Monthly Archives: May 2010

May 28, 2010 – 5:00 am

Friday Flickr Five

Happy Friday, Happy Memorial Day Weekend + Happy Summer! (And truth be told, Happy Peony Season: mine burst into flower this week so I’m making the most of it. Above is a glimpse of bouquet #2 ….) On with the Holiday Weekend Five: untitled (and yum) Coffee untitled before/after getting ready Speaking of getting ready, [...]

By Jane | Posted in photography | Comments (5)
May 27, 2010 – 9:30 am

Ben Pentreath RIBA

Simply wondrous: Ben Pentreath’s exhibition of drawings at the RIBA earlier this month. (That’s the Royal Institute of British Architects, by the way.) The room was furnished by antiques dealer Max Rollitt and it makes for a stunning assemblage. I could move right in. A few days later, Ben and his friends spent the day [...]

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May 27, 2010 – 5:00 am

Tricia Foley’s new blogs

Designer/Author/Occasional General Store Purveyor Tricia Foley has started three new blogs: In the Country, The Perfect Thing, and The White List. As I am quite fond of her decorating style, not to mention the fact that she frequents Bloom (which I am dying to visit), more news from Tricia is a very good thing. images [...]

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May 26, 2010 – 9:30 am

Fermob Bistro Chairs

I’ve had my eye on Fermob’s bistro chairs for a while now, but have procrastinated ordering as I couldn’t decide on a color. Should have listened to my camera: in the last two months I’ve been inspired by Fjord Blue. Decision made.

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May 26, 2010 – 5:00 am

Spiffy Press

Not all of my New York stationery finds came from the show: I discovered this THKS card from Spiffy Press at Kate’s Paperie, and was happy to see more clever and bold work at their website. Spiffy was launched in late 2008 by art director and designer Scott Wallin, and his love for letterpress + [...]

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