I was awakened to cork a few years ago when I saw the now-sold-out cork ottoman at West Elm. I have a set of old closet doors that I have considered covering in cork and here are some fun ideas and steps for playing around with cork in your own space.
I love the wall art piece made out of wine bottle corks cut to varying heights. The round potholders are fun to hang in a haphazard pattern. You can get a set of three in varying sizes for $8.99 at Target or at IKEA. You can buy a thin roll of cork at your local hardware store and attach it to any wall or flat surface. I can imagine a horizontal or vertical strip on a living room or family room wall working pretty well. You can spruce up an old piece of furniture with cork too…and you get the pleasure of being able to decorate it as seen on this credenza. If you would like to see the step by step for making this cork lamp, check out this post on design*sponge.
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Once in a while I stumble upon something unexpected and cool at the Target online store. This Tre Bamboo Lounger and Ottoman looks really comfortable and fun to look at. It is nice to see the ottoman slide under the chair for storage. It is currently on sale at $359 and you [...]
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I found an eco-friendly paper towel replacement at the grocery store today. It is getting great reviews online. The towels come in different colors and the bamboo design is their latest. It is 82% Bamboo Fiber and 18% Corn. It is reusable, super absorbent and biodegradable. I will let you [...]
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Apartment Therapy has a great post on 5 Elements that bring a special level of comfort and coziness to a space. I often think about what makes a space inviting versus cold. So I am excited to delve into these five aspects: Easy to be in, good lighting, ambiance, restful, and organized.Easy to [...]
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Are you a super soft, cushy and cozy sofa lover? Do you have a hard time finding a great modern one? Have you seen the piazza sofa? It looks super cushy and cozy indeed. I don’t always love the day bed looking couches, but I am making an exception for this [...]
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Re-purposed materials are the name of the game in interior design. Fashion design is jumping on the wagon. There is a lot of waste that goes into creating garments and Raven and Lily are recognizing an opportunity to re-use and re-purpose fabric scraps. A part of their vision is helping women [...]
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The Bouroullec brothers never fail to amaze me. Their modular algue is breathtaking and in 2008 they made a new, aswesome contribution to the modular world.
Watch the inspirational slideshow of their clouds. They come in different colors and are fabric. I can think of a myriad of ways to enjoy them. Pictured above [...]
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Etsy has some great, whimsical tea towels. Here are some of my favorite picks. Browse and you might find some very affordable favorites. Etsy is always a good gauge for trendy motifs. I have been noticing beach cruisers on dinnerware and now towels. I hope to do some silkscreen printing one [...]
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It is Springtime! Time to grow stuff. How about a little herb garden, or check out these salad greens in a cool planter. I wouldn’t mind looking at this on my dining table as I eat. Maybe it would actually inspire me to eat more healthy. As always…I get excited [...]
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White is definitely a prevalent color trend. From 
CB2 to various books on design, all white with a little bit of an accent color or coupled with wood is quite lovely. I have never been to a home that has a largely white room. Is it tough to keep up, I wonder? Half the battle is keeping my somewhat minimalist apartment…well…minimally cluttered. Which brings me to a lovely alternative.
White and Cream. I have not seen too much of the combo in the States, but it is supposedly quite popular in Norway. Which is interesting considering we have always been told not to mix our whites. I find white and off-white or cream actually quite pleasing to the eye. I think the trick is that the two colors have to be far enough apart in hue.
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