Cocaine & Caviar

Today was amazin'. And it just keeps getting better.

Persian Rugs x Mid-Century Modern

I've been kind of obsessively hunting around for a Persian-style rug for my place as of late. Not sure what it is, but the colorful geometric patterns of birds, medallions, and whatnot just seems to spark a vibe with me. It also makes it feel extra homey (ever since experiencing these types of rugs for the first time at my Bloomington residence.

Organized Konfusion

There's something about an organized corner of a home that makes everything feel alright.

Wednesday Splurge: Iconic Kitchen

Mmmm... tasty tasty Eames. Did I mention they're knock offs? I'm not sure if that will fly with most people, but at $60 a pop, who can complain?

Kitchen Crumb Vents

One word. Want.

Chicago Designs: Pukko Knife Holder

Design duo Linnea Gits and Peter Dunham just created a new design studio called Uusi in Chicago offering limited-edition home goods. My fav so far? The ever classy wall-mounted Pukko Knife Holder, which features a strong magnet encased in reclaimed, old-growth cypress wood. $125 if you want it.

Experiencist Shopping Guide

Here's just a bunch of crap I'd like to eventually contribute to my new apartment is wherever-town. Preferably gifted to myself soon so I can break them in. Yes, those clocks are $380.

Artful House Galleries

Super giggity. There's three elements I love here. The white to wood floor transition. Second, the view from the kitchen is of art. Third, Helvetica, baby.

Shittay to Glossy

I always enjoy kitchen before and afters more than any other transitional upgrade in the home. I think it's just because you can literally identify within seconds all the design decisions that went into making the transition. It feels almost overwhelming, at times - but I've learned to enjoy giving people that feeling or rebirth. Like Buudha or something.

MacBook Cutting Board

Must. Have. Perhaps simply as proof that impractical yet aesthetic design will almost always trump functionality.

Cookie Dipping Mug

Man, I really wish they were selling these at the MoMa Design Shop in NYC.

Kitchen Top Ninja

A kitchen that doesn't even look like a kitchen is my kind of kitchen. Courtesy of Bunker Workshop.

Flows Like Wine

They hated IKEA with a passion, yet the details and inspiration continued to fill their whiteboards like a waterfall, endless and forward. What they came up with, they had to call a "sconce" - though realistically, the flowing design never afforded such un-idealized naming conventions.

Decisions, Decisions

If you could only have one out of the three pictured above, which would you choose? 1) The hot girl, 2) dream kitchen or 3) iPad with a clever looking stand. Yeah, I know - it took me a few minutes, too.

Kitchen Fantastica

Here's some awe-inspiring kitchen shots courtesy of Danish photographer Stuart McIntyre to make your Friday afternoon a little brighter from all of these Winter storms that have decided to come a-knockin' on our doors today.

My Kind of Workspace

Bright natural light, contrasted with natural browns, and an ample serving of modern - Yeah, this is how I'd roll. Just need me some moneys.

Dining Room Collage

A lil' idea to make that dining room a little more homey - add a piece of desaturated collage work (along with a modern frame) to give your space a boost of contemporary goodness and personality.

Elica Glide Hood Does a Cabinet Good

The Elica Glide under-cabinet hood keeps your cabinet's clear of both smelly foods and excess stainless steel. With its chrome-plated, low, dynamic profile, it'll surely be a hit with New Yorkers' tiny kitchens. Zing!

Magimix See-Thru Toaster

Yeah. It only took us 15 years to get here. But we made it! The see-thru material is constructed of insulated glass, so you'll no longer have to worry about having those nasty burnt bagels toast. Unless you're the type that would buy a $320 toaster and still walk away from food while it's cooking. Then I have no hope for you, sir.

You Could've Gone With Something More Subtle

Mmmmm... porcelain grenade salt and pepper shakers. Who could ask for more? Dishwasher and microwave safe, though I would question a person who microwaves their pepper. Available for $16.