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Blog: Off The Rack   02/02/2010

Is Neo-Needlepoint and Cross-stitch the Next Big Thing?

Tricia Royal

modernneedlepointcuff neawearrosenecklace muddleandflowring Seen above: Moroccan Modern Needlepoint Cuff Bracelet: ModernNeedlepoint Trees At Sunset Ring: muddleandflow Rose Necklace: neawear *** I was totally inspired by my previous post about the Pin Pals, and it got me trolling around for more needlepoint or cross-stitch emblazoned wearables. Why?  Because I can really feel a cross-stitch/needlepoint/bargello trend  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Make Nice   02/02/2010

Make It: Oilcloth Valentine Garland

Polly Conway

oilcloth I always buy oilcloth because I love the retro prints and colors, but I often don't know what to do with it! This heart-shaped garland from Oilcloth Addict looks like a simple project with adorable results---here's the tutorial.

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Blog: Editors's Notes   02/02/2010

Liking This Week: Atelier Bow-Wow

Katherine Sharpe

treadmachiya01I've been spending a little time lately looking over the website of Atelier Bow-Wow, the Japanese architecture firm of Yoshiharu Tsukamoto and Momoyo Kaijima, located in Tokyo---I think my eye had been caught by a forthcoming book about their practice, (it's called The Architectures of Atelier Bow-Wow: Behaviorology), out this April from Rizzoli. The book's promotional copy describes  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   02/02/2010

Pale White Moon: Queue it Up For Better or Worse Depending on the Situation

Andrew Wagner

ReadyMade has always had a close knit relationship with the music world. We've run reviews; we've worked with musicians on various projects; we've had in-office concerts; and in general we've always been big supporters of bands of all shapes and sizes. So, it wasn't a surprise when we got a great little record in our offices—Call of the Wolf Peach by  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   02/01/2010

Cassette Tapes Make a Comeback (In the Form of Sonic Fabric Neckties)

Alexa Fornoff

3sonicties_tape_med_brown_full At $120 a piece, these are a bit pricey...but for the guy who has everything, a tie made from cassette tape could be just the thing this Valentine's Day. From Alyce Santoro and Julio Cesar, click here to buy. (via Recyclart and Supermarket)

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Blog: Make Nice   02/01/2010

J.D. Salinger: Thanks for the Inspiration

Polly Conway

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If you're lucky, you had a great high school teacher who shared the gift of J.D. Salinger's writing with you. Or you discovered it yourself and couldn't stop reading. So many people have been touched by Catcher in the Rye and the tales of the Glass family that peopled his other works, that I thought it might be appropriate to honor the loss of a great American literary influence today with  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   02/01/2010

You Should Make Homemade Pizza

Amy Palanjian

homemade pizza Last Sunday I made homemade pizza. It was not the first time ever, but it was the first time in about 7 years, which now that I know how easy it is, is unexplainable. All day I was feeling particularly determined to make caramelized onion, olive and feta pizza on whole wheat crust. Salty with a hearty crusty. And I did make it and it was good. So good that I ate it for both lunch and dinner  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   02/01/2010

Down With Elevators! Appealing Stairs = A Fitter City, Says NYC Health Commissioner

Katherine Sharpe

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Next American City has reported that New York City's brand new health commissioner, Dr. Thomas Farley, has his eyes on a public health initiative that Jane Jacobs could love. Farley is interested in how the built environment of the city influences residents' physical fitness. Eyeing rising obesity rates, Farley worries that we've "engineered  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Off The Rack   02/01/2010

Hair Affair

Jane Flanagan

I've been eagerly surveying the Spring /Summer collections as they're unveiled on designers' websites. And, one thing is clear: We're nowhere near done with hair accessories. Thankfully, this is one of those trends where there really is something for everybody. Be they coquettish, glamorous or just quirky, hair embellishments are ubiquitous. Here's a round-up of my favourites---a broad variety of styles at a broad  . . . Continue Reading

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