A House in Maine

I just revisited this old Men's Vogue article on the home of Rogues Gallery founder, Alex Carleton.  His beautiful home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is authentic, calm and inviting. I would love to lay in that cozy bed with the window open and read a book. Some people's work is an honest expression of their self, and I think that is especially true with Alex.

Margaret Howell

The New York Times has a beautiful photo essay on designer Margaret Howell and her East Anglia home. I love the muted colors and quietness of the photographs...they seem to be from another era. Even more, I love Margaret's understated and thoughtful style. Her life seems simple and peaceful and lovely.

Places To Go: George Nakashima's compound

If you ever find yourself in New Hope, PA, you can stop by the home, studio and workshop of George Nakashima. Born in 1905, he was a Japanese-American woodworker, architect and furniture maker, who was a father of the American craft movement. After graduating from MIT with a masters in architecture, he bought a round the world steamship ticket and lived in France, North Africa and Japan. He eventually ended up in New Hope, where he built fourteen dwellings and raised his family here. His daughter, Mira, has continued his tradition and designs pieces of her own.

Needless to say, the furniture of the Nakashima's are wonderful specimens of functional and inspirational art. Their property (which is on the National Register of Historic Places) looks beautiful, and is only a two hour drive from NYC. Perfect place to visit this spring!

Closet Visit

Kathryn Bently's cute little home makes me want to move to California right now! I love the dark wood, ethnic prints and greenery.  Even more, she has space.  What a thought.  Found on another great peeping tom website, Closet Visit.

The Weekend

On Sunday we visited some open houses around Brooklyn Heights, and fell in love with an apartment that was just too small. Then we saw a few that were not quite right.  So the search continues...
Then we went to have a late lunch at Eat in Greenpoint.  If you have not been, go! They have wonderful local, organic food that is sooooo fresh. The menu changes daily so you will want to go back often.
Then we came home and I made vegan golden vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting (modified with vegan butter and almond milk), and sprinkled them with coconut and red sugar. For valentine's day, of course.

(Eat images via New York Magazine and Eat)

Floating Homes

These fantastic floating homes are located in Sausalito, right across the bay from San Francisco.
The community is made up of artists, carpenters, sea-lovers, and writers (Shel Silverstein once lived here). It seems like such a romantic place to live...friendly neighbors, sunday afternoon beers on the deck, star-gazing. Imagine how peaceful it must be at night!

Also, you can buy one here.

(Images via Pat's Travelogue)