OM Home will be launching their new line of pillows at the NY International Gift Fair (you can find them in booth #1D209). In parts of India, women decorate the floors with geometric patterns and floral designs to celebrate religious or festive occasions called Alpana, Rangoli or Kolam. Inspired as a young girl by watching her mother draw an Alpana design in the sand, artist... 
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I was looking at Portland-based Shim and Sons for some craft inspiration and had forgotten how much I love Sally’s blog and the beautiful photographs she takes and displays on the site. She also has a lovely etsy shoppe where Sally sells some of her beautiful custom stationery and one of a kind handmade goods. I love these little pencil cups and the fabrics she used!... 
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Here’s the other little sewing project I did this weekend. I’ve had this vintage drapery panel for-ever and I picked up these fun pom-poms at Satin Moon Fabrics a couple of weeks ago. But I just recently got this bright Amy Butler Cherry Wallflower fabric and thought they could be fun together. Combined, the pillow’s a little less shabby-chic, and a little... 
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Somebody got a new photo stylist! Have you seen the latest catalog from Design Within Reach? Well, they’ve vamped it up quite a bit from their usual clean, minimalist, stark and almost documentary-style aesthetic. I knew they were looking to bring new life to the catalog, as a friend was applying for an art directing position there, but I never dreamed they’d... 
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The Alameda Flea Market was a bit of a snore yesterday. I can’t put my finger on exactly why, but this gentleman had the right idea. Perhaps it was the cold, drizzly weather, or the market’s new location, but it was just a little ‘off’. Dunno why, but, we certainly made the most of it, and a good laugh was had by all. But what’s also funny is... 
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