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- Tulips!
I’m not sure what it is about today, but everyone seems to have Holland on their mind — Martha Stewart had the talented Dutch floral duo Remco Van Vliet and Cas Trap of New York’s Van Vliet & Trap Florists on today creating gorgeous handheld bouquets, Daily Candy’s Travel edition features Amsterdam and it’s highlights, [...]
- The Details of Orla Kiely
For many of the ladies I know, myself included, February 2009 will be remembered as the month that reknowned Irish designer Orla Kiely came to Target.
Personally, I have searched, on-line and in-person, all of Chicagoland for that darn elusive 2-Tier Tray, to no avail… I did however pick up a set of dish towels, [...]
- Butterfly & Owl Notecard Sets
I love mail. (Unfortunately I can’t say the same about my former Detroit-postal lady, but that’s a whole different story…) Maybe it’s because my mom has worked in a card shop for over fifteen years, or that I’ve recently moved out of state and smile when I receive notes from friends or just the simple [...]
- Charles James, Architect of Fabric
The Chicago History Museum’s Chic Chicago exhibit displays “Couture Treasures” from the museum’s permanent collection. The stunning and feminine garments worn by prominent Chicago socialites contrast a set of grim, masculine quotations about the city presented on the exhibition walls. There are over 60 costumes, dating from 1861 to 2004, including three dresses by the [...]
- Valentine Notecards (set of 4)
Over the years I’ve saved bits and pieces of design projects that I loved, but just weren’t right for that particular piece: It’s like keeping a little treasure trove, knowing one day you’ll pull out the bits and find them a proper home. I had worked on a set of calligraphy-inspired entwined hearts for a [...]
