Domino Magazine 2005 Covers Round Up

As most of you know, I've started collecting back issues of the late great Domino Magazine. Conde Nast shuttered the magazine in 2009 much to the dismay of avid readers everywhere. As I started my quest to collect them all I was frustrated to discover that there wasn't a single repository for Covers to reference.  There were 36 issues total, BUT it can be confusing because there were certain issues that covered more than one month (for example a December/January issue) This made it difficult to even identify which issues to pursue on eBay.  So I decided to create a repository, which I will be posting here as I round them all up.  Some of the issues are very difficult to find a high quality digital copy for the cover, so if you have one...please send it my way! I've also started aggregating them all on a board over at Pinterest if you'd like to follow.

1. Domino Magazine Spring/Summer Premier Issue: Featuring Ruthie Sommers

2. Domino Magazine September 2005 Issue: Featuring Ione Sky

3. Domino Magazine October 2005 Issue: Featuring ?

4. Domino Magazine November 2005: Featuring Texas Graphic Designer Ashley Edwards

5. Domino Magazine December 2005: Featuring Laura Yaggy of Lorely Furniture

Happy Lonny Magazine Day!

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10 Indispensible Tools that Every Budding Project-Ista Needs

1. Ikea Tool Set: This is indispensable.  Quite simply the most useful $7.99 that you will ever spend.  It includes a Hammer, Full Screwdriver Set, Wrench, Pliers, Allen Screws, and an Awl.  Yes people, an awl. And if you're not already sold - it comes in a delightfully Hermes Orange Case.

2. Safco Stow Away Dolly: This bad boy will save your back, and empower you to move things on your own.  I like this model in particular because it has a base that is solid (as opposed to the ones that just have wood on either side) and it has a handy rope to tow the whole thing when you need that functionality (without the cumbersome handle to store) Random Craigslist finds, Giant Plants, and Groceries...you have all met your match.

3. Paint Can Opener: Yes you could use a screwdriver and continue to bend your paint cans.  Or you could invest 99 Cents for this little guy.  I would keep it in your Ikea Tool Set.

4. Tape Measure: Nuff' Said.

5. Level: Accuracy rocks, take the time.

6. Maglite Flash Light: You'll use it I promise, and who could resist that gorgeous Azure Blue?! Buy one to keep in your car too...

7. Door Stop: Yes it can be argued that this isn't a tool, but it's very useful if you're carrying a bunch of stuff in from your car.

8. 3M Mounting Tape: As much as I'm sure you all LOVE finding the stud and making holes in your wall, this stuff is brilliant. Bow down to it's greatness.

9. Spray Paint: Don't like the color? Want to glam it up? Spray paint is a girl's best friend. 

10.  YOU.  Yup, and I'm not calling you a tool to be clever...although that would be quite clever indeed ;) I just wanted to make the point that YOU are your own greatest asset.  So don't ever let physical tools limit your creativity! It always amazes me what people can put together with a pair of hands and some good old fashioned determination. 

 Don't you feel empowered just reading the list?! Go forth and conquer ladies...

Me & You

Lonny Magazine September/August Cover Preview!

Mid Century Tropical Bamboo Folding Screen

Swoooon.  I found the perfect Mid Century Bamboo Folding Screen for the Balcony over the weekend on Craigslist.  I set it up last night and it frames out the area with the Papasan chair beautifully.  As a renter this was one of my only options to introduce a nice pop of color without making any holes in the stucco.

The color was described as being "Speckled Chartreuse"...which turned out to be an eloquent description for a badly executed and weathered paint job. I'm thinking about re-painting it, but alas all in due time. 

For now it's pitch perfect.