TREND ALERT : DIPPED
Since I’m off in New York, I asked Si of the fantastic blog french by design to step in today and share with you. today’s post is spot on — a TREND ALERT onthe latest ‘dipped’ craze, which personally I am most fond of! thanks so much to si for stepping in today, and please pop on over and visit french by design — you will not be disappointed!
A cool trend spotted everywhere lately: half painted furniture or home accessories, giving the impression of a “dipped in paint” effect [keyword here: blue painters’ tape, unless you're purposely looking for a dripping effect as shown in the ikea vases]. What a cool, original and cheap (since you only use half the paint!) way to update a basic piece of furniture. Brilliant!
dipped stools via house and home.
hand dip-dyed basket diy from martha stewart.
vases from ikea.
more dipped stool ideas via annixen and design for mankind.
and a couple more cool ones from centsational girl.
• top image: we love domino.
a visit to the rose bowl flea market.
when photographer bonnie tsang asked me i’d like to share photographs she snapped of jen and kelly of ban.do fame at the rose bowl flea market, how, or for heaven’s sake why, would i ever refuse? i *love* the rose bowl and it’s one of the things i miss the most not living in los angeles. let’s see the ban.do girls do their thrifting thing. thanks girls!
“i’ve been an avid swap-meeter for fifteen years. for me, there is nothing more rewarding than getting up at the crack of dawn and heading to the swap meet with some friends (or husband – he’s getting used to it now). the best part of all, now there is a real sense of purpose to my visits (where before it was really just hoarding). i am always looking for inspiration for ban.do. i find it the costume jewelry, vintage clothing, even the other swap meeters themselves. i never leave uninspired or empty handed. plus, now they sell beer, so it’s kinda a win win!”
– jen gotch, ban.do
• all photos by bonnie tsang.
i take mine black.
i was inspired by these great color collage charts created by kontor kontur. this one, obviously honors the dark side of color – black. i’m pretty passionate about black in my home – i just like the way it pops in its own unique and bold way. here’s more about why i love black.
bonjour celine’s amazing quilt (above and below).
mokkasin polka-dotted blanket.
photographer line thit klein.
photographer jakob nyland.
jenna lyons’ beautiful bedroom.
lily’s wonderful workspace.
le souk bedding via apartment therapy.
tuesday’s girl: bound for NYC.
i’m bound for new york city tomorrow! i’m headed there mostly on holiday and to visit some of my best blogger pals, attend ICFF and take a peek the surtex stationery show. but mostly i’m just there to cruise around and play like a new yorker for the week. i am always hot in new york (maybe it’s the humidity i’m not used to!) so i tend to bring a few basics, like tee’s and flats, jeans, and a blazer. i dress those up with fun scarves and vintage jewelry and i’m usually good to go. i like to keep it easy!
clockwise, l to r: elliott the boyfriend jeans from anthropologie; kelly wearstler feline scarf; j.crew Factory crystallized elastic bracelet; grapefruit colored baggu clutch; my slow and steady gray trenchcoat (it’s raining in nyc!); j.crew striped silk bow cami; and my very favorite and super comfy martha davis low black booties.
clockwise, l to r: hobbs NW3 Bexley Peplum Jacket blazer; anthropologie striped reese tee with lace trim; emerson fry tie-waist orange dress; Jersey striped maxi skirt from j.crew; colbie ballerina flats from anthropologie; and baggu black leather tote.
• top image via kate spade.
lonny on the road to morocco.
this month’s lonny magazine will make you want to pack your bags and hit the road to morocco! its pages are filled with exotic and colorful decor ideas straight from the street bazaars of marrakech, and complete with a tour of the peacock pavilions — someplace i’ve always wanted to visit. check out the may issue of lonny for a little armchair page-turning vacation of your own.
