Apparently, what’s old is new again. One of our fellow green sites praises modal, a fabric made from the bio-based…
Textiles
Have You Ever Felt So Green?
When I think of felt – I think of 5th grade. That’s the year my best friend, Eden, and I created a 2-foot-hi…
Clutch of Class
Summer seems to call for clutches, diminutive bags that rest ever so lightly on our laps at the Hollywood Bowl or on the…
Shop Wisely with Rising Tide Fair Trade
I’m a big believer in Mies van der Rohe’s dictum "less is more". I’d much prefer that you us…
Cocoon Lampshades: a Little Too Accurate?
Is there such a thing as copying nature a little too closely? You’re looking at the remarkable work of Julie Rober…
The Artisan Bookshelf: Kim Parker Home
Remember when everyone was clamoring to be the new Martha? Instead of just one uber-maven of the domestic and decorative…
5 Easy Steps to Artisan Style for Your Home
It seems the whole world is trading in industrial, factory-made conformity for artisan style. “Many of the pieces …
A Stitch in Time
Being somewhat crafty, highly resourceful, and always fashion-forward, I look for ways to differentiate myself from the …