Interior Design

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  3rings

• Helena Karelson’s Contour Blinds

  Jenny Rector

  20 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm

  Window blinds have long been a means of providing privacy, filtering light and controlling temperature. They’ve fulfilled these pragmatic functions quite well - becoming increasingly savvy at saving energy and offering additional operational functions to increase the user’s control. But London-based designer Helena Karelson takes the window blind in a new direction with Contour Blinds. Instead of adopting the standard style and shape - she reinvents the window blind as a play of light and shadow. Contour Blinds. Designed by Helena Karelson. As designers or design students, you…

• Deadgood’s Capsule Collection

  Joseph Starr

  20 Nov 2009 | 10:54 am

  If you’re anything like me, when you see the word “Deadgood,” your mind immediately travels back in time to 19th. century South Dakota and the exceedingly brilliant—if tragically short-lived—HBO series about the Wild West. On second glance, however, you’ll realize that that there’s a certain “g” upsetting your predilections for authentic Americana, and that the place here is London, the time the dawning of the new millennium’s second decade. Capsule Chair. Designed by Deadgood. Deadgood’s principals Dan Ziglam and Elliot Brook announce…

• Emma Gardner Rugs

  Alicita Rodriguez

  20 Nov 2009 | 10:19 am

  Emma Gardner rugs fuse various cultures, both in their inspiration and their construction. The rugs, all based on original designs created by Emma Gardner, employ either hand-knotting or hand-tufting. The hand-knotted rugs are made by Tibetan weavers in Nepal, using 100% Tibetan wool and/or Chinese silk. The hand-tufted rugs are made in India of 100% New Zealand wool. The age-old techniques, as well as the origin of the materials, can therefore be aptly described as global. Chinese River. Designed by Emma Gardner. But Gardner’s international flair goes one step further, since she takes…

• Twill Textiles

  Joseph Starr

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am

  Is it possible to get the look of handwoven fabric if it’s not handwoven? That’s what interior designer Suzanne Lovell and handweaver Sam Kasten sought to answer with their joint venture, Twill Textiles. So far, their line of unique fabrics has indeed worked to replicate the style and feel of handweaving. Headquartered in Chicago, Twill Textiles offers a wide range of fabrics designed for both contract and residential markets, including their Climatex® Lifecycle™ Home Collection, “a line of luxurious, sustainable eco-friendly fabrics designed specifically for the…

• Lemon Sinks by Cenk Kara

  Alicita Rodriguez

  19 Nov 2009 | 1:06 pm

  We’re broadening our coverage here at 3rings. Previously, our tours of the far east were heavily focused on China and Japan (and truthfully, they continue to be, since those countries are taking over the world! cue ominous music). But alas, we are moving outwards and onwards. Last week, Joseph Starr looked at Slovenia with his Light Chair. Now it’s all about Turkey. Sadly, our designer does not hail from Istanbul—I could have gotten a lot of mileage out of that, as in “Istanbul, not Constantinople, yes it’s Istanbul not Constantinople … so if you’ve a…

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  Design*Sponge

• weekly wrap up + typographical dessert cookbook

  grace

  20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

  i can’t think of a better way to wrap up the week- and our food day- at d*s than with this beautiful new typographical dessert cookbook from amanda woodward at woodward design. based in edmonton, amanda and her team created a limited edition typographical dessert cookbook that will be printed at the end of this month. there are eight recipes inside, each one with a fun typographical spin (the fonts are listed and sourced as well). you can pick up a copy right here at etsy for $20. thanks, amanda!living in: national velvetwe like it wild: thanksgiving arrangement using ingredients from…

• cookbook reviews with kristina: sweet tooth

  grace

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  So you’ve looked at Joy’s recipe and are ready to indulge your sweet tooth- so this week’s cookbooks are all about baking. It’s what I do the most of at home; my refrigerator is full of wrapped sections of cake (quarters for a tube pan, halves for a loaf) labeled with the type of desert and the book it came from. My husband has a very easy time every few days just going and pulling out what he’d like to have for breakfast or with his tea. The past few weeks, the second freezer drawer has enjoyed goodies from these three books below- I hope you’ll enjoy them…

• in the kitchen with: oh joy!

  grace

  20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am

  Joy is one of my favorite people to follow on Twitter since she moved to San Diego from Philadelphia. She has been sharing her new sunny lifestyle with her followers, in between launch parties (her own!), quick food adventures, and of course updates to her Oh Joy! blog. Joy brought us a fab recipe for little pizzas in the early days of the In the Kitchen With column. This week she’s back for a sweet recipe for one of her recent cravings in Southern California — Frozen yogurt and mochi! Even if it’s not warm and sunny where you are, I hope you’ll try this or be inspired…

• small measures with ashley: practicing gratitude

  grace

  20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am

  Several years ago, one lazy Saturday afternoon, I headed to a nearby book store, grabbed a stack of cookbooks, my favorite interior design & cooking magazines, and a hot, frothy cappuccino and settled comfortably into a café chair for a lazy, idle sip and read. I’d been sitting there for some time, lost inside the pages of some beautifully photographed book, when I suddenly felt the presence of someone standing directly beside me. I looked up to see a man holding a plate with a brownie on it. He placed the plate in front of me, said “This is for having the best eyeglasses in the…

• yellena james + schoolhouse electric

  grace

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am

  during one of my crazy all-nighters from this weekend (a book deadline= no sleep) i found myself on the schoolhouse electric co. site sourcing a piece for one of the home tours. when i saw these beautiful illustrated pieces i wondered who they were by and wrote a note to check on it later. so i was thrilled to hear from artist yellena james this week because she’s the artist behind that series! yellena recently finished this collaborative project with schoolhouse electric co. as part of their first ever “artist series” collection. yellena’s shade designs, stretto and…

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• Happy Weekend!

  decor8

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:29 am

  It’s Friday and time for me to wish you well and thank you for joining me this week on decor8. It’s nearly 2:30 p.m. here and I try to sign off midday on Fridays each week in a quest to become more balanced — plus the weather is gorgeous and will be this way until Monday so I hope to get a lot done including another trip out to IKEA, a visit to the flea market, and my friend is having a shopping event on her street with other indie sellers so I plan to visit that too. AND I need to get my hair cut, it’s a giant monster and my morning bed head is so extreme that if I…

• FRYD + Design

  decor8

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:10 am

  Before I wrap up for the week, I simply must share a very lovely blogger and peeks of her home in Norway! I first heard about FRYD + Design this morning when BoligLiv sent an email showing some of the new content that they just posted on their site. Immediately my eyes were drawn to Jeanette Lunde of FRYD + Design, a graphic designer and blogger in Norway and thankfully for most of us, who writes her blog in English. Jeanette’s world is such a sweet escape so I invite you to get lost with me today in her dreamy Norwegian wonderland. All these photographs were taken by her of her…

• Sacred Lotus Photography

  decor8

  20 Nov 2009 | 3:37 am

  Have you heard of photographer and blogger Nicolle Null of Sacred Lotus Photography in Portland, Oregon? She lives and works there with her husband Chris and their little boy and is working hard to become a full-time photographer supporting herself through her work. It’s a tough market and a competitive field, but I have great faith in Nicolle and that she’ll be able to sail along just fine because well… just look at soft and graceful work, how can she not succeed? Especially with all of us supporting her! Shooting with either a vintage polaroid sx-70 using 600 & 779…

• Simplemente Blanco: New Studio!

  decor8

  20 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am

  Would you like to take a little studio tour with me for a moment? You will enjoy it, I promise. This is the new studio space of a talented friend in Boston, Fernanda Bourlet, a native of Buenos Aires with a sensibility for all things modern, natural, neutral and of course with a nod to her culture and relaxed lifestyle in Argentina. She recently moved from a few blocks over to this open space in the South End on Thayer Street and spent a month renovating it from top to bottom — literally speaking. She painted the floors, had to completely rewire the place with electricity, install new…

• Talk It Out

  decor8

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pm

  Ready for this week’s talk it out topic? I’ve been reading a lot lately about designers who are online and how they often compare their work to others and feel overwhelmed by all that they see. I guess this is called inspiration overload. Comparing your work to others can go from a natural curiosity to a full blown obsession causing stress, emotional and health problems, not to mention a bad mood and lack of motivation to do your own good work. I occasionally feel overwhelmed by all that I see online, but it doesn’t impact me or my mood because I have learned how to just…

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  Inhabitat

• Would You Wear Your Dead Pet as Jewelry?

  Yuka Yoneda

  21 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

  When a beloved pet passes away, it’s only natural to want to keep their memory close – but how close?!! A few very, er, enterprising companies are giving mourning animal lovers the opportunity to wear the remains of their dearly beloved furry friends as pearls or even diamonds. Technically, this faddish practice has some basis in eco-fashion (since it’s definitely better than unethically sourced jewels) but is it good for grieving pet owners’ mental health or just a sign that their sanity is already beyond repair?READ MORE AT ECOUTERRE> Permalink | Add to del.icio.us |…

• Studio Lindfors’ Haunting Visual Prediction of Our Flooded Future World

  Moe Beitiks

  21 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am

  The phrases “melting polar ice caps” and “rising water lines” are so ubiquitous now that they’ve almost lost their meaning. It’s all too easy to think “it will happen to that city, not mine.” Well to give us a bit more perspective, Studio Lindfors has presented us with these hauntingly realistic post-flood visions of New York and Tokyo. In a future partially submerged by melting glacier water, gondolas reemerge as a form of travel, riverside plants nestle up against neon street signs, and aquaculture blooms under bridges. It’s Water World…

• Polar Bear Robots Replace Dead Bears at St. Louis Zoo

  Beth Shea

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

  Officials at the St. Louis Zoo are preparing for their holiday Wild Lights exhibit by installing electronic polar bear proxies in place of the deceased polar bears who died in their captivity. The gesture is rife with social commentary, given the fact that polar bears have become the iconic images of climate change, and our generation could witness their extinction. Could artificial animal zoo exhibits be the reality of the near future? See what PETA proposes and learn more about this new breed of bear at Inhabitots.READ MORE AT INHABITOTS > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags:…

• Power Your Music Player With Your Running Pants

  Ariel Schwartz

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am

  Instead of just burning calories, why not use all that energy from exercising to power your MP3 player? The Dancepants Kinetic Music Player, a shortlisted entry in Designboom’s Green Life competition, lets you do just that by converting kinetic energy from running, hopping, jumping, etc. into electricity to power an iPod or other music player. According to the Dancepants designers, the product is a “100 percent interactive way to feel the value of energy on your own.”READ MORE AT ECOUTERRE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: dancepants, ipod, kinetic energy, mp3,…

• Construction Begins on Amazing Tunnel-Shaped Rotterdam Market Hall

  Bridgette Meinhold

  20 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am

  Imagine having this sweet public market pop up in your town? Well the lucky residents of Rotterdam are actually getting one! This week, the mayor of the city announced the commencement of construction on the huge tunnel-shaped market hall which will flash images of gigantic fresh fruits and vegetables via LCD screens on the inside and be lined with balconied apartments offering killer views on the outside. This true mixed-use development combining residences, shopping, restaurants and a public market will be a central hub of activity for citizens and tourists. The project is being developed…

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  european-kitchen-design.com

• küchentrends – The Little Kitchen Trade Show That Could!

  kitchenguy

  14 Nov 2009 | 7:09 am

  While trade shows around the world are facing difficult times getting exhibits to show and attendees to come to the show, the kitchen industry is no difference - the Germany Cologne kitchen show, is pretty much done, the US KBIS last show, in Atlanta, had days with more exhibitors then attendees, walking down the aisles and many other shows that emerged in recent years (such The K&B Luxury show) are all history. kuechentrends-2009 In spite of the above, one small show in Munich, Germany, is fighting to establish itself as an authority in the industry. Since 2008, around March/April, they…

• “STARCK BY WARENDORF”

  kitchenguy

  22 Oct 2009 | 7:53 am

  After European-Kitchen-Design.com was the first to report (Sept. 12th, 2009) about the new Philippe Starck kitchen line/brand, that will replace the Miele brand and the reasons behind the change, we now have images of the new collection.   “STARCK BY Warendorf” The AFG Arbonia-Forster Holding AG together with the Warendorfer Küchen GmbH published a press release on the 23rd of September making the announcement official.  According to the company, the “…many innovative features it has been specifically designed to create buying incentives: Yellow mirrored glass as a…

• Philippe Starck will design exclusive kitchens for AFG

  kitchenguy

  12 Sep 2009 | 6:43 am

  Philippe Starck will design exclusive kitchens for AFG According to a press release from Arbon (Switzerland), from 16 January 2009. - AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG, Arbon, one of Europe’s leading building products suppliers, has concluded an exclusive partnership agreement with French star designer Philippe Starck. In the first instance Philippe Starck will design exclusive kitchens for AFG, which will be marketed to an equally exclusive group of clients through the company’s existing distribution network. These Philippe Starck kitchens will complement AFG’s existing range…

• Opening - the ultimate “Kitchen Space”!

  kitchenguy

  15 Aug 2009 | 10:46 am

  OPENING - design Piero Esposito 2007 - patented Even if it originates from the family of concealed kitchens, Opening is more than an invisible kitchen. It is not simply a built-in kitchen unit that can disappear but a real Kücheraum, a “Kitchen Space”, which, whenever its job ends, changes its shape and volume and is adjustable for other purposes as a different object. The German concept of Raum, hardly translatable with the English word “Space”, has been pivoting the twentieth-century architectural and artistic debate and, combined with the concept of “existenz…

• Something old, something new and something recycled

  kitchenguy

  31 Jul 2009 | 2:16 pm

  Perfectly reclaimed old faucet I love recycling (and I’m not talking about plastic bottles and cans, though that is very important too). I just love it when creative designers, like the team at Cousaert Vanderdockt from Belgium, find old “junk” and turn it into art, furniture and even kitchens. Kitchens made of reclaimed materials put together geniusly Though some of the furniture pieces are genius, this blog is all about kitchens, so I’ll focus on that. Their kitchen designs have so much character, so much wonderful texture and just that certain je ne sais quoi…

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  NYT > Interior Design

• Watch This Space

  7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  For Faye Toogood, September’s London Design Festival was a coming-out party of sorts. After spending nearly a decade styling for the British magazine The World of Interiors and developing her signature raw-meets-refined look, she started quietly building her own full-service creative studio in 2008, remaining under the radar despite redesigning Dover Street Market’s shoe department and creating fanciful window displays for Liberty. But following two buzzed-about installations that she curated a...

• Just My Size

  7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  Design for all ages.

• Empty Nest Syndrome

  7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  There isn’t much demand for minimalist design at my house. My 7-year-old twins have never seen a white surface they didn’t think could use a little color. (Sol LeWitt, because he got to draw on walls, is already the boys’ favorite artist.) As for furniture, none of those spare, Modernist chairs, like Karim Rashid’s Oh or even Gerrit Rietveld’s Zig-Zag, will do. Their favorite place to sit is anywhere on Daddy, and that they have explained just a bit too enthusiastically is because Daddy is sq...

• Profile in Style: Cynthia Rowley

  7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  The designer makes high-spirited fashion -- but that's nothing compared to her exuberant family life.

• An Ode to ’70s-Style Living

  28 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm

  The furniture designer Jason Miller rented and renovated a Brooklyn one-bedroom on a $5,000 budget, drawing inspiration from the polyester and plastic of 1970s design.

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• Thanksgiving Table Decorations : Freshome Facebook Photo Contest

  Michael

  21 Nov 2009 | 7:23 am

  With Thanksgiving coming you’re probably spending tons of time thinking about the menu and all the possible ways to make this day a unique, because in this day we gather with our family and the most close friends right at the table to eat a tasty turkey. If you want to make an impression on your guests you should not only make a delicious but also very beautiful table. Now with this occasion I’ve decided to start a new contest here on Freshome  – we are looking for your best pictures on this theme : “Thanksgiving Table Decorations“. The best ones will be…

• ‘Twilight: New Moon’ Film House for Sale

  Michael

  20 Nov 2009 | 4:12 pm

  Fans of the “Twilight” films and novels will know that Bella, the mortal girl who comes into very close contact with a covenant of “vegetarian” vampires, is utterly fascinated with the house they live in the moment she sets eyes on it. Now for all the Twilight fans I here are some interesting news. The home used in  “Twilight: New Moon” film opening today, as the residence for Edward and the rest of the Cullen family is up for sale for $3.3 million. This is not the Hoke home that was featured in the first movie ( also featured here on Freshome ). The 5,000 sq ft,…

• Rewrite Desk : Designed to Take your Productivity to Another Level

  Michael

  20 Nov 2009 | 2:08 pm

  Sometimes I just want to want to work attentively without any disturbance, and the Rewrite Desk designed by GamFratesi is an awesome place to take your productivity to another level. This desk was awarded with Denmark’s Walk the Plank Award 2009 for excellence and craftsmanship in furniture. Showcased at GamFratesi’s solo show at The Danish Museum of Art and Design, the workstation features a cave-like shield that installs a big screen, upholstered and covered with textile to highlight its visual and acoustic aspects, so it can be used as a satellite desk wherever you like. The…

• Coffee Table that Encourages Clean Surface Space

  Michael

  20 Nov 2009 | 1:22 pm

  The Cornered Coffee Table by Dylan Gold is a coffee table that encourages clean surface space by giving your magazines and table books a home. Here are a few words about this table from the website that sells this coffee table : “Take your average coffee table, construct one leg as a cross-section of a rotated cube and you get a table that values a clean surface area without losing a place to hold your favorite books and magazines. The Cornered coffee table embodies the inherent function of all coffee tables. ” Finally I think that this idea is pretty clever, but not at $1.900.

• Luxury in True Sense : Eterne Bathtub by Pearl

  Michael

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:59 pm

  The Eterne drop-in bathtub by Pearl is an awesome idea that adds a lavish retreat to your master bathroom. The sleek and the finest beauty of the bathtub bestow you in comfort and is irresistibly inviting. As comfort is considered top priority at Pearl, Eterne features ingeniously integrated armrests that are perfectly positioned for extra ease and support. The striking amenities comprise Sleek Integrated Handles and Ozonator Whirlpool System. The handle serves as security when entering and exiting the bathtub and the ozonator purifies bath water, providing a safe and clean bathing…

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• Product Spotlight » Field Notes Winter Colors Series

  Aaron Britt

  20 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pm

  by Aaron BrittI've had my eye on the handsome little notebooks from Field Notes--a collaboration between Portland, Oregon's Draplin Design Company and Chicago's Coudal Partners--for some time now. Call them the American antidote to the sophisticated Euro vibe Moleskine goes for (if Picasso was a Moleskine man, you can easliy imagine Jeff Tweedy as a Field Notes fellow), and dig a design ethos that looks back to agricultural memo books.

• What We Saw » At the Verge of Collapse

  Tiffany Chu

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

  by Tiffany ChuArtist Tobias Putrih gave a gallery talk at the List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts last week, shedding light on the ideas behind his latest exhibition, Without Out.

• Out and About » This Weekend: 11.19-11.22

  Miyoko Ohtake

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:21 am

  by Miyoko OhtakeThis week we're highlighting a slew of show openings around the world and in the United States focusing on big-name designers and big-name ideas.

• Conversation » Nicolas Henchoz and EPFL + ECAL Lab

  Aaron Britt

  19 Nov 2009 | 5:51 pm

  by Aaron BrittPicked as one of our favorite international design schools in the December/January 2010 issue, EPFL + ECAL Lab in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a new program that marries the design know-how of the University of Art and Design Lausanne (ECAL) and the engineering prowess of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

• Blog » POWERleap: Energy on the Floor

  Sarah Rich

  19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  by Sarah RichOver the years the blogosphere has seen a number of stories about generating power from the vibration of people's feet on a train platform, stairs, bridges and even—in perhaps the most popular example—on the dancefloor. It's known as "piezoelectricity" and it might just start a new industry.

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  style saves the world

• Cheap & Chic: Zoe & Zac Ballet Flats

  16 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am

  Who says going green means spending big bucks? For under $30/pair, these Zoe & Zac flats are adorable and affordable! Made of faux suede, organic cotton, and recycled rubber, I think they'd look especially sweet paired with an oversized cowl-neck sweater and some pencil jeans.

• Stuff I Dig! Felt Brooches from Digs.com

  2 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pm

  I have no idea how I went so many years without knowing about Digs.com, but now that I know, I've resigned myself to the fact that I will now spend countless hours of my life admiring page after page of the site's delightful, sustainably produced goodies.My favorite of all of the Digs loot? Their high-style collection of recycled, Fair Trade felt brooches. Sure, the word brooch is super funny, but the look? Seriously fabulous.Here's me modeling the Dahlia:

• Pup Collars So Nice, They Live Life Twice!

  22 Oct 2009 | 8:13 am

  Has your pooch been begging for a new look lately? These WonderDog collars and leashes are sure to make him the cool pup in the park. Have a trendy pup? Go for the birdies above. A classic pooch? Check out the fauxberry below. Somewhere in the middle? Can't go wrong with stripes.Fine print: They're made with 100% recycled polyethylene webbing!

• Save the French Fries!

  15 Oct 2009 | 10:53 am

  Today is Blog Action Day! So let's take a moment to discuss a few of the reasons I'm against climate change:1. Warmer temperatures are threatening potato crops. And a life without French fries is no life at all.2. Scientists predict a 40% drop in avocado crops over the next 40 years. Where am I supposed to dip my chips?3. Pinot Noir grapes are being damaged by the new warm climate. So what am I supposed to do when 5pm rolls around? Have a glass of water?For more reasons (including some serious ones) about the effects of climate change, check out The Top 100 Effects of Climate Change over at…

• Sleep in Style: Amenity's New Muir Furniture Collection

  30 Sep 2009 | 7:25 pm

  It somehow seems entirely possible that my dreams would be more fabulous if I slept in one of Amenity's new Muir furniture collection beds. I'd be so cool in my sleep. So, so cool. Plus, when I woke up and realized I wasn't actually that cool, I'd have all this extra storage as a consolation prize.Fine print: The furniture is made from wood collected from demolition sites in LA, manufactured nearby, and finished with low-VOC, water-based stains.

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  Better Living Through Design

• Protractor Doorwedges

  katie

  21 Nov 2009 | 4:41 am

  If you’re into angles, you might be into these Protractor Doorwedges by Offcut Design. Each doorwedge has a protractor graphic illustrating their randomly selected 12° angle. Also available directly through Offcut Design’s website (though you have to email).

• New Lamp by the.

  kris

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:57 am

  We posted some work by “the.” before–they have a smallish portfolio of really clever work and they’re worth checking out. This particular lamp would look amazing on my bedside table. However, the -$1200 would not look good in my bank account. Construction: Laser cut translucent white acrylic with cool-white fluorescent bulb Dimensions: H 16″ x W 6.5″ x L 9″

• Strut 70″ Work Table

  katie

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:30 am

  Here’s a sort-of-affordable glass table with an interesting wood base. ‘Sort-of-affordable’ in this case means there’s no comma in the price tag. Glass top floats on dramatically angled shesham wood legs with a matte walnut stain. Crossbar support connects the base with striking stainless steel hardware that’s an integral part of the design. Seats four if using as a dining table. 70″Wx34″Dx30″H Also available, not shown: Strut 36″ Glass Top Table, $499.00

• Jug and Measuring Spoon

  katie

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:19 am

  Well, take a look at this kitchen contraption. A double duty item, this ‘jug’ is a carafe or pitcher when not in use as a measuring device. Could be a handy sort of thing for making mixed drinks in bulk (for a few friends… or for yourself after a very bad day at work). Jug and measuring spoon for liquid measuring. Spoon is printed with a scale of measurement. Read the measurement off the spoon when it is placed in the jug with the contents. The spoon has ounces and milliliters on it… Jug may also be used separately as a carafe or pitcher. Measures up to 1000 ml or 32…

• Karate Kid Clipboard

  katie

  20 Nov 2009 | 4:58 am

  Two wooden parts held together with a rubber band make this unusual clipboard. The lack of metal makes it look a little more warm and friendly than traditional office supply clipboards, don’t you think? Designed by Simon Donald for spunique. Bands may vary in colour.

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  materialicious

• The most expensive dog house? by Roomworks

  roomworks

  21 Nov 2009 | 10:46 am

• Light Cube from Joo Wan-Jin

  sara

  21 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

• Ambrosia Bathtub from Pearl Baths

  jason

  21 Nov 2009 | 5:32 am

• Teen Room Decoration from Zalf

  jason

  21 Nov 2009 | 5:21 am

• Ross Street House by Carol Richard

  preston

  21 Nov 2009 | 5:20 am

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  Home Decorating

• Three Very Glamorous Chandeliers

  20 Nov 2009 | 8:38 pm

  You probably think that we are being lazy when there are only "three" items on our list instead of ten. What is it about lists that always have to have ten items in it anyway?So we are going to buck the trend by only have three items in our list. Mainly because right now there are only three chandeliers that we think are worth mentioning, and the other reason is, well, we really are lazy today. It's been a long week.We promise to bring it to ten eventually.Here are our three favorite chandeliers this week. We like them because they make such a statement without being too expensive (they run…

• Colorful Upholstery Furniture from CR Laine

  20 Nov 2009 | 8:28 pm

  One of our biggest complaints about American furniture manufacturers is how BORING their furniture can be. Year after year you see this same old stuff--they call it classic but we think they are just unimaginative. We're talking about brown, dark wood furniture, heavy upholstery in taupe and cream, plain styling. The sad thing is, 80% of households have this stuff. Why? Because we don't have lots of choices.So we were really happy to see some colors this seasons from some of the old-school uphoslterers. They are finally getting it! Who wants to be surrounded by drab all the time! Give us some…

• Six Great Decorating Web Sites

  7 Nov 2009 | 9:31 pm

  We love decorating web sites as much as some people love chocolate, perhaps even more so. It's an addiction, actually. A harmless one, but an addiction nonetheless.Here are some fantastic decorating web sites we'd like to share with you. They serve as inspiration boards, ideas and sometimes, just decorating porn...1) Light LocationsThe web site itself is a photography agency for home & garden magazines, but you can get ideas from their beautiful images.2) RemodelistaThis is great blog for resources, product ideas and the like. Easy reading, pretty pictures.3) Design SpongeFounded by Grace…

• Unique Pendants from DK Living

  4 Nov 2009 | 5:05 pm

  We think lighting is one of those things that's really hard to shop for. You either get the generic, boring stuff at Home Depot or Lowes or you get the really high-end stuff at specialty stores.So we were a little excited when we saw these at DK Living. This company sells furniture and accessories that are simple but very unique. The prices are very reasonable too. They run between $200-800 for the fixtures.Here are some pendants that are quite lovely...----------------------------------------------------This one is a mesh-wire in silver. It 's only $200. We love this glass pendant. It's so…

• Pretty Chinoiserie Furniture from Guild Master

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:24 pm

  Going to trade show requires tons of stamina, let us tell you. You usually walk floor after floor of showrooms, and because you don't want to miss everything, you try to stop at almost every single one of them.Until your eyes glaze over and everything starts to look the same...At any rate, we saw this line toward the end of our trip at High Point. Although we were dead tired, it caught our eyes and we thought we show it to you. It's Asian and rattan, two things that we normally don't like, but these are done very well. Although, we have to warn you, they are a little...pricey.Here are some…

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  dornob

• Tiny Camper-Trailer Converts into Huge Mobile Motorhome

  d0rn0b

  21 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am

  Good building design, to paraphrase, can hide inside very small structures. At first glance it looks just like a full-sized luxury motor home – but the illusion of a large solid volume of spaces comes from a temporary tent-like structure. This layered enclosure folds out of a remarkably sleek, compact and modern-looking trailer attachment many times smaller than the full-scale living-and-dining area that it can convert into. It is aptly named Opera, perhaps for its visual similarity to the famous music hall in Sydney, by designer Axel Enthoven. Built-in cabinetry, hardwood floors, two…

• Seat Back, Rocker On: Modern Curved-Wood Rocking Chair

  d0rn0b

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:45 pm

  Maybe more than any other kind of chair, rockers have certain cultural associations as a furniture type – they are traditionally ornate, featuring turned-wood elements and many pieces cut and fit into one another along mortise-and-tenon conventions. From the narrow profile to the swooping lines and plywood styling, this is anything but your ordinary rocking chair design. And yes, this design rocks. Made of skinny layers of maple and walnut to accent its curves, each bend is clean, crisp and minimal in this somewhat non-traditional approach to rocking chair construction. Moreover, the…

• Cool DIY Design Idea: Big Modular Blocks to Make Furniture

  d0rn0b

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  Like LEGOs come to life, it was only a matter of time until somehow thought (literally) big about how to apply similar principles at the scale of real people – modular pieces to make furniture for actual human use. The result? A fantastic set of custom building-block modules for space-saving furniture that you can transform at will made from a combination of soft, hard, transparent and opaque parts that can be reused essentially forever. To be fair: these are colorful, creative and interactive … though anything but cheap. Fortunately, it does not seem to take many to build…

• Real-Life 3D Wallpaper: Off-the-Wall Room Decorating Idea

  d0rn0b

  20 Nov 2009 | 4:15 am

  Wallpaper is supposed to sit flat and blend into the background – a simple decorative surface over otherwise bare walls. Colors and patterns of traditional wallpapering types inform the rhythms of this offbeat design idea but are just the beginning of a unique alternative to boring old wall coverings. A standard stripe pattern ‘lifts up’ from the floor and folds into a series of functional shelving spaces for books and other odds and ends – there is even a ‘blank’ space below where, conceptually, the wallpaper was moved to accommodate this…

• Colorful Ceiling Shower Concept, Seeks Extra-Long Curtain

  d0rn0b

  19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  Ever see those pictures of perfectly pristine, clean and organized modern bathrooms and wonder if anyone actually lives like that? While this shower is a cool concept fixture, the design seems to leave out the functionally necesary  floor-to-ceiling curtain – along with hooks, rails and rods – and it looks doubtful that the standard 84-inch type will do the trick. Created by Antonio Lupi to be (almost magically) minimalist, a simple square or rectangle ceilings-suspended shower head lets out a broad rainwater-style stream of water designed to drop down into the abstract curved…

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• Top Of The World!

  21 Nov 2009 | 11:34 am

  My brother sent me this AWESOME video, today. If you are a true-blue movie lover, like I am; I know you will appreciate this collection of famous movie quotes. I think it pretty much covers all of my favorites. I titled this post after my favorite quote and all time favorite movie "White Heat". (Made it Ma, top of the world!) I also want to dedicate all Top Gun and Caddyshack quotes to my husband:)

• Look Up!

  18 Nov 2009 | 7:01 am

  (Found via Yatzer)Commercial spaces are such a great place to get design inspiration. They are often very bold and adventurous. One of my favorite things in commercial spaces is the attention given to ceilings. No boring white planes of emptiness!This beautiful Spanish restaurant does an amazing job of making the most of the large expanse above. Its interesting how subtle the rest of the decor is. The intricate angles of the ceiling are such a focal point, the space doesn't need much else. Love it!I realize most of us can't tear down our ceilings and build an entire new shape, but there can…

• Goodbye To Tired Holiday Decor!

  16 Nov 2009 | 11:43 am

  As the holidays approach I usually write about my dislike of boring decorating ideas. I never understand why so many of us can't let go of "Grandma's decorating" ideas when it comes to Christmas! As it turns out, the folks at Found feel the same way and they (unlike me) decided to do something about it. Tuesday evening they are opening their doors and sharing lots of fresh and stylish decorating ideas.Great tip: Use fresh greenery! It has a wonderful aroma and looks amazing in any home.When it comes down to it, what bothers me about most holiday decorating is its garishness. You know, most of…

• Friday Favorite: The Stagers

  13 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am

  Have you watched The Stagers on HGTV? I really love this show! Unfortunately, since I like it, it must mean that its not a very popular show. I'm not sure why any time I like an HGTV show, it always seems to bomb. Perhaps I need to move to Canada. My favorite shows are Canadian and they do well there. Oh well! I'm addicted to this show, because I think their designs are great and its just fun to watch. Home staging is different than interior design, because of its unique approach. In order to stage a home must be attractive w/out being too personal. I think it can be a challenge for…

• Finally Recovering From The Market!

  11 Nov 2009 | 11:57 am

  Wow, I'm finally back! Its taken a few days to recover from the market. Not that I was exhausted so much, but getting my house back in order again! Yikes!!! Never mind the amount of things I put off last week that are now catching up to me this week. Thankfully, I can say that we still had a great time:)As usual, there was an array of amazing objects everywhere. When I arrived early Sunday morning, I made the decision to only allow myself to buy things after I had sold some of my own. Also, I couldn't spend more than I made. That would not have gone over well with Mark, trust me. The funny…

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• Strange things happen when you're painting

  18 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm

  I purchased these three word plaques in Kirkland's the other day. My plan was to hang them over my daughter's bed which currently has nothing at all over it. Her walls are rather dark so these three items needed to stand out somehow, so I decided to paint them.Most things that need to be painted require some prep work. Sanding always helps the paint to adhere better to the item. This is especially important if the existing piece has a shiny finish. You need to sand it down just a little so the paint will grab.When I bought the plaques home I took them down into my shop and immediately sprayed…

• Thrift Store TV stand Makeover

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:06 pm

  I wanted to remind everyone that this subscription to Lowe's Creative Ideas is a totally "free" magazine that comes to you four times a year. It's filled with some great ideas, tips, new products and more. If you haven't signed up, go here and start getting it free. This issue includes 7 quick room redos, tips for transforming your home for the holidays and new ways to work with lights. Every once and a while they include a $10.00 coupon for a $50.00 purchase.Just thought I would remind you. So this week I finished up the television stand that I bought at the Goodwill. It was $12.00 and…

• Updating your Goblins

  29 Oct 2009 | 7:03 pm

  HalloweenI bought these guys the other day-5 bucks each. Aren't they cute? But don't you think they need some fixing up?Some cheapo eyeballs..........They need some dental work and some lightening up. A little white paint perhaps? I'm going to seal them with a clear spray to keep them nice for the following year. Cheap and easy.Oh, how much better we look with a little makeup. They will sit on two posts outside to welcome all the trick-or-treaters.Happy Halloween folks!

• New Thrift Store Finds

  25 Oct 2009 | 6:37 pm

  I was in the mood for a thrift store trip the other day. Look what I found and you'll see what I do with all of it in the next few weeks.Cute little pumpkin mosaic-.99 centsCan work as a candle if you take the lid off or just a little home for small items. A home for garlic-.99 cents. This I didn't need but the challenge of hand painting it was too tempting, so I took it home. I'll paint it and use it to store garlic in. Cute....A brass base for one of my effusion lamp-.99 cents. I've seen these sold on the Internet for a lot more money than this one cost me. You don't need them, but they…

• Thrift Store Headboard Makeover

  15 Oct 2009 | 5:24 pm

  My first problem. My daughter needed to take her bed from home and move it to her apartment. That leaves me with one double mattress with no headboard, no frame and no box spring.that stinks........So now I'm faced with buying a box spring and a frame. Not relishing the thoughts of traveling around to buy a box spring (and they never let you buy that separately) , trying to cram it into my Mustang (yeah, right) and spending money that I don't have, I started searching around on the Internet for some alternatives. I found this new type of box spring and boy it is cool. It's fairly inexpensive,…

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  The Kitchen Designer

• Kitchen Design Notes And Experiences

  Susan Serra, CKD

  8 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pm

  This post may sound self serving, and, well, it IS, and it is rare that I am quite this direct, but what I want to do is illustrate, specifically, why a client must continue to ask questions of his/her kitchen designer throughout the entire design process, even if you, the client, think it's a question not worth asking, or worse, assume that you instinctively know the answer! Here is the crux of this post: a client, now immersed in the world of kitchens, sometimes, mostly, or nearly always, believes that he/she knows the (sole, and "right") solutions to the issues in his/her kitchen project,…

• Sears Appliances - Kenmore Too!

  Susan Serra, CKD

  5 Nov 2009 | 4:44 am

  Yesterday, just outside of Chicago, I attended a multi-brand appliance event, hosted by Sears. It was quite an eye opening experience, as Sears appliances, quite honestly, have not been on the radar in my business. Exactly why I needed to get with the program increase my awareness, so I welcomed this opportunity. First, my conclusions: Sears understands their appliance-purchasing customer and has responded with an on-target, modern, line-up of appliances as they completely rebrand the 60 year old Kenmore line. They also understand that it is beneficial to interact more closely with…

• Kitchen Design Consulting - Long Island & Metro New York

  Susan Serra, CKD

  1 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am

  Finally! Just what Long Island and metro New York needs: in-person, unbiased, professional kitchen design consulting services. Although the emphasis on the page talks about kitchen design phone consultations, local in-person consultations are available as well. My local area is all of Long Island, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as fits, regionally, into the "metro New York" region. More information can be found in this post, introducing this service.  My Kitchen Design Consulting service can be helpful if you: are stuck on any one, or several, specific design issues would…

• Kitchen Design Consulting

  Susan Serra, CKD

  1 Nov 2009 | 9:52 am

  I've been offering kitchen design consulting services informally and have not devoted a special page on my blog to this service until now.  I am very pleased to formally introduce the One Hour Phone Consultation! Call me about...well, anything related to your kitchen design project that is just not sitting right with you and for which you need a first OR a second opinion.  I am happy to provide this kitchen design consulting service which can be invaluable to those who otherwise are at a loss as to what decision to make, be it in regard to products, design issues, style issues, or…

• Open Kitchen Floorplan Or Closed?

  Susan Serra, CKD

  28 Oct 2009 | 3:48 pm

  The results are in! Thank you for taking the survey! The topic of the kitchen floorplan survey was spur of the moment for me. I had just finished a marathon session designing my own kitchen (in a dreamlike state as it is at least a year or two off). Suddenly, grappling with issues and questions pertaining to a wide open (to the entire main floor) vs. a partially open floorplan, I thought it would be very interesting to hear what others thought...especially now. So, I put up a quick poll and noted it on Twitter. Now, we are in, what many think, is a different time, a kitchen "evolution". Many…

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  Kitchen Design Notes

• New Product Watch: Outdoor Kitchen Hood

  10 Nov 2009 | 7:57 am

  So who needs an outdoor hood you ask? Anyone who enjoys outdoor living. Here in Southern California where we spend a great deal of our time enjoying our backyard patios, outdoor cooking is second nature for some.  With DANVER'S recent introduction of the first Stainless BBQ grill hood built at 32 inches deep, there are more design placement options than ever for locating the BBQ grill.Knowing that my readers may ask the question "why do I need a hood in my backyard?" I have taken time to interview the great folks at DANVER.Q: "Why do I need a hood for my BBQ?, My BBQ is not in a covered…

• Follow Fridays

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:04 am

  Sometimes I just nod my head in agreement when reading a fellow Designer's blog post. So with no further ado, I divert your attention from my blog to go read what Kelly is talking about in her blog Kitchen Sync.  Managing Stealth CostsVery well said Kelly! Thank you so much for pointing out the obvious to us but not so obvious to first time remodel types.

• Appliance Recall

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:24 am

  Samsung™ Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard Click here for the report.

• Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle

  5 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am

  Don't ya love it when you can reuse an object and it actually looks cool? Notice anything familiar on the table? This coffee table uses reclaimed wood from a bowling alley.While no one would ever think high end modern style and bowling have anything in common... William Stranger’s “Second Life” project proves to be an exception to the rule. Using reclaimed wood from a local LA bowling alley, Stranger has created a number of different and interesting pieces that include a coffee table, bench and diptych. Read the full story at PSFK

• Concept Outlet Design Saves Power Without Unplugging

  3 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am

  Have you heard that the simple act of unplugging electronics and electric equipment not in use can save big on your energy bill? Equipment not in use but still plugged in draws energy in stand-by mode. Freelance designer Yong-jin Kim has come up with an innovative solution. Instead of the hassle of unplugging equipment.  with the simple twist left, the electrical supply is cut off at the receptacle. Via Design Milk

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  ::Surroundings::

• Linda's Kitchen: Ahh, the joys of restocked cabinets!

  19 Nov 2009 | 5:43 am

  And so, my kitchen cabinets are finally painted (woot!) and I'm no longer picking through grocery bags for food and measuring cups. The joys of clean, organized and freshly painted kitchen cabinets cannot be overstated, let me tell you!A little recap. My kitchen makeover has been basically a Sunday afternoon project. So, I've we've (can't forget my fantastic volunteer staff!) been working since August.  Here are the nasty knotty pine cabinets that I started off with. Lovely, no?Lot's of cleaning and priming ensued.I painted the insides of the cabinets with Farrow & Ball Cooking Apple…

• Ten Things About Me

  16 Nov 2009 | 12:07 am

  One of my new favorite bloggers - Greet LeFevre of Belgian Pearls blog has tagged me to share ten things about myself. I feel like my life is a pretty open book and I don't have any deep dark secrets to share, but here goes:1. I play the flute. My first love was music and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance. I teach flute students each week in a local public school and at the moment have 17 private students ranging in age from 5th - 10th grades. I love teaching - the kids keep me on my toes and also keep me playing! I am performing in a Christmas concert in a few weeks, which I'm…

• Evolution of a floral arrangement

  13 Nov 2009 | 8:48 am

  Last week, I wrote about the big gala for the New England Design Hall of Fame. I was lucky enough to snag one of the gorgeous floral arrangements which were done by Winston Flowers. My camera got a workout with this arrangement! I love the combination of deep red roses, burgandy calla lilies, deep rosy orange lilies, deep red brain flower (is that really the name?? icky), the drapey red flower (don't know the name) and purple/blue/green hydrangea.So, it's been a week and while most of the flowers in the arrangement are still glorious, there is a kind of tiring out of the arrangement. …

• A 1920's estate in Milton, MA

  12 Nov 2009 | 8:40 pm

   DeShazo Estate view from the gardens - photography by Jean Donohue, courtesy of FBN ConstructionNew England Cable News (NECN) Dream House just aired a two part segment on the fabulous DeShazo estate in Milton, MA. I've been lucky to have attended a few industry events at this spectacular 1920's brick mansion and thought I'd share the video and some still photos of the property. It truly is like stepping back to another time. The house is 11,000 square feet and has thirteen working fireplaces, original wrought iron work, a circular stair, carved wood ceiling and original butler's pantry.

• Gratitude: The Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month

  11 Nov 2009 | 7:08 am

  Flanders Poppy tile - Verdant Tile CompanyCourtesy of Bee MacGuireObtained From TheMcCrae Museum of The Guelph Museum  My Boy Jack ~ Rudyard Kipling“Have you news of my boy Jack?”Not this tide.“When d’you think that he’ll come back?”Not with this wind blowing, and this tide.“Has any one else had word of him?”Not this tide.For what is sunk will hardly swim,Not with this wind blowing, and this tide.“Oh, dear, what comfort can I find?”None this tide,Nor any tide,Except he did not shame his kind —Not even with that wind blowing, and that tide.Then hold your head up all…

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  AbbeyK — On Interior Design

• Color Confusion -- jargon explained

  Abbey Koplovitz

  18 Nov 2009 | 2:53 pm

  Color is one of those things that stresses a homeowners out. First there's picking just the right paint color. Then there's that whole vocab thing. How to describe colors? There are words for that. The problem? It's jargon and jargon can quickly break down communication. Who really can keep straight the difference between tint and shade? Well I can, but if I use those terms, I simply confuse people, so I typically steer clear of jargon unless I explain at the same time what I am talking about. But for those who like to know the real terms, here's a  great…

• What I Like about Starting Decorating Projects

  Abbey Koplovitz

  12 Nov 2009 | 7:08 pm

  There's something exciting about new projects. I love meeting new people, figuring out what they like, how they live. How they want their home to feel. But there's also a sense of exhilaration. (or is it panic?) I go into a meeting not knowing any of the answers and somehow after a process it sorts itself out. This process, trusting the process, is very satisfying. I have no idea what clients will want or how I will solve their design challenges. But I always know that I will solve it. So I guess it's a panic wrapped in confidence. The two work well together, actually.

• Update on My Condo Decoration, not!

  Abbey Koplovitz

  8 Nov 2009 | 3:54 pm

  Condo update: I am sorry to say, not much has happened. I did pull up the garden and put in tons of bulbs. 6 months until May when you can get in the ground. Mother's day is sort of the cut off. Memorial day if you want to be REALLY safe. So now I am putting my focus on the inside. I bought a hutch on Craig's list that I need to prime and paint. I thought that would get done last weekend or this, but I have been so busy with work that I really need the weekend to rest a bit. It will come.... I will do it. I'll post pics when it's done.I wasn't planning on going…

• Questions from Clients this Week

  Abbey Koplovitz

  1 Nov 2009 | 5:42 pm

  Thought it would be interesting to share a few interesting questions from clients. 1) I bought a sofa at Mitchell Gold 3 years ago. It was expensive. Why does the welting look funny? The cushions don't quite look good either. Ah, forensic decorating. It did not hold up right. This is often the case I find with the big retail chains. In retail, they have little time to make a sale and price is a determining factor. How do you drive cost down? One way is to skim on quality. Done correctly, welting is cut on the bias. This means on the diagonal. Welt cut on the bias has more give and…

• What's Behind Your Sofa?

  Abbey Koplovitz

  25 Oct 2009 | 5:10 pm

  Rita Konig asks in the New York Times Inside Out, What's Behind the Sofa? She has every decorator's fave parson's table from West Elm. For $349 how can you go wrong? Comes in a few colors too! I love the white. By the way, I am not opposed to retail here and there. Just please don't make your home look like a Crate and Barrel showroom. Seriously-- break it up a bit, OK? Me, I don't have anything behind my sofa. It's against the wall. But wondering what you folks have?

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  Furniture Fashion

• Gravity Defying Divided Sideboard by FRONT DESIGN

  John

  21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

  The "Divided Sideboard" was created by FRONT DESIGN with the concept of doing something different than a traditional furniture sideboard. From the Magic Collection, this piece defies gravity in the way that one drawer is not connected to the other three in any way. The stair-step approach of the remaining three drawers creates an optical image more like art than furniture. Dimensions: 14.9" x 60.6" x 32.6". More information: here. As an extra, here is another model that was created where all the drawers are connected together. Post from Gravity Defying Divided Sideboard by FRONT DESIGN

• Cool CD Shelves by Arik Levy

  John

  20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  These CD shelves were design by Arik Levy. The "ladder" concept works where the shelving sits against the wall much like how a ladder would on a house. These CD shelves are constructed of Dibond alumimun panels which provide stability and support to the 8 shelves which when full, can be quite heavy. Find the product: here. Post from Cool CD Shelves by Arik Levy

• Wall Mounted CD Storage by Cinna

  John

  20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

  It's hard to find a nice way to store CDs where they are kept nearby, but without a cluttered look. This wall mounted CD storage solution unit is made by Cinna. It comes with a sliding door that does wonders for concealing CDs. The door covers one-half of the unit to show off some of items kept inside. Capacity ranges from 82 to 110 CDs per unit. More information: here. Post from Wall Mounted CD Storage by Cinna

• A Home on Wheels : The Camper Bike by Kevin Cyr

  Will

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:23 pm

  I have heard of the "home on wheels" but they are usually not bicycle wheels. Artist Kevin Cyr created that super sized Camper Bike tricycle / camper that is the perfect place to stop and rest when you are tired of pedaling. I am not sure if Cyr is needing any of the small space furniture we have here on Furniture Fashion but you never know. See more of the designs and art from Kevin Cyr including a few paintings that feature the Camper Bike here. Via Designboom Post from A Home on Wheels : The Camper Bike by Kevin Cyr

• Reclaimed Furniture Designs by Remy Tejo

  John

  19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  Remy Tejo continues to work in reclaimed furniture designs by using discarded objects like milk bottles or drawers to create sculpture, furniture and home décor. This piece is an ensemble of 21 drawers that have been bound by a strap. Each person may come up with their own interpretation about this object and what it means to them. Information: edition number 72 out of 200; price: €20,000. Find product: here. Post from Reclaimed Furniture Designs by Remy Tejo

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  The Decorating Diva LLC (thedecoratingdiva.com magazine)

• Contemporary, Eco-Friendly Kitchen Design by Jennifer Gilmer

  Editor The Decorating Diva.com

  20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  Jennifer Gilmer, renowned kitchen designer and 2009 National Kitchen and Bath design winner, designed the stunning, Zen-like 276 square foot Bethesda, Maryland contemporary styled,eco-friendly kitchen pictured above.  Jennifer’s kitchen “Green” design focused on the usage of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials ranging from the custom mixed stain to the cabinetry.  The Columbia Forest Products’ PureBond [...] Related posts:Urban Sleek & Bronzed Kitchen DesignHollywood Glam Black and White Kitchen DesignEco-Friendly Kitchen Design

• Hostess & Kitchen Couture: Looking Glam this Holiday Season

  Editor The Decorating Diva.com

  18 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  True decorating divas would never be caught wearing bland, unattractive or heaven forbid, less than stylish kitchen or hostess wear. So imagine our delight when we learned about the elegant, glamorous and stylish aprons designed by Elizabeth Scokin of Haute Hostess Aprons. Finally a kindred couture spirit who’s shaking up the predictable, if not downright [...] Related posts:Haute Couture's Newest Muse: The Condo9 Super Easy Tips to Relax This Holiday SeasonStress Free Approach to Preparing Holiday Meals

• Retro Christmas Trees

  Editor The Decorating Diva.com

  16 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm

  Funky, colorful, unique and incredibly retro if that’s the kind of Christmas you’re dreaming of then we have the perfect Christmas tree for your home. Shown: Pretty in Pink Christmas Tree, Winter White Christmas Tree, Candy Apple Red Christmas Tree and Black Tiger Christmas Tree. All Available at Treetopia.com. 6′ Christmas tree with lights $299. Related [...] Related posts:Pink-tastic Diva Christmas Decorating ThemeWhite & Silver Christmas Decorating ThemeWhite & Silver Christmas Decorating Theme

• Holiday Decorating Ornaments Snowflake Shapes and Patterns

  Editor The Decorating Diva.com

  16 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am

  Waterford 2008 Snow Crystals Pierced Snowflake Ornament (Waterford) Blue/Silver Snowflake Ornament (Christmas Place) Holiday Lane 3″ Ruby Red Metal and Gem Snowflake Christmas Ornaments (Macy’s) Silver-Plated Finish Embellished with Swarovski Crystals Snowflake Ornament (Target) Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments for Pet ParentsHoliday Decorating Ornaments Christmas Tree MotifsChristmas Holiday Decorating Articles at a Glance Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments for Pet ParentsHoliday Decorating Ornaments Christmas Tree MotifsChristmas Holiday Decorating Articles at…

• Holiday Decorating Novelty Fun Ornaments: Hippie Chicks, Martini Mermaids and Pink Diva Reindeer!

  Editor The Decorating Diva.com

  16 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am

  Christopher Radko “Rockin’ For Peace” Hippie Chick Ornament (Mister Nostalgia) December Diamonds MS. Aquatini mermaid Christmas ornament ( Kitsch City) Cupid Reindeer Krinkles™ Ornament (Bronner’s) Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments for Pet ParentsHoliday Decorating Ornaments Angels from Adorable to Artistic Glass SculpturesHoliday Decorating Ornaments Christmas Tree Motifs Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments for Pet ParentsHoliday Decorating Ornaments Angels from Adorable to Artistic Glass SculpturesHoliday Decorating Ornaments Christmas Tree Motifs

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  Interior Design Blog

• Nov 20, Interior Design Mentor - Hiring a professorial where needed

  20 Nov 2009 | 10:14 am

  Interior Design Mentor - Manage your own home renovations with guidance from a design professional

• Nov 15, Home Design Surgery - The helpful home improvement clinic

  15 Nov 2009 | 10:27 am

  Home Design Surgery - Visit the home improvement clinic for all your home renovation and interior design needs

• Nov 13, Interior Design Dublin & Ireland - Eco Friendly Home Design

  13 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pm

  Interior Design Dublin & Ireland - Eco design services for every budget & lifestyle

• Nov 12, About SBI - Building a website without html experience

  12 Nov 2009 | 6:59 am

  About SBI - How I built this website, my non techie journey to a sucessful and professional website

• Nov 5, Gift Voucher Ireland - Interior design voucher, the gift of a well designed home

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:38 am

  Gift Voucher Ireland - A unique present for weddings, birthdays, Christmas & anniversaries, give an interior design voucher.

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  Interior Design News

• Home design choices can save money, energy

  21 Nov 2009 | 6:43 am

  When decorating our homes, we tend to consider things like beauty and comfort, the durability of pieces we might buy or the image they project.

• Bring the touchstones of your heritage into your home, without turning it into a theme park

  20 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pm

  This space, designed by Kathryn M. Ireland, shows off Southwestern influences but doesn't overpower the room or the style.

• Building a trade in a tough economy

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:05 am

  Laid off from his factory job in the automotive industry, Brian Raab decided to build a new career from the ground up.

• Bullock a knockout in 'The Blind Side'

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:42 am

  If you want to know why Sandra Bullock is a movie star, go see "The Blind Side." Bullock is such a force of nature - funny, sassy, likable and downright adorable - in this warm-hearted drama based on Michael Lewis' best-selling nonfiction novel, you can barely take your eyes off her.

• Interior Designer's Manhattan Diggs

  20 Nov 2009 | 1:24 am

  In an interview with the magazine House Beautiful , Eric Cohler, a fabulous Interior Designer, spoke candidly about his incredible new Manhattan apartment.

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  Interior Design Newswire

• Tandus Introduces Carpet Backing Made From Windshield Waste

  19 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

  The floorcovering manufacturer unveiled Ethos, a modular carpet tile backing created from an innovative process that turns industrial waste from the manufacture of car windshields and safety glass into thermoplastic polymer, at the recent Greenbuild 2009.  

• DMD Green Introduces SocialCycling Program for Difficult-to-Recycle Materials

  18 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

  The environmental and business management consultant's new process would, for example, repurpose difficult-to-recycle vinyl-coated fabrics and deliver them to workrooms in developing countries to be turned into backpacks for local school children.

• Humanscale Lands U.S. Distribution Rights for LED Version of Iconic Tolomeo Lamp

  17 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

  Through a partnership with Artemide, the task lamp's Italian manufacturer, the workplace furnishings manufacturer will be offering the LED Tolomeo in two sizes—Classic and Mini—to the U.S. contract market.

• 212box Designs L.A. Boutique For Christian Louboutin

  16 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

  The New York-based design firm's 1,800-square-foot store for the shoe and handbag designer opens on Robertson Boulevard this month.  

• DuPont Releases mySurface iPhone App

  13 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

  Users of Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch are now able to access the manufacturer’s entire palette of 130 Corian and 60 Zodiaq solid-surfacing colors.

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  This Old House: Kitchen And Bath

• How to Replace a Kitchen Sink

  16 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am

  Installing a new kitchen sink with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey

• How to Repair a Pressure-Assisted Toilet

  13 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am

  In this toilet repair how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey silences a noisy toilet

• How to Repair a Kitchen Sink Sprayer

  13 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am

  In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty sink sprayer

• How to Refinish a Cast-Iron Tub

  13 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am

  In this how-to video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor reveals tub-refinishing techniques

• Handsome Face-Lift for a Dated Bath

  11 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am

  A Craftsman-inspired redo gave this room's old layout a whole new look

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  OLIVEAUX

• Relaxed style...

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:13 am

  These gorgeous images from Molly Frey have a feeling of summer and remind me of a relaxed house by the beach...with Christmas now just around the corner, I am starting to think of the beach where spend our summer holiday's each year.

• Bathroom Glamour...

  10 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm

  I love the way the cantilevered double vanity sits on the oversized framed mirror in this bathroom. It add's a wonderful touch of glamour to the room. photo: Angus McRitchie}

• Weekend...

  30 Oct 2009 | 6:40 am

  In one of our conversations this week my Dad said, "make sure your dreams become wonderful memories"Hope you all have a great weekend and create some wonderful memories!{source: unknown}

• Oliveaux...

  28 Oct 2009 | 5:39 am

  Here is a sneak preview of a home I have been working on this week....seeing a project come together is always very exciting. There is still some work to do over the next few days - more furniture, cushions and finishing touches to complete the room's in this gorgeous home. Thank you all for your lovely comments, emails and prayers for my Mum over the past few weeks. She is now at home and has enjoyed reading all the comments and your blogs while she recovers and continues with ongoing treatment.

• Life....

  16 Oct 2009 | 12:09 am

  I have struggled to open my blog over this past week as my Mum has undergone major surgery. The shock of hearing that someone very dear to me is sick has been heartbreaking. This weekend I look forward to spending time with Mum and our family....x{image by Oliveaux}

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• Furniture: Mc & Co. Patchwork Chairs

  sarah

  20 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pm

  We love these new, one-of-a-kind chairs covered in tarp, recycled tartans, and tweeds by Corinne Gilbert of Brooklyn-based Mc & Co; $950 each.

• Accessories: High/Low Cotton Throw

  francesca

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am

  Spotted recently; a couple of appealing, no-nonsense cotton knit blankets. Above: Organic Cotton Knit Throw at West Elm; $39 (down from $49), available in white, natural, and sea spray. Above: New from Yumiko Sekine, the Fog Linen Cotton Blanket. The blanket's border is stitched with the word senovinis, a Lithuanian term that means “old-fashioned” or “pristine.” $178 at Design Within Reach.

• Shopper's Diary: Daylesford Farmshop in Gloucestershire

  sarah

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:45 am

  It takes a while to get your head around the fact that you are in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside when you step inside the complex of buildings that make up Dayelsford's Farmshop and Barn. It's not just the well-heeled London patrons emerging from their Cotswold bolt holes but also the exquisitely manicured grounds and impeccably designed interiors that make you think Sloane Square rather than rolling English countryside. Pristine and bountiful is the general aura; for those not able to make the pilgrimage, Daylesford also has a newly expanded Online Shop.  Above: Photos via…

• Walls, Windows and Floors: Patchwork Wool Rug

  francesca

  20 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am

  Add texture and color to your surroundings with the Patchwork Wool Rug from Roost; $289 for the 4-by-6-foot rug and $448 for the 5-by-8-foot size at Viva Terra.

• House Call: Cotswolds Cottage

  sarah

  20 Nov 2009 | 3:15 am

  Discovered on Light Locations a while back: a country cottage in the Cotswolds, an area noted for its quaint, honey-colored limestone villages. This cottage retains its traditional heritage, while the interiors achieve a subtle mix of new and old, modern and vintage. N.B.: To recreate the kitchen, consult Steal This Look: Cotswolds Kitchen.

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• Homes of Artists, Yoga Instructors & Vampires San Francisco Hot Posts

  Janel Laban

  Click to view these San Francisco Hot Posts in bold belowHouse Tour: APAK's Creative Cottage Inspiration: Glossy Blue Walls in Every Shade House Tour: Denis and Heather's Scandinavian Treasure Roundup: Pendant Lamps Without Hard Wiring For Sale: Edward Cullen's Twilight New Moon House San Francisco Series by Jorge Colombo: Guess the Medium! More Top Posts from past weeks below...Read Full Post

• LA Times Home & Garden Roundup 11.21.09Los Angeles

  Abby Stone

  A home that looks like it came out of a catalogue, from decorator's head, where you can't imagine flopping down on the couch with the dog, don't interest us. Personal, one-of-a-kind, DIY, handmade, unique, livable, whimsical even - these are the goals for how we'd describe the homes we're drawn to. With that in mind, take a look at some of the articles from this week's Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section: A pendant lamp made from straws; a camera that shows your garden growing in fast forward; a shop that pumps new life into old stereo speakers; and, an architect's family's home in Silver…

• Fantastic Guest Rooms & 2 New York Tours New York Hot Posts

  Aaron Able

  Click to view these New York Hot Posts in bold below • Bushwick House Tour: Jessica's Vintage Vibe • SoHo House Tour: Vero & Thierry's SoHo Chalet • Best Throw Pillows 2009 • My Childhood Home: Growing Up Around Great Design • Russel Brand's London Boudoir For Sale • Fantastic Guest Rooms More Top Posts from past weeks below...Read Full Post

• Luciano & Marzia's Labor of Love House Tour

  Sarah Coffey

  Name: Luciano, Marzia, and Margherita Location: Modena, Italy Size: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo Years lived in: 28 Modena, an ancient city in Emilia-Romagna, is home to the Ferrari company, Italy's best balsamic vinegar, and this incredible pre-war apartment, shared by Luciano, his wife Marzia, and their daughter Margherita. The building dates back to 1906, and the first thing you notice when you walk through the door are the hand-painted walls and ceilings, which Luciano and Marzia had restored to their original colors and motifs. Read Full Post

• Bryan's Fashionable Statement House Tour

  Gregory Han

  Name: Bryan Boone Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: 1/2 year Situated at the heart of Los Angeles' bustling downtown fashion district, Bryan's impeccably decorated small space is a Jonathan Adler-ish oasis of calm and comfort. Despite luxurious appointments, the space was furnished with a keen eye for good design at reasonable prices, tapping into what Bryan described as an obsessive focus for Craigslist deals, decorating the majority of the 650 square feet with vintage and future design classics bought at a fraction of retail prices. From the…

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• My Other New Favorite Panton Chair Shot

  Becky

  13 Nov 2009 | 9:16 am

  I should have known I’d come upon another wonderful Panton Chair shot at Living etc.: image via Living etc. P.S. The architect on this project was Steven Whiting

• My New Favorite Panton Chair Shot

  Becky

  13 Nov 2009 | 1:40 am

  I’m giving flickr a rest today because frankly, I can’t seem to stop surfing Living etc. It’s been to long since my last visit over there. People keep using Panton chairs in such great ways. My new favorite is this rhapsody in blue over at Living etc. This is a modern cottage in Melbourne Australia and this space rocks. Love the crazy nest/beaver habitat of a chandelier. Love the use of the navy chairs. Love the light ceiling abutting that dark wall & matching cabinets. Love the floor, love the table, love the contrast of the modern, curvy plastic chairs with the…

• Trend Watch: Sawhorse Table Legs

  Becky

  11 Nov 2009 | 6:07 pm

  O.K., so these table legs from Home Depot are not all that sexy. However, ever since I admired Priscilla Locke’s studio a few weeks ago I have had them on the brain: from The Locker My cryptic notes on this picture source say “colombe steven via destoinsp” This means I swiped it from Desire to Inspire, but I’m not sure about the rest. Let me know if you can help me clarify! My notes here:francesca harris sunset WS. I think I’ve decoded it – photographer name, magazine (Sunset) and WS means “Work Space”! From Living etc. Notes here:…

• Kirstie Alley: Actress, Professional Dieter, and Interior Designer

  Becky

  11 Nov 2009 | 1:03 am

  I grew up in a flyover state (Ohio), and they must be on my mind this week. Yesterday I was thinking about midwestern Seed Bombs, and today I’m taking a virtual house tour in Kansas: Kirstie Alley was on Oprah the other day, talking about how her first job was being a housekeeper at a wealthy family’s home (she recommends cleaning bathrooms with gallons of cheap vodka), and her second job was at an interior decorator who was high on cocaine a lot of the time. She talked about dreaming of owning this house in her hometown of Wichita Kansas, which was the headquarters of the…

• Environmental Stocking Stuffer of the Week: Seed Bombs

  Becky

  10 Nov 2009 | 7:06 am

  Our pal VisuaLingual’s Seed Bombs have been getting mad press lately, and it couldn’t have happened to a more better product. Maya and Michael have designed the bombs to make random acts of gardening a cinch.  They have chosen native seeds that are bird, bee, and butterfly friendly. The seeds were chosen because they are native to the midwest, but they will work all over the U.S.A. They include: Queen Anne’s Lace, Upland White Aster Aster, Prairie Aster, Pot Marigold, Cornflower, Siberian Wallflower, Shasta Daisy, Godetia, Farewell-to-Spring, Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, Plains…

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  The Kitchen Designer

• Kitchen Design Notes And Experiences

  Susan Serra, CKD

  8 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pm

  This post may sound self serving, and, well, it IS, and it is rare that I am quite this direct, but what I want to do is illustrate, specifically, why a client must continue to ask questions of his/her kitchen designer throughout the entire design process, even if you, the client, think it's a question not worth asking, or worse, assume that you instinctively know the answer! Here is the crux of this post: a client, now immersed in the world of kitchens, sometimes, mostly, or nearly always, believes that he/she knows the (sole, and "right") solutions to the issues in his/her kitchen project,…

• Sears Appliances - Kenmore Too!

  Susan Serra, CKD

  5 Nov 2009 | 4:44 am

  Yesterday, just outside of Chicago, I attended a multi-brand appliance event, hosted by Sears. It was quite an eye opening experience, as Sears appliances, quite honestly, have not been on the radar in my business. Exactly why I needed to get with the program increase my awareness, so I welcomed this opportunity. First, my conclusions: Sears understands their appliance-purchasing customer and has responded with an on-target, modern, line-up of appliances as they completely rebrand the 60 year old Kenmore line. They also understand that it is beneficial to interact more closely with…

• Kitchen Design Consulting - Long Island & Metro New York

  Susan Serra, CKD

  1 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am

  Finally! Just what Long Island and metro New York needs: in-person, unbiased, professional kitchen design consulting services. Although the emphasis on the page talks about kitchen design phone consultations, local in-person consultations are available as well. My local area is all of Long Island, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as fits, regionally, into the "metro New York" region. More information can be found in this post, introducing this service.  My Kitchen Design Consulting service can be helpful if you: are stuck on any one, or several, specific design issues would…

• Kitchen Design Consulting

  Susan Serra, CKD

  1 Nov 2009 | 9:52 am

  I've been offering kitchen design consulting services informally and have not devoted a special page on my blog to this service until now.  I am very pleased to formally introduce the One Hour Phone Consultation! Call me about...well, anything related to your kitchen design project that is just not sitting right with you and for which you need a first OR a second opinion.  I am happy to provide this kitchen design consulting service which can be invaluable to those who otherwise are at a loss as to what decision to make, be it in regard to products, design issues, style issues, or…

• Open Kitchen Floorplan Or Closed?

  Susan Serra, CKD

  28 Oct 2009 | 3:48 pm

  The results are in! Thank you for taking the survey! The topic of the kitchen floorplan survey was spur of the moment for me. I had just finished a marathon session designing my own kitchen (in a dreamlike state as it is at least a year or two off). Suddenly, grappling with issues and questions pertaining to a wide open (to the entire main floor) vs. a partially open floorplan, I thought it would be very interesting to hear what others thought...especially now. So, I put up a quick poll and noted it on Twitter. Now, we are in, what many think, is a different time, a kitchen "evolution". Many…

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  AbbeyK — On Interior Design

• Color Confusion -- jargon explained

  Abbey Koplovitz

  18 Nov 2009 | 2:53 pm

  Color is one of those things that stresses a homeowners out. First there's picking just the right paint color. Then there's that whole vocab thing. How to describe colors? There are words for that. The problem? It's jargon and jargon can quickly break down communication. Who really can keep straight the difference between tint and shade? Well I can, but if I use those terms, I simply confuse people, so I typically steer clear of jargon unless I explain at the same time what I am talking about. But for those who like to know the real terms, here's a  great…

• What I Like about Starting Decorating Projects

  Abbey Koplovitz

  12 Nov 2009 | 7:08 pm

  There's something exciting about new projects. I love meeting new people, figuring out what they like, how they live. How they want their home to feel. But there's also a sense of exhilaration. (or is it panic?) I go into a meeting not knowing any of the answers and somehow after a process it sorts itself out. This process, trusting the process, is very satisfying. I have no idea what clients will want or how I will solve their design challenges. But I always know that I will solve it. So I guess it's a panic wrapped in confidence. The two work well together, actually.

• Update on My Condo Decoration, not!

  Abbey Koplovitz

  8 Nov 2009 | 3:54 pm

  Condo update: I am sorry to say, not much has happened. I did pull up the garden and put in tons of bulbs. 6 months until May when you can get in the ground. Mother's day is sort of the cut off. Memorial day if you want to be REALLY safe. So now I am putting my focus on the inside. I bought a hutch on Craig's list that I need to prime and paint. I thought that would get done last weekend or this, but I have been so busy with work that I really need the weekend to rest a bit. It will come.... I will do it. I'll post pics when it's done.I wasn't planning on going…

• Questions from Clients this Week

  Abbey Koplovitz

  1 Nov 2009 | 5:42 pm

  Thought it would be interesting to share a few interesting questions from clients. 1) I bought a sofa at Mitchell Gold 3 years ago. It was expensive. Why does the welting look funny? The cushions don't quite look good either. Ah, forensic decorating. It did not hold up right. This is often the case I find with the big retail chains. In retail, they have little time to make a sale and price is a determining factor. How do you drive cost down? One way is to skim on quality. Done correctly, welting is cut on the bias. This means on the diagonal. Welt cut on the bias has more give and…

• What's Behind Your Sofa?

  Abbey Koplovitz

  25 Oct 2009 | 5:10 pm

  Rita Konig asks in the New York Times Inside Out, What's Behind the Sofa? She has every decorator's fave parson's table from West Elm. For $349 how can you go wrong? Comes in a few colors too! I love the white. By the way, I am not opposed to retail here and there. Just please don't make your home look like a Crate and Barrel showroom. Seriously-- break it up a bit, OK? Me, I don't have anything behind my sofa. It's against the wall. But wondering what you folks have?

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• Elan Teak Outdoor Furniture

  Alice

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:40 am

  Elan consists of laminated teak wood and surprises the viewer with its lightness. The comfort of the seating in both dining and deep seating, together with flexible tables.This new range that from the launch is extremely complete with chairs, tables, lounge chairs, seats and even an outdoor kitchen. Gloster Elan

• Patricia Urquiola Mangas Carpet

  Alice

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:11 am

  Very special carpets, full of nuances, due to their variety of textures and colours. Patricia Urquiola

• Wood basin

  Alice

  19 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm

  Rapsel has been nominated for Best in Bath for a unique contemporary basin, toilet and shower stall made of larch wood. This year’s nominee is ‘One Collection’ by Matteo Thun, an organic concept of the ‘invisible bath’ where a floating aesthetic exists and all plumbing recedes. Matteo Thun

• Wall or ceiling fixture

  Alice

  19 Nov 2009 | 1:06 am

  Small aluminum wall or ceiling fixture which visible part consists of a 360° rotating turntable, with a small perpendicular arm resting on it that can be tilted by 90°. The head of this small arm houses a 1 W Power LED. Delta Light nv

• Dedon Slim Line Lounge chair

  Alice

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:52 am

  This stunning Lounge Chair reveals all the qualities of pared down simplicity of line and lightness of visual impact that has aroused such admiration in design circles for Dedon’s new Slim Line Collection. Generous surfaces offer plenty of space for relaxation. Clear lines and harmonious shapes combined with the traditional art of weaving embody timeless elegance, quality, and comfort. DEDON GmbH

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• .designSalon Holiday Sale*

  Gradon

  16 Nov 2009 | 10:18 am

  Looking to get a start on your holiday shopping, but want to get something a little more special than what’s available at the big box stores? You’re in luck: The Design Salon, the group of Boston-based professional women designers, is hosting its 2nd annual holiday sale. Browse from a curated selection of goods and rub elbows with the designers. Of nearly 50 submissions by Design Salon members, “The Salon” jury picked the following 19 exhibitors: JHill Design Stonehouse Studio Etcetera Media Albertine Press Angela Liguori Jill Rosenwald Flauxy Jill Bent Tess &…

• .getto the Point – a Studio Opening*

  Gradon

  13 Nov 2009 | 9:25 pm

  Last night, Christopher and I met up at South Station after work, then walked across the channel to get to the Point. “Get to the Point”, as it was named, was a party to celebrate the opening of a new studio shared by four local designers: Jill Rosenwald, Jennifer Hill of JHill Design, Jessica Sutton of Jessica Sutton Graphic Design, and Lawrence McRae of Switch. The space is an expansive loft on Congress st, a remnant to Fort Point’s history as the oldest artists’ community in Boston. Their particular unit has it’s own infamous recent history in the area –…

• .windowShopping Design Research*

  Gradon

  7 Nov 2009 | 10:17 pm

  Earlier today, I was in Harvard Square with Christopher and DesignKid. Christopher says, “Let’s go to Design Research.” I object, noting that D/R closed over 30 years ago. “Hm, you’ll see,” comments Christopher. We walk down to 48 Brattle St — lo and behold, there’s Design Research, in all its Mid-Century Modernist glory. Until this year it was a Crate and Barrel — the first C&B in Massachusetts, in fact. But before that, from 1969 – 1978, was the headquarters for Design Research. Founded in 1953 by architect Ben Thompson,…

• .pinkcommaWelcomes Hometta*

  Gradon

  20 Oct 2009 | 8:36 am

  Houston, TX-based modern home plan company Hometta is on tour, and they’ve just hit Boston. Currently showing at the Pickcomma Gallery, “Welcome Hometta” showcases the young company’s innovative approach to design delivery: Hometta is a web-based modern home plan company offering small, sustainable home designs from internationally recognized architecture and design studios. The company is committed to making design accessible and affordable to a large cross-section of prospective homeowners. Unlike traditional stock plan companies, Hometta partners with progressive…

• .squatSale at Vessel*

  Christopher

  7 Oct 2009 | 7:58 pm

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  Home Design Find

• Minimalist T Residence by Kidosaki Architects Studio

  Gergana Damyanova

  19 Nov 2009 | 8:12 am

  T Residence by Kidosaki Architects Studio is without a doubt a genuine Japanese house that reminds us of what homes used to look like in the Land of The Rising Sun during the mid centuries. The combination of concrete finish and glass is typical for modern architecture, and gives the really simple and uncluttered look we’re used to seeing in minimalist homes. Designed in the typical for Japan architecture style, with only the most necessary furniture, T Residence’ s clean interior reminds us why we love the “Japanese touch” so much. [via] This is a post from Home…

• Q House by Asensio-mah and J.M.Aguirre Aldazdid: Modernistic Perfection

  Gergana Damyanova

  19 Nov 2009 | 5:53 am

  Architects asensio_mah and J.M.Aguirre Aldazdid did some amazing work with the Q House in North of Spain. The jet black facade is made  customized with digital fabrication techniques, composite panels and make this home appear quite mysterious and somewhat scary, compared to the design of the surrounding villas. The contemporary home is oriented mainly in a northeast-southwest direction for optimised use of sunlight. Q House is organized in three bands around a central core: each band configures different rooms while the circullation core has a changeable direction through the house’s…

• Z House by Hohyun Park and Hyunjoo Kim

  Gergana Damyanova

  18 Nov 2009 | 8:33 am

  Z House is located at Gwangju Si, Gyeonggi-Do, near the capital of South Korea – Seoul, and lies on a plot of 805 sq.m at the top of a hill with a deep slope. This modern home is built of reinforced concrete with beautiful exterior finishes of Black Zinc, Basalt, Red Cedar and Slate that correspond perfectly with the surrounding woods and mountains. The building has two levels – a ground and upper level which cross at division areas and give the house an interesting X-like design. Architects Hohyun Park and Hyunjoo Kim used a lot of natural materials to achieve warmth and elegance…

• Innovative Energy-Efficient Fan Has No Blades

  Susan Kraemer

  18 Nov 2009 | 4:27 am

  The all-time best vacuum cleaner genius inventor is Dyson. But the vacuum cleaner is for sucking stuff in efficiently. Now he turns his attentions to efficiently blowing air out. And as a result he has come up with a completely original fan. You have never seen a fan like this, I’ll bet. There are no blades at all like on regular fans. Dyson’s newest invention is a completely bladeless room fan called the Air Multiplier. This is a totally new, innovative approach to moving air efficiently, powered by a motor like a jet turbine or a turbocharger. What is more amazing is that this…

• Design Dilemma: Designing to Entertain

  preynolds

  17 Nov 2009 | 2:59 am

  Holiday season is here, which means  that many of us are looking around our homes (sometimes in disgust) and thinking about how to make it work for entertaining. Some places don’t call for much… Any place with an open floor plan and a decent-sized dining room can be a great place to throw a party.  But what happens if you have a warren of rabbit hutch rooms that are small, oddly-shaped and far, far away from the kitchen? What if you don’t have a dining room? Well, then you’ve got a challenge. 1) If you don’t have a dining room… Think multifunctional.

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• Test Content: Color Trends for Fall Market 2009 - 2

  1 Dec 2009 | 9:04 am

  Color Trends: Orange Orange is still prevelant this Fall Market.  

• Washable Keyboards

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:44 am

  In today’s virus-ridden world, a computer keyboard that can be submerged in soap and water may be the key to your family’s health. Computer accessory manufacturer Unotron specializes in washable, antimicrobial keyboards and mice, to protect you and your loved ones from spreading germs and bacteria. They’re also completely waterproof, so no more worrying about your kids spilling their soda and making your keys sticky, since Unotron’s keyboards can be easily washed with detergent and water.

• Juxtaposition Personalizes Home Décor

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:02 am

  One of the biggest design trends I’m seeing emerging for 2010 is juxtaposition. Juxtaposition is pairing high sheen with rough hewn, luxe with recycled and repurposed, traditional with contemporary. Juxtaposition is about opposites attracting. Yin and yang balancing. The pull and push of two magnets. Pairing blue jeans with a silk shirt and diamonds. Juxtaposition describes a traditional sofa paired with a sofa table made of raw wood and stainless steel. Or when a traditional chest has contemporary art and accessories accenting it. I’ve seen juxtaposition in upholstery, when a…

• Jim Thomas: Customize Your Wallpaper

  19 Nov 2009 | 3:47 am

  Explore new customizable options in wallpaper with Jim Thomas of Vahallan Papers. Thomas explains that not only can you choose color, texture and pattern, but a variety of paper application techniques provide endless options for creating the exact look you want. Vahallan papers are designed so that almost anyone can apply the paper themselves. Says Thomas, “The great part about our product… is it creates your own fingerprint on a project.” New options for customizing wallpaper from Vahallan Papers. www.vahallan.com *note: As with fashion design, all of the looks featured…

• Regenia Payne: It's All in the Details

  19 Nov 2009 | 3:41 am

  It’s all in the details… Regenia Payne of Taylor King shows how decorative elements are becoming more subtle. The look of luxury is moving away from fringe and tassels and toward thinner cording, decorative tapes and micro flanges. Velvet appliqués are being applied to raw silk and linen ground cloths. There’s a focus on details, reminiscent of a gentlemen’s jacket, with leather trim being used in conjunction with drier fabrics. There’s even a fabulous new toss pillow inspired by the style of the geishas. Luxury is in the details. Regina Payne of Taylor…

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• Artstream

  Bloesem

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:54 pm

  ...and a selection of Art that I personally like and I hope you do too! Amy Ng, Ashley G and Heather Smith Jones all available at Artstream right here...more Christmas Gift ideas next week...wish you a very nice weekend!

• Storefront

  Bloesem

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:52 pm

  Okay, what else shall I say...Alexander Girard, Bruno Munari, Esther Derkx, and a Bamboo owl for your wall ... have fun finding the perfect presents over at Storefront!

• Indie Fixx Galeria

  Bloesem

  19 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am

  Just a small selection of things I really like over at the Indie Fixx Galeria ... Kutz, Sloe Gin Fizz, Cori D, and BananaSaurus Rex...but there is so much more...

• Moop

  Bloesem

  19 Nov 2009 | 7:55 am

  This Market bag from Moop! And they made it here...only looking at Moop's studio makes me like their designs :)

• Rachel Ann Austin

  Bloesem

  18 Nov 2009 | 12:46 am

  These are my favorite art works from the talented Rachel Ann Austin...although I'm Not a camper at all, i love the mixed media work with the green tents...Rachel Ann also has a new journal, which she ships for free through the month of December.

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  Behind the Curtains

• Raindrop Chandelier by Jean-Pierre Canlis

  PURE CONTEMPORARY

  21 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pm

  Seattle glass artist, Jean-Pierre Canlis, designed this blown-glass chandelier. The eight 'organic raindrops' hang from a 36" round metal base and are designed to be lit from the exterior, causing the drops to illuminate for a dramatic look.

• Sake Bomb

  PURE CONTEMPORARY

  20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm

  A gift holiday gift -- or addition to your own mini bar. The Sake Bomb. __________________________________________ Related StoriesEntertain Flawlessly: 8 Perfect, Modern Piece -- allies Tags: modern lounge barwares, Sake Bomb, modern sake set, modern holiday gifts

• Eco – Twinkle Light by Kenan Wang

  PURE CONTEMPORARY

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:11 am

  Great concept light by Australian designer Kenan Wang. Crank the handle to power the battery and turn on the light. Love the idea of tying electricity output to exercise (thinking specifically of my kids' X-box).  via www.yankodesign.com

• Divine Lounge Chairs

  PURE CONTEMPORARY

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  Couture modern furniture from Ventury. __________________________________________ Related StoriesChanel's Paris Pad, Couture Club -- allie Tags: modern lounge chair, Ventury, high-end luxury furniture, Divine lounge chair

• Dining on the go

  PURE CONTEMPORARY

  19 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pm

  For the modern mom on the go (and a budget) -- the Minui Handysitt Portable High Chair. $148.99 at Oompa. __________________________________________ Related StoriesModern Nurseries, Kids Go Mad for Modern -- allie Tags: modern high chair, Oompa, portable high chair, modern baby furniture

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  2Modern Design Talk

• Digital Graffiti Wall

  Jeremy Levine

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:55 pm

  What if you could spray paint a wall with graffiti and erase it whenever you wanted with a click of a button?  That's exactly what the YR Grafitti Wall offers, except the spray paint can has no paint- just a beam of light (an IR light source with computer tracking - to be precise) and the wall is a giant digital screen. Designed by interactive U.K. designers Lumacustics, the YR Wall is yet another step toward breaking down the walls between the digital world and the physical one.  It also offers a benign alternative to spray painting real walls with real paint. But this is more than just…

• Green Materials and Design

  David Sears

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pm

  One of the big changes that has gone on in architecture and the greater design world in the last 6 to8 years is the growing interest in sustainability and green design.  Early on, green design was primarily part of the institutional architecture market because the schools and universities were the ones that would accept the additional project costs and design changes associated with a green project.   The LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) building standard, the current green standard in building, is now used in all parts of the building market and has come to…

• New Prints from Jefdesigns

  2Modern Modern Furniture

  19 Nov 2009 | 11:23 pm

  Just in time for the holiday season, Jefdesign's 6 new prints are all inspired by American Northwest forest scenes. Each print is created from an original hand drawing and digitally enhanced with woodgrain. Wall ready, no framing needed. A UV gloss coat protects from sun and intensifies print color. Each design is produced in a limited edition of 100, numbered and signed on the back.

• Win a Modern Nursery Winners Announced!

  2Modern Modern Furniture

  19 Nov 2009 | 5:34 pm

  Thank you all who participated in our Win a Modern Nursery Sweepstakes! And the winners are... GRAND PRIZE:Argington Modern Nursery & Color Consultation from Danielle Hirsch. Including: Bam Changing Table, Bam Toddler Conversion Kit, Bam Bassinet, Bam Bassinet Canopy Support, Bam Canopy Drape, Bam Six Drawer Dresser, Bam Diaper Caddy, Bam Trundle Drawer Kimberly Pacetti Houston, TexasGraphic DesignerI am a designer and my husband and I own our own design firm in Houston, www.goodproject.com. We eat, sleep and live modern design and we are elated that our little one will be surrounded by…

• FilzFelt Rugs

  Capree Kimball

  19 Nov 2009 | 5:30 am

  The use of felt in modern decor has been a pretty hot trend for a while now.  I've mostly seen it used in small scale applications (coasters, laptop bags, ornaments, etc.), so it's exciting to see these larger rugs from FilzFelt.  Available in sizes up to 6x9, these felt rugs are handmade from German wool and dyed using the Pantone Matching System.  What does this mean for you?  An eco-friendly floor covering in 20 amazing colors! About: FilzFelt was founded by two felt loving designers, Kelly Smith and Traci Roloff. FilzFelt is a combination of the German word for felt (filz) and the…

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  Landfair Furniture

• From Tufenkian: Introducing The New Moderns by Laura Kirar

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:07 pm

  Aren't the carpets gorgeous? And don't you just love the shades of gray?Bev & MikeLandfair Furniture + Design Gallery

• Landfair Furniture In NOLO!

  13 Nov 2009 | 11:45 am

  The latest Explore The Pearl is out and here is our ad:Be sure to notice the Pearl has a new district called NOLO or North of Lovejoy!

• Revisit Jimmy Choo

  12 Nov 2009 | 11:58 am

  It's been a while since I posted about Jimmy Choo shoes. They are not really shoes at all, but works of art and you are seeing them on "So You Think You can Dance" Cat Deeley and the CMAs, or at least they look like Jimmy Choos. Here with a tip to If It's Hip, It's Here is evidence:They are spendy, but they may be coming to the masses courtesy of H & M stores.Bev & MikeLandfair Furniture + Design galleryFollow us on Twitter

• Metropolitan Home Magazine to Close

  9 Nov 2009 | 1:37 pm

  Continuing a trend of closing shelter magazines, the last issue of Metropolitan Home will be the December issue.Founded as Apartment Life, Metropolitan Home became known for incorporating professional designers’ tips into its articles. It had a circulation of about 560,000 in the first six months of this year...Bev & MikeLandfair Furniture + Design GalleryBecome a fan of Landfair Furniture

• Interior Design Of Mad Men

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

  Sunday night is the season finale of Mad Men and Newsday has an article about the interior design of the show at 1960s 'Mad Men' style: So dated, it's daring.The show doesn't show neutrality, writes Manhattan interior designer Valerie Onor, but "feminine or masculine styles and shades again."Annette Tatum, author of the new book "The Well-Dressed Home: Fashionable Design Inspired by Your Personal Style" (Clarkson Potter, $35), suggests letting your taste in clothes guide your interior decorating:As often as not, the actors themselves seem to serve as design elements; their wardrobe, makeup or…

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  Padstyle

• Designer Spotlight: Rayka Design

  Lauren

  20 Nov 2009 | 1:35 pm

  Esthetics and engineering combine in the products from Rayka Design. They have a whole catalog of elegant, modern, and avant garde pieces, such as the attractive dish rack and the wavy, bubbly chair pictured above. This firm is also a creative powerhouse, constantly working with clients to produce items that meet their specifications. They will do everything from designing the layout to creating the accessories for your space, whether that is commercial, industrial, or private. Moving beyond simply designing, they use the world around them, both the urban and the natural, to create unique…

• Trend Spotlight: Make a Statement

  Lauren

  19 Nov 2009 | 1:26 pm

  Your home should say something about you, not about what the current trends in interior design are. Of course, you can use these for inspiration and for new ways of looking at space, color and objects, but you should always keep in mind that you’ll be the one living in your home. Look at each of your rooms and ask yourself: does this say what I want it to say? Does this reflect me? If your kitchen has a relaxed mood and your bedroom has a busy mood, that’s great – if that’s what you want to express. Do some internal searching to make sure that the statement your home…

• Designer Spotlight: The Other Edge Design Studio

  Lauren

  18 Nov 2009 | 7:28 am

  Industrial sturdiness and delicate organic design meet in the products at The Other Edge Design Studio. The Jasmine Table in particular, pictured above, is a work of fusion art that would look great in any loft, home, or edgy business. The design is inspired by artisans from Japan, and works to “mark the transition from the sacred to the public world” by being placed in a walkway. The other designs, such as the high-end MetropoliCan office waste bin and the Hidalgo Chair and Ottoman, at The Other Edge are just as innovative, having won multiple awards and being showcased in…

• Designer Spotlight: RB Object

  Lauren

  17 Nov 2009 | 6:47 pm

  RB Object is a fledgling design firm that has only one product line to its name, but the concept is so refreshingly simple that it looks like they’ll go far with it. The Collect 01 Table/Cabinet/Stool is a piece that is designed to explore the relationship between person and object. It is inspired by 17th and 18th century “cabinets of wonder”, but with the modern ethos of functionality as well. It can be a side table, a stool, and a cabinet, depending on your needs. The inlaid glass tabletop sits high above the base, connected by a maple cylinder, with enough space between…

• Trend Spotlight: Cheery Citrus

  Lauren

  16 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pm

  Add some light to your home with the vibrant tones in the citrus family. Anything from sunlight yellow to blood orange will pack a punch as either an accent in a more neutral room or the more prominent theme in a livingroom or bedroom. It is very easy to go overboard with citrus, so it’s best to periodically step back and make sure the brightness isn’t too blinding. But you can create an atmosphere that is warm, fun, and welcoming with a splash here and there of this latest color trend in interior designing, without overpowering the senses. Check out our Modern Furniture…

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  Things That Inspire

• My favorite architect

  Things That Inspire

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:30 am

  I just received my December issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and although I normally do not post about articles from the current issue (what's the fun in that- everyone should get to experience them first hand in the magazine), I could not resist mentioning one of the features that made me so proud of the beautiful homes in our city, and the long-standing tradition of talented architects and outstanding Classical architecture in Atlanta. The style section of AH&L has a photo feature on 'timeless style' as seen in the architecture of Atlanta. Twenty homes were selected to represent…

• Seeking bathtub advice

  Things That Inspire

  16 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am

  Perhaps it is because my mother was English, but I have always had a love for baths and bathtubs. When I spent a month in England in '97, touring the great stately homes around the countryside, I was quite at home with all of the country hotels that only had bathtubs, no showers (my husband was not so pleased). To me, even the sight of a bathtub makes me feel instantly relaxed, and the bath has always been a place where I retreat when I feel any kind of physical or psychological pain. By the time I went to college, I had already moved seven times because of my father's career. As a child, my…

• My Favorite Showhouse

  Things That Inspire

  14 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

  I am a huge fan of the holidays, and the way that I start to get into the spirit of the holiday season is with the Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Christmas House. Every year, a beautiful home is selected, the Southeast's most talented designers are enlisted to create spectacular spaces, and a showhouse is created that combines four of my favorite elements: beautiful interiors, amazing architecture, stunning art, and elegant holiday decor. I have been following the progress of the Christmas House through AH&L editor Clint Smith's tweets; I have also been reading the profiles of the designers…

• Looking back, and looking forward

  Things That Inspire

  10 Nov 2009 | 5:45 am

  Image via Veranda, photography by Tria GiovanWhen I started my blog 2 1/2 years ago, I had no clue where it would take me. I saw it is a private scrap book, a place to organize my thoughts, a place to write. I remember very clearly registering for the blog, and trying to come up with a blog name; all of my top picks were taken. I looked around the room for inspiration, and my eye fell upon the latest issue of Veranda (June '07), which was open to an article called 'Fresh Palette' (picture above). I thought this was the perfect name for my new blog, as my intent was to write about art,…

• One of my favorite things

  Things That Inspire

  8 Nov 2009 | 4:50 am

  People are often surprised to find out that I do not enjoy shopping for fabric, given my love for all things interior design related. I am fully aware of the beauty that a lovely fabric adds to a room, and think that the selection of the right fabrics with the right patterns, textures, and/or colors are essential elements in the design of a room. However, to me, shopping for fabric is like shopping for clothes - there are so many options, so many styles, my heart sinks every time I walk into a fabric showroom. I am definitely more of a fan of furniture. I could look at furniture all day long.

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  Cote De Texas

• My First Apartment and Other Hysterical Jokes

  18 Nov 2009 | 9:22 pm

      This week’s The Skirted Roundtable discusses the demise of Metropolitan Home and design magazines in general.  We also talk about their last cover picture with very differing opinions.   Metropolitan Home had a long, successful run, first starting out as Apartment Life in the early 70’s – a magazine I read religiously as I was an apartment dweller myself.  Aw, what great memories of my first apartment after college where I lived alone.    I stayed there for about 7 or 8 years – until I moved uptown into a condo with gorgeous slate…

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  The Steampunk Home

• Porthole Tub

  20 Nov 2009 | 2:53 pm

  Leslie Clagett sent me this lovely:Real holes!From The Water Monopoly.

• Apotheke

  18 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pm

  Laurie commented that Dark Nostalgia featured a bar in New York called Apotheke -- she wants to move in. I don't blame her.It's designed to look like a 19th century Austrian royal apothecary. Designer Christopher Tierney took inspiration from researching old European apothecaries, absinthe dens, and the Biedermeier design era.The space is anchored by a 30-foot performance bar made from imported carrera marble. The hand-carved back bar is filled with hundreds of antique medicine bottles that were collected from around the world. I love the wood floors, with tile inset corners. I can't tell…

• Call for Finds -- SPH Christmas List

  16 Nov 2009 | 11:05 am

  I'd like to put together a gift list of Steampunk Home style items for you to send your loved ones with a "hint, hint." If you have your eye on anything in particular (or are the purveyor of such), please add it in the comments to this post and I'll take it all into consideration.I'll only things that can fall into the "home" category -- books, home decor, cooking, furniture, etc. I'll also include some ideas for steampunklets. No jewelry or clothing, please.Thanks!Image from Cyborg Necromancer on DeviantArt.

• Dark Nostalgia

  14 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

  Dark Nostalgia is a design book featuring 26 of the darkest, most old fashioned homes, restaurants, and hotels.From the Introduction:The projects that follow show that we have become nostalgic for a time that never existed. They demonstrate, through this re-creation of history's deep colors, polished woods, velvets, furs, leather, and burnished metals, that we would rather live by creating our present through an imagination of our past. We love these dark materials for their ability to evoke emotions and moods, for their warmth and acceptance of the somber sides of life. We are re-creating…

• Anthropologie-cal Finds

  12 Nov 2009 | 6:01 am

  Alissa pointed out some cool things at Anthropologie, with the comment "Did this become popular when I wasn't looking?" (I suspect the answer is "yes" -- not straight steampunk, but a lot of the industrial antique style that we like definitely did.)I'm not including plain product pics here, because the genius of Anthropologie is their really incredible stylists -- so let's see what we can learn from them.Standing Magnifying Glass, Coral Sculpture, Penny Candy Jar (I'd use this by the kitchen sink tohold sponges and stuff), Experimental Cylinder and Experimental Flask, backed by a decrepit…

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  Atticmag

• Striped Area Rugs

  Jane T

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:41 pm

  Andy Warhol “Pop” rug A recent post on hallway rugs prompted a response from a reader inquiring where to locate the contemporary rug featured in the first photo of the article.  It was a terrific question because it got me thinking how many times I have viewed designer and magazine photos that left me wondering where an item could be purchased.  And although designers often utilize “to the trade” sources, with my background in rugs, I can usually locate the manufacturer or a similar style carpet. So here’s a shout out to Corrie for asking a great question and a…

• Thanksgiving Side Dishes

  Jane F

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:13 pm

  Thanksgiving always reminds me of my Grandma Rose. She was a character with a life of her own, not a warm and fuzzy Grandma at all. She could cook a small range of things really well though she was much more interested in playing cards. Twice a year, she focused on family dinners and went all out, cooking for however many days it took. Then she went off to play cards. There was plenty of family criticism about that particular activity from her various nieces (she played poker) but she’d laugh it off saying “I’m a wicked woman.”  Her turkey stuffing was wicked, too. Last week I posted…

• Natural Plant Tablescapes

  Jane F

  18 Nov 2009 | 5:52 pm

  When my friend Barbara gave an informal dinner honoring an acquaintance from Argentina, she planned to have some fun and serve her guests typical North American hot dogs and hamburgers. When her pal Kai Loebach, an L.A. caterer and event planner heard about the menu, he had a one-word reaction: No! Then Kai stepped in and took over.      Barbara’s dining room is elegant and modern with a square, blond heirloom dining table inset with metal dots. So she always likes to keeps things casual by using placemats and letting the gorgeous wood show. At  the flower market, Kai [photo, right]…

• Terra Green Kitchen

  Jane F

  17 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm

  That murky but wonderful mix of green, brown and grey can be described as olive green, khaki green or perhaps more precisely terra green – an earthy natural. While it’s somewhat dark and qualifies as a drab color (in the Victorian sense of muted vs. dull) it’s a stunning alternative to either gray or natural-wood tones in this 9 x 13-foot galley kitchen that opens into a dining room. The eating bar-side of the island [above] is 42-inches high with seating for two on Meyer Square bar stools from Pottery Barn. The height of this counter screens out the standard 36-inch tall section on the…

• Corner Picture Walls

  Jane F

  16 Nov 2009 | 9:05 pm

  Perhaps more than any other type of arrangement, picture walls are highly individual expressions of taste and style. Each time I see a photo of a wall composed of images or objects it’s like putting one more piece of a life-long décor jig-saw puzzle into place. I always learn something (even if it’s what not to do). For me, display walls are as tell-tale as libraries. Their character speaks volumes about the interests and eye of the person who assembled  them.  Last July, my post on understanding picture walls established some basic points to consider when dealing with a single…

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  Rug News

• 11192009 Oriental Weavers USA Names Stuart McBrayer

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:16 am

  11192009 Oriental Weavers USA Names Stuart McBrayer

• 11192009 America's Research Group Predicts Consumers Will Spend Less this Holiday Season

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:15 am

  11192009 America's Research Group Predicts Consumers Will Spend Less this Holiday Season

• 11182009 Costikyan Restores Historical Woodrow Wilson Liberty Rug

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pm

  11182009 Costikyan Restores Historical Woodrow Wilson Liberty Rug

• 11182009 Rugnews.com Commentary on Commemorative Rugs

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:22 pm

  11182009 Rugnews.com Commentary on Commemorative Rugs

• 11162009 Demons Yarns and Tales Tapestry Show at James Cohan Gallery in New York

  17 Nov 2009 | 12:06 pm

  11162009 Demons Yarns and Tales Tapestry Show at James Cohan Gallery in New York

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  Home Decorating Updates

• Country Home Decorating - Home Decorating Ideas - Interior Decorating

  9 Nov 2009 | 6:09 pm

  Country Home Decorating ideas to add country charm to your home. Home decorating ideas and tips to create a rustic country decor.

• Childrens Questions About Sex..Parents Advice For Questions About Sex

  2 Nov 2009 | 6:41 pm

  Answering childrens questions about sex. A parental guide for answering childrens questions about sex.

• Decorating Articles For Home Decorating - Home Decorating Articles

  1 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pm

  Decorating articles for home decorating. Home decorating ideas and tips

• Home Decorating Ideas Blog

  1 Nov 2009 | 3:54 pm

  Updates for home decorating ideas blog. Decorating Country Home blog updates.

• Living Room Decorating Ideas - Country Living Room

  1 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm

  Living room decorating advice for creating country decor. Use natural earth tones to create a country style living room

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  GOLD NOTES

• Gold Coast: San Francisco Victorian

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:39 am

  Continuing the recent Gold Coast tradition of introducing you to homes that exemplify their region and, hopefully, inspire my readers, I'm taking you to the City by the Bay this week. I'll be spending Thanksgiving in San Francisco this year with my family, and thought I'd get in the spirit a little early. The PropertyWhen you think of San Francisco, Victorian architecture probably leaps to mind first. My parents bought and restored a Victorian in 1988. Their home had been built in 1887, I believe, and survived the great earthquake of 1906. (It also survived the 1989 Loma Prieta quake that…

• MOLTEN GOLD - Sink Supreme

  18 Nov 2009 | 8:36 am

  MOLTEN GOLD is another new Gold Notes feature. Launched earlier this month, MG will focus on hot new products or companies that can add luster to your home. Last time, we looked at a great line of eco-friendly faucets. Today, we'll step into the kitchen for an award-winning innovation.Revolution, not evolutionDan Sullivan solved a problem no one had thought about before, the dreadful drain. The sink he invented eliminated that ugly seam around your drain and disposal that catches gunk and creates an eyesore.Dan Sullivan, inventor of the Affluence Seamless Sink, comes from a long line of…

• Sensible Style - Small Makeovers, Big Impact

  11 Nov 2009 | 8:28 am

  Sensible Style launched in July to answer your questions about how to get the most out of your kitchen.Since this is Makeover Month on Kitchens.com, we'll focus on kitchen makeovers. Not the kind that take months to plan and execute and thousands of dollars to cover. This posting will show you small, reasonably quick and affordable ways to make over your kitchen.Get a handle on itIf your cabinets don't have knobs or handles on them, adding hardware will liven them up enormously. I recommend handles for drawers and knobs for doors, but you can do all one or the other. Think of cabinet hardware…

• Gold Coast: Gulf Shores Getaway

  9 Nov 2009 | 1:48 pm

  As I wrote when I launched Gold Coast last week, I want to inspire and delight you with views of homes around the country. This week, we're going to visit the Alabama Gulf Coast. Hurricane Ida may be visiting soon, as well. That's why so many of the homes along the shore are built on stilts. Many of them also have charming names, which delighted me when I honeymooned in the area eight years ago. Long ago, this area was knocked as the "Redneck Riviera." With seven- and eight-figure homes along some of the softest white sand beaches in the country, it's far more Riviera these days than redneck.

• MOLTEN GOLD - Fabulous Faucets

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am

  MOLTEN GOLD is another new Gold Notes feature being launched this week. Each edition will focus on a hot new product or company in the design world. Molten actually means having warmth or brilliance, and my goal is to bring you brilliant new finds that you may want to add to your own home. We'll start in the bathroom this time around.Fabulous Faucet #1 - SSI's Fluid Series PenguinA press release for this faucet came my way a few weeks ago and I absolutely adored its light-hearted sophistication. I could definitely see this in any bathroom that doesn't take itself too seriously.It is clean and…

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  Tchochkes

• Store Review: Green Secret – The Winter Collection

  Shelly Sharron

  19 Nov 2009 | 8:30 pm

  In July I wrote about Sod Yarok (Green Secret), an inspiring florist store in Givatayim that creates the most amazing flower arrangements and also has great vases and some beautiful furniture too. I walked past there the other day and noticed that almost everything had changed, so I thought you may appreciate an update. I don’t know much about flowers but these are Chrysanthemums, which are about as difficult to spell as they are to pronounce. They were in simple white baskets which was lovely! They always have amazing window displays, I love the crisp white ceramics and then the…

• Hammocks, a unique way to hang around

  Patti Boker Elkon

  18 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm

  A recent visit to a craft fair got me re-inspired about hammocks.  A vendor there was selling “Hammock Chairs” and of course I tried the sample and fell in love all over again.  Hammocks seem to have a super natural power that is most evident when you are swinging in them.  Hammock chairs are a way to integrate the hammock theme into half the space.  Used as an ”indoor-outdoor” concept I think that this item is definately worth considering as a fun, alternative form of seating.  I know my daughter would not protest if given the choice.  Air Chair USA Woven…

• To Buy or Not To Buy…..

  Judy Weiss

  18 Nov 2009 | 7:30 pm

  I know it’s fall and the weather is encouraging us to stay indoors with our books and hot drinks. But maybe now is the time to plan our gardens and even playhouses for next spring. I saw this elaborate Victorian mansion playhouse at the Children’s garden in Kingsbrae Gardens, St. Andrews, New Brunswick. More about this world renown public garden another time. But first the O’Neill Playhouse…. was built by a local ship builder around 1840 for Gladys Forster, aged five. When I saw this beautiful nineteenth century playhouse I started thinking that there must be kits that…

• Like Clockwork

  Melanie Jones

  18 Nov 2009 | 11:17 am

  Despite the fact that I am rarely on time no matter how hard I try, I absolutely love clocks. But more in that decorative accessories manner rather than using them for things like not being late. Therefore, here are 12 fabulous clocks, beginning with The Clock Against Which All Other Clocks Shall Be Measured, George Nelson’s iconic multi-colored ball clock. First introduced in 1948, Vitra’s reissue maintains Nelson’s exact design in all of its metal and wood simplicity, and is a must for any mid-century modern collector. But if I’m starting a collection, the first…

• Store review: Ginger in Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv

  Shira Abel Shvo

  17 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm

  I’ve been wanting to review Ginger for weeks – but every time I was in Neve Tsedek in Tel Aviv I forgot my camera. This place is such a feast for the eyes – I just wanted to close the curtains, kick everyone out and move in. Vibrant. Color. Everywhere. Seriously. All of the bedding and towels in the store is from Benetton – my favorite clothing company in high school (20 years ago).  I won’t wear their clothes anymore (mutton dressed as lamb anyone?) but bedding is still fair game. And what fantastic colors for bedding they are as well. The pillows, table linens…

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  The Organizing Boutique Blog

• Wedding Ideas - Invitations

  13 Nov 2009 | 12:33 pm

  Just like everything else, it is beyond easy to spend a lot on wedding invitations. There's folds and bows and inserts and rsvp cards and on and on and on. First, keep it simple. I have been to numerous weddings and couldn't recall what a single invitation looks like. That's not what people remember, so make sure you pick something that you like and gets the job done. Other than that, you don't need the fancy shmancies unless you have the budget for it. Second, go to Google and search for "discount wedding invitations". You'll find tons of legitimate websites that have designer invitations on…

• Organizing and Time Management

  11 Nov 2009 | 6:59 am

  Need help organizing your goals? Check out these time management tips!

• DIY Holiday Accents

  9 Nov 2009 | 8:33 am

  Hello again, it's Mama Lisa here and the holidays are approaching once again! Below I've listed some easy, do-it-yourself tips on how to infuse autumn accents into your home's decor. Enjoy! Put pine cones and pomegranates in a decorative bowl together to make a nice festive centerpiece. When the pomegranates are ripe, peel and eat! Place a bowl of walnuts or pecans in the center of a table. Garnish the table with pine cones and top it off with a sprinkle of pine needles...

• Hiring A Professional Organizer Is Good For..

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:35 pm

  Getting Organized. Well, this is their expertise. Saving Time. Being organized means you can find things faster and do things more efficiently. Saving Money. You know how you couldn't find that thing that you knew you already bought, so you had to go out and purchase it again? Being organized eliminates that. An Objective View. Since they're on the outside looking in, so to speak, organizers can see the bigger picture and offer interesting solutions. A Nonjudgmental Opinion. Organizers have seen it all and understand the intensity and emotion that comes with clutter. Remember, they are there…

• 7 Easy Ways To Spruce Up Your House For Thanksgiving

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pm

  The simplest way to transform your home for Thanksgiving is to refresh its "accessories". 1. Replace your regular couch pillows with autumn-colored ones and display winter-themed coffee table books. 2. Light candles that smell like Cinnamon, Evergreen trees or baking cookies....

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  This Young House

• Alena’s Design Dilemma

  Sherry

  20 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am

  Alena’s living room is ready for a major makeover. Here’s her letter: This is the perfect 25th birthday present to myself! We recently painted our open living room, dining room and entryway Benjamin Moore’s Hawthorne Yellow. I’d like to replace the carpet with hardwood, bamboo, or tile in all those spaces so any suggestions with that are welcome and I need more help with the living room specifically. I like modern and natural looks. Duce is our huge boxer puppy who is allowed on the furniture so everything needs to be dog-friendly and/or washable. I’m not afraid…

• You’re A Curious Bunch!

  Sherry

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:29 am

  First of all, thanks so much to everyone for sharing in our baby-bomb excitement and wishing us well on our little “project.” You guys are the best! This new-ish development (actually it began in August, which feels like eons ago) certainly means that we’ll be working away harder than ever on our house and we promise to share every dirty home improvement detail with you. And speaking of details, we’re interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to field a bunch of the questions you guys asked on Wednesday in this as-promised Petersik Baby Q&A. Q: How far along…

• From The Inspiration Files: Why Not Make These?

  Sherry

  19 Nov 2009 | 9:09 am

  I have a pretty insane “inspiration folder” on my desktop all organized by category, and it’s high time I shared a peek at the items in my “Make This” folder. We love all of these projects because they’re truly DIY (read: you don’t need a soldering iron or a degree in woodworking to accomplish them) but they all look luxe and high-end upon completion (read: not like you stuck things together with a glue stick and some velcro). So without further ado, some projects we’d love to take on one day (when we’re not slaving away on our little…

• FLOR-al Arrangements Freebie Winner!

  John

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:42 am

  You guys seemed to be quite floored by this week’s giveaway from FLOR. And Sherry and I must admit that you kept us amused while we read through all of the things that made your feet happy – from fuzzy socks and massages to hot sand and warm cow pies (grossss). Okay, maybe we could’ve done without the visual of that last one. Your feet on a warm cowprint rug, however, we can definitely get on board with. Speaking of which, you probably want to know who won the free 5′ x 7′ FLOR area rug of their choice. Well after giving random.org a quality foot rub, it handed…

• Getting Our Gobble On

  Sherry

  18 Nov 2009 | 11:15 am

  Last year Thanksgiving flew by so fast that we barely got to acknowledge any fun fall decorating (except for this post with some seasonal inspiration that we were loving). So this year we were determined to do a little Thanksgiving sprucing of our own and we finally got around to it yesterday. First we transformed our formerly spooky Halloween console in the living room (more details about that here)… … into a less sinister, more fall-friendly Thanksgiving setup complete with white pumpkins, glittering votives, a stack of cream and brown books, and an abundance of corks atop a…

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  designShrine

• Wood Country Home with a Centrifugal Layout in New York

  Ty Wenzel

  9 Nov 2009 | 8:54 pm

  OBRA Architects had some circular logic for their stunning wood country home design in Southampton, New York. Among the grass and trees of this five-acre property, this wonderful wood clad house features an unusual floor plan with a hollow center, “as if the heart of the house had somehow fallen outside its body,” according to OBRA Architects. But that’s not to say this country home doesn’t have heart! A linear layout of living spaces leads you from one part of the home to the next, creating a sense of whole throughout the separate spaces. Adding interest to minimalist interiors,…

• Underground House Design in the Greek Isles

  Ty Wenzel

  9 Nov 2009 | 8:53 pm

  What a cool example of creative architecture designed for fashion and function! This gorgeous underground house design by Deca Architecture is built right into the idyllic landscape of the Cycladic Islands in Greece. The hill house was designed to withstand the windy climate off the Aegean Sea. It was carved into the earth with just the second storey visible above ground. Clad in stone, the house really gets down to earth with natural materials and a warm, homey aesthetic that’s still modern. This natural house design features spacious outdoor entertaining areas divided from the indoors by…

• Sustainable Urban Design for Green Living and Learning

  Ty Wenzel

  9 Nov 2009 | 8:51 pm

  Eco sustainable homes and sustainable urban architectural design are at the forefront of the Batimat show in Paris. The aptly named Be-Green Houses prove it really is easy being Green, and it can be done in total comfort and style. This pair of contemporary house plans incorporates all the essentials into a colorful, bright design. Some spaces, such as the laundry and terrace, are designed as shared spaces, while others are conventional by all accounts – apart from their amazing eco-friendly appeal. These eco house designs incorporate passive solar technologies, and use natural and recycled…

• Innovative Forest Architecture enables constant contact with the forest!

  Ty Wenzel

  9 Nov 2009 | 8:47 pm

  When Netherlands architecture firm Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten designed this striking forest home in Teteringen, near Breda, they took into account some important must-haves for the homeowners, namely an eco house design. The move toward sustainable architectural design sets the tone for this project among the trees; a wood clad house that is "green" in more ways than one. A square-shaped volume covered in black-stained wood and large expanses of glass leads you through the home's interior while maintaining constant contact with the forest. From every point in the house, views of…

• Desert House Design hides luxury in Arizona

  Ty Wenzel

  9 Nov 2009 | 8:46 pm

  Architect Rick Joy put some juice in Sonoran Desert with this amazing desert house design. The prominent rough red roof of this Arizona house draws attention from miles around, but it is the home’s livable, relaxing characteristics that invite you to stay. The steel house's humble exterior makes way for modern interiors, with stainless steel, maple and glass against a white palette. At the heart of the design, the courtyard brings fresh greenery to the hillside home’s minimalist interiors. Built into the sloping property and partially below the ground level, this hill house plan puts…

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  Your Designer Friend

• Artist Blair Chivers, now at the Delano Hotel

  designerfriend

  17 Nov 2009 | 5:12 pm

  Canadian artist Blair Chivers now available in Miami, and online at www.designerfriend.ca

• Your Designer Friend is LouLou Magazine’s Feature Designer

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  3 Nov 2009 | 9:34 am

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• Because I’m Curious….

  designerfriend

  12 Oct 2009 | 8:58 pm

  Humour me, tell me what colour your main living space is.

• Moroccan Design Hotels

  designerfriend

  12 Oct 2009 | 10:08 am

  Two stunning Design Hotels in Marrakech, Morocco.

• K-Swiss Opens New Shop in London

  designerfriend

  12 Oct 2009 | 9:42 am

  K-Swiss opens a new shop in London designed by 6a Architects.

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• Christmas decorations... in November

  Camilla

  12 Nov 2009 | 7:09 am

  Normally I hold out until December before buying any decorations. I don't really do Hallowe'en so Christmas is my big dress up the house event and though in previous years I've held out... I find almost everything is gone by December. This year, I succumbed to consumerist pressure (and my inner magpie) and have stocked up in advance on a few pretty decorations for the tree. Take a look: As you can see in the pics, I've been rooting around Asda for the sheer jewel drops, silver sequin loop bauble and the silver starbursts (£3 for three! The jewels were £3 a pack) whilst the white…

• Hand knits for the home

  Camilla

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am

  I've talked a bit lately about my refound love for knitting and some of the things I've been making. I may well have said that I was inspired by the lovely cable knit cushions that are currently omnipresent and knew that I could make my own version for much, much less along with the unmeasurable satisfaction of knowing that I made said cushion myself. I've been keeping an eye out for other lovely handknit items and I'm amazed by the breadth of skill and the designs around. One of my current favourites is Ruth Cross, who is currently rather well known for being responsible for the chunky…

• Clutter control

  Camilla

  29 Oct 2009 | 10:09 am

  This quote is something I ripped out from a magazine and just found on my bookshelf. It really does make me want to assess the dire clutter situation in my house (exarcerbated by seeing this 'typical Danish home' on Oprah. Clutter? What clutter?) I don't recall the magazine but the quotee is Suzanne Baker of The Holding Company. I have yet to take control. There's endless toys, DVDs, books, stuff, stuff, stuff. It doesn't help that my OH has somewhat of a hoarding problem and the children seem wholly averse to tidying up (not to mention bringing home endless trees of paper from school)…

• Posh Graffiti letters

  Camilla

  27 Oct 2009 | 9:31 am

  Do excuse the week long absence. I've been on a press trip to DisneyWorld where they stuffed us with food and let us go on all the fun rides. It's been a fab week and I'll be writing it up for Have A Lovely Time soon. Before I went I was looking for something else to go on the wall in my daughter's room as the gap between her headboard and the DIY alphabet picture is quite large. After mucho searching, I've settled on a big silver letter 'S' from the Old English range at Posh Graffiti. I'm also going to order a matching 'G' to go over Gabriel's bed. They're £10 each and made from a fast…

• Innocent's Big Knit

  Camilla

  13 Oct 2009 | 6:19 am

  I like to do my bit for charity when I can and Innocent's Big Knit was a fun challenge. The event has been running for a few years now and the idea is that people whip up cute little knitted or crocheted hat that Innocent pop on their smoothie bottles and sell with some proceeds going to charity. I was reminded of the Big Knit by Henhouse so I quickly whipped up four hats (I would have made more but I spent the weekend being ill and sorry for myself) and I'll be posting them off today for Friday's deadline.  The two bobble hats are from the patterns online, the flower one is simply a…

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• Blinds.com Corporate Culture and Why This is a Weird, Wonderful Place to Work

  Esther

  13 Nov 2009 | 7:19 am

  Are you forced to wear pieces of flair at work? Do people make you talk about it? This is not the way to create corporate culture. Corporate culture is certainly getting a lot of buzz these days, and it's critical to your organization’s success. Sure, it’s nice to be talked about, and having a unique work environment makes for great word-of-mouth (eg, Zappos, Facebook). But that’s not really what makes cool office spaces so instrumental in creating culture. A workplace that reflects the attitudes and ideas of the company collectively makes for happy, energetic, proactive employees.

• Order Free Samples Before You Buy Blinds: What’s the Point?

  Esther

  5 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pm

  The Internet is a great resource for buying quality products at prices much lower than those found in brick-and-mortar stores, we know that. But can you really get the same in-store experience from an online retailer that? Is it possible to have your cake and eat it too? The team at Blinds.com say “Yes!” Buying online is not only a great option, but a better one when buying your custom blinds. We were the first to give customers free samples before they buy. It’s just one of the ways online retailers like Blinds.com are adding value to the shopping experience and making it easy to shop…

• Five Questions with… Dixie Dalton, Blinds.com Design Consultant

  Esther

  27 Oct 2009 | 1:15 pm

  Dixie is more than just a fantastic Blinds.com team member, she is a barista extraordinaire, a fabulous photographer, and someone whose joy is infectious. Meet Dixie: 1.       In your free time, what do you love to do? Wow…  Well, since tv and movies don’t exist in the land of Dixie, taking photos and going to concerts would have to be my top two!  I run a photography business out of my home, in addition to working here at Blinds.com….  www.dixieanndalton.com       …

• Home Insulation – How Window Treatments Keep Your Home Warm in the Winter

  Esther

  13 Oct 2009 | 10:49 am

  If you think all you need is a Snuggie to keep you warm in the Winter, you are sorely mistaken. Window treatments are an critical part of home insulation. Home insulation is a topic on everybody’s minds these days, but most people don’t really understand their options. There are plenty of super expensive ways to help keep the heat inside your home (aluminum siding, attic insulation), and you should most likely do those things too, especially if you live in colder climates. But window treatments, believe it or not, do a great job of insulating your home. Certain blinds and shades trap…

• Join Blinds.com in the Fight Against Homelessness

  Esther

  2 Oct 2009 | 10:54 am

  Every once in awhile, I take a break from the world of window treatments to talk about a great cause. Today is one of those days. We at Blinds.com are BIG supporters of Habitat for Humanity. We donate all blinds sent back to us and extra product to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a resale home improvement store that new Habitat homeowners can buy from at heavily discounted rates. October 5, 2009 is World Habitat Day, a day for citizens of the world to come together to fight for decent, affordable housing for everyone. As homelessness increases – it is estimated that over 100 million…

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• The Art of the Compliment

  The Office Stylist

  20 Nov 2009 | 4:59 pm

  Maybe studying this and applying to your boss will bring on a Holiday Bonus…. The Art of the Compliment-$10.17 Or maybe not Have a great weekend! The Office Stylist

• The Purse Bullet

  The Office Stylist

  19 Nov 2009 | 11:14 am

  You walk into your office first thing in the morning, you smell coffee brewing, you hear the copy machine on full blast and the receptionist chatting away on the phone. Suddenly, during your first few minutes of work, you begin to cough loudly because the lady in the cubicle next door is spritzing herself with perfume form HEAD to TOE! Eeek!I’m sure you’ve had a similar experience and I am hoping that you have never been “that lady.” Freshening up at work is something that you should do with care. I don’t think a full bottle of perfume is necessary, especially…

• Modern Victorian Bookcase

  The Office Stylist

  18 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

  Made to order at $2099 each-Get it here Today is just filled with items I lust for. Just one of the many reasons I love this bookcase is because it adds my two favorite design schemes, modern + classic Victorian. The above bookcase ships to the US, and is sure to dazzle any space it occupies. Though I think it’s too big for most offices, for those of you sharing a living room/office space, this will fit right in. The company philosophy is one I can certainly agree with. Kelvin of Munkii says that they won’t build or carry an item unless they are in love with it too. Don’t…

• Stylish Office Supplies, New Shipping Rules, and more!

  The Office Stylist

  18 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am

  There is a lot going on at SortingwithStyle.com and we want to share everything with you! First things first, we have a whole new batch of Stylish Office Supplies in and we know you’ll want to check them out! Like this hot new Diamond Ring Paperweight: A special treat for all the holiday shoppers out there, we are now offering free shipping for all orders $75 or more! Just place your order of $75 or more and when it’s ready to ship we will make sure to waive your shipping fees! A few other tidbits: -New front page for SWS -New SWS Newsletter -Lots of updates coming for…

• Mini Humidifiers-With a Colorful Twist!

  The Office Stylist

  17 Nov 2009 | 11:18 am

  Many of you now use humidifiers in your homes, and swear by them. Humidifiers generally help keep you healthy as well as extend the life of your furniture.  Though we may want to bring one into work with us, it’s not always possible. For one, they are generally pretty big, unless you opt for a mini humidifier. With a Mini Humidifier you’ll most likely be able to fit it in somewhere, but they aren’t the most attractive of electronics. That is…unless you get a Modern Mini Humidifier from www.JapanTrendShop.com: Cost: $177 Measures: 2.5 inch x2.5 inch x20.2 inch The Mini…

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• Pie and Cake Server Slicer in the Shape of a Swiss Cheese

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  20 Nov 2009 | 5:31 am

  It can be difficult at times to cut a pie or cake correctly without causing a mess. If you find this the case and you’re looking for an alternative, then you might well like this original Swiss Cheese-shaped pie and cake server slicer as pictured below. No longer will you have to use two separate kitchen utensils to first cut and then serve the delicious food. This is because the act of slicing and serving is combined through the clever design of the slicer-server. The act of serving is simple. First the Swiss Cheese-shaped slicer-server is placed over the pie, tart or cake, then…

• Royal Palace Ceiling Comprised of Over a Million Jewel Beetles

  interior designer

  16 Nov 2009 | 3:21 pm

  The Flemish multidisciplinary artist Jan Fabre is no stranger to controversial designs. In 1990 he covered an entire building with drawings made by a ballpoint pen. One of his most recent designs however is a striking interior feature found in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium. The ceiling of the main hall is comprised of 1.6 million Jewel Beetles (Buprestidae) individually glued on by an army of workers. When first entering the interior of the Brussels Royal Palace, it can be difficult to know what exactly the glowing green ceiling is made of. Many visitors offer their best guesses which…

• African Swazi Cube Candle With Green Shield Print

  interior designer

  15 Nov 2009 | 12:58 pm

  Cube candles are one of my favorite types of candle on the market. I thought I’d seen the whole range before today, when I came across this stunning African Swazi candle made by artisans in the tiny nation of Swaziland. Whilst they are made in Africa, part of the technique involved in making these cube candles is actually taken from a centuries old tradition found in the Italian cities of Venice and Murano. When lit, these Swazi cube candles are illuminated from within, allowing light to escape through the patterned areas seen on the outer shell of the candle. These are made from hard…

• What Exactly are House Dust Mites?

  interior designer

  13 Nov 2009 | 4:50 am

  A few days ago I wrote a post concerning the elements which make up house dust and from where these elements come from. In this post I want to explore house dust mites and what they are biologically so home-owners will know precisely what they are dealing with if they have problems in this regard. So what exactly are house dust mites and how can they be a discomfort to humans in their own homes? There are three different species of house dust mite. These consist mainly of the American house dust mite (Dermatophagoides farinae) and the European house dust mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus).

• Half Round Wooden Curio Cabinet in Antique Brown

  interior designer

  12 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am

  If you’re looking for a storage cabinet in which to show of your best china, figurines or sculptures, then a curio cabinet is what you are looking for. For rooms which are more traditional and old-worldly in nature, then this half round wooden curio cabinet in antique brown will make an ideal addition to the interior setting. This is particularly the case if you want the cabinet itself to be a major focal point of the room. So what exactly is a Curio cabinet? A Curio cabinet is used to present and display precious ornaments, dolls, tableware, glassware, artistic sculptures and…

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• Five Amazing Sofas

  16 Nov 2009 | 8:40 am

  Here are a pick of 5 amazing sofas that offer ideas, concepts, style and so much more.The mix of fashion and design with a statement of what you and your home or office is about often comes from your choice of sofa.Many of the below can be purchased but some are prototypes from new designers with some great ideas.First lets start with a prototype from designer Daniel Becker from Germany.The Hunting Lines 2 seat sofa has strong lines with a what looks like a glowing yellow line contrasting again the soft black.One of the main features to this sofa is the fact that putting multi sofas together…

• Domino Short Bed From SMA

  4 Nov 2009 | 1:17 am

  The Domino bed is a classic design, simple lines, simple shape but offers a feel of true Italian quality.I love the red mixed in the a contemporary white as white bedroom giving the room a great focal feature.The "short" part of the name refers to the fact the head board is 57.5cm high which I love.Find out more about the Domino Short BedFind out more about SMA furniture

• L@P chair by Rossin

  2 Nov 2009 | 11:46 pm

  Here we have a wonderful idea from Martin Bellendat of Rossin.This is a chair and work surface combination looking more like a work of art than a utilitarian piece.This sleek design offers a comfortable chair and work station for a laptop making it a perfect and practical piece for any living room or office.Find out more here http://www.rossin.it/en/collections/contract/lp/

• Knife and fork coffee table.

  4 Oct 2009 | 3:27 am

  I came across this coffee a while back and again today. It was pretty hot idea back in 2007. Sadly I can't access the Objection design site as its down but it well worth doing a google search for more info on them and maybe you will find more info than I could.Normally I blog about comporary and modern furniture you can get your hands on but this is one of those posts that I hope will get the old creative juice following.I love the simple idea. I'm sure health and safety my have a few problem with it and I'd sugest keeping the kids away from it or design a similar idea with a clear glass or…

• The River Modular Bookcase from Antonello Italia

  2 Oct 2009 | 11:44 pm

  I love the idea behind the River Modular Bookcase.The two image show off the just some of the options you have with this modular bookcase system.Both images work so well in my opinion with and centre feature or a divider/side of room wave of a shape.Simple yet dynamic design from the Italian designer brand Antonello Italia whom have an array of furnitrue from chairs to tables with a classical contemporary and modern feel. Clean and simple lines with a feeling of style.Find out more about the: River Modular BookcaseCheck out the chairs, tables and other items from Antonello Italia

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• Dollhouse Redux

  alexia rossetti

  16 Nov 2009 | 8:37 am

  Dollhouses have come and go in many shapes and sizes - but most of them have been stuck in the last century or even before that.  The most popular styles were Victorian, Colonial or Classical.  The modern era has sadly been largely ignored.  Until now. Modernistas and Minimalistas - rejoice!   Danish design house, Minimii, has recreated a very modern and minimal dollhouse that is a replica of the villa of famed designer, Arne Jacobsen.  The 1928 villa - stark white, spacious, and minimalist - is reproduced at 1:16 scale and ready to be furnished with matching modern furniture like…

• Start Me Up! - Part One

  Wedding Belle

  16 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am

  Hello! I am the “Wedding Belle,” a practicing planner who is literally starting a business as I write this. Many of you may be students or graduates who have considered self-employment, yet perhaps have had absolutely no idea where to begin. I assure you there is no fool-proof formula detailing how to start a successful business, but if you do your homework you can create a “tool box” of tips & tricks and hopefully uncover some helpful hints as to how to go about this. The Sheffield Course in Wedding & Event Planning provides you with the education needed to take the next…

• Start Me Up! - a new weekly feature

  Caroline Wolfe Papocchia

  13 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pm

  We are happy to announce a new feature on the Stylehound - Start Me Up! - a series of dispatches from a professional planner on the front lines of opening a wedding planning firm. To protect her most vital trade secrets, she will be posting anonymously as Wedding Belle - but don’t worry. Belle has tons of insight and information to share as she takes this bumpy journey, all with a dose of good humor and optimism. Keep an eye out for Start Me Up!, premiering right here on Monday morning.

• Holiday decor on Etsy

  Caroline Wolfe Papocchia

  11 Nov 2009 | 11:52 am

  My beloved Etsy is now featuring their perfectly simple, easy-to-navigate holiday gift guide - and nestled in this cornucopia is a special sub-category of holiday decor items. As always with Etsy collections, one must be careful about getting sucked in for hours and hours of delightful, craft-filled clicking. That said, it is too much fun to pass up - so fill up your tea mug, kick off your shoes, and get shopping. I was particularly enamored of these flocked deer figurines from TheThinVeil. They are so cute, and beautifully photographed. No wonder they are almost sold out!

• Our October Design Challenge winner!

  Caroline Wolfe Papocchia

  11 Nov 2009 | 9:59 am

  In our inaugural Design Challenge on the Sheffield Forum, we asked for a perfect autumnal color palette to inspire the decor of a room or an event space. We had some great submissions, but ultimately the most intriguing and well-conceived idea came from our winner Marinella Berthoud. Marinella is a student in the Interior Design program. She created a wonderful palette that evolves from the lighter shades of summer to the richer colors of fall, and she chose an impressive set of furniture and accessories to illustrate how she would use the palette to inform a room design. We are so pleased to…

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• Designer Profile - Jasper Conran

  styleture

  18 Nov 2009 | 4:48 pm

  Jasper Conran is the son of the famous designer Sir Terence Conran, and has made his own name for himself as one of the most successful present day designers in England. Jasper went to the Parsons School of Art & Design in New York, has designed everything from costumes to interiors and presently he creates thousands of products a year ranging from  housewares and tableware to clothing, luggage and fabrics. Jasper has products and designs in a variety of stores and residences that are designed in numerous styles. Initially it was hard for Jasper to branch out on his own because people…

• Italian Bedside Table Lamps by Studio Italia Design

  styleture

  17 Nov 2009 | 11:51 am

  Studio Italia Design, a trailblazing provocateur in Venetian lighting, has put their own modern and technologically-sophisticated spin on the bedside table lamp. Following a no frills design approach with simple shapes and contemporary lines, Minimania and Buonanotte are ideal for curling up before bed with a good book in style. “Our modern lighting fixtures are intended to be fun, playful and different,” said David Weisinger, President of Studio Italia Design USA. “With Buonanotte you have an incredibly stylish lamp that is also a point of conversation, and Minimania is flexible for…

• Designer Profile - Ali Tayar

  styleture

  13 Nov 2009 | 12:09 pm

  As the principal of the New York-based design firm Parallel Design, Ali Tayar is one of three finalists for the 2009 National Design Award for Interior Design. Ali studied architecture at the University of Stuttgart as well as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Tayar’s work ranges from objects, furniture to commercial interiors such as PoP Burger and Pizza Bar in NYC, the Omnia Hotel in Zermatt as well as international architectural projects. As one of today’s hottest designers, Ali is definitely one to keep an eye on. Here are just a few of Ali’s stylish design:…

• Man Caves are Heating Up This Winter

  styleture

  12 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pm

  Over the past few years Man Caves have been becoming more and more popular. If you don’t know already, Man Caves are places designed for the married man or family man as a place to have their space, decor and design. A Man Cave can be found in an addition, basement or even in a garage and have a number of styles whether it be the simple garage with a mini bar and T.V. or an elaborate basement redesign with all the amenities such as a pool table, dart board and full size bar. Here are a few things you can use to take your Man Cave to the next level this winter. Clock / Aquarium: Fishtank…

• Designer Stools

  styleture

  10 Nov 2009 | 1:25 pm

  Lately we have seen a growing trend with designer stools as a way to include a small, yet functional piece to your decor. Here are some of our favorite stools that we’ve seen recently: Balloona Stool The Balloona stool was designed by Natalie Kruch who has taken a solid wood stool and tied over 500 balloons all over it in her own design. Designer Natalie Kruch has a penchant for making the ordinary beautiful and intriguing.  See the Balloona Stool at Umbra.com . $350 - Currently Sold Out Movement Stool Movement Stool The Movement Stool (aka #9) has been designed by Brazilian Designer,…

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  World Interior Design Network

• Imtech to supply green technology on Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior III

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

  Imtech Marine Group, a Netherlands-based technical services provider, has been commissioned to supply the entire ‘green’ technical infrastructure on board Greenpeace’s new flagship ‘Rainbow Warrior III’.

• Decorative hoods from Pando

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

  Spanish cooker hood manufacturer Pando has introduced wall-mounted, sleek decorative cooker hoods in stainless steel.

• Restored Schiller Museum in Germany unveiled

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

  The Schiller National Museum in Germany, unveiled following a restoration by UK-based David Chipperfield Architects, features renovated exhibition spaces.

• Faucet with temperature indicator from Royal Toto

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

  Japanese plumbing products manufacturer Royal Toto has introduced LED Susan – a faucet with color temperature indicator.

• HMC and Shunde to design 1,500-bed hospital in China

  20 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

  The First People’s Hospital in the Shunde district of Foshan, China, designed by HMC Architects and Shunde Architectural Design Institute, integrates Eastern medicine and culture with Western innovation in healthcare planning and design.

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• Unique Japanese Architecture

  erin

  20 Nov 2009 | 6:32 am

  Look at this wonderful house from Japanese architects Y+M Design!  Isn’t it great?  The roof is a giant set of stairs.  This allowed for lots of light to enter the house while maintaining privacy.

• Mid-Century Homes

  deb

  19 Nov 2009 | 6:02 am

  I spotted these model houses the other day and immediately said that I need to move in!  Are they wonderful?  Michael Pfleghaar makes these 3D models from clay and is inspired by the homes he sees when he visits Palm Springs, CA.  My husband and I have always wanted to build our own house, and maybe this would be a model would be a great start.  You can find these model homes for sale in Michael’s etsy shop.

• Tips on Porcelain Tile

  erin

  18 Nov 2009 | 6:09 am

  Yesterday we talked about ceramic tile.  Today we’re going to cover porcelain tile.  Porcelain tile is actually very similar to ceramic tile!  So much so that it’s ceramic tile with a water absorption rate of less than .5%.  Due to the fact that porcelain is fired at temperatures of more than 2400 degrees, it’s usually more dense which results in the smaller absorption rate.  Because it’s more dense, it also results in a tile that doesn’t stain nearly as easily! The pricing for porcelain is very similar to that of ceramic tile as well.  When you tile with…

• Tips on Ceramic Tile

  erin

  17 Nov 2009 | 5:51 am

  You’ve seen all the DIY shows that have home owners laying and installing their own tile floors.  Would you like to do the same?  (It’s actually not too difficult.  I’ve done a few tile projects myself.  I would give it a rating of medium difficulty!)  One of the biggest challenges you’ll have is choosing out which tile you’d like!  There are many millions of different tiles out there so how do you decide which one is best for your space?  They’ll all be classified with terms such as ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, through-body color, recycled…

• Monday Redesign: Amy’s Bathroom

  deb

  16 Nov 2009 | 5:31 am

  Remember Amy’s bathroom that we reviewed on Friday? Well I’m here to start this Monday off with a Redesign for her. And I’m pretty excited too, because I really love this color palette. Here’s a mood board of the goodies: And now for a breakdown: The wall color I choose is Nomadic Desert SW6107 by Sherwin Williams.  It should be light enough that you don’t see any streaks on the walls after the children have taken a bath. This vinyl flooring is from Armstrong and I love the deep and rich colors.  Doesn’t it give such a great foundation to the room?  It…

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• kateoplis: John Carson, a New York City builder, dreamed of...

  18 Nov 2009 | 8:55 pm

  kateoplis: John Carson, a New York City builder, dreamed of building a house around a giant stone since he was a boy. He and his wife estimate that they looked at 75 properties before finding this one in Margaretville, N.Y. (via NYT)

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