Blueprint

Timeout With Thom Filicia

How fitting to meet Thom Filicia in a bathtub. I started loving him right off the bat in his Queer Eye for the Straight Guy days when he and the crew would take a leisurely and comedic stroll through their soon-to-be-metrosexual’s apartment while giggling, tearing about closets, and crawling into chairs—or tubs. Turns out…

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Mad For: Trina Turk Textiles

Designer collaborations really get me. It’s genus meets genius. I already loved Trina Turk’s beachy prints for fashion (it was very cool when she paired up with Banana Republic earlier this year for a ready-to-wear line), but the textiles she’s created with Schumacher are really to die for. So beachy, so…

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British Invasion

Last week Andrew Martin opened its shiny new doors for a party and guests got a chance to meet the company’s co-founder, Martin Waller, CEO, Tim McGeehan (who lives here locally), and check out the space. This store has a flavor all of its own. Since the company is British, there’s plenty…

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Historic Studio Sale Preview

Couch and table at Historic Studio

I spent the morning over at Historic Studio, which is morphing into a whole new level of wonderfulness with all the usual statement pieces and now a bigger emphasis on home accessories. I caught up with the always inspiring and energetic Robb Whittlef and…

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One Luxurious Bed!

 

A $33,000 mattress is rolling into town, dubbed “the most luxurious and expensive American-made bed.” The Aireloom Bespoke bed is part of the Aireloom line of mattresses, all handcrafted by artisans using old-world techniques and fine materials, including cashmere, silk, Joma wool, and organic cotton. The mattresses must be…

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Mad For: Jonathan Adler for Kohler

Kohler just opened its first Minnesota showroom in Edina. The place is spilling over with gorgeousness for bathrooms and kitchens, including a brand new line of sinks from Jonathan Adler. They’ve debuted four shades: Greenwich Green, Piccadilly Yellow, Palermo Blue, and Annapolis Navy. We’d expect nothing less perky from Mr….

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