be still my heart. ive been obsessively collecting antique books for a lifetime. and then the grand folks at random house sent me this link: (where FOUND FREE & FLEA was featured alongside the DwellStudio & Domino mag’s new books) –and found this WONDERFUL book. an antique book collector started saving the scraps he found in his books…. and amassed so much that he made a book. love. love. love. check it out here: http://www.forgottenbookmarks.com/ Used books and bookselling have been in Michael Popek’s blood since he was a child. In Forgotten Bookmarks, he shares an unusual collection of the…
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MATCHBOOK RACK: $5 (junkstore) A GROCERY SACK FULL OF MATCHBOOKS: FREE (thanks, will!) HAVING A BAZILLION VINTAGE DESIGNS ON A WALL TO ROTATE: pricelessss. i cant imagine who on earth had the patience to collect these things, but they are very cool. (and are great color therapy if you are OCD about making everything gradate in the color wheel.) since pulling together this collection, i found out that there are actually folks out there that are really into this kinda thing: matchcovers.net AND found a great collection for sale on ebay here buy your own frame for $60 at hobbymaster…
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i have always been obsessed with stuff like this. my friend Angela & I nearly embarked on a similiar project…. its an insanely emotional journey to sift through the remnants of someones life as told through what they’ve left behind. (i think thats why i always drag david into abandoned houses, attics and basements) here is WONDERFUL example of a photographer documenting through photography– the individual stories of asylum patients in NYC. More than four hundred abandoned suitcases filled with patients’ belongings were found when Willard Psychiatric Center closed in 1995 after 125 years of operation. They are skillfully examined…
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some behind the scenes shots of the little side project we’re working on.this amazing letterpress shop (just right around the corner on Division street)is like a museum. and the owner (gary) couldnt be a nicer guy. check out his shop accucolor.com i love that our pcs are being printed on equipment that dates back to the prohibition era. thanks, gary! (check back for the project progress)
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and… more party shots from this years silent auction, where the wandawega chair (hearth chair) was an entry…. check out the whole story here nathaniel ross wrote up a great review on the party: (thanks, nathaniel! we loved your chair last year 🙂 “Before you throw away that wobbly old stool, or that faded easy chair with Aunt Maggie’s favorite pattern on it, consider giving it a second chance at life with a good sanding, some new screws, and dazzling new fabric! We recently visited Chicago Home + Garden‘s inspiring annual event, Chairs for Charity, where 15 top designers transformed the old into…
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watch the february issue of Travel & Leisure for some Camp love!(its going to be included as a romantic getaway destination)we heart T+L!!!!
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david did, that is.how often does your husband pick out a pair of shoes for you that you like? there is a lady we know in elkhorn that always seems to find the most unusual stuff. based on the heel nails, the leather, and the markings-we are guessing they date back to somewhere between the late 1800’s up to the possibly the teens. victorian women had at least two pair of shoes- their dress heels (remember the high-ankle, button up, tight- fitting black leather – pointy -toed shoes that the wicked witch of the west wore?) anda daily pair of…
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for how much i love this. The new RRL Ralph Lauren Collection Autumn / Winter.
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who doesnt appreciate a little honesty? here is the list of some constructive critiques we’ve received: “that rope swing was a hazard and should be taken down- its too high” “the grounds could use some manicuring- some tulips would be nice” “we only found 4 towel hooks in our cabin- we really expected more” “the birds are too noisy in the morning- i think the walls in my room were too thin” “the bluegills bit my nipple– maybe weed them out and restock with bass” “there are weeds in the lake… a pool would be a nice addition and alternative…
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check the whole story out here INTERIOR STYLING ‘The New collectors: The rise of the Curator Consumers’ Self-Expression and the Desire for Rarity Curiosity cabinets and wall installations are the traditional modes of displaying personal treasures, but increasingly compact modes of urban living mean that contemporary collections are often spread out. The result is a shift away from static, formal collections to something more akin to ongoing interior conversations, relaying a greater sense of artistic aspiration throughout the space. “Collecting is a means of expression for people who might not otherwise be artistically inclined,” says Surratt, whose own website bears…
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