Do It Yoself: The Bound Book

A tidbit on book bondage: all you need is paper, glue, stiff cardboard, fabric/leather. See Instructables for "How to bind your own Hardcover."

Naomi Lecht's freshlyblended journals, from Etsy:

Gingko Journal in red and white, 25

Houses and Bicycles Journal in orange, 25

Rainy Day in August Journal, 25

Adorable bookplate, right? All journals include a cotton ribbon book marker from angela liguori at carta inc.

Riverstones Journal, 25

Husband and wife team Matthew and Ariana Broerman have a collection of hand-drawn and screen printed designs at Paper Cloud. Some of their mad cute/cheap journals:

Onionpods Journal, 11.40

Mushrooms Journal, 11.40

Daisy Journal, 11.40

My cousin Lillian is really good at this. Add this to your summer project list Lillian!!

painted lady

I'm having a bout of nostalgia. The Rat Pack's version of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" keeps coming on in my shuffle (it's the one where Dino Crocetti says Fran Sancisco)...

I was thinking about how much I'd like to have a rounded window so that I could really be a hobbit, and began thinking about this building that I used to pass by on the 5 Fulton to and fro school/work.

1347 McAllister Street
Architect: James Francis Dunn
Late 1890s

It's a good example of the Second Empire Victorian (also called French Baroque or Parisian Belle Epoch) style that was made in imitation of Parisian opulence. Characteristics include mansard roofs (two slopes on each of four sides, adds extra level/attic space), big bay windows w balconies, peaking dormer windows, cornices.


Can't help but swoon every time I see this. Art nouveau influence w oeil de boeuf windows. I've never really succeeded in counting how many exterior colors are used (partly because there's so much stonework to match), but that's one of the things I love about San Francisco Victorians. Can you tell? Is this one 10 paints?

wimilithan

Look what I stumbled upon on Martha's website!


Martha does not seem to have accounted for our other sibling - sorry Willy Milly. But I've added you!

We look mad cute, but I don't think any of us have any empty space in between our thighs bahah.

Do It Yoself: Coffee Filter Wall

Brilliant, cheap, and simple - what a DIY should be. From the haystack needle.

And Elle Deco International Design Awards are out with the April issues!

Hope all your post-Spring Break sentiments are wonderful. Back to classes/Back to work...

Have a lovely Tuesday!

Kikette Interiors

I've been feeling shitty, and this french interior makes me feel so clear and content. Sterile and washed but so homey.

From wonderful blog Kikette Interiors.

diaphanous

What today felt like

New England is finally getting some sun. It even smells like spring.

I've been thinking about attic spaces and rugs a lot lately. My roommate and I are trying to decide what sort of rug to get for our hugemongo double next year - high ceilings, two windows, and a fireplace! She wants a cute, light-colored floral rug and window-length white curtains. I'm trying to go for sheer white drapery on the ceiling that extends to the windows with about two inches on the floor. Would also be content with no rug (bc we have hardwood and I love that) or a cheap Ikea Persisk rug. Firmly believe that persian rugs are befitting for any space - bathrooms and backyards included.

Now if we could knock out the back wall of the attic (in SF) and fill with windows...

Do It Yoself: Stenciled Doormat

Saw this on AT today. So quick/cheap/fun!

"M" monogram, yeah?! I've always wanted to design a family crest. It'll happen this summer!

See Lova Revolutionary for instructions.