Crewelwork, or crewel embroidery, is that the intricately patterned work made by sewing with crewel yarn, a two-ply yarn yarn made with two strands of thread wrapped collectively. Early cases of crewelwork were of birds, animals and flowers made with a variety of raised stitches. Crewelwork can be made on a painted canvas, but it’s […]
The new end tables for fall 2012 clearly point in two different directions. On the 1 side, look for sturdy, wide tables in easy cylindrical kinds: hourglass, barbell or stocky pillar. On the flip side, watch for legs so fine, skinny and tasty that you’d swear the tabletops may float away. Finishes do the exact […]
Spacious units are tough to find in prewar Manhattan condo buildings, in which walls and doors typically divide every room. But with the help of architect Matthew Miller, the proprietors of the unit transformed their 1,400-square-foot condominium by combining it with a neighboring studio. Miller reconfigured and opened the floor plan, producing slick multipurpose spaces […]
Following over 20 decades of analyzing Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, Cleveland natives Dan and Dianne Chrzanowski got a chance to live their passion by getting the next owners of Wright’s John J. Dobkins House. This home illustrates Wright’s take on the democratic American home. Based on William Allin Storrer, the writer of The Frank Lloyd […]
Spring is nearly here and using its arrival comes more days, the return of barbecuing outside and the opportunity to host dinner parties under the stars. Here are a few of my favorite finds in fresh, spring colours and some of my outdoor entertaining must-haves for each hostess. — Morgan from Pepper Design Blog Crate&Barrel […]
On a trip to Zurich, Switzerland, I scouted some apartment buildings to share on . Given the cost of land and living in the city, most of the housing is multifamily. The three apartment buildings showcased here have many similar characteristics, but each is quite different. One is covered in wood, another one is mainly […]
Cats are more than fuzzy companions who wake you up too early and hear the noise of a tuna can starting from 40 yards. They’re also home decoration! Here are only a few important elements cats bring to your interior layout. Molly Brandenburg Molly Brandenburg Molly Brandenburg Molly Brandenburg Molly Brandenburg Molly Brandenburg Molly Brandenburg […]
Origami and paper crafts are making a large resurgence — rather than just at craft tables. Bringing a little geometry adds a modern edge to your decoration. Whether you go large with planar architecture or small with a pleated lampshade, origami styling is an instantaneous way to refresh your space. Niki Papadopoulos These pleated Real […]
Lots of folks who confidently select colors for other rooms in their house frequently struggle when it comes to picking a palette to get their bedroom. After all, this room serves as a personal refuge. It is where we sleep, laze around, apparel and even read or watch TV. We wish to personalize it and […]
It appears like Teddy Roosevelt slept here from the outside, but this cutting-edge platinum LEED-certified home is fresh. Highline Partners, Montana homebuilders which focus on sustainable building, constructed a rustic cabin that appears as though it might have been a trapper’s house 100 years ago, while meeting the customers’ desires to get a sustainable home. […]