10 Corso Como

 Just back from a short break in Milan, my beau took me into a small hidden store in the Brera area, tucked away in the leafy inner courtyard on the Corso Como walk, is the multi-funcional space consisting of a retail store, cafe, 3-suite hotel, gallery and bookshop. Founded 21 years ago in Sept 1991 by gallerist and publisher Carla Sozzani, 10 Corso Como is on every highlight list of places to shop in Milan. It's best for luxury brands: Marni, Lanvin, Prada, more. Special one-of-a-kind pieces and exclusive collections designed exclusively for 10 Corso Como. Vogue Italia’s Editor-in-Chief Franca Sozzani selects most of the products herself! There is also a 10 Corso Como Outlet in Via Tazzoli 3, open Wed-Sat where you will find off-season items mix with one-of-a-kind statement pieces at a more affordable price.

UNcovet

UNcovet is a new flash sale site, a collection of limited edition, one-of-a-kind vintage and designer goodies at a discounted price. The site is curated by fashion and interior designers. Sharing is caring so here it is!

How To Upcycle Thrift Shop Finds Into Trendy Home Decor

Thrift Shop Hot! What to look for right now....



In my last post I shared some tips for shopping thrift shops. Now I'm going to share with you some items commonly found at thrift shops that are great for upcycling into swanky home decor and crafts. These items are great because not only are they inexpensive, but they are very much in style as current home decor. Check it out! 








What

need some more FEED

I featured FEED bags previously here. They are now expanding their line, providing more beautiful ways for us to support UNICEF.

The only way is UP!

Royal College of Art graduate, Victoria Spruce presented the following sculptural and sky-high shoes at the graduate show. The architectural shapes are formed with plastic and feature a soft leather insole and lining, that creates a smooth support for the foot within the hard curves. The higher the shoe the more beautiful the curves...ohhh Im in love! Tasty colours, often monochrome, her designs are gorgeous.

Check my 'shoes' tag for more posts on shoe brands and designers.

this week on etsy...tartan

flannel dog cape/ vintage Ralph Lauren bag/

vintage reversible wool cape/vintage picnic set

dog leash/ vintage ice bucket

stadium blanket/ vintage train case

tartan dress/ scotch plaid cooler

vintage flask/ vintage wool tie

this week on etsy...artichokes

1. artichoke print by Valentina Ramos  2. melamine personalized platter 3. adult coloring book 4. earrings  5. notelettes by Lisa Orgler  6. cotton tote bag  7. cedar garden marker  8. Dren Culture greeting cards

glow

sources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

the art of anthro display

Who are the creative geniuses that come up with such innovative store displays at Anthropologie? They really enhance the shopping experience. Most designs are done with recycled material.

this week on etsy...maps

1. vintage map sailboat  2. nautical map backpack 3. handmade cufflinks 4. archival USA map 5. watercolor world map 6. vintage map lampshade 7. vintage map envelopes  8. decoupaged map bracelet 9. personalized watercolor wedding maps

ponchos are back

Here are a few cute ones.

All three available at Piperlime here

so much rain this fall

the American classic is still the best... L.L. Bean

shop for L.L. Bean rain boots here

this week on etsy...block prints

1. vegetable and fruit note cards  2. Rabbit linen pillow  3. Scottish cotton tea towel  4. sunset and crimson table runner  5. Yuzen Waves set of cards  6. Avocado linen tea towel  7. cotton lampshade  8. cotton napkins  9. Jaipur cotton covered journal

Furbish is a great source for modern home accessories

1. Chevron tray 2. Spotted Ottoman tray  3. Green Capiz candle holder   4. Coral on lucite 5. Palm Springs pink pillow  6. Brass Urchin  7. Brown Zebra tray 8. Apple Green petite gourd vase  9. recycled cotton Greek Key throw

Shop Furbish online here. 

Visit the store in Raleigh, NC, directions here.

 Read owner Jamie Meares' blog, I Suwannee, here.

this week on etsy...equestrian chic

1. vintage English Coalport set of china 2. vintage Ralph Lauren bag  3. vintage Hermes scarf  4. vintage Frye boots  5. 1927 copy of Black Beauty  6. riding breeches  7. vintage Echo  scarf  8. vintage Ralph Lauren set of china  9. cast iron doorstop

we enjoyed dinner last night in the basement of a great NYC store

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's ABC Kitchen, in the lower level of the fun shopping experience ABC Carpet & Home in the Flatiron neighborhood of NYC