I’ve taken to leaving books open all over my apartment so I can wander by and read or look at something that I’m mulling or want in my field of vision. It often feels as though gifts or messages from amazing people are scattered throughout my space…
Read MoreBooks for A Good Night’s Sleep
Want a good night’s sleep, or help falling asleep? Reading a relaxing book really does help to shift your mind out of the day. Recently, our friend Merete Mueller told us her strategy…
Read MoreKanaat: “Knowing that You Have”
Along with the wisdom of the MANY books we spent leisurely, thoughtful time with during our recent two week hiatus, THIS sign is among the most transformative things we read:
Read MoreFinding or Creating a Clear Space, Virtual or Otherwise
Everyone we know needs a “clear space” they can retreat to to STOP, take a break from busy life, a breath or a shift of view, even just for a few moments. Although we LOVE having a clear space right in our Laboratory —the bedroom with the pink wall is just that, no media, just…
Read MoreEnzo Mari Fireplace Inspiration (A Mantle as Display)
Enzo Mari’s fireplace rolls all sorts of things we love into one: a fireplace, slabs of concrete or stone, shelves and ledges to display still lives —perhaps one of the nicest use of a mantle. Our own yellow mantle acts as a repository of things we love. It’s been getting pretty full lately; a friend suggested placing a smaller mantle inside it.
Read Morethe virtues of late gifts and celebrations (+ a perfect gift)
We’ve been so busy, we haven’t given all the gifts we’ve had in mind to give to friends and family. Our fridge is still stockpiled with mason jars of Prunes in Armagnac we plan to give friends we meet up with in the next few weeks. And our favorite gift for this year, the extraordinary…
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