Home by sunset tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1290174 2009-11-19T15:00:00-08:00 Contemporary crafts, market finds, scouting shots, deals, green living, Western design, and more from the writers and editors at Sunset Magazine and Sunset.com TypePad Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes Gift Guide: Studiopatro's aprons tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e2012875b5f183970c 2009-11-19T15:00:00-08:00 2009-11-19T15:00:00-08:00 by Jess Chamberlain, Sunset home & design writer Like Miranda says she'd pack her lunch more often if she had a cute reusable lunch bag (see post below), I'd most definitely spend more time in the kitchen if I had... Sunset
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by Jess Chamberlain, Sunset home & design writer

Like Miranda says she'd pack her lunch more often if she had a cute reusable lunch bag (see post below), I'd most definitely spend more time in the kitchen if I had a cute little apron. I adore the modern simplicity of these aprons by Studiopatro in San Francisco. The linen fabric with the ribbon-like straps (adjustable to fit) would make me look like a pro (sleeves rolled up too, obviously), even if I'm still mastering the basics. 

Shown above: (L) Kitchen Apron, $68 and (R) Cafe Apron, $48. Tea towels pictured are by Studiopatro too.

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/gift-guide-studiopatros-aprons.html Gift Guide: Reusable Lunch Tote tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e2012875adb36b970c 2009-11-18T15:00:00-08:00 2009-11-18T16:06:00-08:00 by Miranda Jones, Sunset style editor Everyone knows that packing a lunch is an healthy & money wise move but too few of us make the effort (even here at Sunset!). I swear that things would be different if I... Sunset

by Miranda Jones, Sunset style editor

Everyone knows that packing a lunch is an healthy & money wise move but too few of us make the effort (even here at Sunset!). I swear that things would be different if I had a cute, reusable, insulated lunch tote like this one from Built. Chances are, I am not the only one looking for a stylish excuse to BYOL. 

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Tasty Lunch Tote, $22, from builtny.com

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/gift-guide-reusable-lunch-tote-.html Gift Guide: Amenity's sustainable candle blocks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e2012875b2e3a5970c 2009-11-18T12:00:00-08:00 2009-11-18T17:48:10-08:00 by Jess Chamberlain, Sunset home & design writer I'm loving the new Arroyo collection by Amenity Home. The candle blocks, serving trays, napkin rings, and cute and modern salt and pepper shakers are crafted by hand from FSC-certified walnut, and... Sunset
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by Jess Chamberlain, Sunset home & design writer

I'm loving the new Arroyo collection by Amenity Home. The candle blocks, serving trays, napkin rings, and cute and modern salt and pepper shakers are crafted by hand from FSC-certified walnut, and all make fantastic feel-good-about-your-purchases-this-year gifts. The raw beauty of the exposed wood grain celebrates nature at its finest. These candle blocks start at $19 each (Amenity also offers soy pillar candles starting at $12), and I adore the collection of them that create the Amenity Modern Menorah ($314; candles included). These are timeless accessories that can shine all year long.

NOTE: Be sure to check out our holiday gift guide in Sunset's December issue (on newsstands later this week). Also, we'll be bringing you daily gift ideas here at HomeBySunset through December! Check back often.

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/gift-guide-amenitys-sustainable-candle-blocks.html The View from My Window tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a6a84669970b 2009-11-17T09:09:00-08:00 2009-11-17T09:16:38-08:00 by Miranda Jones, Sunset style editor Matteo Pericoli, the artist responsible for the 397-foot New York skyline mural in JFK, has a new book called "The City Out My Window: 63 Views on New York", in which famous denizens of... Sunset

by Miranda Jones, Sunset style editor

Matteo Pericoli, the artist responsible for the 397-foot New York skyline mural in JFK, has a new book called "The City Out My Window: 63 Views on New York", in which famous denizens of the Big Apple describe what they see outside their window. How tantalizing!

My Hannukah wish is that Mr. Pericoli makes one for San Francisco as well.

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The view from Mario Batali's window. For more sneak peaks, click HERE.


 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/the-view-from-my-window.html Shop on our radar: Fringe in Redondo Beach tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a69126df970b 2009-11-13T08:00:00-08:00 2009-11-13T08:00:00-08:00 By Jennie Nunn, Sunset Associate Editor While in LA a few weeks ago, I stopped by Fringe, a new boutique in Redondo Beach's Riviera Village. Located just blocks from the beach, the store is filled with flea-market finds, accent pillows,... Sunset

By Jennie Nunn, Sunset Associate Editor

While in LA a few weeks ago, I stopped by Fringe, a new boutique in Redondo Beach's Riviera Village. Located just blocks from the beach, the store is filled with flea-market finds, accent pillows, old gilded mirrors, sofas, linen napkins, chandelier earrings, pretty matchbooks, and botanical prints.

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It's definitely worth a visit. 

1806 S. Catalina Ave., 310/316-9100.‎

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/shop-on-our-radar-fringe-in-redondo-beach.html Quick and easy hostess gift: tea towels tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a67b649e970b 2009-11-12T07:00:00-08:00 2009-11-12T07:00:00-08:00 By Sarah Gaffney, Sunset Home Programs manager The holidays are blazing a path into my future and I am hopelessly unprepared. I have begun thinking about those easy gifts to give, though, like tea towels. I love using them to... Sunset

By Sarah Gaffney, Sunset Home Programs manager

The holidays are blazing a path into my future and I am hopelessly unprepared. I have begun thinking about those easy gifts to give, though, like tea towels. I love using them to wrap presents and bottles of wine. They're also an easy impromptu gift for hostesses and office mates. Here are a few favorites:

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An English-inspired choice from Anthropologie.

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From the Keep Calm Gallery, a great gift for your wine-loving friends. I can't read it without smiling :)

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A sweet little holiday Bambi from Etsy seller Plain Jane & Company.

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A contemplative pig. Screen-printed by hand by Etsy seller Ooladesigns.

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Fun graphic of the kitchen essentials from Branch.

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/quick-and-easy-hostess-gift-tea-towels.html Forever Young: The Rug Company's new children's collection tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a6773077970b 2009-11-11T09:00:00-08:00 2009-11-11T18:48:06-08:00 By Jennie Nunn, Sunset Associate Editor I'm a big kid at heart. Maybe that's the reason why I'm a big fan of The Rug Company's new children's collection designed by British design team Edward Barber and James Osgerby. But, it's... Sunset

By Jennie Nunn, Sunset Associate Editor

I'm a big kid at heart. Maybe that's the reason why I'm a big fan of The Rug Company's new children's collection designed by British design team Edward Barber and James Osgerby.

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But, it's definitely an investment. Consider it a work of art for the floor. 

Choose from four designs. Available at The Rug Company; therugcompany.info.

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/forever-young-rug-companys-new-childrens-collection-.html Design to inspire: clever idea for recycling your Sunset magazines tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a65d5550970b 2009-11-06T11:19:39-08:00 2009-11-06T11:19:39-08:00 By Sarah Gaffney, Sunset Home Programs manager Coolest idea I've seen in a long time. From afar, it looks like wallpaper. Get up close and you see that it's actually bundles of magazines. I have no idea how they did... Sunset

By Sarah Gaffney, Sunset Home Programs manager

Coolest idea I've seen in a long time. 

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From afar, it looks like wallpaper.

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Get up close and you see that it's actually bundles of magazines. I have no idea how they did it, but I love it! Great second life for all those beloved magazines that sit in stacks around the house! From the Swedish design blog, Design Delight.

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/design-to-inspire-clever-idea-for-recycling-your-sunset-magazines.html Scratch that Itch tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a650b4d2970b 2009-11-03T14:59:08-08:00 2009-11-10T16:46:36-08:00 by Allison Arieff, Sunset editor-at-large A famous designer once proclaimed, "If you don't find it, design it!" "Itch " aka the "Square Cat Habitat" is clearly the result of a designer's frustration by the torture of their beloved couch at... Sunset

by Allison Arieff, Sunset editor-at-large

A famous designer once proclaimed, "If you don't find it, design it!" 

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"Itch " aka the "Square Cat Habitat" is clearly the result of a designer's frustration by the torture of their beloved couch at the hands (er, claws) of their beloved feline. But now, no need to banish the cat or the tattered upholstery. Itch mounts to the wall and functions as a stylish scratching post. As an added bonus for your cat (and your couch), catnip can be tucked behind to promote further scratching. Meow!

Available in five perfect-with-any interior colors at Supermarket.

http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/scratch-that-itch.html Eco-friendly mobiles from FluffyCo tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a64b606b970b 2009-11-02T12:02:40-08:00 2009-11-02T12:02:40-08:00 by Jess Chamberlain, Sunset home & design writer While meeting with Flora Grubb last week at her shop (we're photographing a March 2010 cover story there tomorrow), she was excited to show me some new products she's carrying by San... Sunset

by Jess Chamberlain, Sunset home & design writer

While meeting with Flora Grubb last week at her shop (we're photographing a March 2010 cover story there tomorrow), she was excited to show me some new products she's carrying by San Francisco-based FluffyCo. I fell in love with these beautiful mobiles.

Made from sustainably-farmed, fast-growing wood veneer and eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free MDF 100% recycled wood fiber board, these beauties bring a playful spirit to any room of the house.  

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Bird mobile by FluffyCo, $68.

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Circus mobile by FluffyCo, $68.

FluffyCo designs original handmade apparel, accessories, and home accents. They use local labor and sustainable materials whenever possible. Checkout all their beautiful organically-inspired goods here.  

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http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/11/ecofriendly-mobiles-from-fluffy-co.html George Nelson lamps: now in color at Room&Board tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a63ef0cd970b 2009-10-30T11:19:33-07:00 2009-10-30T11:19:33-07:00 By Sarah Gaffney, Sunset Home Programs manager Lovers of mid-century modern went ga-ga this week with the launch of George Nelson's iconic bubble lamps (always in standard white) in two select colors available exclusively at Room&Board. The muted blue Saucer... Sunset

By Sarah Gaffney, Sunset Home Programs manager

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Lovers of mid-century modern went ga-ga this week with the launch of George Nelson's iconic bubble lamps (always in standard white) in two select colors available exclusively at Room&Board. The muted blue Saucer and soft yellow Cigar have a fresh and friendly vibe that is certain to broaden the appeal of this classic lighting.

http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/10/george-nelson-lamps-now-in-color-at-roomboard.html Pumpkins past Halloween tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a693c8b5970c 2009-10-30T10:54:07-07:00 2009-10-30T10:54:07-07:00 by Jess Chamberlain, Sunset home & design writer Psst: Grab some of those 75%-off pumpkins at the market this weekend. Their organic uncarved beauty will last long past October 31st. More pumpkin ideas from Sunset here. Sunset

by Jess Chamberlain, Sunset home & design writer

Psst: Grab some of those 75%-off pumpkins at the market this weekend. Their organic uncarved beauty will last long past October 31st.

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More pumpkin ideas from Sunset here.

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/10/pumpkins-past-halloween.html Coastal style: Amy Butler for Welspun's new bath towels tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a60f83a1970b 2009-10-28T05:00:00-07:00 2009-10-29T11:36:34-07:00 By Jennie Nunn, Sunset Associate Editor Just because we're heading into winter with cooler temps, doesn't mean you have to forgo color and patterns indoors. Amy Butler for Welspun has launched a new line of new, colorful bath towels. I... Sunset

By Jennie Nunn, Sunset Associate Editor

Just because we're heading into winter with cooler temps, doesn't mean you have to forgo color and patterns indoors. Amy Butler for Welspun has launched a new line of new, colorful bath towels. I love the botanical patterns and bold colors. 

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$14 each; Available at bedbathandbeyond.com. For more of Butler's designs, go to amybutlerdesign.com.

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/10/coastal-style-amy-butlers-new-bath-towels.html Perfect Pairing tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a605a40a970b 2009-10-27T09:00:00-07:00 2009-10-27T09:00:00-07:00 by Miranda Jones, Sunset style editor THIS + THIS = AWESOMENESS Wire flower shade from Urban Outfitters, $28 Roost filament light bulb from Velocity Art & Design, $8 - $28 Sunset

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Wire flower shade from Urban Outfitters, $28

Roost filament light bulb from Velocity Art & Design, $8 - $28

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/10/perfect-pairing.html Nikki McClure's Sunset Pumpkin Stencil tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834cdafac69e20120a66c2904970c 2009-10-22T13:35:41-07:00 2009-10-22T13:35:41-07:00 by Miranda Jones, Sunset style editor As you may have seen in the October issue, Nikki McClure, talented paper cut artist, created an amazing pumpkin stencil for Sunset readers. All of us at Sunset are such huge fans of Nikki... Sunset

by Miranda Jones, Sunset style editor

As you may have seen in the October issue, Nikki McClure, talented paper cut artist, created an amazing pumpkin stencil for Sunset readers.  All of us at Sunset are such huge fans of Nikki that when she agreed to work in a whole new medium for us (pumpkins vs paper!) we were beyond thrilled. The results were beautiful and perfectly Nikki.  Try it out at home yourselves and send us photos....

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It was an honor for me to travel up to Olympia, WA for the photo shoot at Nikki's home & studio and I wanted to share some of the photos that didn't make it into the issue. (If editors had their druthers, every issue would be at least twice as long as they are now!) All photos are by Jose Mandojana. Enjoy!

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And a heartfelt thank you to Apartment Therapy's 'The Kitchn' for doing a Nikki McClure post and including the Haunt pumpkin! Read it HERE.

 http://www.homebysunset.com/home_by_sunset/2009/10/nikki-mcclures-sunset-pumpkin-stencil-.html