Novelty Shops for (Semi) Serious Home Decor
We don't usually think of novelty shops as go-to sources for home decor, but sometimes they have exactly what we're looking for, whether it's a gunmetal beaded curtain for a glam living room or a co...
We don't usually think of novelty shops as go-to sources for home decor, but sometimes they have exactly what we're looking for, whether it's a gunmetal beaded curtain for a glam living room or a co...
We just learned about the new student boutique at Columbia College. Filled with student art, the shop features a curated collection including photography, paintings, sculpture, 'zines, calendars, jour...
With a mix of old, new, global, local and where-the-heck-did-she-find-that, this Bryn Mawr boutique earns that dubious local compliment: It doesn’t feel like it’s in Minneapolis… Click through...
This graphic childhood logo is now a local craft-cult icon. Thank Nate's immortalizing needles and his very own Vinyl Lux technique of layered, stitched, dimensional art. Recreate your pet, your desi...
DwellStudio has long been a favorite with AT readers, and their line has significantly expanded over the past year with new bedding at Target, new designs for their main brand, new stationery, and e...
If you want to start using organic fabrics in your sewing projects, NearSea Naturals sells organic cotton and wool by the yard. Based in New Mexico, the company uses fabrics milled in the United Sta...
We spotted this lovely photo on Danny Seo's blog. Although we like almost everything he's done with his home-in-progress, we especially love his simple linen curtains......
In our experience, World Market can be hit-or-miss apart from their standard good deals (like window treatments and baskets). Checking their site this morning, we saw lots of colorful new items that...
UK-based Benjamin Hubert designs some pretty, pretty things. On the new list: these Juxtaposition clocks, ceramic with laser-cut hands, and the wonderful Impression Crockery soup bowl and spoon set (s...
In our first peek at CB2's new items for 2008, we saw a few things we liked...particularly in the "work" section of the catalog. CB2's never been super cutting edge, but when they stick to their str...
A shop for knitters in Wicker Park. Nina sells hard-to-find supplies including super-soft yarn from Blue Sky Alpacas and hand-spun yarns from Ozark. Yarns are displayed in bundles on minimalist shel...
The always lovely and talented Nigella Lawson sells kitchen products. Did you know? She not only offers up envious cooking ideas, recipe books, and fantastic flowing locks, she also has a line of dish...
Nadeau Imports recently made the switch from selling only to the trade to open to the public...but left their prices at direct wholesale. In operation since 1992, they import wood furniture from In...
We've seen tons of blog mentions over the past few weeks, but we're officially adding skinnyCorp's Naked & Angry online catalog to the Guide, since we get to claim them as locals! The Series Two pap...
Part humanitarian mission, part solid business plan, NOVICA is a site that sells home goods created by over 2000 artists and designers around the world for fair market value. Co-founded by an former ...