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Colorful Baskets Made of Recycled Telephone Wire

A traditionally woven basket made of out of a completely modern material may be a contradiction in terms, but upon one viewing there is no denying that this seemingly incongruous relationship works ...

Vinyl Bathroom Fun

Vinyl wall decals have been all the rage for a while, but we love this new take that brings the fun into the bathroom......

5 Felted Wool Projects for Late Fall

Though it may not seem like it here in San Francisco, where we've had a run of strangely warm weather, November marks the transition into winter, and we should soon be in for cool nights and rain. The...

Turn Back Time with George Nelson's Ceramic Clocks

Sunday morning, we will all (save Arizona, Hawaii and parts of Indiana) set our clocks back an hour. Our nights will begin sooner and our days will get increasingly shorter. But in the expanding dar...

Etsy Finds: British Invasion!

It started with the "Cheerio!" sign, and by the time we go to the Queen coasters, we couldn't stop. Take a look at our favorite Etsy finds inspired by the folks across the pond......

Reflect Mirror

We're quite fond of putting a small, sometimes subtle spin on the traditional to make it something new and fresh. These mirrors are a great example......

Papaver Vert
Design*Sponge

Splash Bowl

We love to see how things are made--especially when the things that are being made are beautiful! This pewter drip bowl is no exception......

The Next Animal for Your Home: The Octopus

Over the last few years, decor has been inundated with a vast menagerie of animal themed items for the home. We've featured owls, hippos, rabbits, pigs and giraffes, but now it seems the newest trend...

Silhouette Wall Plates by Andrew Tanner

These silhouette wall plates, spotted on the fabulous AphroChic, are such a fun take on the trend of hanging plates as wall décor. After all, nobody's actually going to be eating off of these anytime...

Baskets & Boxes for Paper Media
Organizing

Homes are our sanctuary, our place of refuge and rest. But when your latest issue threatens to topple the pile of magazines and the pile of books or newspaper recycling take up enough real estate to ...

Bulletin Boards: Funky, Fancy and DIY
Roundup

Our desk is in the same room as our dining table, so it's important that our work space be classy and organized. Currently, we're fixated on organizing with classy bulletin boards. If you have a sim...

Summer Into Fall: Virginia Johnson Pillows and "Throws"

Something about Virginia Johnson's gauzy textiles and bright, energetic prints makes us think of summer, and yet the colors and patterns of this pillow collection seem like they'll blend beautifully r...

Look! Skinny Laminx at Lotus Bleu

So yes, this is the second time this week we've posted about Lotus Bleu. But when a friend let us know that the Hayes Valley boutique is now carrying pillows and tea towels by South African designer H...

High, Low, and DIY: Scarf Pillows

Still on a fashion-inspired kick after this weekend's viewing of The September Issue, we went looking for silk scarf pillows. Luxurious and feminine, pillows made from silk scarves give any room an in...

A Peek Around the New Rose and Radish

Rose and Radish may have switched their Hayes Valley digs for a new home on the Embarcadero, but one thing that hasn't changed is their excellent eye for highly covetable goods. Here are a few things ...

Swivel Clock from Anthropologie

We have a thing for double-sided clocks, but finding one in a schoolhouse style is nearly impossible without either a ticket to Europe or a frantic bidding war on eBay. Instead, we'll consider the In-...

Folding Screen by Charles and Ray Eames

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames back in 1946, this moulded plywood screen is still a modern classic. When it pops up in a real home, it's an instantly recognizable standout.......

Etsy Finds: Vintage Enamelware

Did you find yourself drooling over Lisa's Cathrineholm collection in today's House Tour? You're not alone. The shelves of colorful enamelware inspired us to do a little Etsy hunt in order to recreate...

Etsy Finds Inspired by the Alphabet

Usually decor featuring the alphabet is relegated to the kid's room, but we might want to keep these Etsy finds for ourselves. One question - where did the P go?...

Galvanized Steel at Home

Galvanized steel is a rough-and-tumble, weather-resistant building material that's a mix of zinc and steel. The zinc prevents corrosion so you'll often see the material in outdoor applications. We a...

Trendwatch: The Renegade Craft Fair

At this weekend's Renegade Craft Fair at Fort Mason, we were thrilled to see some of our favorite local (and non-local) craftspeople and their handmade wares in person. Certain trends in graphic motif...

Four Ideas for Postcard Display

Do you bring postcards home from trips? Or receive lots of them from traveling friends and family? If you currently have them stored away, might we convince you to get them out and put them on displ...

ANYTHING Stationery Line Available at Rare Device

We were delighted by the UK/Japan collaborative line ANYTHING that Gregory introduced here a few months ago, but unfortunately it wasn't available in the States at that time. Well, good news! You can ...