CURATE: L’Afrique Chic…
With the ‘Coupe du Monde’ in full swing right now, I thought I’d highlight a favorite design house in South Africa – Cecile & Boyd – one in Kwazulu Natal and the other in Cape Town. Named after two gifted designers, the two flagship stores are filled to the brim with beautiful handmade decorative homeware [...]
SHOP: A Chapter Ends.
The many faces, looks, friends, fun times at Shine. Tomorrow’s our last day and we’re happy to say we did what we set out to do- build a creative community within an interesting shopping environment. Our goal was to never sit still- and I can say that we rarely did… Contributor: Jamie Campbell
SHINE FILMS: Shiny Happy Memories
It’s our last three days as a store and we’re getting a little choked up. Great memories of so many fun First Fridays, tons of talented Baltimore designers and artists and countless, wonderful people walking through our doors over the years- not just to shop, but to say hello and keep us company. We’ll miss [...]
INSIDER: Young Love.
We’ve got a big crush on Young Lovers- a limited edition tee co. out of Australia. Hard to find, but seen on Cool Hunter, Sartorialist and Tokion, these cuties wanted to ‘get Young Lovers into the hands of the people’- so they’ve built a new US headquarters and easy access webstore. Luke, Y.L.’s director, talked [...]
SHOP: The countdown begins!
Only SEVEN more shopping days left at our Woodberry store! This is the last weekend, people. We’ve still got some sweet stuff and now ridiculously reduced.
CURATE: Lie back and think of England…
Whitecross Farm in Ross on Wye… the name alone draws one in. Nothing is pristine. It is almost as if the wonderful jumble of artifacts have just tumbled into their place. Most of all (especially apparent in the kitchen), this is a ‘home’ in the best sense of the word: comfortable, warm and inviting. Where [...]
INSPIRE: Color Struck
Cool collage art by Brandi Strickland to brighten up your day, and wall space. Contributor: Dana Covit
CURATE: Metamorphosis
Today I bid farewell to the house I wrote about two weeks ago. The one with a gallery-like backdrop to ever-changing colors on the walls and furniture in a constant game of musical chairs – yes, layers upon layers of possibility. My favorite element about my friend and her house is the perpetual revision – [...]
INSPIRE: Heavily Chained
Now this is what I call good accessorizing. Ethnic-inspired jewelry is the best for summertime. Photos from Dazed and Confused April 2009. Contributor: Dana Covit
SHINE FILMS: Hello Latico!
We just made some fresh new fashion films for Latico Leathers. They’re fun and playful- a lot like Latico… LATICO LEATHERS – BARBARA & ANNIE from drury bynum on Vimeo.
SHOP: It’s a Mod Mod Mod Fall.
Maybe it’s because I just saw the very beautiful An Education with the most incredible wardrobe my eyes have seen on the big screen this year (a refreshing departure from the overly hyped and sadly-emulated-in-the-burb’s SATC2) while simultaneously getting Marie Claire’s July peek into fall’s (really? why so early?) new Classic Modernity- but I’m so [...]
CURATE: The Plain Truth
I happened upon the website of the architectural firm Chris Dyson based in Spitalfields, London. I was moved by the simplicity of their designs; the wonderful calm and serene palette of the pale blue/greys, slate and faded mint on the walls. Also appealing is the adaptive re-use of old structures retaining the good bones, and [...]
INSPIRE: Road Trip
Keys to making rubber-tramping look good: diaphanous layers in varied prints, tassels and fringe, earthy colors, and utilitarian backpacks. Photos from Harper’s Bazaar UK, June 2010. Contributor: Dana Covit
INSPIRE: New Bright
A muted mustard yellow is a surprisingly chic alternative to the blinding fluorescents people sway towards during summer months. This killer Luella frock is a perfectly good example. Gorgeous! Image of Abbey Lee from 10 Magazine. Contributor: Dana Covit
SHOP: 27 shopping days left!
Get it while it’s HOT. This little birdie bag just came in today. Ryan Jedlicka‘s work still up and must be seen! Stop in now for double kisses & hugs…
CURATE: Baltimore Confidential
When I entered this very special house for the first time some years ago, I was rendered speechless. It was so modern, the interior colors were electric (mostly Fine Paints of Europe – all the trim and doors in an ultra gloss, almost wet finish), yet it still paid respect to its 1850′s heritage with [...]
INSPIRE: All You Need…
Judging from these dreamy, perfectly grainy photos, all you need this summer is some white lace, a funky one piece, and a wide, wide brimmed hat and all will be okay. This year, retro styling is definitely where it’s at. Tease your hair out a bit and everything will look that much better too. Photos [...]
