field trip: sheep & yarn fest
This weekend we went to the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. I was expecting a few booths in a parking lot and what I found was an enormous state fair-like atmosphere, with thousands of people, sheep and more types of yarn than I knew existed. I bought some super chunky, rich yarn called Buff Beauty from Briar Rose Fibers for my friend Henny, but being a non-knitter myself, was rather out-of-my-element. I would love to learn — perhaps on my up coming maternity leave? — Angela M.
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field trip: sheep & yarn fest
This weekend we went to the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. I was expecting a few booths in a parking lot and what I found was an enormous state fair-like atmosphere, with thousands of people, sheep and more types of yarn than I knew existed. I bought some super chunky, rich yarn called Buff Beauty from Briar Rose Fibers for my friend Henny, but being a non-knitter myself, was rather out-of-my-element. I would love to learn — perhaps on my up coming maternity leave? — Angela M.
steal this idea! shell showerhead
I know it’s not the season to be thinking about sea-themed decor, but I wanted to share this one clever idea I spotted during our stay in Tulum, Mexico last week. We were staying at the lovely Ana y Jose resort, a laid back yet well-appointed nook on a long beach of thatched-roofed getaways. Our room featured a great walk-in shower stall that had a sea shell as the shower head. It looked simple enough, like they just drilled in a bunch of holes and stuck it up on the pipe. If you don’t live near a beach where you can comb through the sand for your own, there’s plenty to be found online at sites like this. It’d be great for an outdoor shower at a weekend house, don’t you think? — Angela M.
tulum dreams: off to the mayan riviera
Ah, doesn’t that oceanfront room look inviting? I hope it is as lovely in person as it is online, because Chad & I are heading that way today! We’re off on our honeymoon, which will be a brief, but hopefully blissful, five nights in Tulum, Mexico. We’ll be back next week, and between now then posting will be a light. But don’t worry, we still have a few treats coming your way thanks to our contributors! I’m sure I’ll have some fun folk art finds or culinary treats to share with you next week. Till then! — Angela M.
check out world's coolest stores: any missing?
Our MacDonald’s post is stirring our wanderlust. Even though we’re stuck at our desks today, we can still soak in some international design thanks to Concierge.com’s Coolest Store gallery. You’ll find the chicest, must uber-designed boutiques in there — from Milan to Toyoko. Our favorite though, is sort of in our backyard. It’s the Comme des Garcon store in Chelsea, whose womb like enterance really puts you in the mood to buy one of Rei Kawabuko’s amazing designs (or at least a lovely scented candle). What’s your favorite store, design-wise?
