Today in the Chicago Tribune there’s a photo  gallery about Peeps –the Holy Grail of Easter candy. The newspaper takes a behind-the-scenes look inside the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where the sugary treats are manufactured, and the photos are fantastic! In America, Peeps are an Easter tradition. If you’ve never eaten a Peep, [...]

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The Center Of Land Use Interpretation is probably the greatest thing I’ve been introduced to –  and a productivity prohibitor.  According to its mission statement the CLUI is “a research organization interested in understanding the nature and extent of human interaction with the earth’s surface.” Its database (which includes a free, partial listing online) house of thousands [...]

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Repost from 2Modern Design Talk . . .   Isabelle Abramson’s ceramics are gorgeous. I spotted them last summer at the South End Open Market here in Boston, she’s local to the area. She had a few variations of this particular bowl, but unfortunately I wasn’t cash flush to purchase one. Her pieces are made [...]

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If the next few months are any indication as to the future of  lua lua and Justyna Niewiara’s designs, things are falling nicely into place. The jewelry line launched in 2005 to international praise. And just four years later, Niewiara has found herself commissioned for three separate retrospectives, all spanning some combination of the same February-June [...]

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We hope everyone has a lovely weekend! We’re headed to Pennsyltucky for some wedding duties, and we’ll see you back here next week!

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As promised, I have another batch of Nicole’s fabulous home, this time showcasing her decorating skills in her girls’ playroom. Be sure to check out the details, such as the leeetle red fairy door, her collection of Little People toys, a set of vintage luggage that serves as toy and art supply storage, and of course, [...]

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Repost from 2Modern Design Talk . . . Well, I’ve been killing myself for the past couple of hours trying to dig up a photo of true. yogurt. I saw it last night at Whole Foods and tried to commit it to memory so I could write about it today. But then, instead of searching [...]

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I’m really excited to share these photos with you! They were sent to me by my clever and crafty friend Nicole — a real expert in decorating on a small budget. She scours eBay, Craigslist, yard sales, Etsy, estate sales, etc., in search for items conducive to her mid-century modern, brightly colored aesthetic.  I really love her attention [...]

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It’s quite likely that you’re familiar with the carriage clock — or at the very least, you’ve seen one. It was invented during the 19th century and as you can tell by its name was designed for keeping track of time while traveling (typically by carriage). Years later, as the car replaced the carriage, the carriage clock [...]

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Looking for some fun accessories for the spring? Why not wear a telephone from Tatty Devine’s new Spring/Summer 2009 line “Leisure Pursuits.” These super fun retro phone accessories come in variety of colors, sizes, and styles. Check out the whole collection, here.

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