a different kind of sconce

You would never know these Restoration Hardware sconces weren't antiques! What a beautiful simple & clean design.

via Restoration Hardware

Makes my heart flutter

Do you ever see something and just get goose bumps because it's so beautiful? My absolute favorite bike shop has teamed up with my other absolute favorite brand to create an absolute perfect summer moment! Adeline Adeline + Kate Spade =

If you live in NY you must own a bike. This adorable little bike shop is super friendly and has the most beautiful bikes - they even have cute helmets! For now and my little vintage bike will have to do...

Stereo Lounge

If you haven't heard, Kips Bay is in full swing. Be sure to stop by and check it out. Don't forget to go all the way to the top, where you can get your groove on in this room by the talented Brad Ford!

photos via New York Times online.

Classic & Tailored

New York Social Diary recently did an interview and photoshoot with Jim Aman and John Meeks. Jim is the face of the design firm but together these two men can really pull off a great interior. Fun Fact: Jim, while working at Ralph Lauren was put in the "personal" department and worked on a couple of residences for Ralph. You can certainly see a touch of the RL style in their own home.








To learn more read the article at NYSD.

Images via NYSD, photographs by Jeffrey Hirsch

Grout never looked so good

When I usually approach a job with tile, I tend to focus on the tile more than the grout. This is a brilliant installation of turning that idea on its head by using the grout as the design element and not the tile.






Look at these options!

via Design-Milk

fantastic