Humble Abode.: Archive

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Watch

How to video: a clementine candle. Cheap and clever.

Dec 12th

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The Shop is Open!

Psyched for this. Congrats to my sister, Annemarie scoutshonorco: I am SO excited to announce that the shop is open! This dream has been a long time coming + I am thrilled to finally share my products with you. Starting out small - a few holiday + winter goods along with some of my everyday faves. Looking forward to building and evolving things over time. HUGE thanks to all of you for...

Dec 10th

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Dec 7th

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It's Magic

scoutshonorco: I am a big fan of packaging in general but I especially love when it does all the work for you. As in, no extra wrapping required. Spotted this type-heavy, pine green packaging and couldn’t resist it for ye olde stocking. Just add twine. Buy them online here. They come in all kinds of magical colors (the turquoise is my other fave). Photos by AB

Dec 6th

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Nov 2nd

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Thank you, Steve.

scoutshonorco: Posted by AB

Oct 6th

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Back That Pack Up

Satchel me up. These bags are totally my speed (whatever that is). Here’s what I am digging these days: [Last Minute Gift], $79 [Orvis], $134 [Luscious Leather, NYC], $349 [Malene Birger], $395 [Seill Marschall], $295

Sep 14th

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Fouta Finds

Helloooo! Beautiful, awesome, water-absorbent, bright-colored linens that can be used as a towel, table-runner, shawl, beach blanket, throw to cover that ugly stain on your couch? Sign me up! Plus, these awesome (have I said that yet because they are awesome) fabrics were around in the days of Turkish Baths—I think that one-ups the Good Housekeeping guarantee. Here are a few of my...

Sep 11th

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Not so fast, Summer.

Still hanging on to those last days of warm weather? Me, too. Dip into Design*Sponge’s Summer newspaper—now available for download—for the perfect reminder of what it’s like to live in the land of surf and sand.

Sep 9th

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Aug 25th

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Jul 25th

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Jun 24th

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Jun 24th

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Reincarnation Station

Sarah Cihat has been giving old, thrift shop-bound plates & bowls new life at her Brooklyn shop called Rehab. Check out these before and afters: Before After Before After I can’t get enough. Each plate retails at $60 each (I know), but the combinations she comes up with(skulls,...

Jun 21st

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Father Knows Best

My dad featured on a Father’s Day card produced by my sister Annemarie of Scout’s SH//co. Makes me smile. scoutshonorco: Top photo: my Dad, around 1955 or ‘56 if I had to guess. Not lookin’ too happy in that ill-fitted suit! Love it! Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, especially TJB. Photos by AB

Jun 17th

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It's Black, It's White

The idea of an all black & white aesthetic with some pops of color has really grown on me for several reasons: 1) It always looks polished and pulled together. 2) It’s fool-proof (admit it…) 3) It’s not your grandma’s living room. For the Duke & Duchess. Big ticket items: black stained wood floors / thick white drapes pinned back to let in more light. Urban...

Jun 15th

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Jun 14th

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Dear Fork,

LOVE these notecards. Ordered the ‘Dear Fork’ print for myself. Plan on hanging it in my kitchen…when I have my own place. Get ‘em here.

May 11th

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May 6th

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May 5th

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May 3rd

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Apr 26th

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Apr 26th

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Home Sweet Home!

Annemarie (my sister) is killin’ it up in VT! scoutshonorco: Soooo excited and honored to have my home & studio featured on Poppytalk today! I have lived in my place since last July and have really enjoyed making it my own ever since. The studio is in a turret and the apt. has lots of crazy angles… including a 3/4 door leading to the bedroom. (One bonus of being short: no ducking). I...

Apr 20th

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Apr 13th

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Apr 6th

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Viva Amsterdam

I am setting the bike trend stateside. Consider it done.

Apr 2nd

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Antheia

Stopped in Antheia Floral Design today on Hamilton Park in Jersey City. Picked up this beautiful bouquet. Had the glass tumbler (with lid) already from Smith and Chang. Ended up splitting the arrangement into two vases for twice the fun.

Apr 2nd

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Great table scape from Smith and Chang. The skull decanter paired with the twig utensil set and the clear, dainty place setting is a very cool combination. Check out their regular updates on facebook.

Mar 30th

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I want this. Bad.

Vintage American Wire Form Co. Locker Basket. Made in Jersey City. Who knew?

Mar 25th

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Saw this carafe on Gilt today and fell in love with it. So elegant yet tough.

Mar 25th

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Coolest cupcakes at the party. Get the wrappers here.

Mar 24th

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This arrived on my desk today (did I mention I work in publishing?). It is GORGEOUS and shows England from it’s most elegant to it’s most quaint. Great mix of home design to be had. Live in an English country cottage: add it to the bucket list.

Mar 24th

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Stumbled into Motle Cose on Polk St. in San Francisco while visiting my friend Christine this past February. Found this vintage bar cart furnished with all the necessary tools. It made me want to put on my Joan Harris finest and call a meeting to order. Wish I had room in my suitcase for this one.

Mar 23rd

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Received Undecorate last week and have not been able to put it down (yes, I have been reading it page for page as if it is a novel). Its chock full of beautiful photos and insight from design enthusiasts across the country on how to “undecorate”—i.e. the no-rules approach to designing a room. Written by Christiane Lemieux of the amazing DwellStudio. This book is just full of...

Mar 22nd

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Mar 22nd

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Mar 22nd

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Brighten the Mood

It’s gray and foggy in NYC. Time to yellow things up at home… Canary candleholder, CB2; Handmade Pillow Covers, SoSarahSews; CMYK Love mini print, Society Six; Yellow & Black ‘thank you’ notes, Scout’s Honor Co.; Wianno Mirror in Yellow, Design360

Mar 21st

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Mar 21st

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With friends moving all over the world, I need to get with the times—literally. Stumbled upon these time zone clocks with the major city printed right on the dial. Great for the office or kitchen. Wall art with a purpose; available here.

Mar 21st

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The Painted Chair

Cheap and easy, simple as that. Don’t waste money on cheap IKEA chairs, hit the flea market and bargain fabric bin & get to work. Feeling lazy (hey, I don’t judge) and just want to buy these? Click here.

Mar 18th

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Feb 8th

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First Gig

“Humble Abode” my friend Christine’s bedroom in San Francisco. Oh, you’ll want to stay tuned. It all goes down next weekend.

Feb 4th

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Original Sketches

would be cool as a set of gift tags or note cards. PS: Welcome Scouts Honor Co. to the party! Are these for sale?! scoutshonorco:

Feb 2nd

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Design Hunting →

NYMag has created a newsletter called Design Hunting: Inside access to NYC’s homes, design studios, and parties from NYMAG’s design editor.

Feb 2nd

Jan 31st

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Jan 19th

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Lincoln Park Before Dark

1 2 3 4 5 6 Walked Armitage St. in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Stopped in some great consigment/antique/gift shops. My finds: 1/ tin-ceiling mirrors, $70 2/ my kind of organizing file folders, $15 3/ delicate sugar and creamer set, $60 4/ turquoise blown glass lamp, $190; hourglass with turquoise sand, $20 5/ decorative piece (come as a pair—great...

Jan 18th

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Perusing Chicago

In sunny Chicago this weekend with friends and today (to my great pleasure) we decided to go antique-ing on Armitage Street in Lincoln Park. Looking for home items for my friend Caitlin’s wonderful new apartment in the neighborhood—particularly something to match the view of Lake Michigan. On the list: wall art pillows vintage j’s for Jenna Details and photos to come. Stay...

Jan 16th

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Dec 21st