Here are a few articles/websites that caught my attention today I thought I would share with you:

1st Dibs is getting some Competition via Fyndes.com. Thanks to Decorno for the tipoff. Love this yellow vintage Steelcase sofa:

Historic Preservation is in jeopardy.

The Civil Rights Center in Atlanta will be green. Why it is downtown and not in the Old Fourth Ward baffles me – there seems to be enough room where they have torn down the projects. I think I’d rather pair my visit with The King Center than The World of Coke.

Some jerk stole Mr. Monster from a preschool.

Katie Brown is a thrifty and resourceful decorator. Here’s another fun interview with her from the Berkshire Eagle. Her website is chock full of how-to projects. I want to go to there…and move in:

Hop over to The New York Times for the full glorious slideshow, photographed by Phil Mansfield. I want to go to the Berkshires so badly right now after looking through his gorgeous shots of her enviable views and light and cozy house!

Check it out folks! Event Designer David Beahm condones the mood lighting produced by the Harry Allen Bestow Vase/Candle Holder. This feature illuminates the beauty that just a simple candle, and an outrageous candle holder, can bring to your home. We’re so happy they see it our way!

Thank you New York Times!

According to yesterday’s New York Times, Fatboy Bean Bag Lounger Chairs in bright spring patterns are a great way to perk up during these economically grim and meteorologically gray times. To see all of their suggestions, click here. To see all the fatboys, click here.

photos by Lars Klove for The New York Times

We had a special visit from Ashley of DwellStudio on Monday…boy is it a treat when our designer friends stop by! Something spreads through the air and we all get even more excited about the products on our site…a fervor-esque excitement some might say. Ashley gave us the lowdown on all of the new 2009 DwellStudio Baby and DwellStudio Home products which James launched on our site last week…we learned a TON about the new pieces but there are a few highlights I’m just itching to share:

1.) The new geometry print is amazing. It is a classic pattern that totally has a lasting quality to it (good for adults and kids and babies alike). Their color choices are spot on and the shapes are Read the rest of this entry »