I have been seeing a lot of birch bark decor all over the place lately – birch bark candle holders, candles, vases, place card holders, flower pots, even wedding invitations – and I really like the look. So when we took a walk in the woods around the very pretty Echo Lake in New Hampshire earlier this fall and […]
Free Online Dymo-Style Embossed Labels Generator
My family had one of those cool Dymo label makers back in the 70s, and I so wish whoever threw it out would have kept it. What seemed so dated and uncool in the 80s is now fabulous again (as is the case with pretty much everything). I love the look (and feel) of those […]
Hövding – Bike Helmets Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before
Space-age-looking bike helmets that collapse into stylish scarf-like collars, invented through an industrial design master’s thesis. Would you wear this? How about if it looked like this? When I first saw the top picture, my reaction was – who would rather wear that than a regular bike helmet?! But then I learned more, and I […]
A New Favorite Online Shop
Just this past weekend, a friend told me about this fabulous online shop “Terrain” and said I had to check it out, it would be “just my kind of thing”. She was right – I love it! They sell everything from jewelry to furniture, and even vintage stuff. They also have recipes, gardening tips, and […]
Dala Horse Decor
Is it just me, or are Dala horses everywhere lately? I keep seeing them on everything (and I never even made it to Sweden this summer!), both in their classic painted style, and with fun twists. There was no shortage of Dala horse decor in our home when I was growing up (my Mom was from […]
O, IKEA IKEA, Where Art Thou?
The arrival of the new IKEA catalog (love it as usual – I want a kitchen just like this, look at those gorgeous wood countertops, none of that horrific granite) has opened up an old wound for those of us in the Boston area, who have been anxiously awaiting the long promised store in Somerville for […]
Creative DIY Outdoor Lighting
Is there anything cozier on a warm summer night than sitting down on your patio or deck or lawn with a glass of wine to enjoy the fresh air and the fact that you’re able to be outside in fewer than 3 layers (I live in Massachusetts, which requires several layers the majority of the […]
Dream Bali Villa
I’ve never been to Bali, but it is high on my “must see if I win the lottery” list. It looks so exotic and paradise-like and for some reason, I’ve always had a fascination with that part of the world. And who can resist sandy beaches, turquoise waters and palm trees? The other day, I […]
Another Luxury Apartment In Stockholm
As I mentioned in my previous luxury apartment eye candy post, I start missing Sweden twice a year. In the winter, I’d love to be there to enjoy all four Advent Sundays with glogg, gingerbread cookies and saffron buns, St. Lucia (on December 13th) with all the lights and traditional processions, and Christmas, which in Sweden is […]
Orange Living Room Furniture
For some reason, I have been obsessed with orange lately. I’ve never really paid much attention to it, nor was it ever one of my favorite colors, but all of a sudden, I can’t seem to get enough of it. It’s such a cheerful, refreshing color, maybe that’s why. It’s been such a hot summer […]