Roundtop, Texas Flea Market

Two weeks ago, we took off to Texas to discover one-of-a-kind antiques, objets and an elusive cowboy or two at the Roundtop Flea Market. Twice a year, this tiny town (population 77) transforms into a 10 day antique shopper’s mecca featuring 1000s of vendors and dealers from all over the US. We spent two glorious days scouting out gorgeous furniture, jewelry, and eating good ol’ southern food…homemade pimento cheese sandwiches anyone?

Check out some our finds and a few things we couldn’t leave behind!

A funky dresser perfect for a bar or entry piece.

Insane turquoise from one of our favorite dealers found at the Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena!

We died over this leather sofa–the color, the modern lines…all perfection!

These modern planters would be perfect indoors or out.

Nicki’s found her new favorite thing. Hello Squash Blossom!

We already miss this gorgeous view…until next time Texas!

Categories: Design, Flea Market, Inspiration, Interiors, Shopping, Travel
Posted by Scout Designs NYC on Monday, April 22, 2013 2 Comments

New Favorite Site: TASTEMADE

Today’s discovery is too delicious not to share~Tastemade.com, which launched in early March. Their mission statement: Tastemade, based in Santa Monica, CA, is a global media company with a mission to connect the world through food. Through its platform, studio and network of culinary talent around the world, Tastemade produces a wide range of programming designed to inspire people to learn and spread their passion for food.

We’ve already watched a number of the videos on their Youtube channel. Our favorite thus far is A Day in India which has us wishing we were about to embark on a trip there (it’s a constant daydream). So grab your favorite beverage–a nice bourbon or aged rum would be our pick–and indulge in a little culinary voyeurism. A little warning: you might find yourself running out to grab supplies to make the “The Slacker Milkshake”.

Categories: Cooking, Inspiration, Learning, Travel
Posted by Scout Designs NYC on Thursday, March 14, 2013 Comments Off

Marrakesh By Design Signing 1/17

Please join us this Thursday for our über talented friend Maryam Montague’s book signing at Figue in Soho at 7pm.

We hope to see you all there!

Categories: Books, Design, Inspiration, Learning, Travel
Posted by Scout Designs NYC on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Comments Off

Nomatic Thread Society

There are two things in life that we could never live without–textiles and travel. When we stumbled upon stylist Nicole Gulotta’s new online shop Nomatic Thread Society, we knew we had found a kindred spirit. Gulotta curates her finds from far flung places like Africa, India and Turkey. Her textiles can be used as everything from shawls to bed spreads to pillows. Can’t wait to use some of her goodies in our next projects!

Ikat Bed Cover

Triangle Saatvi Scarf

Natural Indian Sarongs

Categories: Design, Fashion, Inspiration, Shopping, Travel
Posted by Scout Designs NYC on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Comments Off

North Island, Seychelles

We are determined this year not to find ourselves making last minute plans for Labor Day, which is what we always seem to end up doing. So we’ve been researching new places to go and, while the Seychelles is a bit out of both our price & time range for a long weekend trip, we thought we’d share this gem of a place we just discovered, North Island.
We’ll get there one day…!