And we’re back! A handful of days into September and the design world’s back in full swing. From exhibits and openings to Jeremy Allen White sightings, here are 19 things we noted this week (including two spots to find us this month).
Above: Workspace inspiration courtesy of this week’s Lessons in Living with Beloved Things: An Art Director’s Vintage-Filled London Flat. Photograph by Sandy Suffield.
- “It’s the final weekend of The Summit Show, an outdoor art show in Skinner State Park, Hadley, MA,” writes Margot. “There are mountain trails curated by Charlotte Kohlmann (sister of Emma) and work by 40 artists. I’ll be there with my dog.” Stop by if you’re in the area!
- And you’re cordially invited to “Everyday Heirlooms: Exquisitely Designed Wooden Objects of Use”, co-curated by Remodelista editor Annie and furniture maker Heide Martin, with an opening reception September 26 in Rockland, Maine. Come say hi.
- “Is this the chicest garden centre in the world?”
- It’s the last weekend to see The Earthen Door, an exhibition of plant-based artworks inspired by Emily Dickinson’s book of 400 pressed flowers. (Hat tip: Annie.)
- Oooh, definitely trying this super-easy art project. Such a great way to remember your garden.
- How to lure everyone’s favorite flower-loving celebrity.
- From Laura: “Loved how this gardener upcycled a chips-and-dip bowl to provide water in the garden.”
- And a friendly reminder from Kier: “Reserve your tickets to Lotusland before the public tour season comes to a close on November 15. A must-see garden!”
- Do less: Smitten by this bath renovation.
- New Yorkers, stop in Thursday, September 11, at Take Me With You (63 Bond Street) from 6-8 for the opening of APPLES to APPLES: “an installation of reinvented objects by Hilary Robertson + Skilset.” Consider us intrigued.
- A just-released book takes a new look at Arne Jacobsen’s designs, from flatware to full rooms.
- Love the looks of these custom floor runners by Tailor Made x The Primary Essentials.
- Yes, the humble waste bin can be an attractive object.
- Do you need a kitchen perch? After seeing this, we think so.
- Color-blocked curtains to sew and admire.
- Psst.: The countdown’s on for our next book release…Here’s how to snag a copy.
