New Wallpaper from Juju Papers + Best of the Web

All week my mind has been wrapping itself around the concepts of “new” and “old.” It started with a conversation about what’s so wrong (or so right?) about all-white rooms and continued with about a beloved LA restaurant critic who famously champions both what’s “new and cool” and what’s longstanding and overlooked. It made me think a lot about the way our culture rushes to celebrate the latest and greatest, but sometimes overlooks the wonderful things that have always been right under our noses, just waiting to be discovered. It’s with that healthy sense of respect for the undiscovered or “what came before” that I go into the beginning of next week’s design season in NYC. There will be so many new and exciting things to see (and share here), but I also want to do my best to keep in mind — and put into context — the designers and influences that have come before and informed or inspired these bright, shiny and new things. The greater a grasp we have on what (and who) came before, the greater appreciation and understanding we’ll have for the exciting new things we see today.

Speaking of new and exciting, I’m happy to end this week with the latest wallpaper designs from Avery Thatcher at in Portland, OR. Avery knows I’ve never met a metallic print I didn’t like, so her sat in my inbox for barely a half second before I snapped it up for a post. All of those pretty golds, silvers and rose golds are calling my name. They’ll be on display in person at ICFF this year, but you can also check them out in detail (and shop online) at Juju.

Until then, here’s wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a very happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. (And a very big thank you to my mom, who taught me to appreciate striped curtains and how to make a great vignette at an early age). xo, grace

• Can we talk about the Met Gala? took my breath away, as did .  looked like a glorious metal Barbie doll, reminded me why I love suits, and is a great (and hilarious) insight into what goes into styling celebs for the big night.
• I loved this week.
• ? Sign. Me. Up.
• This is so relevant and so honest.
• is rocking my world right now. So is ‘s.
• If my heart was a shoe, . Well, maybe if my heart was a little braver.
• . Talk about endless (literally, in the form of galaxies) inspiration.
• Last but not least, New Yorker cartoonist (scroll to the bottom for the video) made my day.

• Must-Reads: The White Wall Controversy: How the All-White Aesthetic Has Affected Design, 12 Storage Ideas for Under Stairs Storage, Paint it Black: 15 Bold and Beautiful Dark Walls, 15 Kilim Pillows I Wouldn’t Kick Out of Bed
• Monday Mood: Small, But Mighty
• DIY Projects: DIY Floating Window Shelves, An Ode to the Glue Gun: 18 Projects that Use Our Favorite Craft Tool
• Food: Jessie Kanelos Weiner’s Braised Meatballs
• City Guide: Halifax, Nova Scotia City Guide
• Interiors: Statement Pieces Breathe New Life Into a New Jersey Victorian, A Textile Designer’s Eclectic Work-Live Apartment in Queens, NY, A Lovingly Restored 1920s Colonial Family Home in Kansas City, MO
• Before & After: A Bright Kitchen Makeover Honoring Vintage Wares
• Comfort Zone: Debbie Bean
• Life & Business: 10 Tips for Meditating at Home, Serendipity and Embracing Imperfection With Maureen Saturne, Putting Yourself First and Going For What You Want With Kristen Elise Brown.