In Singapore, Rooms Defined By Color By: shannon

Moving into a new space can be an exciting, yet daunting, endeavor. With a completely new space, the decorating possibilities are endless. One of the things that I’ve discovered helps ground my own decorating process is choosing a color palette (or three). Whether it be the paint on the walls, the color of my couch or structural wood details, these large hits of color guide everything that comes after, creating focus within a space. Priscilla Tan, a Singapore-based designer and dabbler of all things creative, decided to let color be the guide as she decorated her home. She and her husband Roland have a playful and experimental approach to decorating their home, filling it with everything from quirky action figures and fun IKEA pieces to elegant mid-century furniture. But by creating zones of color (gray, black, white and wood for the living room and dining room, and a library set in black, gold, red and wood), they have created continuity amongst their eclectic collection of art and decor. Within less than a year of living in this home, which they share with Roland’s mother and three pets, Priscilla has managed to express the family’s style in a way that suits both the space and her budget. Thanks, Priscilla, and special thanks to Tan Yang Er for the lovely photos! -Shannon Grant

Image above: “What I love about our dining room is how mismatched everything looks,” Priscilla says. “Everyone loves our swing bench as they are able to sit on it while having dinner, and after dinner, they can swing it the other way around to watch TV. The cement raw wall was deliberately done up after showing my contractor many samples of how I wanted it to turn out. It took quite a bit of nagging and we are so happy with the final color and texture. All of our guests love the raw touch to the wall.”

Image above: “This metal bronze artwork is the favorite part of our home. It is the first thing people see when they step into our home and we love the fact that there is a hidden message behind it. The black matte wall is from Nippon Easy Wash With Teflon called Mysterious 8151.”

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Bygel Basket Turned Into Earring Holder By: Kelly

Materials: Ikea Bygel Basket

I used the base of the Ikea Bygel basket (the plate with holes in it) and used it to hang earrings on the wall. I hung both the plate with the holes (for earrings) and the basket (for accessories) using nails, and rested the lip of the plate with holes on the nail– no hanging bracket necessary.

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Coffee table for me and my dog! By: thalymee

2 coffee table LACK,

Size : 35x22x18″

2 GURLI



Cushion cover, red, 20″x20″

2 ULLKAKTUS



Cushion, white, 20″x20″

Photo credit for LACK coffee table & pillows: IKEA.com

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Virginia Sin Ceramics + Best of the Web By: Grace Bonney

Last weekend’s Renegade Craft Fair was like a wonderland of beautiful ceramics. If you collect and admire beautiful cups, mugs, planters and vases like I do, this year’s show was heaven. I picked up a few pieces for our home (more on those later) and was most excited to meet some artists and designers in person that I’d never met before. We had the pleasure of being the first blog to write about Virginia Sin‘s plates back in 2008 and I finally got to meet and shake Virginia’s hand in person this year. Her booth, shared with another talented designer, Brooke of BTW Ceramics, was a food stylist’s dream come to life. I wasn’t able to walk out without buying something and I’m pretty sure other people left the same way. In addition to Virginia’s gorgeous faux-paper plates, she launched a line of bowls inspired by coffee filters. I love how light and frilly they look, but how substantial they feel in person. These bowls are part of Virginia’s newly expanded tabletop collection that you can find, and shop, online. If you need a great handmade gift idea for someone in your life, these are a fantastic idea. xo, grace

Photographs by Emily Johnston

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• A tour of a Buddhist monk’s home in NYC. It’s beautiful and much more “maximalist” than I expected.


• An interview with the rising queen of nail art. Pink stripes forever!


• The evolution of emojis- equal parts fascinating and terrifying.

• Must Reads: D*S DIY Videos for Mrs. Meyers Clean Day, How to Thrift and Scavenge for Vintage Furniture like a Pro, A Day In The Life of Kelly DeWitt,


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• Recipes: Vegan & Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes, A rustic apple tart from Katie Lee, Pear & Ginger Champagne,


• City Guides: Reno, Nevada


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• DIY Projects: Hanging Copper Chandelier, Sun-Print Place Cards, A simple linen apron, Woven Ceiling Light, Shibori-dyed Vintage Napkins.


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Pear Ginger Champange from Project Sip By: Grace Bonney

I love a recipe that doubles as a homemade gift idea. This bubbly Pear Ginger cocktail from Project Sip includes a delicious flavored simple syrup that you can easily jar and give to friends as a DIY holiday gift. This holiday drink is the fourth installment in a series they’ve shared with us that includes Apple Thyme, Peach Margarita and a Raspberry Gin cocktail recipes. I like a little something bubbly this time of year so this festive cocktail might need to go on my list for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Thanks so much to Jen Gietzen and Kathryn McCrary for sharing this with us! xo, grace

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“GRAPHIQUES” FROSTA chair By: STANLI

Materials: FROSTA

These chairs were made in the 50s.

Seats and backs were replaced by the FROSTA seats – birch plywood sanded and oiled, in order to preserve the color and increase the contrast with the black paint.

The wrought iron structure whose shape is easily recognizable, has been preserved and provides a clean side to the whole.

Seat height: 46 cm

Total height: 89 cm

Seat and back: diam. 35 cm thick. 2 cm

These beautiful chairs, solid and comfortable, add a touch more elegant to our home.

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