked: "5 easy pieces: an organized pantry," Anya Hindmarch's London townhouse, pretty much the whole Nesting section, Christiane Lemieux's New York loft, and the georgeous photography in "Fall Fruits."
Sincerely,
Laura, author of particular aesthetic

marcel wanders

As a former dance student, I really dig the art direction for the photos of Marcel Wanders' collection of wallpapers. The wallpaper isn't too bad either. It popped up recently on id textile and on cool hunting's post about Mondrian South Beath Hotel Residences.

sköna hem

There's some Sköna Hem love going around the blogosphere these days, and I can see why:

rustic

A couple of super fab posts on style files about rustic style led me to these books on Amazon UK by Baileys owners Mark and Sally Bailey on how to get rustic style.

suzy hoodless

I could not agree more with Domino's and Bedlam of Beefy's taste in wallpaper (and interior design) when it comes to Suzy Hoodless... Hello, what?! How incredibly fabulous are these designs?

studio bas_i.c.

Wallpaper house interior by Studio BAS_I.C. via Bloesem