Creamy Broccoli Salad with Grapes and Pine Nuts

Creamy Broccoli Salad with Grapes and Pine Nuts

This broccoli salad, dotted with sweet red grapes and crunchy pine nuts, is tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Ryan’s mom made this back in December, and I finally got around to making it myself. I don’t know why it took so long, since it’s absolutely delicious! I love a bit of fruit in salad – in this […]

Simple Barstools

Simple Barstools

1. Abby Stool, Structube; 2. Pumpkin Stool, Structube; 3. Bosse Stool, IKEA; 4. Coco Stool, Structube; 5. Hairpin Stool, West Elm; 6.Quad Pod Stool, West Elm;  7. Mid-Century Swivel Stool, West Elm; 8. Mackenzie Stool, EQ3; 9. Hudson Stool, Structube I have two red and white wooden barstools that sit at the pass-through counter between my living […]

Canadian Design: FoldIT Creations by Gavin Canning

Silver Orgami Leaf Necklace, FoldIT Creations by Gavin Canning

Tomiko and I first saw FoldIT Creations by Gavin Canning at the Annex Flea a few months ago and thought we had to share our discovery! Gavin Canning’s jewelry pieces are not only beautiful, but mind-blowing in their intricacy. The origami leaves, koi, dragonflies, hearts, and ‘paper’ airplane are gorgeous, but they don’t compare to the detailed cranes. […]

DIY: Block Printing Basics

I started block printing back in high school, more than 10 years ago, and it was the basis for most of my senior art project. I loved the process; it was so simple, created such striking images, and allowed me to use such versatile supplies. I could whip out a beautiful piece in an hour. […]

Beautiful and Functional Camera Bags

Beautiful and Functional Camera Bags

1. Abby Mint Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 2. Ava Green Bag by Cheeky Lime; 3. Betsy Mustard Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 4. Brooklyn Bag by ONA; 5. Chelsea Bag by ONA; 6. Siena Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 7. Georgia Nautical Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 8. Palma Bag by ONA; 9. Rose Coral Bag by Johansen Camera Bags; 10. Catalina Bag […]