By britt on March 12, 2010
My plan to share some shots of our new place has been thwarted by the never-ending rain. Yesterday the sun peeked out momentarily through the greyness but by the time I turned my camera on, it was gone. As a firm believer in natural light, I have decided to wait out the rain and instead share some of my recent inspirations.
Rifle Paper Co. (#1) is brilliant. It’s like what would happen if Wes Anderson and Martha Stewart got together and created the best line of stationery and greeting cards ever. [Side note: Whoa. I was just googling one of the fonts used by Rifle called Archer, and apparently it was originally commissioned for Martha Stewart Homes. I totally called that.] With a similar feel, I’m also loving the wallpaper in this shot (#2) by Johnny Miller, the lights from Rie Elise Larsen (#3), and the photography of Hilda Grahnat (#4). Lastly, Ferm Living’s new collection (#5), as pointed out by Holly of Decor8, blew me away. I just want to move into the set of their shoots and live surrounded by their knit poufs, button cushions and geometric wallpaper. Yes, I could be happy there.
In other goings-on, Becky Stern has created a video on Craft on how to make a recycled bike tube headband which is loosely based on my tutorial for the chain-link necklace. I love her version. She also generously sent me this Maker’s Notebook, which I am very much looking forward to using for my long list of projects. Notebook, you had me at grid paper. Thanks, Becky!
My dad is wrapping up his second week over at Teach a Man to Fix. His post today titled “There is No Mechanical Black Magic” (or, “Things Will Not Explode Just Because You Look At Them”) is a must-read.
Have a great weekend!
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By britt on March 4, 2010
We finally bought one of the massive prints from the salvage yard that I have been thinking about since we went last June. It is taller than me, which I guess isn’t saying much. There were five of them available, and we had trouble deciding which one to get but this one won out when we realized that it is in Gastown and home to one of our favorite restaurants, Nuba. I took a “now” shot of the building for comparison. Apparently, these prints survived a fire that destroyed the bank they were hanging in.
This is my favorite part:
What is that person looking at? They should really be more careful.
I’m trying to decide whether to leave the frame, or paint it a bright color. Any thoughts?
Posted in home | Tagged dominion building, gastown, salvage yard, salvaged, vancouver, vintage |
By britt on March 2, 2010
I have realized that my most popular posts have all been project-related, whether it’s hacking some bedside tables or crafting a necklace. That must mean that you are all pretty interested in doing things yourself. Who isn’t, really? It’s so rewarding to successfully tackle projects you weren’t sure you could.
For years and years, my dad has talked about writing a book about being handy. Not a typical step-by-step instruction book, but about learning how to think like a handy person. Being mechanically inclined is not something you’re just born with, contrary to popular belief. It’s just a matter of learning the main principles, and building up your confidence.
I’m so excited to tell you that he has decided to start a blog to get his ideas out there - to demystify handiness. It’s called “Teach a Man to Fix” and I think you’re really going to like it. And I’m not just saying that because he’s my dad! I know that you won’t find this information elsewhere. He has planned out the blog meticulously to make sure that each post you’ll actually learn something valuable, something that will help you become more independent and resourceful.
I have a list of (fourteen!) projects I want to do around our new place, requiring varying degrees of know-how so I’m looking forward to the reminders, too! Here’s a good place to start.
Posted in links | Tagged DIY, do it yourself, handiness, handy, how to, mechanical, projects, resourcefulness |
By britt on February 25, 2010
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By britt on February 21, 2010
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By britt on February 17, 2010
In our new place, I am hoping to convert one of the closets into a workspace for me. I’m very much inspired by Anna’s office, shown above. There are also great storage ideas in this post on closet offices. Of course, if it doesn’t work out, I could always do an armoire closet, like Jordan Ferney. Closet or armoire… I really just want some doors to close, that’s all.
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By britt on February 16, 2010
Gorgeous photos by Lina Jaros and Chloe Elise.
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By britt on February 15, 2010
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By britt on February 11, 2010
Just realized that there is a definite theme to all the jewelry that I have been bookmarking lately. Apparently I love simple shapes (not all technically polygons, I know), preferably in brass. They’re all so pretty and feminine, without being fussy.
Sources (top down, left to right): 1. Brass Fringe Necklace by MothHouse; 2. Big Rec necklace by Local Library; 3. Long Brass Trio by Dores (see her blog for details on next shop update); 4. Rope & Cube Necklace by The Vamoose, via Creature Comforts; 5. Quartet necklace by Elephantine; 6. Long Hand Cast Brass Necklace, also by Dores; 7. Arrow Studs by Liam of York; 8. Brass Drops Necklace by For Me, For You (next shop update late February)
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