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Print Workshop
A blank canvas can really get the blood pumping. For some, the sight is a beacon. For others, it can be intimidating. Christine Schmidt, founder and creative force behind San Francisco–based...
written by: Jordan Kushinsphotos by: Peter Belanger03.27.11 -
Blogging it all Back Home
We are nothing but domestic voyeurs. More home owners are turning to the web to record the juicy ups and downs of tackling a grand remodel. We take a grand tour.
written by: Sonia Zjawinski03.20.11 -
Personal Hang-Up
Sometimes the pursuit of a simple accessory can result in a surprising upshot. Margaret Oomen was well into the process of reappropriating a portion of her dining room for use as a creative studio,...
written by: Jordan Kushinsphotos by: Lorne Bridgman03.14.11 -
Storage Slings
For those spots where a table will take up too much space and piling your on the floor isn't exactly appealing, try hanging a sling from the wall for a bit of extra decorative storage.
written by: Jordan Kushins02.12.11 -
Maison & Objet: Part 2
I'm just back from Paris, and still processing all the exciting new furnishings, accessories, and objets I spied at Maison & Objet over the weekend. In case you missed my first dispatch, check...
written by: Jaime Gillin01.27.11 -
Merry Christmas!!
We here at Dwell wish everyone the jolliest, merriest, eatingest, happiest Christmas ever. Much love, friends.
written by: Jordan Kushins12.25.10 -
Braided Rag Vessels
Ever since I got my hands on a copy of Meg Mateo Ilasco's latest book, Crafting a Meaningful Home, I've been flipping through trying to decide what to start working on first. Calling upon creative...
written by: Jordan Kushins12.16.10 -
Introducing Home Work
Hello, friends! Welcome to Home Work, a new column on dwell.com. We’ll be visiting artists, designers, and creatives you know and love and introducing you to some whom you haven’t yet...
written by: Jordan Kushins12.10.10 -
Q & A with Confetti System
Confetti System is two friends—Julie Ho and Nicholas Andersen—who make their living creating festive and kaleidoscopic "party systems" out of tissue paper, sparkly mylar, and...
written by: Jaime Gillin12.01.10 -
Free City Shop, Los Angeles
Nina Garduno recently opened her shop Free City—a mix between an actual store and a design commune–on Highland Avenue in Hollywood. She started the company in 2002, inspired by her ...
written by: Jaime Gillin11.01.10 -
New York's LomoWall
I just got back from a week in New York City, reporting a handful of stories for Dwell (we're featuring many amazing projects in 2011... stay tuned!). I'll be posting a slideshow of my adventures...
written by: Jaime Gillin09.23.10 -
Friday Finds 9.17.2010
Happy Friday, all. We close the week with our favorite Interwebbian finds, featuring everything from big old trampolines to jaunty paper hats.
written by: Amanda Dameron09.17.10 -
Inside Woodshop
Last week I trekked to San Francisco's foggy Outer Sunset neighborhood to check out Woodshop, a collective of four artist and designers who came together through a shared interest in craft, design...
written by: Jaime Gillin09.13.10 -
Re:Crafted, by Marc Kristal
I finally got my hands on a copy of contributing editor Marc Kristal's lush new book, Re:Crafted: Interpretations of Craft in Contemporary Architecture and Interiors, which was published by the...
written by: Jaime Gillin09.02.10 -
Nathan Vincent
When I first stumbled upon designer Nathan Vincent's work, I immediately knew I'd found something unique. Using crochet as a method to make traditionally masculine objects, Vincent challenges...
written by: Bradford Shellhammer04.07.10 -
Glass Jar Terrariums
Terrariums have once again taken off--just like Indie Mart founder Kelly Malone's San Francisco craft space Workshop. Malone opened Workshop in September 2009 and has since been selling out classes...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake04.02.10 -
From Frankfurt: Heimtextil
January in Frankfurt is pretty darn cold, so it feels fitting to be here at Heimtextil browsing all the lush materials that are changing the way we make ourselves at home. It’s the 40th year...
written by: Jordan Kushins01.16.10 -
Mini Mania
During the holidays a friend sent me a link to these pendants of miniature classic mid-century modern chairs. The tiny metal necklaces include the Mies Barcelona chairs, Eames molded plywood,...
written by: Sarah Rich01.06.10 -
The Sheep Who Made Your Pouf
The stream of amazing projects that emerge from students at Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands is never-ending. This week I've come across one from an alum of the school who has spent the...
written by: Sarah Rich12.10.09 -
Friday Finds 10.30.2009
Dancing skeletons, embroidered jewelery, tree house hotels....what more can you ask for on a Friday afternoon?
written by: Amanda Dameron10.30.09
