I recently acquired a new hutch and added new hardware to it. After seeing Jennifer’s bookcase, I opted for the same type of lock – the catch. This type of fastener – also called a latch – has two parts that lock into one another.
White Cabana Instagram (catch from Lee Valley Hardware)
The catch hardware reminds me of pieces of furniture that I’ve seen in France, and since I’m a bit of a francophile, I have been drawn to this piece.
A friend and I recently had a discussion about the womb chair. This chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1948. Even though the chair is now 70 years old (seventy!), it’s still very much in demand. The curves are easy to like, and it’s a great chair for lounging in multiple positions.
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Do you know what this object is?
It’s a candle snuffer. A very modern one at that! Here’s a more traditional version:
candle snuffer, 1st Dibs
Historically, a candle snuffer was used to trim the wick of a candle without actually putting out the flame. It looked more like scissors than a cone. Now, we used the snuffer to extinguish the flame. With a snuffer, there’s no need to blow smoke across your living room. This little gadget does the work for you. It’s actually very quite civilized.
candle snuffer, Mark & Graham
candle snuffer, Tiffany & Co.
Do you use a snuffer? Where’s it from?
I first saw the Birdie in a hotel in Switzerland (at the Hotel Alpine Lodge) over a decade ago. I thought it was so whimsical.
Birdie – Ingo Maurer, €1740
The Birdie was designed by German lighting designer Ingo Maurer in 2002. While a few versions do exist, the one above is made up of 12 low-voltage bulbs and goose feather wings.
All these years later, I still really like this chandelier, and I think it fits in well in the spaces below.
 Bo Bedre
As many of you may already know, I love my sofa. It was my first real furniture investment post-PhD life, and almost five years later, I still absolutely love it.
my living room as photographed by Donna Griffith, via Style at Home
This sofa is an English roll arm style, which is characterized by a tight back and rolled arms. This tailored style has low arms and, generally, a deep seat, which makes it a very comfortable piece. The English roll arm sofa looks perfectly at home in casual spaces as well as more formal spaces.
via Modern Country Style
via My Domaine
Alexander James Interior Design
sofa, $1982 CAD, Overstock
sofa, $1609+ USD, Roger & Chris
loveseat, Lee Industries
chair, $799 USD, One King’s Lane
