Outdoor Spaces With Sarah Lonsdale
An old-fashioned summer staple in the Napa Valley where I live is a plastic bag filled with water and hung from farmhouse back doors. It took me a while to realize that this not-so-glamorous device is an effective way to keep flies and other summer insects at bay (alas, mosquitoes are not deterred).
Leave it to the chaps at Kaufmann Mercantile to source a good-looking equivalent: the Anti-Fly Glass Sphere by Mexico City designer José de la O of Studio José de la O. No excuse now not to give it a go.
Above: The Anti-Fly Glass Sphere hangs from a leather rope and is $99.
Above: It is the refraction of light against the water that confuses insects, especially flies, and keeps them away.
Above: De la O worked with a family-run glass-blowing business in Mexico City to create these mouth-blown vessels. Just fill with water and suspend near food.
Looking to add to your insect arsenal? See Gardenista's Five Favorite Fly Swatters and consider making a batch of Alexa's DIY: Bug Repellent Balm. And if the bugs still bite, have a look at Erin's Natural Mosquito Bite Remedies (used tea bags are one of the seven solutions).
N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on July 2, 2014, as part of our Block Party issue.
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Architecture & Interiors With Julie Carlson
Erik Persson of Stockholm-based General Architecture is a preservationist in the best sense; when it came time to build his own summerhouse, he found a derelict barn, dismantled it, and moved it to a more advantageous location. There's no electricity, no indoor bathroom, and a rudimentary kitchen.
Above: Persson added a second level to the existing structure; the second floor is divided into two load-bearing walls that allow the first floor to be entirely open.
Above: The living room is anchored by a Borge Mogensen sofa. Photograph via Monocle.
Above: An inset window flanked by a wall-mounted brass Svenskt Tenn candleholder.
Above: The simple, unfitted kitchen. Photograph via Monocle.
Above: A wood staircase leads to the newly added second floor. Photograph via Monocle.
Above: The second floor is simple and spare.
Above: The outhouse. Photograph via Monocle.
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Home Inspiration With Remodelista Team
Summer is drawing to a close; here are a few of our favorite design moments from our favorite season.
Above: A summer bunk room by Portland, Oregon, designer Jessica Helgerson.
Monday
Above: In Monday's Architect Visit, we drop in on the perfect Swedish summerhouse.
Tuesday
Above: We're highlighting our favorite farmhouse tables in our Furniture section.
Wednesday
Above: Meredith rounds up the best of the new bedding disrupters in our Fabrics & Linens department.
Thursday
Above: In our Remodeling 101 department, Janet looks at the ins and outs of butcherblock countertops.
Friday
Above: To finish out the week, we've assembled our favorite summery natural fiber pendants in our Lighting section.
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