The Design Edit Blog — The Design Edit | A Journal by Margot Austin

DIY Rosewood Fountain Pen

design, DIYMargot AustinJune 2, 2016Lee Valley Tools, Mercure Pens, Amanda Blacoe, craft, rosewood, fountain pen, personal luxury, old school, analog, #diyfordad Comment

Covetable: Yield Design Co. French Press

career, designMargot AustinJune 2, 2016shopping, minimalist, white, ceramic, Old Faithful Shop, coffee, freelance life, covetableComment

Kara Mann at ELTE

I was in attendance at ELTE recently when Chicago designer Kara Mann was the featured guest for the launch of her new collection for Milling Road

DIY Painted Yellow Door

Remember a little while ago when I walked you through the gruelling 1-step instructions for this DIY Graphic Tape Door

DIY, design, Austin SuiteMargot AustinMay 30, 2016paint, Annie Sloan, rugs, runner, yellow, black, grey, black hooks Comment

Jo Malone London Nashi Blossom

The latest release from Jo Malone London hits stores this week, according to my fragrance bible,

Nicolas Schuybroek: An Appreciation

I am pleased to take a moment here to offer an appreciation of the hauntingly beautiful minimal work of architect Nicolas Schuybroek.

designMargot AustinMay 27, 2016architect, Nicolas Schuybroek, Belgian, Brussels, Paris, minimalist, apartmentComment

E-Boutique: La Fabrique Déco

I received an email recently from Julie Morissette announcing her lovely new online boutique Le Fabrique Déco.

Best Brass Door Knockers

I went on a search for the best brass door knockers, found a bunch, and now I just need this pretty pink house to put one on.

travel, designMargot AustinMay 27, 2016London, Paris, Instagram, brass, door knocker, exterior, pink house, curb appealComment

#StartFooding IKEA Toronto Pop-Up

So apparently pop-ups are still a thing. Recently I managed to sneak into the latest IKEA pop-up at King & John streets in Toronto for a preview ahead of the crowds.

design, foodMargot AustinMay 19, 2016#startfooding, IKEA, Roger Mooking, kitchen design, shopping, foodComment

Hotel Panache, Paris

Greetings my design-loving friends. If you are wearing socks, prepare for them to be knocked completely off.

Vieques Tub Bathroom Design

Ever since I first met the Vieques bathtub designed by Patricia Urquiola for Agape via this photo I've wanted to design a bathroom around it.

designMargot AustinMay 19, 2016decorating, bathroom, Patricia Urquiola, Agape, IKEA, Brizo, Umbra, Muji, Bibelot & Token, #designhoundsComment

Welcome to The Design Edit

Welcome to my new blog. It's 2016, why a blog? Aren't blogs dead? Are you thinking these things? Because I did.

Blogging, career, designMargot AustinMay 16, 2016welcome, Paris, Manet, freelance lifeComment

Hay x COS Stores

Two of my favourite design brands have joined forces and it's heaven. You can have your Balmain x H&M. Me, I'll take Hay x COS

personal style, design, travelMargot AustinMay 16, 2016COS, Hay Denmark, fashion, pink, green, grey, accessories, shopping Comments

The Design Edit: On Value

What does this word mean to you? It means a lot to me. So much that it is a pillar, along with Excellence and Simplicity, of everything I do here at The Design Edit.

career, BloggingMargot AustinMay 16, 2016value, blog pillar, IKEA, MontaukComment

The Marilyn Denis Show Gold Segment Planning

I thought I might a bit of space to share a some behind the scenes (or #bts as the kids are saying) insight into the mini set I pulled together for the May 16, 2016 episode of The Marilyn Denis Show.

DIY Agate and Quartz Box

I recently guested on The Marilyn Denis Show for a segment on DIY projects that bring touches of gold to your home.

Life Is Short, Buy the Shoes

Here's the deal: since going freelance at the end of November I haven't dared to spend a dime on anything other than food, gas, parking and vet bills.

career, personal styleMargot AustinMay 15, 2016shoes, floral, fashion, accessoriesComment

My DIY Bullsh*t Test

I’ve been at the DIY game for decades. Literally. I started sewing my own clothes as a teen, always made my own Halloween costumes.

design, DIYMargot AustinMay 13, 2016crafts, decorating, Pinterest, William Morris, DIY Bullshit TestComment

Grey Hair, Don't Care. Oh, Wait, Yes I Do

I almost did it. I embraced my grey. But then I didn't. My hair was looking a lot like Li Edelkoort's — quite grey/silver all around the hairline

personal style, beauty, DIYMargot AustinMay 7, 2016aging, hair, grey hair, RevlonComment

DIY Graphic Tape Door

I've been meaning to do a little something to the inside of the entry door at #AustinSuite for some time. I hemmed and hawed over colour after colour.

DIY, designMargot AustinApril 11, 2016decorating, washi tape, black tapeComment