(From the first issue of Lonny Magazine. Shown is a spread from the story on Eddie Ross and Jaithan Kochar's home in the country.)

I know Domino is dead and gone but former Domino editor and blogger Michelle Adams has just launched Lonny Magazine, an online-only home magazine.

The first issue’s been out for a few weeks and I’m slow on the uptake these days but it’s really an amazing thing she and her partner-in-crime Patrick Cline have managed to put together. I love that each story has tons of photos accompanying and really shows a range of tastes. (First issue includes the homes of Eddie Ross, Grace Bonney, Ron Marvin and former Domino EIC Deborah Needleman.) It’s bookmarked!

(Clogh designed a book which he hid in a wall panel to help the family through the scavenger hunt.)

I am totally in awe of the architect whose work is profiled in the New York Times today.

Architect Eric Clough was commissioned by a family to redesign their apartment. The father, Mr. Klinsky suggested the architect hide a poem he had written to his family in the walls of the apartment. This idea sparked a project that involved noted sculptors and writers to design an elaborate scavenger hunt in the apartment for the family of six to do together.

Such an amazing story with such intricate and elaborate details. Door knockers designed to come off doors, fit together to form a crank which opens a hidden compartment in a wall. Keys hidden in cubbies behind artwork which fit together to form magnetized cubes which open a series of panels which reveal the poem the father wrote for his family. Radiator grilles in each of the childrens’ bedrooms laser cut with a coded poem to each child. Amazing stuff. Read the article! Be sure to check out the slideshow as well.

(Kit for one balloon, $30.)

Thought these would make such a great chandelier for a party. Each balloon is lit by a small LED light (which I suppose don’t get as hot as conventional lights.) and is powered by small batteries which last up to 100 hours. I love the clustered organic look of these.

(Lacquer Desk Set. Tray, $24. Low box, $39. Valet tray, $12. Pencil cup, $8.)

I can’t believe I’m getting holiday catalogs at home. Well. I can believe it considering I’m wrapping up all the Christmas advertising at work right now but if we’re planning to drop ours after Thanksgiving the lead time for West Elm must’ve been bananas. Anyway.

I spied this desk set and loved it… High gloss black and white? Of course! The set is also available in gold tones and red tones.

(Deborah Needleman's living room.)

Caught Domino‘s Editor-in-Chief Deborah Needleman’s Tribeca home in this week’s New York Magazine and loved it so much. That living room is to die for and oh, dear the gray on the walls of her dining room is sublime. I love how everything looks so light and airy and yet so comfortable. See it all here. (And check out the rest of the issue… this week is the Home Design issue!)

(Ghost teapot, $42. Flowering tea, $12.)

Okay guys. Seriously I have found my new favorite gift web site. Violet offers gifts for very specific types of people you know. And not just any gifts. Distinctive gifts, people. The website design is so easy to navigate, not to mention designed exquisitely. Gifts are photographed gorgeously and the selection is so amazing. I can’t stop looking through this. I hope you all love it. (Thanks Bonnie, for introducing me to your wonderful business!)

(Casablanca bedding from Ankasa.)

A mini-issue is now up at Nirali Magazine featuring a few home-related South Asian home designers. Among them, Ankasa was one of my favorites. Founded by husband and wife team, Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia, Ankasa features contemporary décor using the traditional weaving and embroidery techniques of India. Love the textures of these accessories.

(Magazine Butler, $19 each.)

Love the new canvas storage at West Elm. Looks like they’re taking up the lost business now-defunct Hold Everything used to secure. These storage boxes look a lot like the book board collection HE used to carry and it’s a good thing… those were fabulous. Great colors and crisp shiny hardware plus I’m loving the new Kenya print.

(Pink Wall Art, $24.99. Chocolate Wall Art, $24.99.)

Everyone’s favorite Target has lots of great new stuff for home décor including the above stretched canvasses. I feel like these could be carried by Urban Outfitters for at least double the price. I do like the new styles Target is carrying currently, especially the Penthouse Collection which also works for guys. Could be really chic but not bachelor pad-y if used in conjunction with muted colors like dove gray and dusty blues and furniture with great silhouettes. I’m SO popping over there this weekend for Paul & Joe. Who else is going?

(Terrace Tile and Harbor Stripe Outdoor Pillows, $39. Beach Towels, $39. Both come in Cornflower, Grass, Sage, Topaz and Persimmon (shown).)

Restoration Hardware is one of my all-time favorite stores, mostly due to their undying dedication to timeless elegant style. Their textiles are consistently beautiful and I particularly love their selection for outdoor textiles. The outdoor pillows shown above come in five colors with coordinating beach towels. The towels at Resto are the softest things I’ve ever used. Lovely stuff all around.