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August 3rd, 2010 by Maxine
We’re longtime fans of a product called homosote, but I’m often met with blank stares when requesting it at hardware and lumber stores. That’s slowly changing, partly because the material is green–made from 100% percent recycled waste paper–and partly because it’s been touted by trusted arbiters of good taste. Apartment Therapy paid homage to the [...] EASIER: Uten Silo
April 10th, 2010 by Maxine
To remind you, the “Easier” feature of this blog is intended to give you a few ideas to make your life easier. This tip will only improve your life if you’re willing to spend money on the classic Uten Silo Wall Tidy. Designed in the late 1960’s, the wall tidy has not lost its cool–or [...] UTOPIA: POLAROID
March 30th, 2010 by Maxine
I’ll venture to call Polaroid film a utopian idea, at least when it was first proposed: the idea was shocking–shake your film in plain air and watch the image emerge. In February 2008, Polaroid ceased to make Polaroid film, opting to focus entirely on digital products. MATTER: BRAILLE
January 21st, 2010 by Maxine
I loved this essay so much, on Braille. Stephen Kusisto is a beautiful writer (I recommend his memoir, Planet of the Blind). More recently, a NYT magazine article covered the subject of Braille. I’ve always been drawn to it–my grandmother had a clipboard, on which she hand-poked braille letters onto paper, with a metal stencil [...] MATTER: PUMPKIN ART
October 26th, 2009 by Maxine
Apartment Therapy does it again, with some great pumpkin pics. MATTER AND TIME
July 24th, 2009 by Maxine
We love to be on time, but we’re tempted to replace our watches with Roxy Marj’s beautiful faux watches. This talented illustrator and fashion design graduate is based in Utah for one year, and she is making herself busy. You can see her other work, here. MATTER:GARDEN
July 24th, 2009 by Maxine
I’ve been following the garden of Blogger *Door Sixteen* in Newburgh, New York. Book designer by day, this woman has been plotting and building her backyard for several months. She’s making great progress. You can follower her progress, here. MATTER: IKEA HACKER
July 17th, 2009 by Maxine
Here’s one of our favorite inspirations for repurposing: IKEA hacker. If you have been drooling over the wide double locker (called PS), you may appreciate this new use for it. We also like the potholder that became a pinhole camera! MATTER: THE POST-IT NOTE
June 2nd, 2009 by Maxine
In case you thought post-it notes were just for work, Arthur Jones staked a claim on their behalf with narrative and illustrations. He’s made beautiful art and readings (check out Post-It Note Stories). Go ahead and send him your one-sentence story.
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