Monthly Archives: August 2010

10 things: stephen stinson can’t live without

We’re continuing with our series featuring some of the creative people that we know. Every Tuesday we will introduce them as they share with us the ten things they can’t live without. Today we are introducing our dear friend and architect/designer/urban cyclist Stephen Stinson [@Stephen_Stinson].

Location: San Antonio, TX

[one] beauty

It’s a blessing to experience. It can haunt your dreams. It can make your soul feel as if it’s going to burst. Good times.

[two] space / the wonder of the universe

I want to send a shout out to the UNIVERSE, as a whole. CHEERS! I hope you know what you’re doing. Thanks for bringing me to the party. I’m trying to live up to the honor.

[three] type / the written word

What is written is important of course. That one can also consider the element of typography, is something I believe can add depth of meaning and communication or influence of mood and emotion. The artful use of typography is subtle, but undeniable.

[four] connections with others / teamwork / creation

I love being a part of a team. It started with soccer, then basketball, football, cross-country, marching band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, lacrosse, and then finally ARCHITECTURE, the practice of which is almost always a team effort. Achieving together. It’s what we’re here to do.

[five] musical instruments

Drumset and piano. Gotta have ‘em.

[six] pens, pens, pens

[seven] internet + computer

Avoid at your own peril.

[eight] travel

“I’ve got to get out, get out, get out of the house.”

[nine] music

Pure inspiration.

[ten] love

A motivator of growth. If you love biscuits and gravy for instance, you can imagine it motivating some growth somewhere.

Stay tuned for text Tuesday when we feature our dear friend and interior designer/grad school completer/makeup artist/former resident of the Blue Bell capital, Adrienne Fairlie [@Afairlie] Check out her blog Adrienne’s Anecdotes.

Until next time!

dc

architecture of the napkin

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Want to add a little pizazz to your table setting? Are you in charge of a bridal shower but have no idea how to make it look fancy? Thanks to Derek’s mom [the napkin folding expert], we were inspired to find all kinds of ways to fold a napkin. Here are 12 ways to fold a napkin to add that touch of class you’re looking for. Also there are some fun ideas for kids parties or holidays. You can click on each one to see a step-by-step guide on how to create them. Enjoy!

Do you know of any cool ways to fold a napkin? Share them with us!

dc

dc:finds | the racket on dish racks

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I know a lot of us still use dishwashers but they drive us insane. We prefer to just wash by hand cause you can wash only what you need and get back to what you need to do. Here’s a few we found.

DBA Consultants have one that looks pretty good.

See what Crate and Barrel has to offer?

Here’s a few others that caught our eye. cooking.com

Here’s a cool round one from unica home

another neat idea designed by John Lewis

Are you more of the industrial type? We have one for you too!

Looking for something more sleek and modern? This one is great! And comes in lots of fun colors!

But, you know.. Nothing beats the old fashioned way! ;)

Have you seen anything interesting goods to dry those dishes?

Happy Weekend!

dc

Apartment BBQ Pit

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I know there is a good group of us that are apartment dwellers and it’s not always easy to grill your own slab of animal. You can’t exactly put a giant charcoal propane 8 burner grill on your 6×10 porch right? Here is a very cool little design that allows you the luxury of some home grillin without the intense fire hazard. There is still fire, but a bit more contained. Check it OUT! click here

That is one of the best one’s I’ve found, hope you like it.

dk

surviving sardine living

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In honor of the first week of school, we wanted to share with you our inexpensive top picks for dorm survival. As former dorm-dwellers ourselves, trust us on this one: space is limited and organization is key! Also, it’s your home for at least a year so make it your own! You’ll be spending a lot of quality time there.

Even if you aren’t getting ready for college, there are some great finds for anyone who wants to make the most of their small space. Enjoy!

[1] stockholm office storage boxes [2] skubb closet organizer [3] bunk bed shelf [4] message board tiles [5] daily dot calendar

[1] grassy toothbrush organizer [2] dot-to-dot shelving [3] get-ready bathroom [4] folding drying rack

[1] lighthouse beach lumbar pillow [2] dottie duvet cover [3] mustache pillow set [4] de-vine organic sheet set [5] shoreline duvet [6] suite organic duvet

[1] sleep+study loft [2] knitted poufs [3] orange sofa bed

[1] godis mix drinkware [2] polypropylene 38pc dinner set [3] bodum chambord french press [4] multicolor stacking mugs or espresso cups [5] beatles series pint glasses [6] plastis ice cube trays [7] well-stacked bowls

[1] white alarm clock [2] fillsta table lamp [3-4] 3d faux chandelier [5] hi-light task lamp

So there you have it.. Enjoy living in a cracker box! Just kidding :) Living in a dorm is.. well.. interesting, but definitely an experience you need to have!