PAPER + CUP DESIGN at Paper Source

Over the weekend, I visited the new Paper Source shop in Brooklyn (woot!) along with the lovely Kristin Appenbrink. We went to see PAPER+CUP founders Minhee and Truman Cho demonstrate how to make adorable paper balls from their new book, Paper + Design. (P.S. The book was styled by Randi Brookman Harris, whom I wrote about this summer. See that post here.)

I don't consider myself that crafty, but loved learning how to make this simple and chic decoration. It would look perfect hanging with several others at a party, or as a smart gift topper.

Kristin is going to be writing about how to make them over on her blog at RealSimple.com, so keep an eye out! **UPDATE: Kristin's post is up! See it here.

Minhee Cho

Kristin's fab navy and silver creation (so cute and so easy!)

Dreaming of Lindsey Adelman lighting

Ever since I was little, I've been building my dream house in my mind. Right now, that dream house is a cottage (that I've lovingly renovated) that's small in size, but big in character. And glowing in that dream dining room and/or the dream foyer are a few pieces from the lighting designer of my dreams: Brooklyn's Lindsey Adelman. Meet her here, and check out a few of her installations below.

(SO dreamy, no?)

Photos by Joseph Deleo, Patricia Rubinelli, and Kate Glicksberg for Lindsey Adelman Studio