Zaha Hadid Architects Reimagine Urban Mobility With KAFD Metro
A striking blend of futuristic design and advanced transit planning has emerged in Riyadh, where Zaha Hadid Architects has redefined public transportation with the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Metro Station. As part of the massive Riyadh Metro project, this architectural landmark plays a pivotal role in a transformative network set to reshape urban life […]
Repairing Our 150 Year Old Garage (An Update) – We Have Walls Again!
I shouldn’t be so excited about this, it’s just a garage and I don’t even like to drive or know what my own car looks like in a full parking lot (it’s called “car blindness,” and yes, I have gotten in many similar cars that aren’t mine). But as someone who owns probably 19 hammers […]
The Storybook Lantern Gets a Refined Glow-Up by Lake + Wells
Before electric lights and smartphones lit our way, there was the age-old lantern, a humble fixture steeped in story. From fairytales and folklore to late-night wanderers and mythical guides, lanterns have long served as beacons through darkness, carrying with them a quiet kind of magic. They’ve flickered through forest paths, lit up cottage windows, and […]
My Biggest Design Splurge That Ended Up A Total Shameful Horror Story (11 Years Later)
So here’s a sad, shameful story that I think I never told you (due to the sad and shameful nature of it). It’s about that ficus tree, the beloved, magazine-friendly ficus tree. I wanted that tree so badly for the Glendale living room for reasons you can see – it was INCREDIBLE and the room […]
Tivoli Audio + new.ordinary Team Up on Retro Portable Speaker
With peak 180 horsepower, the original Porsche 911 – debuted in the 1970s – was the pinnacle of performance but also set a trendsetting when it came to style. Black and tan leather carried across from its hyper functional steering wheel and stick shift to its ribbed bucket seats. It’s that same attention to bold […]
Get The Look For Less: The Colorful Modern Traditional Living Room We All Loved, Now On A Budget
I’ll speak for myself in saying that my jaw hit the floor when I first saw these reveal photos come through. It’s so colorful yet not overwhelming, cozy yet refined. However, what this room is not is budget-friendly, and that’s ok. We all have different budgets, but that most definitely does not mean we all […]
Multifunctional Hachiman Buckets Are a Vibrant Way to Store
Hachiman, a family-owned business located in the small riverside town of Gujo Hachiman, in Japan’s Gifu prefecture, has been reimagining mundane household objects for over 60 years, offering an unparalleled quality and thoughtfulness in execution. One such object is the multifunctional Hachiman Bucket – which comes in seven colors and three sizes – that’s able […]
4 Really Good (And Thoughtful) Mother’s Day Sentimental Ideas
The first Mother’s Day post I wrote was six years ago, and to this day is one of my favorite posts I’ve written. I know that saying a bona fide gift guide is a favorite may sound a little odd at first, especially given how many posts and personal reveals I’ve done, but it was […]
Bolon’s Exodus Turns Woven Flooring Into a Fantastical Migration
Every year, Milan Design Week becomes a gateway to a fantastical land where design, make-believe, and material experimentation collide. The city transforms into a fever dream of sensorial installations, each blurring the line between reality and imagination, art and function. In this dream-like landscape, Swedish woven design brand Bolon, in collaboration with multidisciplinary designers Luca […]
The Link Up: Em’s New Space Saving Pots And Pans, Mal’s Awesome Decor Book, And The Perfect Matte Lip Product
Happy Sunday, everyone! Em got to shoot her new outdoor kitchen this week, which means it’ll be coming to this here blog in a couple of weeks! Aside from that, we wanted to give you that friendly reminder that Mother’s Day is coming up quick, and in case you missed it, we did a little […]