Happened upon these coasters and thought they’d make the cutest little host/hostess gift, don’t you think?! Marseilles Coaster Set by Jonathan Adler

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How is it that Thanksgiving is already upon us?! And Thanksgiving means, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday shopping, so I thought I’d pull some more of my favorites—this time from H&M.

•01• Metal Container with Lid Small | Large

•02• Seat Cushion

•03• Wooden Cutting Board

•04• Metal Box with Lid Small | Medium | Large

•05• Metal Basket

•06• Cotton Rug

•07• House Shelf

•08• Checked Throw

•09• Metal Storage Basket

•10• Straw Storage Basket

•11• Ceramic Bowl

•12• Jacquard-weave Cushion Cover

•13• Metal Bowl Small | Large

•14• Carafe Set

•15• Enjoy the Simple Things in Life Doormat

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Traversed the maze that is Ikea this weekend and thought I’d gather some of my favorite finds into a round-up. I’m not calling it an official “gift guide”, because I just can’t get behind that until after Thanksgiving, but, ahem, if any of my family is reading…

•01• RYSSBY 2014 Wall-mounted Coat-hanger

•02• VINTER 2014 Throw

•03• RYSSBY 2014 Pitcher

•04• VÄLBEKANT Clipboard

•05• GAGNET Chair

•06• RYSSBY 2014 Candlestick

•07• KASTRULL Saucepan and Pot

•08• RENS Sheepskin

•09• ÄDELSTEN Marble Lazy Susan

•10• STRÅLA LED lantern

•11• GADDIS Basket

•12• FULLFÖLJA Scissors

•13• FRAMSTÄLLA Gift Box Set

•14• BASNÄS Rug

•15• HISTORISK Gift Tags

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Can I please have the library case work and custom tables from Aerogram Studio’s Café Ferdinand project in my house? The cafe was named after the founder of modern telecommunications, Ferdinand Braun. Aerogram Studio states, “we developed a Bauhaus-inspired logo with circuit-like identity elements, evocative of Braun’s early inventions. Inspired by Braun’s work as a professor and scientist, we designed the interior of the cafe to feel like a classroom, with an elevated “library” area full of books and period details. We custom designed classroom-style tables, as well as built-in shelving for the library.”

While integrating some institutional elements, the space remains warm and welcoming with the hand-drawn chalkboards, old telephones, and the intimate library seating area and curated shelving displays. A delightful place for a cup of coffee or to take in the views.

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James Russell Architect received Australian Institute of Architects People’s Choice Award for their Oxlade Drive residence and it is easy to see why. What a dream: the mix of materials, the open spaces and slatted screens, the indoor/outdoor living components, but what really caught my eye was that courtyard and the black/white/neutral color palette. Considerate. Refined.








Photography by Toby Scott

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