Autumn reading
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When fall's cooler weather hits, I enjoy curling up in my armchair with some good things to read. When you're in a similar mood, here are some design articles from around the web to complement sips of coffee or hot chocolate:
On treasure hunting
My brother Henry recently sent me this Toronto Star piece in which a traveller raves about the approachable vintage shops of Copenhagen and Stockholm:
Shawna Cohen Special to the Star
The piece resonated for me, from the writer's ashtray fixation right down to her simply styled shelf at the end. Now, I'll have to plan a Scandinavian pilgrimage!
On designing as a duo
Living solo as I do, there's never a debate over interior design choices. That's probably why I like reading about couples like this one, who take pleasure in creating a harmonious space together:
Lydia Geisel and Line Thit Klein/Living Inside and Mille Collin Flaherty
The fact that they met and continue to work at The House of Finn Juhl gives the piece an intriguing storybook quality.
On enduring icons
Some design classics disappear for decades, then experience a revival, while others have the good fortune to never leave the spotlight at all. This Dezeen article celebrates eight designs in the latter category, and includes notes on their technical innovations:
Ben Dreith
On shelter magazines
This New York Times piece piqued my interest because I'm an avid follower of design magazine and was delighted to hear of several titles for the first time:
I've been a big fan of Never Too Small since I discovered it in Montreal's Multimags last summer, and I pick up Apartamento occasionally too, but the rest of this roster I'll have to seek out.
On the fifth wall
Think you're finished with decorating your space? Then give Oh, What a Beautiful Ceiling! a read, an eye-opening Financial Times exploration of how ceilings are becoming canvasses for visual surprises:
The photos in this article are dazzling, so be prepared to reconsider your "fifth wall."
On big changes
Last but not least, if you're looking for a fall home refresh, dive into The Big Change Lookbook, our new 48-page collection of this newsletter's best ideas for expressive interiors, no matter how small your space:
Corneil "Guy" Van der Spek
You're helping others make their homes come to life too: a portion of every sale goes to Furniture Bank, a Toronto charity that helps families furnish a home – including kids who don't have a bed of their own.
They can sign up here. It's published on Wednesdays.
Thank you for reading.
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