Still House

Between Caracas and Porchetta, Butter Lane and the Big Gay Ice Cream Shop, there are plenty of reasons we often find ourselves on the block of 7th street between First and A in the East Village. And each time we’re there I find myself wishing we had more time to linger and look around in a neighboring design boutique called Still House.

The owner and curator, Urte, has lovingly assembled collections of home accessories, jewelry, and gifts–mostly by local artisans or up-and-coming artists. Her background in jewelry-making seems to lend to her eye for the delicate. Minimal wood-shelving bears geometric glass vases with air plants and other succulents among items like leather goods and carved pyrite. It’s such a beautiful, hand-selected assortment of items. And such a lovely addition to an already stellar block!

Still House, 117 East 7th Street

In and Out, Out and Back

We got back late last night from California; it was a quick turnaround, but we had a great visit with friends and family and we are one step closer to being homeowners out west. We have returned to find it feeling like summer in the city and are so glad we gave ourselves one more vacation day to settle back in and appreciate the weather!

That Island

Whenever Ashley and I fly out of New York, I’m hoping to get a view like this one from Jamie–such a treat when it happens.

I know we are heavy into the baby and home themes, but we are having an open house this Sunday from 12-1:30pm, so if you, or someone you know is interested in buying a studio in New York, send them our way!

Hope you have a great weekend!

[Photo by Jamie Beck]