Hot damn, this gorgeous wooden pot and pan rack from Metropolitan Produce Corporation makes me want to cook a huge meal just so I can clean my pans and implements and neatly store them in their proper place. It’s designed to be mounted into your wall and is conveniently available in a variety of wood types.

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Saturday was absolutely gorgeous in NYC. We started our day with a quick brunch at 202 — I had the hammy, eggy, cheesy sandwich, an excellent choice after the Wallpaper* Brazil launch — and a quick stop at the Chelsea Market where my friend Matt purchased the tiniest and cutest cup of coffee we’d ever [...]

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All photos by Patrick McMullan Our final stop of Friday evening was Brazilian furniture store Espasso for Wallpaper* magazine’s launch of its June issue Born in Brazil /Nascida no Brasil. The magazine recently set up its South American headquarters in Rio and São Paulo, just in time to be at the forefront of Brazil’s entry onto the world stage — it’s [...]

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Last evening was the first night at ICFF, and we headed to Barney’s for the Fornesseti show first. The 9th Floor was filled with gorgeous ceramics, pillows, and dresses patterned with the designer’s iconic motifs — we even spotted Simon Doonan milling about with his monogrammed “S.D.” Goyard bag. Later it was downtown to the [...]

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Living among and interacting with beautifully designed objects on a daily basis truly shapes your environment. If money is no object, you can go about incorporating beautiful things into your life at your convenience. For those of us who need to be more selective, starting small – with tools you use regularly – is a great way to [...]

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I have a good friend who dubbed herself “the burger queen” because she loves burgers so much. Naturally, I immediately thought of her when I came across these paper hamburger zines, but somehow I don’t think they’d satisfy her cravings . . . These ingenius paper creations by Stephanie Anderson comes in four varieties — Bit On The [...]

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I have a mini obsession with cutting boards. I know. It’s weird right? I also love colanders. Don’t ask, I can’t explain it. At any rate, these cutting boards by Elisabeth Dunker are adorable. Wouldn’t they look amazing as a trio hanging on the kitchen wall?? Of course, you could use them for practical things [...]

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Would you believe me if I told these crayons are 100% edible? Well they are. Crayon is a project by Luxirare, a blog devoted to weekly fashion and cuisine endeavors — conceived and produced by a sole wunderkind — that are meticulously executed, methodically photographed, and sent once a week to email subscribers with quizzical [...]

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Ice cream is probably my favorite food. I could eat it every day if it weren’t for the damage it does to one’s waistline. Perhaps artist Virginia Sin has a similar love. She’s created “Sugar Cones” — a series of ceramic ice cream cones that look totally real. For $18/piece you can buy a bunch [...]

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My preferred aesthetic is to interpret the traditional in a fresh and modern way, which is why this Delft porcelain set by lovegroove & repucci probably caught my eye. Using centuries-old, iconic blue and white Dutch pottery, the designers swapped the customary motifs with an atypical choice — graffiti. So what do you think? Clever [...]

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