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Coveted(?) Crib: Devendra Banhart's Arty Home
To all you hipster kids out there, I thought I'd share this sneak peek into Devendra Banhart's Topanga Canyon, California, home that I found on MTV. In the video, the folk rock musician shows us a photo of Neil Young on his fridge, his couch that once belonged to Jim Morrison, and his jewelry-making studio/desk. Oh yes, and rambles on about political graffiti and the origins of his tattoos.
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Do You Have Bamboo Blinds?
Bamboo blinds are an ideal way to give your home privacy without blocking out all of the light. I also love their rich, brown hue, and that they're made of a sustainable material. In any case, Spencer and Heidi seem pretty happy to be in the presence of these blinds.
Casa Quickie: Lean and Layer Your Artwork
In last night's episode of The City, Olivia Palermo accepts an editorial job from the creative director of Elle. I love how he's staged his artwork in his office. Leaning and layering framed artwork on a shelf or table is more casual than hanging it, which is ideal for the workplace.
Roundup: Rattan Dining Chairs
Heidi and Spencer never were my favorite characters on The Hills, but I did always have an eye for the rattan bar stools in their kitchen. Rattan, as you may know, is essentially thin, pliable stems of palm, making these chairs perfectly appropriate for a California crib. There is a beachy vibe to them, but I think they work well in any atmosphere.
Lauren Conrad's Pad Is Up For Rent
I'm sure all of you Hills fans would kill to replace Audrina in Lauren Conrad's Spanish villa in the Hollywood flats. Well, something tells me that reality is not so far off. Conrad is renting out her 3,009-square-foot, four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home for $11,000 per month.
On the Market: Molly Sims Selling Her House of Style
Model and actress Molly Sims has listed her 3,043-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath 1930s Spanish house of style in Los Angeles for nearly $3 million, according to Real Estalker. The listing description of the property reads:
Stunningly remodeled 1930s Spanish with Hollywood flair. .
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- Design*Sponge wants to know what you think of this Babydoll Coat Rack.
- Dwell has a great garden idea for relaxing.
- YumSugar tells all on watermelon radishes.
- Re-Nest shows you how MTV has gone green.
- Design Happens revisits the controversial design strategy of organizing books by color.
- More Ways to Waste Time finds Amy Butler fabrics on eBay.
- Decor8 has shots of Mark Lund's photography.
- AT:SF finds some beautiful Berkeley blooms.
"The Real World" Going Green
Somehow, I totally missed this news from a few weeks ago that the next "Real World" house will be a solar-powered green dwelling. According to Broadcasting and Cable, the 20th season of the reality show will be set in Hollywood and have the roomies living in an eco-friendly house, complete with solar panels, energy-efficient lighting, and sustainable materials. Here are some details from the article:
According to MTV, the show will “introduce today’s youth to the ways in which they can incorporate environmentally friendly household items and make eco-friendly lifestyle choices, as seen on The Real World, into their everyday lives.”
In my humble opinion, "The Real World" has been pretty worthless over the past few years and not exactly setting a noble example for America's youth.
Great Art Online: Yee-Haw Industries
Yee-Haw Industries was established by partners Kevin Bradley & Julie Belcher, who opened up shop from a back-40 barn in Corbin, Kentucky, with salvaged, antique equipment. Their vibrant, folk art, wood cut prints of country music's classic stars, such as Hank Williams, Dr. and Loretta Lynn, caught eyes and told stories. Soon, modern music acts, including Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, and Southern Culture on the Skids began commissioning promotional posters and album art.
Great Art Online: The Decoder Ring Design Concern
The Decoder Ring Design Concern creates both lovely and edgy silkscreened concert and art posters (thanks for the tip, Penelope829). Founded in 2004, their mission statement is simply "Do work we love for clients we admire." Partners Christian Helms, Geoff Peveto, Paul Fucik, and Derrit DeRouen have worked with clients including Leo Burnett Worldwide, Levis Jeans, Toyota Yaris, MTV, Sony BMG's Epic Records, Capitol Records, South By Southwest, Modest Mouse, Dave Matthews Band, Erykah Badu, and Wilco.
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