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  • Invasion - Balloon Installations by Charles Pétillon

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    I've been taking stock of everything around here, planning new projects and evaluating old. Next week will be a full…
    December 16, 2016
  • Shea Frederick Rehab, Curbed

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    Is Baltimore's effort to reduce blight working? Never accept the pickle juice. How to "fake fanciness without looking cheap." (Worth…
    December 2, 2016
  • Tereasa Surratt and Camp Wandawega

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    The story of Camp Wandawega and the brand retreats it hosts. And hey, I took a few friends up there…
    November 18, 2016
  • Bauhaus Costumes Triadic Ballet

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    These Bauhaus costumes are a delight. And I had never seen the Triadic Ballet (Das Triadische Ballet) before — every…
    October 14, 2016
  • Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for The New York Times

    Honor Roll

    Why won't midcentury modern design die? It seems the 40-year rule is at play, among other factors. Go! Go! You…
    October 7, 2016
  • Beige

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    The beigification of American homes. Blame HGTV and the house-flipping heydey of the 90s. Michael Chabon wrote a lovely account…
    September 30, 2016
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  • Invasion - Balloon Installations by Charles Pétillon

    Honor Roll

    I’ve been taking stock of everything around here, planning new projects and evaluating old. Next week will be a full post of our house all…

    December 16, 20160 commentsHonor Roll
  • Shea Frederick Rehab, Curbed

    Honor Roll

    Is Baltimore’s effort to reduce blight working? Never accept the pickle juice. How to “fake fanciness without looking cheap.” (Worth the read for the thoughts…

    December 2, 20169 commentsHonor Roll
  • Tereasa Surratt and Camp Wandawega
    Photo by Bob Coscarelli

    Honor Roll

    The story of Camp Wandawega and the brand retreats it hosts. And hey, I took a few friends up there with me a few years…

    November 18, 20163 commentsHonor Roll
  • Bauhaus Costumes Triadic Ballet

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    These Bauhaus costumes are a delight. And I had never seen the Triadic Ballet (Das Triadische Ballet) before — every still is art. Cook with…

    October 14, 20162 commentsHonor Roll
  • Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for The New York Times

    Honor Roll

    Why won’t midcentury modern design die? It seems the 40-year rule is at play, among other factors. Go! Go! You can do it! Perhaps you…

    October 7, 20161 commentHonor Roll
  • Beige

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    The beigification of American homes. Blame HGTV and the house-flipping heydey of the 90s. Michael Chabon wrote a lovely account of taking his 13-year-old son…

    September 30, 20161 commentHonor Roll
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