Forged Artistry, based in New York, makes hand-crafted iron gates, railings, doors, etc. in styles ranging from neo-classic to realist. The Forged Artistry portfolio is chock-full of beautiful iron work. I am happy to feature some of their work in white spaces here.
All images courtesy of Forged Artistry.
Anyone out there in love with birds…real or otherwise? Do you use them (or their cages) as decoration in your homes? How so?
via Pinterest
birdcage tea towel, $11, Ferm Living
Jan Desbordes illustration
Bird finial cloche, $28, Terrain
bird vases, 19.75GBP, Graham & Green
p.s. My friend Catherine is obsessed with birds. I wrote this post with her in mind.
by Johanne
Happy New Year!
This New Year, I’m making a resolution to live life better. In essence, I aim to truly manifest my father’s wisdom: “Work smarter, not harder.”
This motto can be applied to many facets of living: by working smarter, energy is focused on producing quality and time is valued as precious and limited. When working smarter, not harder, you actually free up hours in the day for what’s important in life. It’s a kind of de-cluttering; it’s definitely a philosophy.
Luxurious living is about enjoying the best in life and that doesn’t necessarily mean spending a lot of money or effort. It’s about thinking and planning smarter and simpler, not harder.
Treating yourself to luxuries such as a bubble bath, a cozy throw, or de-cluttering the kitchen and office are some of the easiest ways to make small positive changes to brighten your daily life.
Wishing you luxuries big and small this 2011! I’m looking forward to hearing about how you’ll be working smarter, not harder, this year!
Images courtesy of Flor’s Blog on Design and AB Home Interiors Blog.
Have you tried out the Etsy Taste Test? I just had a go and the results are pretty cool. Have a look at some of the items that came up in my Taste Test search.
Mid-century wingback chair, $1100, Bohemiennes
Industrial factory stool, $265, French By Design
Set of Jen Risom dining chairs, $650, En Route Studio
California Originals Pottery, $42, Barking Sands Vintage
Look at all of this white! And I didn’t even choose any white objects during the search process. Crazy, right? Somehow Etsy just knew…
by Johanne
White stocking stuffers for the DIY foodie:
Beaded napkin rings, $30 for a set of 4 at Urban Barn
Peppermint hot chocolate and handcrafted marshmellows set, $32.50 at Williams Sonoma
Personalized apron, $29 at Williams Sonoma
Stainless steel moose corkscrew, $30 at Urban Barn
Koi glass tumblers, $24 at Urban Barn
Cookie jar, $14.95 at Crate & Barrel
Classic Century sauce boat, $47.95 at Crate & Barrel
Milk frother, $19.95 at Crate & Barrel
Microwave egg boiler, $4.49 at Kitchen Stuff Plus
Stainless steel pierogi maker, $8.99 at Kitchen Stuff Plus
Handmade cocktail picks, $0.99 for a set of three at Kitchen Stuff Plus
Mini lettuce spinner, $24.95 at Crate & Barrel
Matryoshka measuring spoons, $8 at Urban Outfitters
Lace dish, $6 at Urban Outfitters
Monogrammed soap set, $29 at Pottery Barn
Images courtesy of Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Urban Barn, Urban Outfitters, and Kitchen Stuff Plus.