I’m so pleased to share what might be my favorite Abigail Vintage items to date: vintage matchbooks displayed in shadowboxes. I’ve been looking for shadowboxes to use in this way for some time, and finally found some that fit the bill. I think my favorite is the 1930s cowboy with the patriotic flags. It looks like something out of a great children’s book. Although the “It’s Always Time To Eat” is totally me and the Copley Plaza Merry Go Round makes me smile. I have literally hundreds more matchbooks, but this is all I could post today.
So my secret sources (okay, really one of you, leaving a comment on this post) say that the next hot trend will be: stags.
I’m still rooting for the bear: see this image from April’s Martha Stewart Living. I love the mirror with the bear underneath.
Top image via E. Soule’s Etsy shop.
Before: Target plastic trashcan, circa 2000
After: Faux bois Martha Stewart wrapping paper transformation, circa 2008
Cost, $5 (wrapping paper on sale at Micheal’s: $1 and glue $3.99).
Let’s hear it for 2008 and finishing projects!
Parsons is having a (free and open to the public!) conference April 4th and 5th on the future of interior design that looks great. More here.
I’m in need of a bulletin board — something close to my desk where I can tack up reminders and bits of inspiration. I haven’t found anything from the usual suspects (C&B, Staples, etc) that I thought was beautiful and the right size for my somewhat awkward desk area. So, I decided to make one! I’d been keeping my eye out for nice frames on Ebay anyway so when I saw one that was large enough to be a medium sized bulletin board, I bought it ($42).
Next stage, removing glass, applying cork (around $11 a roll at Staples) and foam core backing ($5).
I’ll post as it comes along!
How fantastic is this photowall/gallery wall? I love the gray wall color too. And, best of all this is from a “real person” (vs some glossy design mag or stylist’s website). Yes, a real person, like you or me (well, she’s a dermatologist by trade, so maybe not exactly like you or me). Check out the rest of Amy’s house over at Decorno (the first of my daily reads).
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If you happened to receive this gorgeous package in the mail on the rainiest, grayest day of winter, wouldn’t it just make your day?
Well, *I* did receive it from wonderful Melissa over at Yummy Goods. She is a terrific person, a talented designer and has nothing short of a yummy blog.
Thanks for my wonderful package, so full of delight!
This week I’m loving green parrot tulips — something I’ve always admired, but never purchased.
(Reason 2,118 I love NYC: parrot tulips, $8 on the street).
UPDATE: Here’s another shot of the flowers as they opened. Also, and this doesn’t quite qualify as a “tip” but I’ve been using Brita water (filtered water) for this arrangement and the water is staying SO much clearer. If I use straight tap water, the water gets slimy and cloudy in 24 hours. The filtered water is still clear after 3 days! I personally hate dirty water in arrangements and I hate changing the water everyday, so this has been an awesome discovery on my part.
I’m always interested in workspaces and inspiration boards and immediately wanted a closer look at this confection on Style Court.
Mostly, however, it reminded me that I would love a trip to the beach.
