Emily: Leap of Faith

leap of faith, an act or instance of accepting or trusting in something that cannot readily be seen or proved.

Emily: Donghia rules

Not only were they one of the only showrooms in the D&D that were not a-holes to me when I was a curious student, but they also make such poetic lighting, such as this Regina sconce.

Emily: Reminder of 33rd Street

I have had this on my mood board because it kindof reminds me of our old Living Room.

Emily: for SITE

I knew I wasn't crazy to use all wooden hangers....

Emily: The best thing P Barn has ever made

I just love it, and I want to put it in my library with the most perfect ikat from Schumacher.

Le Owner: Design Is In The Details

Hello gorgeous! In the vestibule of my dreams, this would be the star lighting fixture. Made of an ancient Chinese alloy called Paktong, this lanterns unique details take my breath away. I love the chunky, modern chain, exaggerated facets, and its sleek yet sophisticated style. And that inner crystal like light source? To die for.

Made by another genius British design team, Meta. Many more inspiring designs worth checking out here.

Le Owner: For Emily

Many moons ago in that Tribecca loft where I languished, the designer I worked for brought in a group of British textile designers to show off their wares, and I was awestruck. Of course, at that time, we were too busy trying to get more TV shows, product deals, and new money banker clients, and I knew these beautiful hand produced wall coverings would never make it into our sourcing files. She loved to be surrounded by the best of the trades, even though she knew it was out of our Trading Spaces league, for certain.





Fromental. Swoon. How do I even start? Luxurious hand painted silk papers, embroidered with the most divine detailing, and colored perfectly. Any home would sing after an installation of these most perfect papers. I'm sure Emily would agree.

I love the full mock up drawings showing the entire pattern...it really gives you a feel for how amazing this installations really are!

Emily: haunted

I can't get this post card from Post Secret out of my mind...

Le Owner: New @ SITE

Swoon. I'm in love, yet again. This time it is with the work of California artist Jennifer Northup. Each of these amazing jewelry peices was inspried by her grandmother's collection of vintage English silverware that was lovingly used in her bed and breakfast. Jennifer spends countless hours sourcing each pattern and then transforms them into wearable works of art. I love her total artistry and devine details. More here.

You'll most often catch me with this little baubble around my neck these days:



Also amazing:

Le Owner: Design Bloggers+New Love

Hi. I'm back. Anyone miss me?

Did anyone catch this interesting NYT article awhile back about design bloggers and their most exciting fall picks? All and all, nothing is really ever new under the sun, but I did find out about some great new design bloggers I'll certainly be following. I especially loved Stephen Drucker's quote about design bloggers being the new guerrilla editors in the design world. Lots to think about there.



The favorite? Hollister Hovey, a slick, bygone era meets wasp chic blogger from BKLYN who's style, while extremely different than my own, really attracts me in many ways. Even her logo seems retail ready, perhaps she's the modern female equivalent to Ralph Lauren meets your favorite musty relics shop.




{*all images from Holister Hovey}

Emily: I love Oslo

Ooooh, Oslo.

Emily: Feed Sack Pillows

I have been collecting vintage feed sacks for over two years now, and I am about to have a bunch of them made into pillows for my Etsy shop. Although some may find it ironic that I am spending more for the fill than I did on the face fabric, I think (hope) they will be charming, casual and comfortable - or as I often say when with clients "friendly".

Emily: Condesa DF

When (not if) I visit Mexico City I want to stay at Condesa DF. India Mahdavi created this slick yet natural refuge out of a crumbling landmark building. I am stunned by the simple, graphic and natural quality of the design. I want to hang out in the bar, stand under the waterfall and be on the roof at night by candlelight. And if, for some reason that wasn't thrilling enough, room service offers a fetish kit. ;)

Emily: Blanket Butlers

Come fall, every blanket I own comes out of storage (cotton canvas bags - must be breathable) and get strewn all over the house. After an invigorating summer spent outdoors as much as possible, it is such a nice change of pace to slow down, bundle up and relax. Last night this is what welcomed me: a wool blanket my grandmother knit being presented to me by one of my favorite chairs, like a blanket butler. :)

Emily: my gift wrap

I believe that vintage gifts are the best ones; not only will the item have more character than something mass produced, but a vintage item is far greener than a new one.

I just debuted my own gift wrap for my Etsy shop and I am so happy with how it turned out. I searched far and wide to find recycled paper boxes (7"x 7" was the size I though most perfect...why do square boxes look best when wrapped?), recycled aqua tissue paper and recycled aqua metallic wrapping paper. All of this is of course adorned with custom printed "Emily Lynch vintage" ribbon that I spent a small fortune on but feel is worth every penny. And inside there is a butterfly to surprise (well, and the gift!)