{via Apartment Therapy}
Modern Boheme
#setinthestreet
Inspired by the streets of New York and the readily available discarded furniture often found on it, photographer Justin Bettman and prop stylist Gozde Eker joined forces to create these quirky street scenes of domestic areas on sidewalks throughout the city. Check out #setinthestreet to learn more about the project, and follow the hashtag to see how people are interacting with the installations.
Yearbook Studios // Forest Park, Il
Earlier this week, on one of the last days of 2014, a couple coworkers and I ventured out to the near Chicago suburb of Forest Park, Il to visit an archery range. While that was a blast, it wasn't the most photogenic establishment, so I won't go much into it here. However, along the way we passed by this awesome little shop, Yearbook Studios. Located on Madison Street, the shop is part home furnishings store, part design studio. The shop specializes in vintage, and vintage inspired housewares, gifts, and furniture, all with a cool, collegiate edge. Very preppy, very all-American. Certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but I found it adorable, and if I had a summer cabin out in Nantucket, I would certainly furnish it with some of their wares.
XVA Art Hotel // Dubai
As I've been planning this next trip of mine and reflecting on what I want this blog to become, I thought it would be cool to look back at my first trip abroad to the UAE. While my mom was teaching there I got the chance to spend a couple weeks with her in Al Ain where she lived, as well as Adu Dhabi and Dubai. One of the coolest places we stayed was the XVA Art Hotel in Dubai.
Located in this historical district of Al Fahidi, the XVA hotel is comprised of 13 uniquely designed rooms with a curated collection of art specific to each. Other installations are on display throughout their three courtyards and award winning restaurant. The hotel also has a beautiful concept shop which stocks various lifestyle products, books, jewelry, and accessories created by brands from across the Middle East. To find about more about the XVA Art Hotel visit their site here.
{images by me, except 3}
Wrap It Up!
Just a few gift wrapping ideas to get those creative juices pumping
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