Monday, March 31, 2014
Le Mill: India's Hottest Concept Shop
Founded just a couple of years ago by a trio of Mumbai-based friends from far-flung locales, Le Mill has quickly become the "it" shop in town (Jade Jagger frequents the cafe) and already has a second outpost in the center of town. The original location, housed in a 15,000-square-foot converted 1920s rice mill, is where you'll find a bespoke line of furniture, linens, and other household essentials, all with an Indo-European vibe. Plus a cafe serving organic fare, a flower shop, and free wi fi. The newer store, which focuses on fashion, is located in the city's Breach Candy area.
Above: The first outpost of Le Mill is located in a former rice mill in the city's Wadi Bunder docks area. Photo via NYT.
Above: The caned Day Bed from the Le Mill Julo home collection is £676; photo via InteriorHolic.
Above: The powder-coated red Gustav Chair by Le Mill's in-house Julo line is £136.
Above: The Wooden Dining Table from the Le Mill Julo collection is £293.
Above: The Small Cooking Pot from the Le Mill collection is £19.
Above: The Le Mill Gold Circles Table Cloth is £49.
Above: The black Bentwood Chair by Chiki Doshi for Le Mill is £158.
Above: A set of two lacquered black metal and leather Nappa Dori Storage Boxes, "reflecting the culture and heritage of India," is £150.
Above: Le Mill's even got doormats covered; the Striped Coir Mat is £8.
Above: The Voile Quilted Bed Cover, designed in house, is £50.
Above (L to R): Le Mill founders Cecilia Morelli Parikh, Julie Leymarie, and Aurelie de Limelette; photo via Peepul.
Interested in more concept shops? See our posts on Merci in Paris (Giving Thanks: Paris' Most Exciting Shop Is Now Online) and on Corso Como in Milan.
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Sunday, March 30, 2014
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DIY: A Genius (and Glamorous) Paper Towel Holder
First spotted on one of our favorite blogs, Poppytalk (is Jan the web's best DIY sleuther?): a genius paper towel holder from Molly at Almost Makes Perfect.
Above: "This project is super easy to make," Molly says. "But you do need some good tools and some arm strength."
Above: Go to Almost Makes Perfect for a list of materials, which include a precut piece of birch and length of copper pipe from the hardware store. Molly created her pattern by using the hexagon shape tool in Photoshop and printing it out on cardstock at around 7 inches wide.
Above: She then determined the exact center of the base and drilled a hole using a spade bit.
Above: "Using a paper towel roll as your measurement, cut down your copper pipe with your hacksaw and cap it off," says Molly.
Above: Voila: one of the best-looking paper towel holders we've seen to date. For detailed instructions, go to Almost Makes Perfect.
Not the DIY type? We recently rounded up our top picks in 10 Easy Pieces: Countertop Paper Towel Holders.
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Felony charge for former NBA star Blaylock in fatal crash
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A Brass Shelf Two Ways
Two of our favorite materials come together in West Elm's new marble shelf (and, for those in favor of black, the shelf comes in slate as well).
Above: The Marble Shelf + Shape Bracket Set is $138.
Above: The Shape Brackets are made of aluminum with an antique brass finish.
Above: The Marble Shelf + Shape Bracket Set is 24 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 6.5 inches high.
Above: The Slate Shelf + Shape Bracket Set is $138.
Above: The Slate Shelf + Shape Bracket Set is 24 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 6.5 inches high.
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Sunday, March 23, 2014
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Creative Fuel: Mobile Espresso in Ireland
Belfast-based Sam Alexander is on a quest to make his latest venture, Attridge & Cole, one of Northern Ireland's premier coffee catering companies. The winning equation? A restored French commercial vehicle (a Citroën H Van), locally hand-roasted coffee, and a expert barista team.
Attridge & Cole is usually parked in a lot off Newforge Lane, but you can also spot it wheeling through the streets of Belfast, or turning off its engine near the Trim castle along the River Boyne. What's on offer? Attridge & Cole boasts an array of baked goods and coffee from Bailies Coffee Co., served up by a staff trained by UK barista champion Sarah McCandless.
Photography by Opposite Page for Attridge & Cole (except where noted).
Above: The van parked in Newforge Lane's open parking lot.
Above: A barista outfitted in a sturdy denim work apron.
Above: Cruising the streets of Belfast.
Above: The Citroën's speedometer.
Above: The coffee van is available for markets, concerts, and corporate events; contact Attridge & Cole for more information.
Above: Photograph via Between You and Me.
Above: Freshly baked cookies on offer.
Above: The van parked at a hot air balloon festival in Trim, County Meath. Photograph via Facebook.
Looking for more design on the go? Have a look at San Francisco's Del Popolo pizza truck, an Airstream hotel in Vienna, and the Traveling Gin Company in London (think pop-up drinks on a butcher's bike).
N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on January 22, 2013 as part of our In the Library issue.
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Thursday, March 20, 2014
House Call: An Artist's Home in Shoreditch
Spotted on The Modern House Estate Agents (one of our favorite property sites), the house of London-based Anna Barham, a graphology artist working in a variety of mediums—print, sculpture, film. Located on a cobbled street off Brick Lane, the house is a former Victorian joiner's workshop that's been converted into a two-bedroom, loftlike live/work space. Barham has furnished the interiors with a mix of antiques and midcentury classics and textiles from Margaret Howell—Ercol chairs, Anglepoise lights, pillows by Eleanor Pritchard—resulting in a space that feels fresh and unstudied.
Images via The Modern House Estate Agents.
Above: The original shop windows overlook the street; Barham painted the floors and the walls in pale shades but left the beams and original woodwork as is.
Above: An Ercol chair and settee are draped with traditional wool blankets (for something similar, check out the offerings at Margaret Howell). The cushions are by Eleanor Pritchard for Margaret Howell and are woven in Wales in a mill using traditional skills. The Hector Floor Lamp with bone china shade is $395 from Horne.
Above: The ground floor features a small kitchen tucked under the stairs, which lead to a second mezzanine bedroom.
Above: The ad hoc kitchen was cobbled together from individual components.
Above: The master bedroom is located on the lower level; the bedside table lamp is a classic Anglepoise Type 75 Desk Lamp ($165 from Horne), available in the UK from Margaret Howell. The cushions are by Eleanor Pritchard for Margaret Howell.
Above: Barham's studio is simple and spare.
Above: The humble exterior.
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Most e-Readers Are Also Real Book Lovers
Gone are the days of the printed book. Like vinyl records books will continue to be produced on a small scale for those eccentric, nostalgic readers who plan their vacations around visits to the few remaining Indie Bookstores. True or not so true? According to a Pew Survey, “E-Reading Rises[Read More...]
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
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A Remote Scottish Bolt-Hole
Gloriously empty sandy beaches, rugged shorelines, and clear blue water make this bolt-hole one of the west coast of Scotland's best-kept secrets.
Rosie Brown, textile designer, stylist, and owner of Papa Stour (an online source for Scottish handcrafted goods), has refurbished a cottage in the far northwest of the country that is available for rent. Situated just 50 yards from the shore, it features views over the sound to the isles of Rona, Raasay, and Skye. The interior mixes old furniture with new, and guests can enjoy firsthand the ceramics and other handmade wares available from Papa Stour. For rates and information, go to Papa Stour.
Above: Known as Callakille, the croft (as small farm holdings are called in these parts), sits on the edge of the water overlooking the sound.
Above: The dining room features an antique table and ladderback chairs with rush seating.
Above: Owner Rosie Brown mixes modern finds with rustic pieces, including locally made goods.
Above: The living room has a wood-burning stove seated in the original fireplace, which retains its wooden mantelpiece.
Above: Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, both with wood-paneled walls and floors.
Above: Tord Boontje's Garland Light is a nice touch above a simple wood bed.
Above: A deerskin softens the floor (Papa Stour sells Deerskins from the Scottish Highlands for £85; delivery to the UK only).
Looking for a getaway? Go to Hotels & Lodgings for more of our discoveries, including an Alpine Retreat for Rent in Switzerland. And for verdant lodgings, see Gardenista's Hotel posts; we've got our eyes on this Off-the-Grid Maine Retreat.
N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on October, 20 2008.
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Monday, March 17, 2014
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Which half of your promotion is wasted?
A Guest Post By Callie Browning As Joe Wanamaker once famously said, “Half of my advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” Cut to 2014, and this writer has realized that he said a mouthful. I promoted my book, The Shadow Guardian: Lost Dreams on Amazon[Read More...]
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Facebook for Fun and Theoretical Profit
I was talking to one of the owners of a local coffee shop. He’s a fifty-ish kind of fellow, similar to myself, like a bit of bluegrass music and has been in the food service business for a couple of years. I had worked up a wine-tasting cross-promotion between our[Read More...]
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