upon a fold

We are loving this cute paper company out of Sydney, Australia. Husband and wife graphic design team, Justine and Matt, create their paper goods line, Upon a Fold out of their small studio.

{photos courtesy of Upon a Fold}

pumpkin bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups (210g) flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin purée*
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped walnuts

* To make pumpkin purée, cut a pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds and stringy stuff, lie face down on a foil or Silpat lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F until soft, about 45 min to an hour. Cool, scoop out the flesh. Freeze whatever you don't use for future use. Or, if you are working with pumpkin pieces, roast or boil them until tender, then remove and discard the skin.

METHOD

1 Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Sift together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda.

2 Mix the pumpkin, oil, eggs, 1/4 cup of water, and spices together, then combine with the dry ingredients, but do not mix too thoroughly. Stir in the nuts.

3 Pour into a well-buttered 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes until a thin skewer poked in the very center of the loaf comes out clean. Turn out of the pan and let cool on a rack.

Can easily double the recipe.

Yield: Makes one loaf.

{photo via Pinterest, recipe via Simple Recipes}

demy lee

We are in love with Demy Lee.  Since 2006, we have proudly carried this luxurious cashmere collection. Each season Demy offers classic silhouettes with a modern twist. All pieces are made with the highest quality cashmere, which doesn't pill or stretch, making her sweaters a great investment that will last for many seasons to come.

{shay cowl neck sweater in dusty rose, steel grey, vanilla, bean, caramel, $258}

{bree waffle crew in heather grey, $295}

{pry open cardigan in caramel or oatmeal, $485}

{destrey in grey, $365}

{sonora in black, $385}

{destrey in black, $365}

mineralogy at roslyn

{pyrite bracelets, necklaces from left to right: pyritized ammonite: pre-jurassic, pyrite cubes and vintage textured tubes, agate slices, and herkimer diamond with vintage silver triangle}

{tibetan quartz with hammered gold-leafed copper necklace & pyrite trapzoid necklace}

{faceted pyrite bracelet with vintage brass accents}

{peruvian pyrite ring}

{earrings from left to right: green chalcedony and vintage links, moonstone and vintage springs, and black tourmaline with vintage links}

photographs courtesy of Mineralogy

RED Valentino

{metal coated tweed and flannel jacket, $650}

{poppy boucle and faille jacket, $650}

{stretch wood pied de poule dress, $695}

{light basket weave dress, $595}

confetti system

We love these colorful store displays from Confetti System. Friends Nicholas Andersen and Julie Ho are artists, stylists, and designers who share a love of collaboration and craft-making.  The duo have created installations for major fashion brands, the music industry, and private celebrations.  Select from a colorful range of handmade pinantas for your party or opt for a custom piece to highlight your creative space.

{all photographs courtesy of Confetti System}

nyc: three great bars

My bi-annual buying trip to New York City this past September was quite a hectic one; running from showrooms to tradeshows to designer studios required some evening fuel. Tired as I was from the days activities, I couldn't help but explore the ever-changing nightlife scene the city had to offer. Three of my favorite spots included Weather Up (tribeca), Ten Bells, and Smith & Mills, the later of which is housed in a former carriage house and has a restroom located inside an old elevator car. These intimate spaces served up amazing cocktails and tasty bites. Oh, New York, the best things do come in small packages.

{photographs courtesy of Melissa Horn, via New York Magazine}