Los Angeles-based artist Karen Kimmel does a range of work — from her own creations and consulting work for Nike to brand development for Splendid and various interior-design jobs. Karen is thrilled to be launching the new website for Kimmel Kids, her line of art and design tools for kids, and developing their next Crafting Community event. Today’s peek inside the home Karen shares with her husband, James, and two kids is what she describes as “mid-century modern meets Topanga Canyon.” With a love of the organic and natural, Karen can’t resist the lines of classic pieces but not without a hint of color, metallic or neon to keep things lively. The dream
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May 24th, 2011 by Spencer BeorModern Furniture: Elemental Living Modern Green Furniture
May 24th, 2011 by Liam Sowden
Elemental Living was founded by two architects, Jonathan Copping and Scott Dergance. Elemental Living manufactures modern green home furnishings that are designed using honest forms and materials to help create clarity in your home. Materials are selected based on a balance aesthetics, sustainable value and durability so that each piece of furniture has a distinct identity and strength borne from the materials themselves.
Afraid of your Sewing Machine?
May 20th, 2011 by Spencer BeorIf you would love to sew, but are still a bit intimidated by the idea of running a sewing machine, Kate Haxell’s Me and My Sewing Machine may be just what you need to get you started. This great basic book features an illustrated guide showing how the sewing machine actually works and gives great troubleshooting tips on all those little frustrations that can be so discouraging to the beginning sewer.
The book also includes seven patterns that are simple for the novice, yet stylish.
guest post: bright.bazaar.
May 18th, 2011 by Spencer BeorHello! Will from Bright.Bazaar here filling in for Victoria whilst she is in New York City (lucky duck!) with some of the bits and bobs that have inspired me lately.
The UK has been experiencing some unseasonably warm weather for the time of year recently so I guess thats why Ive been pinning lots of boat images over on my Pinterest boards. That said, Ive always been keen for (read: obsessed with) all things nautical, and it tends to show in my fashion choices over the warmer months you just cant beat a Breton stripe! And, of course, given my love for all things colourful, Im guaranteed to be lusting over something bright, like this gorgeous Oswald sofa.
Basil Lemonade Recipe
May 18th, 2011 by Jasmine MashmanNothing beats a glass of cold lemonade on a hot summer day! Set up a lemonade or ice tea stand to keep guests hydrated on hot afternoons. Place glasses nearby and within reach. Serve your guests and let them help themselves. Here’s a refreshing twist to your old-fashioned lemonade recipe.
Sparkling Basil Lemonade
2 cups water 2 cups sugar 4 lemon peel strips, 3 inches long, plus 10-12 lemon slices for garnish 4 large fresh basil leaves 12 small leaves for garnish 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice (8 to 10 lemons) Ice cubes
Directions: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar with 2 cups water, sugar and lemon peel. Brin
The TRIS Is a Stylish Chair Made from Recycled Roller Blinds
May 17th, 2011 by Liam Sowden
Tenenbaum Hazan have come up with a way to take hard plastic roller blinds that have come to the end of their useful lives, and turn them into something new a chair. The stylish TRIS seat is made up of a wooden closed contour that holds the old blinds together to create a useful new product. Since the piece is self-assembled, users can swap out the blinds for others too if they feel like a change.