jersey is the new black

I should love ID Magazine, but I don't. Somehow they take design both too seriously and not seriously enough.

[Case in point: awarding "Best in Category" in their Annual Design Review to the iPhone. The judges admit that it's a predictable move bound to inspire Onion-style headlines (i.e. "iPhone Delights, Amazes Roomful of Design Types"). But they just can't help it! Apparently they think that by pointing out their own lack of originality they can make the decision seem amusing and clever...]

However, while browsing their site, I spotted this radio by Singgih Kartono and had to share.

Magno Wooden Radio

Yesterday, I was in my local Starbucks, reading Walter Benjamin, when Mos Def walked in.

Contrary to the musings of this infamous blog, everyone in the whole place was excited -- black and white, young and old.

Take that, Brooklyn!

Wanted to share a helpful looking blog called Dinner Tonight. It's from Martha Stewart Food and the editors post a new recipe everyday. There are helpful tags on the side too, like "Cooking for One," which help you browse the archives.

I am going to try Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage for my first foray.

The one slightly obnoxious thing about it (besides all the Martha ads) is that each blogger ends her post with a question. As in, "What creative uses do you have for tofu?" My guess is they're trying really hard to create a community among readers... but still.

Would you like it if I ended every post with a question?

nightstands

dresser

From Home Anthology in Maryland, one of my favorite vintage stores. Any takers? You can bet if I lived in the area I would make an offer.

Impossible images of tidiness from Martha Stewart.

perfectly rumpled towels

Shower vignette

Medicine cabinet

I've become very good at convincing myself not to buy things over the past few years. I even shy away from buying those things that are quite practical and unexciting. So, today I'm going to try to get over my frugal self.

Teak bathmat

We've been wanting a bathmat like this around our house for the last three years. My resourceful spouse finally found one that's under $40.
 

Marble Coasters

We are currently using a $2 set of cork coasters from Ikea. They really don't work well, and I have a sneaking suspicion that our friend's dog ate a few when i wasn't looking. These marble coasters would be grown-up and dog-proof.

Black trashcan

Trash cans are weird purchases. When do you decide you need a new one? Ours has a ton of dents and is generally embarrassing, but I'm still not convinced... But, did you know they now make eco-friendly kitchen trashbags?

If there was any doubt in my mind that my gym is the fanciest gym on the planet, it was quickly allayed yesterday.

collage pendant lamp

I'm starting to feel guilty every time I want to post something from Portland. PDXers (portlandites?) hate getting buzz because it convinces people to move there. But I just couldn't resist this one. 

Portland loft

Bedroom, with guitars and cameras

Bedroom to living room

beaker plants, and an awesome view