Archive for August, 2010

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Late Summer Picnic

Lovin’ these photos from behind the scenes at a recent Kate Spade Home photo shoot. While credit is likely due to a Hipstamatic iPhone app, the colors and the retro vibe of these shots are what really draws me in. Admittedly, I don’t often (or ever) wear my heels to a picnic, but this shoot makes me want to get all dolled up for a summer afternoon in the park with my favorite ladies. The yummy recipes below seem perfect for a menu of light, refreshing fare that won’t suffer in the sun.

Clockwise from top left:

Rhubarb Strawberry Lemonade from Green Kitchen
Orange, Beet and Fennel Salad recipe by Vegalicious
Farmer’s Market Crudité photo from CookThink
Lemony Parsley Hummus by Dinner with Julie
Watermelon, Mint and Feta Salad from ayngelina on Flickr
Homemade Pop Tarts with recipes for cinnamon, jam or Nutella fillings from Smitten Kitchen
Fresh Edamame photo from World Community Cookbook
Spicy Chickpea Sandwiches from Sunset on My Recipes

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Geometric Splendor

Geometric Street Art in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

This photo posted by Miss Heather of New York Shitty has been stuck in my brain since she shared it last month. This gem was spotted on the corner of Noble St. and West St. in Greenpoint, and is apparently the remnants of a recent photo shoot at this location. While one half of my brain is preoccupied with making plans to conduct my own shoot there before it disappears, the other half is spinning excitedly with ideas inspired by this gorgeous muted palette and super simple geometric pattern!

Clockwise from top left:

Pantone color chips for custom Pantone interiors paint (starting at $40/Liter)
Pipa table lamp in pierced resin and hardwood by Oly Studio (price upon request)
TwistTogether interactive block lamp from Glide Inc ($109)
Mosaic tile patterns from the Dwell collection at Heath Ceramics ($24-$48/sq ft)
Customized 4 x 6 rug from Jonathan Adler’s Design Your Own shop ($720)
Lamp table from Johnny Egg’s Daphne collection (price upon request)
Summer bud vase set in yellow, opaque white and aqua from Heath Ceramics ($100)
Danish modern love seat in chartreuse at Urban Outfitters ($398)
Smoky gray carafe and tumbler set from Haus Interior ($100)
Imperial trellis pillow cover in two-toned grey by Nena Von on Etsy ($35)