There was a Leslieville home featured over on Apartment Therapy! It belongs to Mazen El-Abdallah, founder of Mazen Studio. My favourite part are the drapes throughout the home – I love how the curtain rods are hung high above the window casings. It really showcases the 10-foot high ceilings, and makes the rooms look dramatic – especially the living room (pictured above).
Read more about the home here, and see all the photos here.
Wouldn’t you love to spend a few days lounging at this mid-century modern home (with private pool) in Palm Springs? Rent it on Airbnb.
Before I had a baby, I had no idea what to give new parents as a baby shower gift. But now I have a definite “go to” – Aden + Anais swaddlers. These are the best. Usually sold in a 3- or 4-pack, the swaddlers are made out of cotton muslin (although you can get ones made of bamboo too), and they’re nice and big. They’re basically giant rectangles of fabric, but you can fold them in all different ways to swaddle your baby (or use as a receiving blanket, a playmat, a big wipe to clean up spitup, or drape over your stroller as a breathable sun-shield). They’re not super cheap (a 4-pack is about $50) so they make a great gift for cash-strapped new parents who might not buy them for themselves. But they are sooooooo worth it.
In Toronto, you can get the swaddlers at Baby on the Hip and Moms to be And More (and many many other stores, I’m sure).
[image above of Clara, just a few days old, wrapped in one of her Aden + Anais swaddlers. We had the "Alpha Bit Swaddle" pack.]
When I travel, I often use my iPhone as a bedside clock. I have a white noise app with a sleep mode, where it displays the time. Much easier than remembering to pack a travel clock.
I was amused when I saw these iPhone alarm docks (get it? “alarm dock” instead of “alarm clock”?) from Uncommon Goods. They’re really pretty – the wood is lovely. And you can charge your phone while placing it on the dock. If my current at-home alarm clock* ever dies, I think I’ll replace it with this one.
*I’ve had the same alarm clock since I was 9 years old. It’s called the P’Jammer and it’s pink and purple. It’s so old and goofy looking, but it’s a really good clock, so I’m keeping it around!
To mark the 30th anniversary of the publication of The BFG by Roald Dahl, the Royal Mail in England has issued a set of 10 stamps. They’re designed by Magpie Studio and feature illustrations from Quentin Blake. Wouldn’t you love to have these as prints? I think they’d be perfect for a kid’s room.
What was your favourite Roald Dahl book when you were growing up? I loved The Witches.
[via DesignWeek]
Just last week, Michelle and I were wondering when Wes Anderson was going to release a new film. It’s been a long time since The Darjeeling Limited, and a couple years since The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Lo and behold, here it is! It’s called Moonrise Kingdom, and it will be in theatres in May. You can watch the trailer here. Can. Not. Wait.
Seems like everyone’s thinking about reorganizing and tidying up this time of year. Must have something to do with New Year’s.
Whenever I need to clear my mind, I usually have to clear my space too. Which then makes me want to redecorate my office. If you feel the same way, then maybe some of these images of Desire To Inspire’s Favourite Workspaces will inspire you. My favourite is the one pictured above – don’t you love that lighting fixture?
This is the coolest video. It’s a short stop-motion film from Sean and Lisa Ohlenkamp, showing what really happens after hours at Type Books. It made me smile (and also had me wondering how long this must have taken to make!)
[I embedded the video below, but if you're having trouble viewing, click here to see it on YouTube]
[via BlogTO]
