Living Pretty

I am currently fawning over these tables from birdloft. I have been lusting after a large wooden table for awhile now and I can definitely see these pieces finding a place (or several) in my apartment. They are completely gorgeous, from the hairpin legs to the reclaimed wood. Their process is really quite remarkable as well and super forest friendly. Birdloft typically salvages wood from old barns and industrial sites or from unfinished construction projects - saving it from the landfill. The wood is then harvested in a biodiesel-breathing truck and only locally produced oils and waxes are used to protect the wood. And when paint is used, you guessed it, it's 100% recycled. As my hometown is presently fighting off the invasion of a large landfill, businesses like birdloft make me smile. 

J.

Living Pretty

These dining room chairs over at West Elm are the bomb-diggity. I grew up never being able to own anything white because my mom said it would get too dirty, too fast. So now, I'm attracted to everything white, even if it's before Labour Day! Designed by Source Studio in South Africa, these seats feature handwoven leather and Cape Dutch inspiration. Perfect for a sunny breakfast nook or afternoon tea on the porch.

L.

Living Pretty

Does "living the dream" mean working all summer with no chance of seeing past your office desk? If this sounds familiar, bring the cottage home with you instead! The Scrapwood Wallpaper by Piet Hein Eek immediately takes me to those hazy summer days melting away on the dock and starry nights snuggled up by the fire.