here are a few really cool rugs that are made from recycled materials. (above) a rug made from recycled bicycle inner tubes via plushpod. (below) recycled wrapper rugs via urban outfitters.
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a few upcoming movies that look good...
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i'm a sucker for white kitchens...what can i say. they are beautiful, right?
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Forest Garland by AAliciaAccessories
i love garlands. i made a bunch from fun 50s fabric for my husband's birthday last year and thought they were pretty awesome. these etsy artists have some seriously cool garlands that i'm drooling over.
DE COLORES -XS- Papel Picado (Mexican cut-paper banners) by aymujer
sorry i'm a little slow today guys...stayed up too late last night eating thai food and going to the movies with my hubby for my birthday. i'm one cup of coffee in and and feeling much more awake. this lake house, designed by Bercy Chen Studio, is so extremely bad ass! look at all of the glass to water seamless transitions and amazing angles. you have to go here to see the rest of the photos on trendir and find out more about this amazing house!
veranda stripe
there are some great new sunbrella stripes available through sina pearson textiles. these are all solution dyed fabrics (which means they won't fade) that are soil/stain resistant and can be used outside. outdoor fabric that looks this fabulous is hard to come by. the monaco is my favorite!
monaco stripe
patio stripe
these are two of my favorite clothing finds on etsy. off white. modern. beautiful. i've posted this dress below, but i think it's worth a second post.
Ruffle Dress by lizarietz
Ruffle Dress by lizarietz
yes, today is my birthday. i turned the big 3-0 today. some people think of turning 30 as a negative thing...getting older...blah blah blah . i think my mom told me she cried for 2 days, but i'm actually excited about it. you know those lists that you make in your head of "what i want to do before i turn 30"? well, i've done a lot to be happy about...
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1. i graduated from college. twice! (degree in music and then a degree in interior design)
2. i found the man of my dreams and married him (almost 8 years now!)
3. am the mommy of two adorable little boston terriers (pepper and maggie....hence peppermags)
4. bought a house! a badass little house too i might add!
5. discovered wonderful friends along the way
6. landed my dream job with the most wonderful bosses and co-workers.
7. started my own dream blog...it's been a wonderful first year on peppermags
8. got my dream car!
oh, and i almost forgot....look what my hubby got me for my birthday...happy birthday to me! jaguar bass! meow!
i absolutely adore this interior by envelopeA+D via desire to inspire. i tagged it "to blog" as soon as i saw the post. it's absolutely breathtaking. i seriously want that studio space and isn't that bedroom just perfect?! ugh. drool. click here to see a bunch more photos and get some more info on this awesome home.
i got this porcelain to go cup from urban outfitters this weekend and i'm in love.
Making the ordinary extraordinary, the To Go Cup, designed by James Burgess, is a clever and Earth-friendly play on the disposable paper coffee cup. Dual porcelain walls provide natural insulation, keeping hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. Tight-fitting silicone lid prevents spills. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
i love the entire line by hundredstensunits. so sleek. so modern. so gorgeous. click here to see the rest of the line.
i went to libby's plant odyssey today at lunch to look around. i found so many fantastic flowers and vegetables that i want! i'm officially planting the garden this weekend. after weeks of tilling and sifting out rocks and weeding. oh my! i can't wait. i might have to get a few things from plant odyssey after work.
i love this idea. a diy bicycle frame lunch bag...for those of you that commute by bike to school/work. or those of you that want to bike to a picnic spot. i would have loved one of these when i was a kid. i rode my bike over a mile to school (on sidewalks with the other kids in the neighborhood). it was a blast. we were free. click here for the step by step directions via evil mad scientist laboratories.
we got some new drinking glasses a few weeks ago and i absoultely love them. they are from anchor hocking's ecoglass line and made from a minimum of 35% recycled or reclaimed glass and are available at wal-mart. yes, i said wal-mart.
OWL RECIPE CARDS set of 10, with grocery shopping list, original bird illustrations by boygirlparty
i find myself saving recipe cards to my favorites on etsy. a few weeks ago i posted these sweet recipe cards by 1canoe2. there are so many sweet designs to document your favorite recipes and these are just two of my favorites!
This doesn't taste like crap - recipe cards set of 10 by notmoira
the birmingham botanical gardens had their annual plant sale last weekend. i went and spent way more money that i should have on some yummy herbs and vegetables. i saw bushes and flowers that i had never seen before. they also had tons of hybrids and varieties of veggies. it took place in an abandoned bruno's building. you can see how huge it was. that's only about a third of the building below too! i can't wait to plant all my goodies this weekend. the garden is calling.
i love these modernist house paintings by Paul Davies. perfect colors and wonderful textures. click here to find out more about Paul's work and upcoming events. (via insideout/notcot)
Twig Hooks by Live Wire Farm
i love fun wall hooks and am in dire need of some around my house. here are just a few of my favorites. eventually i would love to have an eames hang it all. yes, i want one badly.
Erich Ginder Ghost Antler coat rack
branch hooks and dart hooks
so this earth day has started with a bit of drama. my husband called me just before 9 saying there was a demo crew waiting to tear down the garage in the lot next door. the lot that i just paid for yesterday! after a few frantic phone calls and help from a co-worker i have 24 hours to get the demo stopped instead of the 20 minutes i had this morning. who does demo work on earth day?! i mean come on...i'm trying to RECYCLE this structure.
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one of my resolutions this year was to be more self-sufficient and less of a consumer. i finally got the hybrid car that i've been drooling over since they've existed. i recycle and make my own laundry detergent and cleaning products. i'm planting a huge organic garden in my new lot next door, cut out paper towels and paper napkins, and am using recycled content toilet paper. also, in my work practice i'm trying to incorporate more eco-friendly finishes and educate clients on the advantages of doing so. oh, and i turn all the lights off behind my husband. ha.
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what have you been doing to be more green? i want to know your tips and advice.
awesome. i think this is one of the most inventive and wonderful layouts for a home. read below from the original post on archdaily for more information Didden Village in Rotterdam, Netherlands- by architects MVRDV.
The bedrooms are positioned as separate houses, optimising the privacy of every member of the family (one for parents and two adjoining children’s rooms). The houses are accessed via a suspended spiral staircase from the loft-like living room. The two spiral stairs to the two children’s houses coil around each other to form a double helix stairs. The houses are placed on the large rectilinear roof surface in such a way that they form a small number of outdoor spaces (houses, squares, streets and lanes) that make up a rooftop village.
you had me at ninja! the first half of the video with the tour of the house is the best. keep watching if you want to see tools of their trade. (via itsthebestest)
walker zanger has new tile out that i'm absolutely drooling over. i love the sonja (pictured left) in the sweet little flower pattern...such an amazing mosaic! i'm also digging the vibe (pictured right) in this baby blue. it has a modern moroccan feel that i think would look fantastic in my house. ugh. to have money and awesome tile in my home.
i love this interior of jordan provost (photographer and letterpress printer) and jason wong (graphic designer) of enormous champion. that dining room is so sweet and i'm a sucker for a dark gray. natural light in the kitchen with a soft green wall and fun art for inspiration at the desk made me smile. if you like what you see click here to take you to the original post at design*sponge. you won't be disappointed.
oh dear. no.
Quite possibly the worst floor plan for a hospital, ever. This is the floor plan next to the elevators at the Staten Island University Hospital North (associated with the Long Island Jewish Health System). I think It may have have a slight design flaw.
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one of my favorite songs of all time totally nerded out. click here to see radiohead nerded out as well. LOVE this!
Birch Bark kitchen spoon basket or planter by NHWoodscreations
i love these utensil holders from etsy! i constantly run out of room for my large utensils in the drawer i have alotted. storage on the countertop would be wonderful...especially if it was either of these!
Black Granite Utensil Holders by twobeans
the baobab desk, designed by phillipe stark is availaba through vitra. i love the colors and organic shape to this piece which was inspired by the seed of the baobab tree.
(via)i married a man that was born and raised in alabama. in this state you are either an alabama or an auburn fan. period. although i was raised in chicago and tampa and have my sports teams that i cheer for, (da bears! cubbies! and bucs!...yes, i like sports) i married an alabama fan. i didn't think i would like college ball as much as pro, but i have to say i've become hooked over the last 7 years. tomorrow we are driving over to tuscaloosa (45 minutes from here) to watch their annual a-day game. it will be on espn! that's a first. i'm excited to see the new line up. i guess it's about the equivalent of liking a baseball team and going to their spring training. i'll try to post some pics next week. fun fun fun! it should be a full day of yelling, drinking, and general debauchery. i'm very much looking forward to it.
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if you missed any of the line up this week click on the links below to catch up.
furniture: george nakashima
lighting: light pots
interior: infopoint linz09
finish: braille wall
architecture: tsun-miya house
accessory: glass knob tieback
artist: pamelatang
recycled content: rice sacks
Have a great weekend!
beantownhandmade is one of my favorite etsy stores. you may have seen their knitted dog hats on a number of blogs (including mine). being a mom of 2 crazy boston terriers makes me love this store even more. so cute. so funny. just look at that bowtie and that face. ugh. love.
recycled rice sack pillows and bags from urban outfitters. i love the beautiful colors and graphics from the rice sacks! how cool are these?
silk peacock feathers - luxury clutch bag by redrubyrose
i love these peacock purses on etsy!
Bella's bag by stitchandswash
recycle your old carpet samples into car floor mats! commercial grade carpet is preferrable for all of the wear and tear a car floor gets. i have a stash of carpet samples from old projects under my desk just waiting for project or to be recycled. when i bought the new car it did not come with floor mats....so, voila! much cuter than the boring mats the dealer would have given me. what do you guys think?
i really like these glass knob curtain tiebacks from urban outfitters. i live in an old spanish house built in the 1920s and have all of the old glass door knobs throughout that i adore. i'm wondering if i can sneek these bad boys in for my curtains. i need some tiebacks anyway. the glass comes in clear, mint green, cobalt blue, and purple. fun!
i've noticed that a lot of furniture showrooms are using fabric as a way to spice up their walls. i think it's a simple and beautiful way to add color and texture to a space. above is the atlanta kimball showroom and below are photos from the atlanta knoll showroom. these are all fabrics that each manufacturer carries. do you think it's effective?
absolutely perfect...the tsun-miya house by Taira Nishizawa Architects. pivoting walls bring the outside in. how great would this be for temperature and light control? i love the floors and ceiling too. click here to see more pictures and read more about this awesome home. (via notcot)
i love these braille wall tiles by inhabit made from 100% bamboo pulp. since they are made from paper they are recyclable and can only be used indoors. so fun. (via 2modern)
i love these recipe cards and recipe box from 1canoe2 on etsy. so cute! i have a little wooden box with 4x6 index cards that i use to keep all my recipes on. i think i need these instead though!
my back yard is in need of some serious help. the grill is sitting on a concrete slab where the original garage once stood...which would make a perfect entertaining area. we use it for the grill, smoker and chimnea and have a little table and chairs out there now. i've been gathering ideas and below is the inspiration that i was looking for. we've been wanting to build a pergola and i love all of the potted plants. i already have the yellow stucco house. what do you guys think?
still one of the most badass videos i've seen on youtube...ever. i found this little gem on my old tumblr page that i forgot i had. ha. thought i'd leave you with a little afternoon music while i draw and listen to pandora through my headphones at work for another hour or so. it gets good after 1:12.
how cute are these little light pots by studio shulab?! i think these would be great for the indoor gardener. you could plant some seedlings and be able to give them plenty of light so they wouldn't get too leggy. or, you could simply add a little green to your desk top while getting task lighting and not taking up a large footprint. (via totonko)
i love every piece of handpainted vintage luggage in brightwall's etsy shop. so cool. i've been itching to take a trip lately and would love to travel in style with any of these pieces. love love love!
a special thanks goes out to desire to inspire for including peppermags in their easter reading guide! i'm so thrilled to have made this list. if you have not checked out desire to inspire, click here and find out why it is one of my very favorite design blogs!
this straight back chair and splay leg table by george nakashima for knoll is so fantastic. i got to see them in person a few weeks ago and have to say that i couldn't take my eyes off of them. there is also a tray that is the same as the table top. such great lines. they were both originally designed in the 1940s and have recently been added back to knoll's line.
(i had such a fun time at the knoll showroom two weeks ago. check out these great cut outs they had from vintage knoll ads! yes, that's me. i'm a dork.)
in case you missed any fun finds this week here is your recap:
furniture: un-tie chair
lighting: sans serif
interior: nestle chocolate museum
finish: bed accent walls
architecture: grand stair at armani
accessory: mon coussin letters pillow
artist: stella mccartney
recycled content: skateboard accessories
have a great weekend!
i was talking to my friend monica of of paper and things about diy projects yesterday. i've been trying to be green around the house...using green toilet paper, no more paper towels, replacing paper napkins with cloth napkins and my last qualm is a way to to get rid of ziploc bags in a less bulky way than tupperware which she has a problem with as well. i assume others have this same dilema. if so, check out this fun diy reusable sandwich wrap via of paper and things...
sarah of the small object created this cute and ingenious solution for packing sandwiches (it doubles as a placemat!). you'll need a simple template, a bit of both vinyl coated fabric and cotton fabric, and a velcro closure. a little stitching, and voila! the full instructions are here.
take a skateboard and recycle it into accessories. that's exactly what sevenply has done. i've been eyeing their necklaces and earrings for a while, but i love these bangles and pocket mirrors so much! aren't the colors amazing all scraped up? love!
estasketch has been a favorite etsy artist of mine for some time. i love the "sleeper series" at the shop. sleepers 8 (above) is my favorite. which is yours?
i think i gasped when i saw this crystal horse on not cot. it really is absolutely breathtaking.
Lucky Spot, designed by Stella McCartney is a gorgeous crystal "chandelier" installation at Belsay Castle in the UK. "She wanted to create something magical, romantic and visually stunning. She designed a jewelled curtain of thousands of Swarovski crystals that hung in the shape of a horse from the ceiling in the Castle's Great Hall."
love at first sight with this pillow from urban outfitters. here's the description from u.o.'s site...
Probably the next best thing to having a charming French guy whisper sweet nothings in your ear. Rest your sleepy head on this vintage-inspired pillow, which features bold, decorative letters and French phrases against a neutral background. Back is a complementary light blue. Finished with a hidden zip. Imported. Machine wash. * 18"l, 18"w, approx 5" deep* Cotton, feather fill
i love these sweet little reusable vegetable bags from wonderthunder on etsy. i love brining my own bags to the grocery store and these would be so helpful with my fruits and veges!
new york. 5th avenue. armani. grand staircase by Massimiliano & Doriana Fuksas. masterpiece. (via arch daily)
(via redhouse)here's some fun accent walls for behind the bed. i'm thinking a blue (or green of the same hue intensity...i haven't decided yet) for behind my bed after we re-drywall the bedroom...gotta get the hardwoods done in there first!
(via berlin+opsal)how beautiful and serene is this bedroom with a paper wall behind the bed. i love love love it! white and cream and rich woods...oh my!
(via tchochkes)oh, what a perfect kid's bedroom!
aren't these little elephants by bunny with a tool belt adorable?! i love them. i am planning on going to the university of alabama's a-day game next week where i'll see big al their elephant mascot. i bet i'll be thinking of these guys when i see him.
two things that i love...modern architecture and chocolate. this is the nestle chocolate museum in mexico. isn't it yummy?! click here to read the article from square mag.
how awesome is this sans serif light from yellow goat design?! it's a modular light that can be combined to create all of these different shapes. so fun! (via contemporist)
Real Vintage German Mail bag Beige Tube scarf/ Neckwarmer/ Cowl by malam
i realize i might not give my men readers enough etsy finds so here are a couple of german men finds from etsy. isn't that recycled german mail bag neck warmer so cool? cubist literature has been a favorite of mine for some time too. love the german love note tshirt. you can get it in french too.
GERMAN LOVE AND LIKOR (grey) (adult medium) by CubistLiterature
i love the peter raphael russo "un-tie" chair. how perfect are the lines and colors! read more about peter's work and what makes him so interesting here.
i found these awesome diy coconut projects on instructables. click here to find out how to make a coconut birdhouse or here for a coconut candle. so fun!
these stairs by jan korbe's garbage architecture are made from recycled timbers from a castle. a castle! i love the range of colors that add depth and even more interest to an already gorgeous stair. (via boingboing)
last night we decided to rip up a little more bedroom carpet...everything except what is under the bed and the dressers. look what we found! it looks like an entire can of white paint dumped out on the floor. (those are my husband's size 13 feet in the pic if that gives you a better scale) at least the floors are in decent shape. only two strips need to be repaired/replaced so far. anyone have any tips to get this paint off besides just sanding it down?
it's black matte masking tape! yes, you read it correctly. click here to find out how Sun K. Kwak created “Enfolding 280 Hours”. (via notcot)
image courtesy of the brooklyn museum
i am in dire need of some jewelry storage. i love this little weathered wood jewelry cabinet from urban outfitters. they've introduced a few other sweet little jewelry holder/organizers as well, but this is my favorite.
so, my husband had a wild hair last night and decided to start removing the carpet in the bedroom to see what was underneath. he started in a closet where it wouldn't matter and there they were...the original hardwoods. i knew that they were supposed to be there, but had not seen the color or what condition they were in yet. they are pretty paint splattered and will take a bit of work. there are a few damaged planks so far. but, for 81 year old hardwoods (yes, my house was built in 1928!), i think they look pretty fabulous. i'll keep you updated on the status. i have a feeling when i get home there won't be carpet at all in the bedroom.
striped mini sketchbook/journal by AmandineForet
check out this multi-colored goodness on etsy. i love the striped mini sketchbook above and the bambina vessels below! so sweet and colorful.
Bambina Vessels by Popkraft
i want to be your friend on facebook! i just created a peppermags facebook page and want to meet peppermags readers!
i adore this andy's frozen custard building. the fluorescent strip lights and glass storefront are fantastic and it reminds me of a googie structure. read the article from arch daily here.
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