bddw, hand-crafted american furniture

the small american furniture company bddw offers up "well crafted, timeless designs" by designer tylerr hays, handmade in his philadelphia studio. i think what i'm drawn to most is the rich crafted use of materials first and then the superbly original twist on classic designs with a lovely edginess to them...

"bddw is constantly producing new and innovative work" and you can tell that there is a sort of freedom of design going on here, a confidence in a sole designer, surrounded by a team of talented craftsmen. i love that, and i really love this line. see more of what bddw offers up here, & enjoy!

have a cozy weekend!

happy friday friends! what are you up to this weekend? anything fun?

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i've been feeling like hunkering in, staying in bed late and watching movies under blankets. feels good! i just picked up this book and can't wait to start it. also making progress on my next tiny ship series project, hope to fill more in this weekend. just tons of relaxing stuff on my calendar this weekend! i hope that your weekend is everything that you want it to be ;)

and it's friday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

i don't have any tattoos, but this idea is really neat.

i just love this question and answer session.

a pretty paperweight. (lots of great xmas gift ideas, like this,  over on goop!)

her handcarved tables are aaaaaamazing!

a fun do it yourself photos ornament idea.

how fun are all of these mix & match trays?

oooh, this skirt.

a cool side table.

make a leftover pumpkin pie milkshake. yum!

they read all 20 national book award nominees for 2016. here's what they thought.

really love this "ascension" tote.

a gorgeous bed.

cool corduroys.

her wallpaper line is lights out gorgeous.

this dotted throw, so sweet.

speaking of sweet, tons of gift ideas here.

such a creative little video.

these are just kind of funny.

fabulous furniture, this bookshelf from glas italia.

want this bag for next spring/summer.

enjoy!

dmitriy & co: handmade in new york

today i'm taking in all that new york-based dmitriy & co offers, in the european tradition and made by hand...

i find each piece quiet and exquisite and luxurious. they are wow pieces in their own right. these were a few of my favorites, but have a look at dmitriy & co for more favorites of your own. & watch a short video of dmitriy & co at work, by hand, here. enjoy!

these bedrooms, just because

do you ever begin to focus on particular rooms, as you are surfing sites, considering product, color palettes, space or area? lately i'm stuck on bedrooms. no matter where my internet fingers take me, there is beauty everywhere...

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these are a few recent sources of inspiration and breathtaking-ness (my word). & whether it be because of the calm infused by white, by softly painted artworks, by the addition of greens (large & small), bedding, there is so much here that just totally completes each space, in a perfect way. enjoy!

monday & white on white.

lately i simply cannot get enough of soft, neat and clean white on white...

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i have literally packed ALOT away lately and am living sparsely and just sort of more calmly. and loving it. as far as your living spaces, what do you need to come home to? to shake off a work day or all of the stresses that come with any random day at times? maybe you crave color? or warm woods galore? or pattern and texture? i'd love to hear!

a busy wednesday.

flew out of the house this morning without saying hi...

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so to make up for it, some fun finds from around the world wide web:

20 great airbnb places to stay in capetown south africa. plus just fabulous interiors/exteriors.

people make fun of my and my obsessive smoothie drinking. this book is for me then!

speaking of new books. i want hers and hers.

a DIY solar system necklace. a sweet project for children.

bunk beds. 13 different ways.

i could live in this dress. literally.

consumed by this dog.

and a pet people magazine.

i like these 3 tables in one space idea.

these brass bar earrings.

and these boots for fall.

colorful quirky ceramics.

how pretty is this soup and salad from the grill?

i just love this cafe's interior.

unique hanging planters.

how was your day? enjoy!

fun graphics from castle

castle never disappoints for fun, bright, simply perfect graphic elements for your body or your home...

these are a few current favs. enjoy!