Isn’t this the most glorious rug you’ve seen? Perhaps not, but I love that it’s signed by the artist, so it’s a piece of art rather than a mundane floor covering.

Art in the everyday, indeed. I’d love one of my own in our wee little house.

Link: DESIGNFRONT

OMG. Have you ever seen anything so lovely in all of your being? It reminds me of my favorite children’s swing growing up — it was metal (not super comfy!) with turquoise rope handles. Ahhh, to be 8 again.

Link: TOTOKAELO

In ‘The Story of Things’, various homeowners’ items are re-produced in red plastic and printed with stories about how they were acquired. This napkin holder, for instance?:

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Two things:

1. Thank you SO much to those of you who took a few minutes to fill out the survey last week. The response was tremendous (over 400 surveys!), and it was so, so appreciated and I really enjoyed your (very kind!) feedback. I’ll be integrating a lot of your ideas in the next few months, and the general consensus? We need more DIALOGUE videos. Totally agree, and for what it’s worth, season two will commence this fall/winter. ;)

2. I’ll be in New York this week to speak at Blog Out Loud and attend a few meetings. If you’re in the area, feel free to stop by and say hello! This also means I’ll be away from my computer for awhile, but posts will be scheduled and inspiration will abound! Promise. ;)

Happy Monday!

[image credit: christopher m]

After a lazy week here at DFM, I’m off to New York for a mini vacation (and to speak at Blog Out Loud Monday; will you be there?!)! I’m so excited to meet so many of you, and BklynContessa has been kind enough to throw a party in my honor Sunday (again, will you be there?!).

It’s sure to be a whirlwind affair, and I’m excited to meet so many of my favorite people that live in the city. Until then, however, I’m stocking up on mags, planning outfits (love this one!) and packing light jumping on my suitcase in hopes it will contain my goodies.

I’ll be bringing my walking shoes and hope to score some vintage goodies (with my dear friend Jess) or a cutie pillow at Fred Red. Between meetings, perhaps I’ll so sight-seeing and spot vertical gardens, fool someone, eat some mixed nuts, or gear up for some napkin sketching on a pretty little twine table.

And then? Maybe I’ll write love notes in my moleskine. Happy weekend, all!

[image credit: sara sani]

Happy Friday, sweet things! I have a lovely surprise for you today: another Daily! Kristyna Litten lives in Edinburgh and draws the sweetest little animals. She also manages to juggle school and her super creative life, and today, we’re joining her over the pond!

Take it away, Kristyna!:

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I mentioned yesterday that we’d be releasing two new sponsors for our little renovation project over here, and I’m so thrilled to announce a new partnership with eBay!

I’ve long been an avid eBay shopper (mostly antique costume jewelry and vintage shoes), and I’m so glad to partner with a site that I am so head-over-heels in love with.

Over the next few months, you’ll see me over on The Inside Source, where I’ll be shopping eBay for my favorite home furnishings (I so hope I stumble on an antique barn door, folks!) — and showing you how I use each of them to make my a house a home! Get excited.

A huge thank you to eBay for making this renovation possible!

Behold, a mish-mash of my writing on the web this week!:

-Top 10 Daily Tech Problem Solvers at My Life Scoop
-Matchmaker, Matchmaker at ReadyMade Mag [image above]
-Dollars and Sense at HGTV.com
-Wednesday Wish List at The House That DFM Built

LEFT: MARYROBINSON / RIGHT: SAHARRIS

Textile designer Bev Hisey crafted a handful of rugs inspired by diseases found in petri dishes. Clever! MORE >