Stanley & Sons

Everyone loves a good tradition. The Original Apron and Bag Supply Co. was a manufacturer of factory aprons and bags owned and operated by Stanley Grodzki. Chris Grodzki followed in his Grandfather's footsteps and opened Stanley & Sons Apron and Bag Co. in 2008. The Brooklyn based company hand makes each piece one at a time and ofter reuses material from U.S. Military duffles, sails, bridal leather and Boy Scout bags.

Reverse Frame, Hollow Frame, No Frame

It's always refreshing to look at something in a new way.Images: Emma's Design Blog

Kiki and Polly Paintings

Lisa Golightly better known as "Kiki & Polly" of Portland has a wonderful collection of paintings and illustrations using a gentle and sunny palette.

White Out

For those that have been snowed in, I wanted to share an alternative to blustery drifts. The photo is by John Gruen.

Kids Corner: Ship in a Bottle Kit

This project is really fun to do with kids. Click on the kit to learn where to purchase them.

New York Conservatory Surprise

Madderlake Designs pulled of something magical for Joel Gray by transforming previous servant quarters of a penthouse at the Hotel Des Artistes on Manhattan's west side into a conservatory in the sky. It's the ultimate getaway from the urban jungle down below.
Images: frolic

Artistic Accents from AfroChic

Attorney Jeanine Hays explored her creative side when she was not working on policy and slowly built an empire of design in AfroChic. Best known for her use of bright and fun patterned home goods Jeanine started with just a blog. Way to go!

Emily Henson's Sewn Art

Creative talent, Emily Henson sews these sweet stitched portraits in addition to working as a prop stylist and decorator. She adapts many of them from photos and they are finished in 4-6 weeks. Another great gift idea to store in your files.

Tour Stanton Home Furnishings

Got the shopping bug? Stanton Home Furnishings sells everything from art to furniture. Their upholstered furniture is worth a look alone.

Workspace for Two

Interior Designer, Hege Greenall-Scholtz

Artist, John Stezaker

British artist John Stezaker is fascinated by the lure of images. Taking classic movie stills, vintage postcards and book illustrations, Stezaker makes collages to give old images a new meaning. By adjusting, inverting and slicing separate pictures together to create unique new works of art, Stezaker explores the subversive force of found images. His work is on display at the White Chapel Gallery in London until March 28.

Wondering What to Get Your Valentine?

Let's face it, our devices are very new-world, but if you're like me you still appreciate and want your personal accessories to have old-world charm. Julie Boyles of Indianapolis crafts these handmade leather cases from premium tan veg leather. She even offers a free monogram on her pieces so they're really one-of-a-kind. See her iPhone, Kindle and iPad cases below.

Apolis + Matteo Linen Squares

Decorate your pocket... or your table with linen from Apolis + Matteo.

Le Labo at Gee Beauty

Gee Beauty in Toronto has a perfume bar and now sells the fabulous custom scents of Le Labo. Aside from picking something up for you and him, you can purchase something for your home. The scent you want to come home to can be found here in a spray or candle.

Thomas O'Brien's Long Island Home

Designer Thomas O'Brien gets it right at home too. All images are from his book, American Modern.