Richard Schultz has added many new pieces to his 1966 line of outdoor furniture, which was originally designed “in 1966 at the request of Florence Knoll, who wanted well-designed outdoor furnishings that would withstand the corrosive salt air at her home in Florida.” The classic design of the 1966 collection continues to look fresh and timely today, which is due to the Richard Schultz company, whose “furniture relates to a deep interest in sculptural form and its relation to nature and man.” Since it needed to resist ocean wind and high humidity, the 1966 collection…
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Richard Schultz Makes 1966 Look New Again
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Canlis Glass’ Aqueous Rain Drop Chandelier
2 Jul 2009 | 11:57 amHaving taken a glass blowing class in college, I actually know the difficulty of making anything out of the material. Obviously, you can’t touch it, no matter how much you’d like to shape it into something even vaguely usable. The liquid glass comes from a not-so-comfortable 2,000°F furnace that singes your arm hairs as you dip in to collect the molten glass. The blowing is not as easy as it sounds either—and the blowpipe can burn you if you grab it too close to the end (sadly, I’m speaking from experience here). Rain Drop Chandelier. Designed by Jean-Pierre Canlis for… -
Beaches, Parades and Alessi Barbicù
2 Jul 2009 | 7:00 amThe 4th of July consists of red, white and blue… and all-American barbeque. Whether you’re heading to the park or the beach, setting up in the backyard or making use of a rooftop- the holiday demands a spread of grilled food (and the aroma that coincides). Alessi, the Italian design factory responsible for transforming our world of objects and gadgets since the early 1930s, has come out with their first ever barbeque, aptly named Barbicù. Barbicù. Designed by Piero Lissoni for Alessi. “An object dedicated to rustic cooks, explorers of taste, world-travelling gourmets, bucolic… -
Architectural Ebb and Flow: Kelly Hoppen’s Collection for Waterfront
1 Jul 2009 | 1:50 pmBritish designer Kelly Hoppen is a sort of Jacqueline-of-all-trades. Her expansive resume features personal collections in paint, fabrics, rugs, carpets, and ceramics; architectural design of apartments, houses, and yachts; and commercial projects including houses, offices, restaurants, and aircraft interiors. This last puts her in such enviable company as Sami Hayek (see Raven) whose work with Bentley re-interprets the typically pedestrian environs of an airplane’s insides. Kelly Hoppen Collection. Designed by Kelly Hoppen for Waterfront Bathrooms. The new stuff of the upper aero-crust… -
Neos IV: A Calming Solution to Economic Downturn
1 Jul 2009 | 8:54 amThe economic downturn has led to increased stress levels – which in turn have led to the rising demand for revitalizing and therapeutic experiences. A rain effect overhead shower and four directional hydromassage jets which relax and stimulate: Roca’s Neos IV (necessarily) brings you to the height of well-being, regardless of your current situation. Neos IV. Manufactured by Roca. The newest addition to the Neos series, Neos IV is a free-standing hydromassage shower column, ideal for wellness centers including spas, gymnasiums and healf space in addition to domestic wet rooms and open bath…
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letterpress fortune teller + weekly wrap up + rss note
3 Jul 2009 | 8:30 amwhew! it’s been a long week here at d*s. as many of you have noticed we’ve been making some changes to the rss feed in an attempt to lighten the blow of our image serving costs. i really appreciate everyone’s patience- we’re aware that images are appearing in smaller sizes (or not at all) and hope to have the issue remedied shortly. we’re looking into a number of options to keep both rss readers and regular site readers happy. if you want any more details on the situation you can click here and see my explanation in the comment section (my comments are in pink… -
in the kitchen with: melina hammer
3 Jul 2009 | 7:00 amI often take a few minutes to scan through flickr just to see what other people capture with their cameras. I ran across Melina Hammer’s flickr portfolio two years ago, and it’s one I always enjoy seeing updated in my contact list. What I really like about Melina’s work is her ability to move in between very strong visual compositions with primary ingredients, and prepared foods. When we invited her to participate in the column, she came right back with a choice of three recipes. We were very happy to see a creative recipe for Haloumi, Melon, and Avocado salad with lime-mint… -
weeder’s digest: seasonal with capitol S
3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amEvery year my friends and I say something stupid like “this is going to be the BEST summer ever!” and then high five, maybe pull out a stick of Juicy Fruit and run through a fire hydrant or something. Every year except this year. Some packed up and left town. They adopted pets. They’re fasting. Like clockwork, on the first of July I sit down with my favorite pair of jeans. We have a heart to heart, and then I carelessly snip them into shorts. Regret sets in 20 minutes later…”What have I DONE?!” I sit inside on my day off and stare at the dog listening to… -
happy july 4th + summer photo winners
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 amtoday is a holiday day-off for some of us (happy almost july 4th!) so i’ll be light-posting today (but stay tuned for a new weeder’s digest and recipe post next!) but i wanted to kick things off by sharing some gorgeous pictures from alissa and ryan’s guest blog. today they’re sharing a beautiful art exhibit and announcing the winner of their summertime photo contest. click here to check it out! © grace for Design*Sponge, 2009. | Permalink | 5 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: -
Goodbye D*S and Giveaway Winner!
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 amWe are so sad to be saying goodbye. We have had a lot of fun over the past week and we want to thank Grace and her team for inviting us to guest blog. We also want to thank all of the readers for making our efforts so worthwhile. Our final item of business is to announce the winner of our giveaway. We received SO MANY entries so a huge ‘thank you’ to everybody who submitted an image. It was an incredibly difficult decision as so many of you took wonderful pictures but the winner is…. by Erin Poettcker – a summer day with sisters and cousins on the Thompson River. We also had to post…
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Happy Long Weekend!
2 Jul 2009 | 7:46 pmIn the states it’s time for the annual Independence Day (The Fourth of July) festivities and being such a patriotic country it’s quite a massive event here and nearly everyone takes off on Friday to prepare for the big day. This is my last month living in America so I’m going to take in every last moment I can to spend with friends and family before I go so I have lots happening between now and Monday. Enjoy your weekend, holiday or not, and I’ll be back on Monday, July 6th! xo, Holly (images: a fun DIY that Kathleen sent to me yesterday to post here, you can use this… -
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Musical Thursday
2 Jul 2009 | 7:32 pmHere’s what’s on my iPod this week because it’s been raining and cold every single day followed by T storms so my brain thinks we’re entering Autumn despite the fact that Summer just kicked off. I’ve been bundled up in a raincoat and scarf, sipping lattes to stay warm and listening to my usual Autumn tunes which tends to be a little mellow and folksy. Laura Veirs, Saltbreakers, is such a great folksy CD. Singer-songwriter Laura is based in Seattle (such a great indie music scene in the pacific northwest, huh?) and her lyrics and voice are quite good. Another… -
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Copenhagen Cottage Escape
2 Jul 2009 | 6:31 pmThe moment I spotted this little red, white and blue cottage in Hus & Hem I was in love and thought it would be the ideal spot to escape to this weekend for the long holiday break. Located near the coast just south of Copenhagen, Denmark this cozy cottage oozes with charm and spirit. I adore the eclectic aspect of it all but what I appreciate most is how happy and full of life and energy it is. Plus, the kitchen is adorable. I really like how well the recycled furniture, flea market finds, vibrant paint and a mix of explosive patterns has transformed this place, owned by Lan and Brian…
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Eco-Friendly Fireworks for 4th of July
3 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pmWhat’s not to love about fireworks? Bright bursts of color, awe-inspiring flashes of light… asthma??!!! More and more people have been voicing their concerns about the health risks (from particle-filled smoke and lung-clogging antimony to heart-toxic Barium and body-contaminating perchlorates) associated with our favorite nighttime spectacles, especially since we’ll be experiencing a ton of them tomorrow for 4th of July. Are there such things as eco-friendly fireworks? Scientists are busy working on them right now, but at the moment, they are too cost-prohibitive to make an… -
Cameron Diaz Endorses Inhabitat!
3 Jul 2009 | 10:07 amIt’s a widely known fact that leggy moviestar Cameron Diaz is a proponent of the green living, fashion, and transportation, but did you know that she is also a fan of sustainable design? We were delighted to see that the top pick on her Green List in pal Gwyneth Paltrow’s eco-newsletter GOOP was none other than… (drumroll please) Inhabitat! Read the rest of Cameron Diaz Endorses Inhabitat! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: cameron diaz, goop, green celebrities, Gwyneth Paltrow, newsletter -
California Desert Home Uses Passive Ventilation Techniques
3 Jul 2009 | 8:00 amBuilding a home in the desert is certainly a test of green building innovation — because in a climate where resources are limited, how do you build to ensure comfort and longevity? Architect Lloyd Russell offers a beautiful solution with his Austin Residence near Palm Springs, California. Besides its construction out of recycled materials, Russell gave serious consideration to the mechanics of passive ventilation the home during the hot summer months. He was also sensitive to the culture of the surrounding California desert when developing the home’s look-and-feel, creating a… -
Reclaimed Space Prefab Sold on Ebay for $75K
3 Jul 2009 | 3:00 amThe fabulous Dwell on Design Show in LA last weekend showcased some amazing new products and home designs, like the organic ‘Solar Ivy‘, and the Mormal Radziner Skyline Prefab Series. Even more exciting though was the little prefab that could by Reclaimed Space, which sold on Ebay for $75,000, with a portion going to Habitat For Humanity. Reclaimed Space designed and built a 400 square foot prefab cabin, trucked it to LA for the event. The home has a contemporary mix of wood and metal in its exterior, and a beautiful interior decorated by our friends at Ecofabulous, with the help… -
Marieke Staps Soil Clock is powered by DIRT!
2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pmDutch designer Marieke Staps has figured out a way to grow time, instead of killing it. Her soil-powered bio-clock (is that like a biological clock?), showcased at Dutch Design Week in 2008 and most recently at Dwell on Design’s Kitchen Ecology Show last week, keeps time by plugging into mud! Read the rest of Marieke Staps Soil Clock is powered by DIRT! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: dwell on design 2009, eco-friendly kitchen products, green kitchen design, Home decor, home goods, kitchen design, kitchen ecology, marieke staps, potted herbs, potted plants, soil clock,…
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Hooked On: Oak Park Kitchen by Wood-Mode
25 Jun 2009 | 8:13 pmOne of the great things about Wood-Mode is the seemingly infinite options available for custom kitchens — but it can also be incredibly overwhelming! That’s why it’s great when the design and marketing teams at Wood-Mode get together and create theme sets. By combining Wood-Mode’s latest door styles and finishes with their expansive collection of moldings, corbels, decorative feet, trims, etc., the design team creates a set of themes each year to demonstrate the versatility and the possibilities available throughout the various collections offered by Wood-Mode. -
New Door Styles & Finishes from Pedini
16 Jun 2009 | 2:05 pmWe just received our advance copy of the purchase guide for the new DUNE kitchen collection from Pedini this morning. We don’t have all of the details yet, but we expect to have more information within a few weeks regarding cabinet wood species, finishes, and other details … for now, we can only drool over the photos! The CITY island evolves in the new DUNE collection Another view, with integrated table Sliding glass panel doors create a feeling of open shelving while protecting the items within from dust Look at this hood! Awesome! Curves are re-interpreted in the new DUNE series… -
Hooked On: Beautiful Framed Art for the Kitchen
12 Jun 2009 | 3:46 pmI have been seeing a lot of kitchen “inspiration images” floating around on the blogosphere that feature framed art in kitchens lately, and it got me thinking about adding some framed art in our showroom. I did a search on the internet, and found an amazing online art gallery with an entire section devoted to prints for the kitchen! Anyone who knows me well knows I have a deep love and appreciation for vintage advertising, as I believe some of the greatest graphic design can be found in early lithographs, which is why I was so excited to see reproductions as well as newer art that… -
Before & After Photos … The “After” Pictures are Here!
10 Jun 2009 | 12:59 pmEarlier, I posted the before pictures of two recent projects Susan designed – I received the after photos this morning! Kitchen #1 — After Just to recap, this is what Kitchen #1 (the Manoa Kitchen) looked like before: … and this is the after: (click on images to zoom in) Cabinetry - Pedini Artika Series in Natural Cherry and Frosted Glass Counters - Silestone Verde Laguna in Leather Finish Appliances - Miele Cooktop, Miele Speed Oven, Miele Hood, Miele 60cm Convection Oven, Bosch Washer & Dryer, Jade Refrigerator Kitchen #2 — After: Just to refresh, this is what… -
Kohler’s New “Flipside” Handshower
9 Jun 2009 | 2:21 pmThis is kind of interesting — Kohler’s new Flipside hand shower pivots on an axis to provide 4 types of sprays from soft (Kotton) to the targeted spray (Kurrent) easily without having to twist the head to a dial to adjust the pressure. Check out the video below.
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EOOS - Poetical Analysis®.
27 Jun 2009 | 2:51 pmGernot Bohmann (left), Harald Gründl (middle) and Martin Bergmann (right) Gernot Bohmann (left) was born in 1968 in Krieglach/Styria, Harald Gründl (middle) in 1967 in Vienna and Martin Bergmann (right) in 1963 in Lienz/East Tyrol. After their graduation from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, they founded EOOS in 1995. EOOS operates in the fields of furniture and product design as well as shop design for clients such as Giorgio Armani, Adidas, Alessi, Bene, Bulthaup, Dedon, Duravit, Keilhauer, MatteoGrassi, Walter Knoll and Zumtobel. EOOS Basic Research examines rituals, myths… -
Alberto Colonello - Innovative Designs for Italian Kitchen and Furniture
13 Jun 2009 | 11:26 amBorn in Milan, in 1976, Alberto Colonello is a designer who is associated to an experimental concept of design being the product of technological innovation. After graduating in interior design and completing his Masters, Colonello began his career in 1998 and started gaining recognition in various international competitions such as Cevisama, Young & design and Intérieur. Italian kitchen furniture companies started paying attention to the up and coming designer and then, in 2002 he designed the Single kitchen for Boffi (one of the leading Italian kitchen cabinets manufacturers with… -
kitchen is the heart of the home
2 Jun 2009 | 6:03 amA fantastic kitchen design competition, under the theme ‘kitchen is the heart of the home’, caught my attention recently. 2980 designers, from 102 different countries submitted design entries. The awards were presented by IMM Cologne and designboom and here are the winners: AMBIENT CATEGORY Name of design : Round cupboard assembling that can be rotated and lifted design by : cheng he + liu guang kui + zhou dong from china Winning kitchen island design - Round Island designer’s own words: (1). Creating the new concept of happy kitchen: Sharing the joy with relatives and… -
European Kitchen Design, Made in The USA
18 May 2009 | 10:54 amThough this blog is all about European Kitchen Design, I had to make this one exception and included a post about an American design competition, with an all American winning line-up. It is just that when you look at their winning designs that are so European in their look and feel that it made perfect sense to include them in this blog. Augusta, GA – Electrolux ICON® and Interior Design® congratulate the winners of the 2008 $100,000 Kitchen Design Competition. This year, Electrolux challenged members of the architect & design community to present innovative, thoughtful concepts for… -
Fast Kitchens…
28 Apr 2009 | 3:53 pmIt is official - Pedini will be producing kitchens for Lamborghini! After a successful introduction of a prototype, at a private event that took place in Milan during Eurocucina last April, the deal has been signed and Lamborghini will start selling kitchens. The kitchens are engineered and built by Pedini spa. Lamborghini - Pedini kitchen The kitchens will be available in many different finishes including Lamborghini’s famous leather, carbon and high gloss lacquer, to name a few. In Europe and the Far East, the kitchens will be available exclusively through the Formitalia Luxury…
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A Sleeker Space for Burberry
27 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmThe British clothing company, which has been updating and repositioning its products, does the same with its U.S. headquarters. -
Living in a Time Capsule
24 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmDespite the last decade’s renovation boom, some homeowners have resisted the urge to replace the yellow Formica counters or even buy a new couch, leaving their décor frozen in time. -
To Reupholster, Spray Away
24 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmAccording to its inventor, David Reizian, Simply Spray fabric paint can be used to disguise stains or transform anything from sofas to car upholstery to fabric partitions. -
Closeting the Arguments
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Lavish Purchases Stay Behind Gilded Doors, Designers Say
11 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmDespite the recession, New York interior designers report that affluent clients are simply spending more “subtly,” choosing to make intimate purchases for inside the home.
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Sleek and Sizzling Interiors from West Chin Team
3 Jul 2009 | 3:54 amWest Chin, his wife Roseann Repetti and his team of designers like to give the rooms and homes that they conjure up and create a sensuous and sexy look that is in line with the modern minimalist trends. Opting for the sweeping and untainted white interiors, sleek furniture and a sophisticated space-age look, the interiors here use aesthetic accessories and dramatic lighting to accentuate their beauty. With simple straight lines, contrasting shades and a philosophy that preaches ‘less is more’ the designs of West Chin are perfect for a world that craves for such uncomplicated designs. With… -
La Belle Vie Estate – Lavish living at it’s best
3 Jul 2009 | 3:54 amWant to live like a king, then what about the La Belle Vie residence on St. Cloud Road in Los Angeles. Majestic in every sense of the word, the house is luxuriously spread over 35000 sq feet, has 9 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms (great ratio, eh?). Elegant is an understatement when you describe the interiors – it has flawless marble floors, crystal studded chandeliers, marvelous huge curtains and drapes all across, long winding staircases and a huge pool along. Owned by Iris Cantor, the house is on the market for $53 million at the moment, which makes it suited only for the rich and famous. A… -
GR House: Stunning personal sanctuary in the heart of Sao Paulo
3 Jul 2009 | 2:56 amNestled in the bustling frenzy of Sao Paulo, Brazil, the GR House looks like anything but a congested living space located in a populous urban setting. This luxury home designed and built by Bernardes Jacobsen Architecture is engulfed in a lush green private park that soothes your senses and transports you into an atmosphere that is akin the thick Amazonian jungles. The interiors are open, stylish and crafted in line with the modern minimalist trends. Extensive use of glass, white marble and timber ensures plenty of natural lighting and a home that blends seamlessly with its surroundings. -
A world of luxury and scenic beauty: Hot home in the heart of Brisbane!
2 Jul 2009 | 4:15 amWhen it comes to great ocean views, spectacular interiors and a prime property that connects you to the heart of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan hangouts, there are probably few homes on the planet that will rival this stunning and simply vivacious luxury home on the coast of Brisbane, Australia. Currently for sale via Judy Goodger, this lavish delight is set on the banks of Redcliffe Peninsula and sports multiple floors which offer unobstructed view of the ocean, floor-to-ceiling glass windows that make it a part of the surroundings, ergonomic and automated interiors, a home theatre… -
Stepping up to a wealth of knowledge: Shelving your prized possessions in style
2 Jul 2009 | 3:37 amIf you are a bookworm or someone who loves to collect books, magazines and other wisdom-offering treats, then this simple, yet ergonomic home must please you to no end! The owner of this space obviously could not dedicate a whole room to create a personal library, so instead they went the smart way and turned their staircase into a storage space for all those copies. Just leaving enough space to stride up and down the steps comfortable, the wall adjacent to the stairway sports a giant storage space with loads of books. The white walls, the comforting couch, the orange lining and the art work…
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Dwellings » Somewhere Under the Tuscan Sun
2 Jul 2009 | 5:33 pmby Paul BennettA complex of farm buildings from a less than glorious period in Italy’s history is magically transformed. The result? A sophisticated yet kid-friendly retreat that seamlessly fuses historical influences with contemporary design. -
Dwellings » Kaleidoscopic Cabinet
2 Jul 2009 | 4:20 pmby Rick MillerA dazzling display of colored windows wraps the custom-furniture-filled Venice, California, home of architect Lorcan O’Herlihy. -
Dwellings » Furniture Fascination
2 Jul 2009 | 3:16 pmby Jane SzitaWith designs from 14 countries and five decades inside, it may be an understatement to note that in this suburban home, furniture is the focus. -
Blog » Data Dishware
1 Jul 2009 | 5:46 pmby Sarah RichVia one of my favorite websites, a project that puts personal behavior data into beautifully-designed dishware: Israeli designer Iohanna Pani created mugs and plates that measure consumption using infographic illustration. -
Dwellings » Like a Kid in a Candy Store
1 Jul 2009 | 3:02 pmby Sam GraweFor Parisian gallery director Didier Krzentowski, the art of collecting has become a career by design.
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Peacock Armchair by Cappellini
3 Jul 2009 | 5:17 amIt's never a good sign when you have to call in order to get the price on a chair, but this one is worth highlighting despite its lack of available information. It's pretty new, so hopefully within the next week or two there will be a price posted. Function meets poetry with this piece made entirely of a single sheet of felt wrapped over a metal base varnished in dark brown. A beautiful, comfortable and inviting chair. dimensions: 43.25” x 35.5” x 17”seat height x 35.5”h designed by dror, 2009 (this is the same designer who did the collection for Target posted a couple… -
Tovolo Silicone Perfect Ice Cube Trays
3 Jul 2009 | 5:14 amIf your attention to detail extends to the shape of ice in your drink, you might appreciate these silicone trays. The Tovolo perfect cube ice cube trays eliminate messy ice shards melting on your counters and floors. And, they keep your drinks looking perfect. * Perfect Cube Ice Cube Trays are made from food-grade Silicone, so they won't absorb odors and colors. * Cubes pop out perfect every time. * Sold in sets of two trays of the same color. Set of 2, $13.99, Buy it here. [posted by katie] -
Fuldesign Cross Stitch Kits
3 Jul 2009 | 5:09 amYou know you'll most likely have some extra time on your hands this summer, so maybe consider trying out some cross stitch kits like these offered by Fuldesign. Each kit comes with aida weave fabric, embroidery yarn, pattern and instructions. Pattern fits 12.5 x 10 in fabric. Designed in Sweden. Cross stitch kit “Continue pretending”, $20.00 Cross stitch kit “You can take…”, $20.00 Buy it here. [posted by katie] -
Loll's Adirondack Chair
2 Jul 2009 | 7:07 amIf you're shopping for outdoor furniture, you might consider this reinterpretation of the classic Adirondack chair. Made out of 100% recycled polyethylene, it'll stand up to the weather just fine with no maintenance. It should also be noted that if you ever tire of it (not that you would), it's fully recyclable as well. A new take on a classic form, Loll's Adirondack Collection (2008) has a familiar look - but a uniquely modern green story. Greg Benson and Jeff Taly of Loll Designs have taken the time-tested shape of the Adirondack Chair and made it out of 100% recycled polyethylene. They… -
All-In-One Recycling Center
2 Jul 2009 | 5:56 amIf you do a lot of recycling, at times it can take up quite a bit of space. Enter in the recycling center, with a few bells and whistles to organize your paper and plastic. If you don't need fanciness and/or have a tight budget, I'd recommend these bags for sorting (I have them and they work out just fine). Premium All-In-One Recycling Center (left), $229.00-$269.00, Buy it here. Compaction System 3 Compartments for 17-gallon total capacity Nesting Bins H: 30" W:15" D:17" Deluxe All-In-One Recycling Center (shown middle), $179.00, Buy it here. Nesting Bins 3 Compartments for 17-gallon total…
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We're taking a short break, and we'll be back at some point next week. Happy 4th, y'all!
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Vivienda L by MBAD Arquitectos
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Casas Piedras Preciosas by Estudio Valdes
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Sheldon Designs' 4th of July Cabin Plan Sale
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Tuscan Farmhouse Transformation by Labics
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Announcing the launch of Second Showroom
30 Jun 2009 | 3:12 pmThe idea started out with an epiphany.Let us explain.As an operator of an online store, we have our fair share of both pleasure and pain. The pleasure part is going to trade shows and buy all these wonderful things. The painful part is sometime we buy too much or when we have returns. What do we do with all these beautiful items that are brand new and absolutely too beautiful to sit in the warehouse?So we are so excited to announce the launch of SecondShowroom.com.This is the site where you can get overstock, showroom samples and excess inventory directly from the manufacturers, retailers and… -
10 Things You Must Have in The House
18 May 2009 | 6:07 pmWe love lists, don't you? We love reading other's people list too, mainly because we're lazy and sometimes it's nice to have other people to do the work so we don't have to think so hard.We recently saw a list of 100 things you should do in LA before you die by Caroline on Crack and we thought it was great. For those who live in LA, it's a really fun blog to read. For those who live outside LA, it's a great resource to find things to do in LA if you visit.So we thought we come up with our own list. Since this blog is about the home, we'll focus on that theme. And since 100 is way too many for… -
Irrational Exuberance to Irrational Desperation in 60 Seconds
18 May 2009 | 5:55 pmWe don't know about you, but we have had enough with whole frugality thing that our whole country is in. Oh my god, can we do without one more article about how to make one chicken into three meals, how we can have all kind of fun doing free things like taking a walk in the park ? How many walks in the park can one possibly take anyway?Now, we have nothing against taking a walk in the park, or cutting back for that matter. The economy still sucks, people are losing jobs--that much is clear. But all this cut back is DEPRESSING! Not to mention, if everyone stops spending, we'll have a serious… -
So Pretty-New Products from Jardins En Fleur
20 Apr 2009 | 5:01 pmWe got an email from Jardins En Fleur about their new pieces today. OMG they are so pretty! You probably know from our previous post that this is one of our favorite new vendors. The prices are getting more reasonable. The chairs shown are about $350-400/each. The console table is about $1500.If you like the softer, prettier style of home decor, this line is so for you. It's Asian decor done in a very modern and original way.Here are pictures of the new pieces. They are shown here in white lacquer, which is a great neutralizing color. We love using it in rooms with lots of colors or… -
Fresh Bedding from Mystic Valley Trading
20 Apr 2009 | 3:33 pmWe haven't purchased any bedding for our store for a while, mainly because they are a bit cumbersome to sell. But we just received our Mystic Valley Trading catalog today and they have some really pretty stuff! What's more, they put everything into one convenient package so we don't have to list each piece individually.Here are some bedding from the Spring collection that we really like. They look fresh and fun. The bedding sell for about $1500-$2000 per ensemble. To see more, visit the Mystic Valley web site. To get pricing and availabililty, please drop us a line.
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Carolina Eclectic Interior Design Blog
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In The Details
28 Jun 2009 | 7:31 pmSorry to leave all you on such a sad note for so many days. I will be away from home for several days, and spent the last two on the road. Until I get back with more inspiration, here is a tiny detail that I love. I don't know if this is a decal or paint, but doesn't make the room? God is in the details they say. -
What Is There To Say?
25 Jun 2009 | 6:29 pmI'm still in shock over this.Michael Jackson was a major icon in my life. I was 7yrs old when Thriller was released. It was such a phenomenon that my view of pop music was foreveraffected by him. His influence over so many aspects of music are still visible. From the artof video making, choreography, fashion, etc. Without him modern music would not be what it is today.I will always remember wearing my red "leather" jacket with the studded shoulders to my elementary school.Also, in Middle school I took to taping the ends of my fingers like Michael did in his Bad album days.Ha! I had forgotten… -
One Lovely Blog
25 Jun 2009 | 6:09 amI would like to thank Sparrow of Simon on the Side for giving me a "One Lovely Blog" award. I'm honored:)After receiving this, I am supposed to pass it on to 15 newly discovered blogs. It took me a while to compile this list, but I do like sharing these sites with all of you. Be sure to link over if you haven't seen them. I'm sure you will enjoy these blogs as much as I do. So here is my list:1. The Brick House (Love this room from her house, featured on Design Sponge)(*Fellow Houston bloggers)2. *Harbenger Duo 3. *Under A Paper Moon4. *Late Check-In 5. The Design Boards6. Knack7. Little… -
The Cottage Life
24 Jun 2009 | 9:57 amYes? No? I never know how I feel about cottages. I love their character but many feel too restrictive. Small choppy floor plans. This house on the other hand, I do love. It was obviously remodeled and opened up. Now it has a great loft feel! It also helps that at over 1700 sqft. It isn't tiny.OH, I WANT A NEW HOUSE SOOOO BAD!!!!!(Found via The Houstonist) -
The Next Annie Liebovitz?
22 Jun 2009 | 10:03 amI say this as a joke of course:) Last week at the David Byrne concert, he announced that the audience could take as many photos as they liked. Luckily, I had smuggled in my point ant shoot camera. Yes, I was planning on taking photos dishonestly....its funny, I didn't really feel bad about it until I wrote this, oops.It turns out the joke was on me because I could have taken my better camera and gotten better pics.This was the first time I attempted this type of photo, and I found out that is not as easy as it looks. The varying lights, dancing, working around the audience! It was kind of…
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Christy's Thrifty Decorating
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Decorating with Matchstick blinds
3 Jul 2009 | 6:37 pmMatchstick BlindsYou've seen these in the stores. They were popular years ago and now are slowly slipping back into favor. Sold in Home Depot, Lowe's and other big box stores, they come in a variety of colors, sizes and also materials. They are usually made of thin wood but I've seen them now made of a more durable plastic.What can you do with these blinds? The obvious is actually using them as blinds which is what I've done on my screened in porch. My porch gets very little sun but I hung them up anyway. They work for privacy, which I need when all the trees shed their leaves. I… -
Wicker and Goodwill wicker
21 Jun 2009 | 6:46 pmGoodwill FindI found this set of wicker ducks in the Goodwill the other day. They were in perfect condition and only cost me $2.00. I bought them home and cleaned them up with water and soap. After looking at them for a couple of weeks I decided they needed some additional detailing.They are actually pretty nice left alone, as you can see from the photo above.Below-my tools. The old CD is what I use for a disposable palette. I have a stack of these, so I use them for this purpose rather then throw then away.Acrylic paintsthin, small paint brushclear, spray varnishBelow are the results. -
Alaska
7 Jun 2009 | 7:51 pmWe just got back from a wonderful vacation in Alaska and I thought you may like to see just how wonderful God decorates our planet. He spared no expense when it came to Alaska.It was a trip of a lifetime!Just came back from the ultimate vacation. 14 days in the most beautiful place I've seen. I just wanted to share a few moments.Me and my very own "hulk".Christy -
How You Can Redo Your Kitchen Cabinets
4 May 2009 | 7:00 pmWhen I first moved into my home my kitchen cabinets were painted a high gloss white. They looked very nice for a while, but I got tired of them. I'm not crazy about bright white in the kitchen and my tastes sort of lend themselves to earth tones. So about 8 years ago I painted them. At the time I thought painting them a beige tone and coating them with a darker beige tone, using lambs wool would be just perfect. Here is a photo of what they looked like when they were completed. The entire process took me 4 weeks. I have 44 cabinet fronts. This process involved sanding each… -
Mothers Day Is Coming. Get Those Kids Building!
27 Apr 2009 | 6:26 pmWhen I was a kid, I used to create and build things. That's probably how it all started for me. I wasn't lucky enough to have home improvement centers that offered free building classes for kids. Years ago I took my kids to Home Depot on Saturdays so they could learn to build. I'm pretty sure they made a birdhouse, a bat house and a critter cage. They had fun and I enjoyed watching them.Lowe's Home Improvement Center offers the same program. So if you have the time and want you kids to learn basic woodworking skills, sign them up for the Lowe's Build and Grow clinic. They offer…
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The Kitchen Designer
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Facebook Event: Ask Susan!
20 Jun 2009 | 4:43 amHere are answers to a selected three questions I am presenting for today's Facebook Event: Ask Susan! And be a fan of the Susan Serra Associates facebook page right here! QUESTION #1: Susan! Love your blog. Here's my question: Redoing my 1960s kitchen that has a bump out bay window area intended for a tiny dinette table. I wish to change the space to serve a function other than seating. Have you done such a modification before in your work? Could you describe or show other options? Thanks! --Erin in Dallas HI Erin! My own home had a bump out bay that just didn't work for us. We ended up… -
Kitchen Design Q & As
16 Jun 2009 | 4:44 amSend me your questions on kitchen design! I'm hosting an event on facebook starting today through Saturday. Go here for information and instructions: Ask Susan! While at the facebook page, be a fan! UPDATE Wednesday: Room for a few more....send in your questions! -
Insinkerator Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispenser - Cool! (No, Hot!)
15 Jun 2009 | 11:15 amOut of the gate, I'll say it...the InSinkErator instant hot/cold water dispenser is the appliance that I didn't know I wanted until I was asked to try it. Sure, why not? Brings me one step closer to experiencing an appliance I have not used before, good for my knowledge base! I never had one and I never thought much about owning one, even though I have installed many for my clients over the years. I guess it was the cooktop or microwave that did the jobs I needed. It has a generous 2/3-gallon capacity that dispenses 200 degree water instantly. And the filtration system reduces chlorine taste… -
Modern, Rustic and Antique Scandinavian Kitchens
3 Jun 2009 | 7:32 pmA small eclectic collection of Scandinavian kitchens for your viewing pleasure. These kitchens have nothing in common except for their heritage! Bold color, antique elements, rough texture, often white-as usual...I hope you enjoy the inspiring images. Do you have a favorite? Images (noted on the images) from Bonytt, Elle Interior and Vakre Hjem. -
Creative Backsplash Inspiration
28 May 2009 | 3:38 pmWhat a coincidence...no sooner did I do a post on Decorati on alternative backsplash inspiration via decorative panels, than I see this post on Design*Sponge! It's a very similar, actually, identical concept, and a good one. As we see on Design*Sponge famous for great ideas, it can be a DIY project or not. However you tackle it, it's different, it's creative, and it makes an alternative design statement with material other than tile, which is beautiful, of course, often stunning, but, let's face it, there really ARE more possibilities for the backsplash than tile. Laura is the owner of…
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Kitchen Design Notes
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Firefighters 'chagrined' by station blaze
29 Jun 2009 | 10:00 amHere is an interesting story. No one is immune from danger in the kitchen, not even firefighters. Fire fighters learn lesson of leaving food unattended on a hot stove. See story from the Honolulu Advertiser. http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090623/NEWS13/906230326/ -
Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach
16 Jun 2009 | 10:11 amThis just in from the CPSC. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2009Release # 09-242 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 345-2650CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop… -
W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters
14 Jun 2009 | 6:18 pmNews Alert from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 June 12, 2009 Alert #09-746 W.P. Appliances Inc. Recalls Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Wolfgang Puck Toaster Oven/Toasters Units: About 1,500 Importer: Frontgate of West Chester, Ohio Manufacturer: Kingpower Electrical… -
#1 Cause of Fire in the Home
14 Jun 2009 | 11:23 amStove top fires are the #1 cause of fire in the home. In just minutes a house can go up in flames. We have all been guilty of leaving the stove top, coffee pot or other electric appliance unattended. Prevention seems so simple, but with so many distractions in our daily lives we probably have all been guilty in one way or another.This is a subject near and dear to my heart. My Mum is an active senior citizen who loves to multi-task. More than once I have come into her house and smelled a horrific melt down on the cook top. While it's good for her to want to stay busy, it is another thing when… -
Asking for a discount:: How not to do it.
2 Jun 2009 | 9:07 amKelly at KitchenSync posted this first, and she found it at another site. Spreading fast through the internet; I had to revisit this You Tube Video again for grins. Haven't we all been there with clients? There are better ways to negotiate price. This video is a prime example of what not to do.There are ways to save money so be up front about it. Your service provider will appreciate your honesty if you are up front about your budget and be able to look for ways to save you money. Looking for angles to get a discount after the fact is just bad behavior.
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::Surroundings::
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Dining with Edith Wharton
3 Jul 2009 | 1:54 pmEdith Wharton did her writing in bed. Finished pages scattered to the floor for a maid to pick up and keep organized. I'm totally convinced that Edith would be a blogger were she around today. Laptop at the ready, posts flying into the wind. Here is a photo I took today while I toured Edith's home in Lenox, Massachusetts, known as The Mount. Gorgeous and inspiring! More photos to come of the grounds and interiors. I leave you with these. Am off to Tanglewood for a BSO concert tonight! Hopefully, weather permitting, I'll be able to show photos of a picnic on the lawn tht I have planned, so… -
Burlap and Grainsack - Cheap Chic or Faux Humility?
30 Jun 2009 | 9:15 pmThis Dan Marty settee in burlap retails for $5,450.When I was in middle school, the hot "must wear" clothes were Levi's jeans, Fair Isle sweaters and Izod shirts (collar up, of course!) - and I lived in a town listed in the Preppy Hand Book, so the pressure was on! Of course, I was dying to go along with the crowd and wanted all these must have brands. My family was going through tight times financially during those years and the budget did not include these "label" prices. My mother had a friend in the clothing industry who told her that Levi-Strauss made Sears Roebuck jeans - so guess which… -
The Skirted Roundtable: Eddie Ross & Jaithan Kochar
30 Jun 2009 | 8:59 amimage courtesy of eddieross.comThis week on The Skirted Roundtable, we welcomed Eddie Ross and Jaithan Kochar from EddieRoss.com.Last year I interviewed Eddie for the blog Blogging Top Design after his appearance on BravoTV's "Top Design". Here is a replay of that interesting conversation. I hope you enjoy this and our SRT chat with both Eddie and Jaithan! Powered by Podbean.com Subscribe to ::Surroundings:: -
Falmouth, MA
26 Jun 2009 | 12:54 pmThis has been an oddly busy, yet slow week, which is kind of strange. As I'd mentioned before, I've been working out of the Trianon Antiques showroom in the Boston Design Center this week, while owners Diana and Scott Cooper are in France. Unfortunately, the internet connection is s-l-o-w... zzzz...zz.. So it's taken me much longer to do much of anything and therefor I haven't been able to post as much as I'd hoped! I have several posts going around in my head - I just need the time and the speedier internet connection to get them out!!I've been meaning to get this post done for a couple of… -
The Skirted Roundtable - Money and Criticism, not necessarily in that order
25 Jun 2009 | 9:20 pmThis week on The Skirted Roundtable - Joni, Megan and I chatted about the real cost of interior design and what to expect when working with a professional designer - making sense of the dollars. And on our blogging segment, we discussed the role criticism plays on design blogs. Is it constructive, or just plain critical. Subscribe to ::Surroundings::
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AbbeyK — On Interior Design
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Happy July 4th
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Spray Paint Your Upholstery
1 Jul 2009 | 9:16 pmHow cool is this? From the NYT To Reupholster, Spray Away How does it work? "According to its inventor, David Reizian, the president of Deval Products in Warwick, R.I., the paint can be used to disguise stains or transform anything from sofas to car upholstery to fabric partitions. It is nontoxic and, most important, won’t come off on your guests’ trousers, even if they deserve it." Any one tried it? -
Green Shelving (finally an answer)
30 Jun 2009 | 9:16 amHere's a press release from the folks at GreenGuard, a third party certifying group. They just added Rubbermaid to their list of products. Their wire shelving available at Home Depot is one of the products I was considering for my office shelving. Goes to prove that green doesn't have to be expensive: available at Home Depot means affordable, in the land of interior design anyway. I wish the folks at Rubbermaid could have told me this info. I've been calling and calling and calling. Still good news. So I'll let my annoyance go... ATLANTA - June 17, 2009- A commissioned… -
Mamma Took My Kodachrome Away!
23 Jun 2009 | 1:59 pmI am depressed that Kodak stopped making Kodachrome. From the NYT, Kodak Will Retire Kodachrome, Its Oldest Color Film Stock. Not that I have bought it in ages. In art school, I bought a Nikon FE2 (how old school) and I used to shoot print....But the last time I bought print film was when I went to Senegal 7 years ago. I bought Fuji because I was advised that the tones were better for shooting in Africa. Not sure if that's true, but that's what I did..... Still, the thought of change, and my love of Neil Simon just is sooo sad. When I taught 4th grade about 15 years ago, a poet… -
Watch AbbeyK on TV.
11 Jun 2009 | 6:10 pmHey folks, just a bit of shameless self-promotion here. Was asked by the folks at the Boston Design Center to spend the day shooting a segment for New England Dream Home. The segment to air on TV starting 6/15 was just posted on their web site and you can view it here or click below. Happy viewing. And no I don't sign autographs. (tee hee.) Thanks BDC and Dream House staff for this wonderful opportunity.
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Furniture Fashion
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Scoop Round and Quad Convertible Sofa Beds from Saba Italia
3 Jul 2009 | 6:22 pmWe have reviewed some really cool sofa sleepers and convertible couches in the past few years and many of them are for the spare room to be hidden away as "guest only" furniture. The Scoop Round and Quad sofa sleeper beds from Saba Italia easily stay uniform and ready for nighttime thanks to a removable hook system. One side of the Scoop has fixed legs and one has lockable wheels so lifting is not necessary, just reposition and get ready for bed. Designer Guido Rosati made sure comfort was included with a wooden frame surrounded by several densities of polyurethane foam, velfodera, and… -
Solaris All in One Modern Kitchen Island from Ernestomeda
3 Jul 2009 | 8:30 amRepresenting a young and dynamic spin on modern kitchen design, Ernestomeda takes only the necessary elements into consideration, leaving a clean right to the point solution. The collection features warm wood and stainless steel with durable Corian to appeal to the visual and manageable aspects of today's kitchen design. Right away I was impressed with the Solairs standalone counter / kitchen island that incorporates dual sinks, cooktop, lighting, drawers, serving bar, and counter space for food preparation in a cool modern package. I think Solaris would work perfectly in most modern kitchens… -
"Cut Sofa & Chair" : Contemporary Furniture Design by AntiDiva
3 Jul 2009 | 2:08 amThe AntiDiva display at the recent Salone Internazionale del Mobile featured the "Cut Sofa & Chair" that was created by Italian designer Domenico de Palo. This example of contemporary furniture design cuts substance down to a minimum. The minimal impact of the sofa and chair is overpowering when you consider that despite its minimal appearance, it can easily accommodate multiple guests for seating. Via. Post from "Cut Sofa & Chair" : Contemporary Furniture Design by AntiDiva -
Mosaic House : Modern Residential Architecture by TNA of Japan
2 Jul 2009 | 6:51 pmThe Mosaic House designed by TNA Architects of Japan proves a home doesn't need a large foot print to make a big impression. At first glance it is obvious that this seemingly clean cut home has some unusual qualities, and I would say the designers made the best of an otherwise boring piece of real estate. As a minimalist I simply love the openness and uncluttered feel of the structure that has wood floors and ceilings in the bottom floors, and a full size sky light to brighten up the top floor with natural sunlight. This type of home works perfectly with the light modern furniture shown in… -
Miami Home Pictures Highlighting Interior Design in White
2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pmThe Miami home pictures featured in this article show a property designed by Touzet Studio that is currently being offered for sale by David Solomon. The home is of modern design and measures 12,000 square feet. It sits on Biscayne Bay which is a prime real estate location for anyone living in the Miami area. The Biscayne Bay area is a most exclusive area in Florida where many stars have homes. The bay area is protected by a peninsula and yet has access to the Atlantic Ocean for yachts and large sailboats. My impression in looking at the pictures is the home owner's fascination with using…
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The Decorating Diva LLC (thedecoratingdiva.com magazine)
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Kitchen Design Expert: Susan Serra, CKD
28 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pmSusan Serra is a CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer), CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist), USGBC (United States Green Building Council) member and NKBA. Susan is an award winning designer and the principal of Susan Serra Associates, Inc., for nearly 20 years. Her design work is widely published in online and print shelter publications and she is a frequent source for the media on kitchen design issues. Susan’s blog “The Kitchen Designer” is the most read blog authored by a professional kitchen designer. Susan represents Hansen Kitchen, purveyors of eco-friendly… -
Kitchen and Bath Design Expert: Susan Palmer
27 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pmSusan Palmer, CKD, CBD, owner of Susan Palmer Designs, has been designing award-winning custom kitchens & baths for more than 25 years. When Susan approaches a new design project, she does not impose a specific “style” of design, rather, she looks to each project for inspiration. As she states, ”I am merely the vehicle to achieve the client’s dream — the final signature belongs to them.” Blending her history and experience as a "Kama’aina" by way of Texas, her design aesthetic has developed through living and traveling through Japan, the far east, Europe,… -
Kitchen and Bath Design Expert: Matthew Quinn
26 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pmAs one of the leading experts in kitchen design, Matthew Quinn has worked around the world to provide his clients with original, memorable kitchens and baths. Function is amply addressed, but so are aesthetics and comfort. Through his projects, often brought to him by the world’s top architects and interior designers. Matthew is the principal of the Atlanta-based Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio and the founder of the Matthew Quinn Collection, a new showroom concept in luxury kitchen, bath, and architectural hardware. Matthew’s timeless work has been featured in a multitude of… -
Kitchen and Bath Design Expert: Jamie Goldberg
25 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pmJamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS is an NKBA-certified, independent kitchen and bath designer in Tampa, Fl. She is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, helping clients remain safe and comfortable in their own homes before and beyond retirement. Jamie writes regularly about design and remodeling for numerous magazines and web sites, and also publishes her own weekly blog, Gold Notes: Nuggets from the World of Residential Design. CONTACT INFORMATION: Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS Site: Jamie Goldberg Kitchen and Bath Design LLC Blog: Gold Notes: Nuggets from the Word of Residential Design Twitter:… -
Kitchen and Bath Design Expert: Fu Tung Cheng
24 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pmFu-Tung Cheng world renown, award winning designer-craftsman, speaker, author, artist and founder of Cheng Design and Cheng Design Products, Inc. brings an organic, balanced, Earth friendly, and aesthetically pleasing approach to his design work and products. Well known for his extraordinary artistic, sculptural work with concrete (from entire homes to sinks) , Fu –Tung has fused art with function resulting in one-of-a-kind kitchen and bath elements. Fu-Tung has partnered with Kitchen and Bath manufacturer, Tonusa to create eco-friendly, modern-styled cabinetry for the Elements Cabinetry…
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Interior Design Blog
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Jun 23, Eco Paperstone - The hard surface material.
23 Jun 2009 | 1:09 pmEco Paperstone - The recycled content composite alternative to stone & synthetic surface materials. -
Jun 3, Eco Lyptus Wood - A renewable & sustainable hardwood alternative
3 Jun 2009 | 1:21 pmEco Lyptus Wood - The eucalyptus hardwood hybrid which grows 4 times as fast as other hardwoods, a sustainable alternative -
May 24, Eco Kirei Board - A substitute for timber board & panels
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May 23, Interior design ebook - Create your own home with expert guidance.
23 May 2009 | 4:31 amInterior design ebook - Professional home interior Ebooks to help you renovate & design your home -
May 19, Eco home gym - Fitness training without carbon emissions
18 May 2009 | 11:28 pmEco home gym - Using your bodyweight to lower your carbon footprint & improve fitness, strength & endurance
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Interior Design News
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Ceiling Fans Can Save You Energy All Year Long
3 Jul 2009 | 6:08 amYou don't need to dread hot summer temps and high air conditioning bills when you have ceiling fans in your home. -
Islanders react: Federal stimulus loans inaccessible for many small businesses
2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pmSandy Elliott, designer, seen in her office on Park Avenue on Marco, is president of Interiors, Interiors, Interiors. -
New career academy programs proposed
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Interior design going strong...
2 Jul 2009 | 5:43 amCREATIVE INTERIORS: The Baltic states continue to show a flair for interior design both in the home and the office. -
Interior designer Raker named to lead Granville Fellowship
1 Jul 2009 | 9:41 pmTalent and willingness to learn were two of attributes that led Granville Fellowship's board to chose Neica Raker as its new director, board vice president Debbie McPeek said.
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Interior Design Newswire
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Harley Ellis Devereaux Adds 101st LEED-Accredited Designer
2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 amMore than a third of the national firm's planners, architects and engineers are now recognized as LEED-accredited professionals by the U.S. Green Building Council. -
F&S Partners Merges With SmithGroup
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Chicago'sSears Tower Goes Green
30 Jun 2009 | 12:00 amThe eco-conscious renovation is expected to cut the building's electricity consumption by 80 percent and its water consumption by 40 percent. -
P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center Opens "Afterparty" Outdoor Installation
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Poltrona Frau Produces First-Class Suites for Etihad Airways
29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 amThe Italian furniture manufacturer was enlisted to create the new first-class cabins for the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.
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This Old House: Kitchen And Bath
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Grill Maintenance
29 Jun 2009 | 9:30 amThe key to great barbecue isn't your secret sauce—it's a clean grill. Follow these tips for improved grill performance and better tasting barbecue. -
Stovetop Fire Safety
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Thrill Grills
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Eat, Drink, Outdoor Party
29 Jun 2009 | 9:25 amTen versatile products to help you prep and serve party food and drinks outdoors
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My weekend inspiration....
3 Jul 2009 | 4:26 amSorry for the lack of posts this week. It is school holidays here this week so we have been busy trying to squeeze in some activities as well as a bit of work. Thank you all so much for your beautiful comments this week. It is very inspiring and encouraging to read them all. Sometimes progress seems a little slow when you are renovating so thank you!!I have found these beautiful gardens in Sydney designed by Landart and am using these as inspiration for my yard. I hope to spend the weekend doing some work in my garden...if only they were in Brisbane I would let them come and work their magic… -
Sneak peek at my kitchen...
29 Jun 2009 | 3:34 amI hope you all had a great weekend! I thought I would start the week off with a snap shot of my kitchen (taken on my phone...sorry about the quality). As many of you know I am currently renovating a cottage and the kitchen was one of the first things that had to go! I pulled out the original 1930's kitchen which was long overdue for an update. Although the space is still 'cozy' it is now a lot more functional and I enjoy cooking in it. -
Beautiful Style...
24 Jun 2009 | 8:16 pmI love the work of Interior Stylist Claudia Bryant who is based in the UK. There are many elements about her rooms I love....a spot to enjoy at the top of the stairs, I like the cluster of frames and the vintage balustrade. I adore velvet fabric...the colours in this room are beautiful.Two of my favourite things on display...books and flowers!! -
My backyard...
19 Jun 2009 | 4:19 amMy paving has finally been finished and I am no longer walking out my backdoor onto dirt...hooray! I potted these Geraniums last weekend which I have been patiently growing from cuttings. This weekend I will be digging garden beds and getting the ground ready for grass. Hope you all have a great weekend! xx -
Bathrooms...
17 Jun 2009 | 1:17 amBeautiful bathroom spaces from my files I love....I have used these same hexagonal floor tiles in my bathroom which I have recently rennovated. I will share some images as soon as the painting is finished!I love shutters in bathrooms...I love the use of time worn pieces like this dressing table which has been given a new life in this bathroom. ....this ledge provides the perfect space for displaying beautiful pieces in a bathroom with limited space. {images via Coutnry Living, house beautiful, David Jimenez, Bountiful Home, Babington House & Traditional Home}
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Remodelista
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Shopper’s Diary: Artefact Design & Salvage in Sonoma
3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pmFrom Sarah: One of my favorite local resources is Artefact Design and Salvage in Sonoma. Owner Dave Allen has a discerning eye and is a well-kept secret with local designers; his cavernous showroom/warehouse houses an eclectic mix of architectural antiques, large-scale garden ornaments, industrial pieces, and other salvaged items from his travels around the globe. Check out Flickr for Dave’s latest finds. -
Furniture: Malibu Outdoor Collection by James Perse
3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 amFrom Janet: I’m a longtime fan of Los Angeles–based James Perse’s simple T-shirts; I also like the results of his recent foray into furniture design. Perse describes his pieces as “classic, simple, and timeless, the essence of casual living.” Above: Malibu Collection Teak Carbon Chaise; $2,500 (with white Sunbrella fabric). Above: Malibu Collection Teak Colony Chair; $2,200 (with white Sunbrella fabric). Above: Cross Creek Teak Director’s Chair; $1,400 (with white Sunbrella fabric). -
House Call: Ron Mann Design California Beach House
3 Jul 2009 | 3:03 amFrom Sarah: Sonoma-based interiors and furniture designer Ron Mann looks to nature and the local terrain for inspiration. In this California beach house, he mixes driftwood and found objects with his own custom pieces for a coastal-bohemian vibe. (His roughly hewn tables and chairs can be purchased at Maisonry in Yountville.) -
Fabrics & Linens: Delavan Stripe at Rubie Green Fabrics
2 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pmFrom Francesca: It’s always a challenge to find upholstery fabric online. Former Domino editor Michelle Adams has produced a line of simple bold prints on organic cotton; we especially like the Delavan Stripe; $90 a yard at Rubie Green. -
Furniture: Rasken Bench from Ikea
2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pmFrom Janet: Great for a bathroom, Ikea’s birch PS Rasken Bench is currently available only in Europe, but it is rumored to be coming stateside in late summer; £59 at Ikea.
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desiretoinspire.net
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More from Jessica Helgerson
3 Jul 2009 | 9:34 amAs I promised yesterday, here is another gem from the portfolio of Jessica Helgerson. I can't quite decide which I love more. This one is a bit more mid-century while yesterday's project was a bit more glamourous. Here's what Jessica had to say about this project:"A complete remodel of a once run-down split- level ranch house. This project involved removing the existing kitchen entirely to create a bright, airy great room. The existing master bath was removed as well and relocated to the back of the house where it now opens on to a lovely garden. The color palette is extremely restrained… -
Helen Norman
2 Jul 2009 | 10:24 pmWhat is it that a photographer does? Focus light on film? Document the present? Perhaps capture the dream, the desires, the life before it's lens. Helen Norman has an amazing portfolio. She's been a leader in her field for many years and it shows. She draws you in with her images and makes you part of the world she captures. I can hear the chatter in the kitchen, feel the sun through the windows and almost touch the crisp linen. She's a dream weaver. Do not miss any of her portfolio! -
Jessica Helgerson
2 Jul 2009 | 9:32 amJessica Helgerson emailed us the other day to give us a peak into some of her recent work. I was excited because it had been quite some time since I had blogged her work. Let me say that I love colour in my life, but I can't get over how she can use virtually no colour but white/creams and chocolate brown/black and make it look SOOOOOOO good. Absolutely gorgeous spaces, that I imagine her clients will enjoy for a quite some time, as her design aesthetic is elegantly hip and timeless. So let's get on with the first project - thanks to Jessica for sending along some descriptions (photos by… -
Pared back chic
1 Jul 2009 | 11:54 pmSometimes a girl can overindulge. Sometimes she just can't help herself as she dives into a design portfolio that is just image after image of beautiful spaces. If gorgeous rooms had calories I'd be a goner. Thank God interior designer Stephen Knollenberg creates rooms that are elegant in their simplicity and chic in their pared back balance between old and new. There is something calm and sophisticated, light and yet welcoming about these rooms. So beautifully curated. Sigh .... -
Party day
1 Jul 2009 | 9:31 amI'd like to wish all my fellow Canadians a Happy Canada Day. On this day I hope you're all hanging out at a cottage consuming exorbitant amounts of beer and having a fun day off. It's supposed to thunderstorm here in the nation's capital which will put a wee bit of a damper (ha) on festivities down at Parliament Hill. Anyhoo, in keeping with the theme of the day, I thought I'd post some photos of red and white spaces. Enjoy - and don't drink and drive kids. House Beautifuldesign*spongeelledecoSunsetNew York MagazineEugeni PonsTsao & McKown ArchitectsBeach StudiosMarie Claire MaisonMatthew…
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Apartment Therapy Main
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Great Reader Escapes: Send us Your Own!
Welcome to Escapes Month at Apartment Therapy! Here are five amazing reader escapes from the New York archives (all info below). Join us by sending in your own pictures or links to your favorite summer escapes. In return, if we post you, we'll send you the Apartment Therapy t-shirt of your choice. Whether it's a summer place, a roof deck, a lake house, a hotel, a tent or a B&B in a foreign country, we're looking to share the touches, tips and inspiration that are brought home. Share your travel wealth. All info below... Shown above, left to right: Cynthia's Oia Colors & Blue Santorini Escape… -
Escape to the Woods: 5 Fantastic Treehouses
Is it a SF thing? Maybe because it is relatively easy to get from the city out to where natural beauty abounds, we have a full array of posts featuring beautiful houses in the trees on Apartment Therapy San Francisco. Today, we take a look back at five favorites to help inspire a bit of a getaway to somewhere green... Shown above, left to right: Stay in a Free Spirit Sphere A Tricked-Out Treehouse Inspiration: Treehouse for Grownups Outa the Woods Treehouse in British Columbia A "Treehouse" in Oakland -
Weekend Sales Guide: 7.3.09 New York, Boston, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Bay Area & Online
Clockwise from upper left: sales at Visionary Boutique, Room 4, AlwaysMod, and Russell & MacKenna Here are all the sales across the country that are fit to print - painstakingly collected by our editorial team of over 70 bloggers across the country. This is only place on the web where they are all in one place. You can also get this delivered to you via email each Friday (see subscription box on upper left)... >> New York Sales & Design Events THIS WEEK • S. Julian 4th of July Sale • Simon Hardware & Bath Sale LAST DAY! • AlwaysMod Marimekko Sale • B. Moore Design Sample Sale •… -
Six Easy Getaways From LA, Near and Far
You don't have to jump on a plane to "get away" for an escape. The thing we love about Los Angeles is its proximity to a myriad of destinations that quickly and easily ease one into a completely different state of mind, whether it be hiking on a coastal trail, taking a boat ride out to Catalina Island, visiting a waterfall near Solvang (it's where we're heading Saturday), or eastward into the glamorous desert locales or rustic mountain hideaways. And of course, there are plenty of resort destinations right here in Los Angeles that can pamper you for a few days in style if you don't really… -
Get the Boutique Hotel Look at Home
One of the things we love about Escapes month is all the inspiration it provides for making our homes a little bit more stylish, luxe and comfortable - in other words, more like a boutique hotel. We pulled five popular Apartment Therapy Chicago posts that show off ways to do just that, including ideas for getting "the look" on a budget: Shown above, left to right: Lessons from Hotel Bedside Tables Budget Decorating Ideas from a German Hotel Room Dividers at Hotel Auteuil How To: Create a Hotel-Style Bathroom Hotel Rooms by United Designers
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Hatch: The Design Public ® Blog
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Facebook Faves on Fridays
3 Jul 2009 | 1:22 pmAlright, I’ve gone a little bit off the flickr grid - my friend Lucia just posted some absolutely gorgeous photos of Best Farm on her facebook page and I wanted to share them. I believe her husband Brian took these and I felt compared to share: Is there anything more beautiful than these simple American vernacular buildings? I tried to research Best Farm online and found this shot. The property became part of the National Park Service in 1993, and I think this building is the same one shown above: Does anyone know anymore about the preservation and restoration of this site? I believe it… -
Flickr Faves on Fridays
3 Jul 2009 | 11:54 amFun Summer Color! I just love this charming scene from flickr member Lillian Day: Geraniums, a floral pop pillow, a darling bench, some shade, and even the red plastic watering can make this such an inviting stoop. -
Flickr Faves on Fridays
3 Jul 2009 | 9:53 amAfter seeing Kristen Bell’s Hollywood home in the last issue of In Style, I decided to try and find out more about her designer, Stacey Vurduris. She has a few of her projects up on flickr, right here. Below are a few of my favorites, which feature great texture achieved through using beautiful tiles: To see more of Stacey Vurduris’s work on Flickr, click here. Her website is here. The Kristen Bell In Style spread is here. Here’s a peek, God I miss Veronica Mars! First three photos via flickr. Last photo by Francois Halard, via In Style via StaceyVurdurisDesign.com. -
Happy Independence Day!
3 Jul 2009 | 4:43 amBest wishes for a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend! Can you guess where this detail came from? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * It’s Jasper Johns’ Flag: -
New Canaan Preservation Update
2 Jul 2009 | 10:21 amI was so excited to see that New Canaan Connecticut is making great strides in preserving its inventory of modern homes (think The Ice Storm, The Harvard Five, modernhousenotes). The New York Times reports today that “Modern Homes Survey: New Canaan Connecticut” is now available online. Lose yourself in this site for hours, and hope that it will help with the McMansionizing of this iconic NYC bedroom community will cease. I’ve mentioned them before, but my blogging friends Tom Anderson and Gina Frederico do a great job of keeping us up to date on the modern preservation…
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The Kitchen Designer
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Facebook Event: Ask Susan!
20 Jun 2009 | 4:43 amHere are answers to a selected three questions I am presenting for today's Facebook Event: Ask Susan! And be a fan of the Susan Serra Associates facebook page right here! QUESTION #1: Susan! Love your blog. Here's my question: Redoing my 1960s kitchen that has a bump out bay window area intended for a tiny dinette table. I wish to change the space to serve a function other than seating. Have you done such a modification before in your work? Could you describe or show other options? Thanks! --Erin in Dallas HI Erin! My own home had a bump out bay that just didn't work for us. We ended up… -
Kitchen Design Q & As
16 Jun 2009 | 4:44 amSend me your questions on kitchen design! I'm hosting an event on facebook starting today through Saturday. Go here for information and instructions: Ask Susan! While at the facebook page, be a fan! UPDATE Wednesday: Room for a few more....send in your questions! -
Insinkerator Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispenser - Cool! (No, Hot!)
15 Jun 2009 | 11:15 amOut of the gate, I'll say it...the InSinkErator instant hot/cold water dispenser is the appliance that I didn't know I wanted until I was asked to try it. Sure, why not? Brings me one step closer to experiencing an appliance I have not used before, good for my knowledge base! I never had one and I never thought much about owning one, even though I have installed many for my clients over the years. I guess it was the cooktop or microwave that did the jobs I needed. It has a generous 2/3-gallon capacity that dispenses 200 degree water instantly. And the filtration system reduces chlorine taste… -
Modern, Rustic and Antique Scandinavian Kitchens
3 Jun 2009 | 7:32 pmA small eclectic collection of Scandinavian kitchens for your viewing pleasure. These kitchens have nothing in common except for their heritage! Bold color, antique elements, rough texture, often white-as usual...I hope you enjoy the inspiring images. Do you have a favorite? Images (noted on the images) from Bonytt, Elle Interior and Vakre Hjem. -
Creative Backsplash Inspiration
28 May 2009 | 3:38 pmWhat a coincidence...no sooner did I do a post on Decorati on alternative backsplash inspiration via decorative panels, than I see this post on Design*Sponge! It's a very similar, actually, identical concept, and a good one. As we see on Design*Sponge famous for great ideas, it can be a DIY project or not. However you tackle it, it's different, it's creative, and it makes an alternative design statement with material other than tile, which is beautiful, of course, often stunning, but, let's face it, there really ARE more possibilities for the backsplash than tile. Laura is the owner of…
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AbbeyK — On Interior Design
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Happy July 4th
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Spray Paint Your Upholstery
1 Jul 2009 | 9:16 pmHow cool is this? From the NYT To Reupholster, Spray Away How does it work? "According to its inventor, David Reizian, the president of Deval Products in Warwick, R.I., the paint can be used to disguise stains or transform anything from sofas to car upholstery to fabric partitions. It is nontoxic and, most important, won’t come off on your guests’ trousers, even if they deserve it." Any one tried it? -
Green Shelving (finally an answer)
30 Jun 2009 | 9:16 amHere's a press release from the folks at GreenGuard, a third party certifying group. They just added Rubbermaid to their list of products. Their wire shelving available at Home Depot is one of the products I was considering for my office shelving. Goes to prove that green doesn't have to be expensive: available at Home Depot means affordable, in the land of interior design anyway. I wish the folks at Rubbermaid could have told me this info. I've been calling and calling and calling. Still good news. So I'll let my annoyance go... ATLANTA - June 17, 2009- A commissioned… -
Mamma Took My Kodachrome Away!
23 Jun 2009 | 1:59 pmI am depressed that Kodak stopped making Kodachrome. From the NYT, Kodak Will Retire Kodachrome, Its Oldest Color Film Stock. Not that I have bought it in ages. In art school, I bought a Nikon FE2 (how old school) and I used to shoot print....But the last time I bought print film was when I went to Senegal 7 years ago. I bought Fuji because I was advised that the tones were better for shooting in Africa. Not sure if that's true, but that's what I did..... Still, the thought of change, and my love of Neil Simon just is sooo sad. When I taught 4th grade about 15 years ago, a poet… -
Watch AbbeyK on TV.
11 Jun 2009 | 6:10 pmHey folks, just a bit of shameless self-promotion here. Was asked by the folks at the Boston Design Center to spend the day shooting a segment for New England Dream Home. The segment to air on TV starting 6/15 was just posted on their web site and you can view it here or click below. Happy viewing. And no I don't sign autographs. (tee hee.) Thanks BDC and Dream House staff for this wonderful opportunity.
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Mark Cutler Design
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New Wisteria
24 Jun 2009 | 8:46 amIt is always a good day in my house when I see that the folks over at Wisteria have posted new products on their site. The latest update did certainly not disappoint. While there seems an stronger than usual bent toward colonial and patriotic stuff, the items they have chosen still, do not disappoint. The painted tramp art mirror, is without question, my favorite new piece. I am a big fan of this -
My Garden
20 Jun 2009 | 10:54 amThese are not the best images, and I promise to post more at some point, but as many of you know we have been working madly on the garden for sometime now. I thought I would post a few images. The one at the top shows what will become a wisteria covered outdoor dining room, but is actually an extension of the old garage.The lower image shows the axis that runs from the Den to the back yard with -
Resource Day: A Life Imagined
9 Jun 2009 | 7:50 amToday is a little bit of a different type of Resource Day, think of it a Resource for the Soul. Today the Resource is a website called A Life Imagined. First of all, in the interest of full disclosure, I need to say that Gilena, who is the author of this site is both a very close friend and a client, but that is not why I chose to write about this today. I chose this site today, because it is so -
New from Oly Studio
7 Jun 2009 | 10:24 amOne of my favorite things to do on a Sunday morning is to sit at my lap top with a cup of coffee and scan through some of my favorite web sites and see what is new and interesting. A site that I haven't visited in a while is Oly Studio. They are the more value conscious arm of Ironies, out of San Francisco. So, shopping through Oly, you get all the benefit of the great designs of Ironies that -
I love Finding New Resources
4 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pmToday was just one of those days, some stuff happened today that I will be able to reveal in the next few weeks, exciting times indeed! However, in the meantime I wanted to share a great resource that I stumbled across. I wish I could remember how I came across Factory 20, but now that I have found them, I will keep coming back.They are an appointment only place in Virginia, but I can at least
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Another Shade of Grey
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Chain and Rope Bracelet...
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Necklace...
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Stitchery....
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Hand Printed Fabrics...
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Surcace pattern design...
20 May 2009 | 6:48 amby Abigail Borg.
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International Design Awards
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Confluences Sofa
2 Jul 2009 | 12:18 amCONFLUENCES is doubtless one of the bedrocks of the new trend for‘counterforms’, with its characteristic overlapping arrangement of elements in the style of a puzzle or yin-yang. CONFLUENCES is a breath of fresh air which breaks with all the normal conventions of upholstered furniture. This piece will please not only lovers of radical design, but also all those who are seduced by a multiplicity of possible sitting positions, and the as yet unheard- of conviviality offered by its colourful, unbridled compositions with evocative names such as the ‘Toi et moi’ (‘You and me’) love… -
Planus Towel Radiator
30 Jun 2009 | 11:33 pmPlanus Towel Radiator from Zehnder to your bathroom this winteran integrated timer limits the heating performance of 250 watts and thus power consumption according to individual requirements. Planus is rotatable up to 180 degrees and can therefore be mounted in limited space. In addition, it is simply installed by a mounting rail and easy to operate by pushing the operation switch once.this radiator can be used next to the sink in favour of a towel rod. Or, in an interesting twist, the towel radiator could be placed between the sink and toilet as a space divider. The benefits are clear: cozy… -
Giant Chair
29 Jun 2009 | 11:39 pmThe Giant chair was originally commissioned to rest in the grounds of a 15th Century Manor House. Its popularity has meant it’s now a piece, which is made to order and can be enjoyed indoors or out. Being twice the size of a normal chair, it’s made out of solid British Oak and steam bent into shape. The quality of craftsmanship, a truly robust design and specifically selected materials will assure this piece’s legacy for years to come. Tom Raffield -
Fruit bowl
29 Jun 2009 | 12:45 amOne-O-One is made by Royal Stafford, the bowl of modern design, it’s also exceptionally well priced and affordable. It’s timeless and will look fantastic in both contemporary interiors and as a spark of life in the more traditional ones.” Royal Stafford -
Alex Taylor Butterfly Coffee Table
26 Jun 2009 | 12:10 amBent plywood frame, veneered with natural or wenge-stained oak. Top in 10-mm thick tempered plate glass. Dimensions:90 x 90 x H 53 cm, 90 x 120 x H 53 cm. Alex Taylor
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DesignBoston
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.theAmerican Look: Modern Design in the 1950s*
2 Jul 2009 | 9:12 amI was bouncing around online last night, looking for some sort of design inspiration, when I came across this video that I’m sure mod*mom would love. More a long form Cadillac commercial than Objectified, The American Look is a look at all the forms of modern design from a half-century ago. In appreciation of the stylists of America, who work in lines, forms and textures and colors to give us beauty, charm, and elegance in the conveniences, comforts, and necessities of our daily living, as a tribute to men and women, who design. The video showcases great examples of mid-century modern… -
.vesselWeekend Sale*
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.designersto Keep Your Eye On*
7 Jun 2009 | 8:37 pmThis year at ICFF, I had the privelege of meeting many talented designers like Tom Dixon and seeing pieces from established companies like Vitra and Artemide. However, those that impressed me the most were the younger designers, particularly those of the Pratt Institute and of smaller firms. These forward-thinking creative talents showcased their use of materials and their understanding of practicality. There is no doubt that each of these individuals will go far and do good work. These are the designers to watch out for. Joerg Student/Frank Shum Luximo LED Lamp Winner of the 2008… -
.designfrom the Inside Out at DWR*
1 Jun 2009 | 11:35 amDWR Boston June Design Event has been posted. Design from the Inside Out Wednesday, June 3, 6:30-9pm DWR Boston welcomes William Spear, a renowned feng shiu expert, for a lecture tailored to builders, architects, designers and homeowners who wish to create harmonious environments that incorporate practicality, common sense and timeless principles of this ancient art. Spear will be available for questions about how to proactively apply the principles of feng shui in your space. Refreshments will be served. Come and join the Design Boston team as we learn about the fine art of feng shiu. RSVP… -
.icff2009 Recap, Keep an Eye on Blu Dot*
1 Jun 2009 | 11:21 amNow that I’ve had a chance to review all of the materials from ICFF 2009, here are a few pieces that I was particularly impressed with from Blu Dot, Ever the darling of the design community, Blu Dot has always maintained a particular playfulness to their designs and honesty. If you’ve not seen a squirrel assemble their Real Good Chair then you’re missing out. Limited Edition Real Good Chair, Copper Blu Dot has given their most popular chair a facelift in this copper version. A limited edition of 100 have been produced so act fast. The copper finish for this piece…
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HomeDesignFind
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Half buried house in Mexico profits from soil’s thermal mass
2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 amIn desertlike regions temperatures often go to extremes, with differences between daytime and nighttime of about 20-30 degrees Celsius. This is the case with this golf club community house in Chihuahua, northern Mexico. To take advantage of the soil’s thermal mass and reduce temperature variations, the architects of PRODUCTORA partially buried its 375 sq.m. into the ground. Thus, the soil absorbs heat during the day, and gives it off at night. Besides, buried into the mountain slope, with its patios and slanted roof, the house looks marvelous, just like a natural extension of ground… -
TV + bookcase + bed = Poppi Theatre by Clei
2 Jul 2009 | 4:38 amHave an unexpected guest? Or maybe there is a lack of space in your home? Whichever the case, Clei has a solution – just slide the TV and unfold the bed! Designed by Pierluigi Colombo and Giulio Manzoni, Poppi Theatre is a transformable unit that combines a bed with a LCD/Plasma TV stand and a boiserie bookcase. Practical, besides multifunctional, often means small as well, so Poppi Theatre makes no exception – with its humble dimensions (336×140x77,5cm), it easily fits into any room. Beautiful, smart and useful, this charming Clei’s creation will gain many fans for… -
Lyrical Home for a Music Lover Evokes Forest Songs
1 Jul 2009 | 4:05 amHere’s, literally, a treehugger’s house. It is built on a steep sloping grade which made it possible to set the main level of the house up into the tree canopy, to evoke the feeling of being in a tree house. Extending out into the forest canopy, the recently completed Wilkinson Residence seems to disappear into its surroundings. The musician client wanted a house that not only became part of the natural landscape but also suggested the flow of music… …And this lovely house truly moves through the forest setting like a piece of music moving through time. The architect… -
Design Dilemma: Finding Modern Outdoor Furniture
30 Jun 2009 | 4:26 amHomeowners with rigorously modern interiors sometimes find it hard to carry on the modern look when they turn their attention to the outdoors. Yes, it’s easy to find the traditional styles of wicker, plastic, teak, or wrought iron furnishings for patios, verandas and terraces. But what about the cool modern stuff? Well, we’ve got some ideas for those tired of plastic fold-up chairs. Take a look: Hemisphere by Dedon. Tables and chairs are fashioned of synthetic platinum-colored fiber. Club chairs run about $2000 without pillows. The footrest is about $1500. Brasilia designed by… -
A Steel Prefab Treads Lightly on a Desert Floor
29 Jun 2009 | 9:00 amSteel is just about the most recyclable building material on earth. You could be well reading this in an office building built with steel originally smelted from iron in Julius Caesars day. So it makes good green sense to build eco prefab houses with steel… Steel does not spread fire. Building with steel allows for a lighter load, so it does not require a huge concrete foundation. Making concrete is one of the most carbon intensive building industries there are, producing the heaviest carbon footprint. And steel framing makes for construction simplicity: these homes are able to be…
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Dransfield & Ross
29 Dec 2009 | 6:29 amAll furniture by Dransfield & Rosshttp://www.dransfieldandross.biz/home.asp *note: As with fashion design, all of the looks featured here may not be available at retail. -
EJ Victor
29 Dec 2009 | 6:27 amAll furniture by Barry Dixon for Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth. http://www.tomlinsonerwinlambeth.com *note: As with fashion design, all of the looks featured here may not be available at retail. -
Angelo
29 Dec 2009 | 5:24 amAll furniture by Angelo . http://www.tomlinsonerwinlambeth.com *note: As with fashion design, all of the looks featured here may not be available at retail. -
Ask Ellen: Setting an Attractive Table without Spending a Fortune
26 Jun 2009 | 6:11 amSetting an attractive table doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and with a little creativity, it can create a mood, make your guests feel special, and start conversations. Here’s how to do it: Choose a theme, idea, or color scheme. Having a casual barbeque dinner? Look to the outdoors for inspiration. Hosting an elegant bridal brunch? Use the bride’s honeymoon destination to spark your décor. Work on your centerpiece. A well-set table usually has a focal point. One of my favorite things to do is choose a large glass or crystal… -
Contest: Summer Stay-at-Home Vacation Ideas
26 May 2009 | 5:49 amSpending your summer vacation at home? Tell us how and you’ll be entered to win a $50 Target gift card! A "Stacation" this summer? Tell us how you plan to spend a summer vacation at home or what plans you have to make your home a great place to stacation. Your ideas will be shared on-line and you’ll be entered to win a $50 gift card from Target so you can buy something extra to enjoy your time… grilling equipment, sunscreen, new dishes, games, towels, etc., etc… We can’t wait to hear from you! Comment below, or send your ideas to…
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Bloesem
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Blog Sabbatical..........
17 Jun 2009 | 6:51 pm{(in)visíveis . (in)visible I digital prints from Ana Ventura}it was very difficult for me to decide with what post I would sign off for my blog-sabbatical ... but I think doing this with Ana Ventura is very appropriate for me ... when I started blogging I never expected that Bloesem would become such a very important part of my (and my husbands) life ... it was Bloesem who introduced us to so many talented people around the globe which I'm sure we would otherwise never been able to find ... Bloesem has enriched our lives in multiple ways, new online friends, new ideas, a new way of… -
Thank You ELLE Interior Norway
17 Jun 2009 | 6:35 pmCan you believe how happy I was when Line Damen invited me for an interview in the gorgeous Norwegian ELLE interior (a must have magazine for bloggers like us) ... I could never have hoped for a more beautiful interview than this one ... thank you Line and ELLE Interior Norway and welcome to all the Norwegian visitors, it's a huge honor to be featured in a country where design, style and taste are like second nature......{ps. and it was so nice to see Siw and Emma here as well} -
Skinny Laminx
11 Jun 2009 | 8:49 pmDo you like my new tea towels from Skinny Laminx just as much as I do? The gorgeous new fabrics which you can buy per meter are also great looking on these chairs ... the chair on the left would not really be my style but covered with this fabric I could see it in our home, the right chair is welcome in our home anytime! Thanks Heather!My parents arrived yesterday (YEAH) and they are going to help me with the garden, I'm very excited to learn more from these very experienced gardeners. Will try to show you some images next week, but now I would like to wish you a very lovely weekend! -
i love grey skies
10 Jun 2009 | 5:33 amI couldn't agree more with Brittni from Papernstitch about loving the designs from 'I Love Grey Skies'...so I'm sincerely considering the button wall art pieces for our new house... -
win a bag soft toys from Bookhou
10 Jun 2009 | 5:31 am...if you would like to win this gorgeous bag of soft toys handmade by Arounna from Bookhou then click here for more info ... good luck!
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Behind the Curtains
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Top Ten Modern Beach Houses
30 Jun 2009 | 8:34 amLooking out the window onto a gray rainy day and dreaming of these modern getaways - they're the top ten coolest beach houses. Each one features a modern layout, plenty of windows and is sitting on an ocean. The prices start at $12,000,000 and they're worth it.Check them out here: Top 10 Luxury Beach Homes -
Outdoor Oasis
29 Jun 2009 | 8:36 amThe Tandem Collection EM3 from Ego Parisis made up of 15 pieces that can be arranged in a variety of ways to suit your needs. A chaise can be strung together with an ottoman, corner table, and sunlounger to create a long, undulating seating zone. There's an adjustable leaf-shaped sunshade sun and two styles of dining tables and chairs. The only caveat for this collection is for people with an insatiable need to rearrange furniture - with this many pieces available to switch and shape, you'll never have a moment to actually sit. Available to the trade. -
Tulip Table & Stools
27 Jun 2009 | 3:22 pmThis may be the only flower I cannot kill. The wicker Tulip Table & Stool sits at bar height in a clean bronze finish. The table is topped with glass, and white cushions are available for the seats. Worried about wear & tear? The frame is constructed of rust proof aluminum, has a baked on finish, and rests on a stainless steel base. The optional cushions are made with quick drying exterior foam and covered with an outdoor acrylic fabric resistant to moisture and colorfast against sunlight. More for your modern patio & yard -- allie Tags: modern table, Home Infatuation, patio… -
A little Vitamin C for the home
27 Jun 2009 | 2:59 pmThe Orange Circles Table from Etsy -- as seen on CBS News Sunday Morning. -- allie Tags: modern coffee table, Etsy, living room furniture, modern home, modern table -
Turn on the fun
26 Jun 2009 | 11:00 amSome of the best designs don't take themselves too seriously... Introducing Jalama -- a playful faucet inspired by simplicity -- allie Tags: modern bath, Asian design, Stone Forest, bamboo+furniture, sustainable design
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2Modern Design Talk
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Delta Bed... a telescopic one!
2 Jul 2009 | 9:01 pmThis is innovation ladies & gentlemen! The Delta Bed is a design by Nicola From Bern. The fantastic thing about it is that you can use it at the size that you need, because is telescopic. Yes! pull it from a side, and it will grow!. I wish to have pictures of the product with pillows and everything, but anyway you can watch how this bed works here. Delta bed is made up of fiberglass reinforced plastic tubes.Great! Very simple and modern... Let's forget about a big truck in our next home move.Via Design-Milk. -
Polish Pavilion for Shanghai Expo 2010 by WWA Architects
2 Jul 2009 | 11:46 amWWA Architects (Marcin Mostafa and Natalia Paszkowska), with the collaboration of Wojciech Kakowski, Maciej Siczek, Maciej Walczyna, Mikołaj Molenda, have the exceptional luck to see their design for the Polish Pavilion in EXPO 2010 in Shanghai on the way to be realised. The competition had aroused great interest in Poland, where 20 projects were presented for the first stage of the competition from which 12 qualified to the second stage. The final decision was made in December of 2007. The intriguing design is based on traditional Polish crafts. Given the nature of the Expo, the… -
The Perfect Fridge for Roomates
1 Jul 2009 | 1:50 pmStefan Buchberger created this innovative fridge for Electrolux's Design Lab 2008. Consisting of a base station and up to 4 seperate stackable modules, each section is removable and customizable with various skins, a bottle opener and a whiteboard. Source: Electrolux @ Flickr -
american hotel stories.
1 Jul 2009 | 11:26 amIf you enjoy consuming Hollywood history, secrets, and insider details, then you'll love American Hotel Stories published by Assouline. The book trails some very famous and often elusive legends (Marilyn Monroe, Al Capone, Jack Kerouac) across the country during their stays in various American hotels -- that are legendary in their own right -- along the way disclosing some very titillating tales. Additionally, author Francisca Matteoli compiled an appendix of the country's most novel hotels so that you can live adventurously, too. -
States United
30 Jun 2009 | 7:16 amI just "interneted" (patent pending) my way to beauchamping on Etsy and there are some really sweet prints on there. I love the States United print... Originally this project was titled Heartland. Then States United. Then Heartland. States United. Heartland. States United. Heartland. And finally...States United. Although i suppose it could also be called "We The People", because when i look at it now, i see faces in Alabama, Illinois, Wisconsin and a few other states. Each print is handmade, signed and numbered (in a series of 175). A xylene transfer is like a screenprint, but without the…
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Landfair Furniture
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Vicente Wolf Blog On Frustration
30 Jun 2009 | 9:18 amIn Frustration, designer Vicente Wolf describes how he feels working to get an interior design client. He vents his frustration when the prospective client makes design demands, that he wouldn't put up with if the tables were turned.Every time you write about the design process in your blogs, you help prospective clients understand what you do and how you do it. They will see you as a professional if you do that. -
"A Jumping-Off Point" Interviews The Shoestring Marketer
29 Jun 2009 | 5:50 pmThere's an excellent interview on Vivacity where Kate Sanner brings women small business owners the tools and resources they need to enhance their business success, Sanner interviews Jessica Swanson, the Shoestring marketer. If you want to build your business listen to Swanson talk about her results with Free Marketing.Bev & MikeLandfair Furniture + Design galleryFollow us on Twitter -
Mori Furniture Design
29 Jun 2009 | 1:52 pmThe KIta Coffee TableKousa Table and Kuso MirrorThe Kumo Coffee TableOf Mori Furniture Design Mike said, "Honey, now you're talking!"Bev & MikeLandfair Furniture + Design galleryFollow us on Twitter -
Sherrill Furniture: Sofas That We Love!
28 Jun 2009 | 9:14 amThe Designer Insider loves Sherrill as much as we do although we have our own favorites as shown on our website.Sherrill Furniture has been selling some of the finest furniture since 1944. It is one of my favorite upholstery companies as the quality is unsurpassed in the upholstery industry. The cushions are blended with the eight way hand tied system and mixed with modern methods to create comfortable and durable furniture.Bev & MikeLandfair Furniture + Design galleryFollow us on Twitter -
Deckchairs Online
27 Jun 2009 | 12:03 pmYou know how it goes. The weather turns warm and you want to wear shorts and a cute top. You go to your local clothing store and the sizes are all picked over. They have your size but not the style or color that you need. Outdoor furniture may have it a little better. You don't have much need for a outdoor table and chairs until BBQ season rolls around or its party time for family and friends on the deck. In many cases stores carry what you want until late summer. Then they put it away and bring out the Christmas decorations. There's one company, for my friends in the UK, that specializes in…
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Padstyle
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flip-top storage with mirror
3 Jul 2009 | 5:35 pmSimple on the outside. Small spaces can celebrate, because the compact and ultra-functional design of this simple flip-top storage with mirror is designed for rooms low on space but high on style. Four lower drawers with simple, flat-facing fronts are complimented by the flip-top storage space that includes a medium-sized tempered glass mirror. The chunky legs and thick drawers mean that this is a sturdy and thoroughly modern piece of minimalist furniture, with a functional twist. This dresser is available in chocolate or white finish. WestElm.com has the flip-top storage with mirror… -
beale lounge chair
2 Jul 2009 | 5:29 pmSummertime hangs thick in the air, and there’s no harm in having your decor match. This indoor Beale Lounge Chair is constructed of summery rattan, giving it a light, airy feeling that is tempered by the thick proportions. Its wide seat and back ensures that guests will be comfortable, and the thin, white feather/cotton blend cushion that rests on the seat will only add to their summery experience. The steel frame with brushed nickel finish polishes off the look, and adds the modern touch necessary for this chair to be incorporated as an accent piece in any living room or hallway… -
Classic Coffee Table
1 Jul 2009 | 5:10 pmBlack coffee, no-frills coffee table. Stripping something down to its elements can be a refreshing experience. This Classic Coffee Table offers a simple and straightforward design - it is a coffee table, and nothing more (other than a stylish modern piece with retro vibes). The mid-range height and thin legs produce a boxy appearance that would fill out any living room in need of some surface area. The center cutout is a convenient storage compartment for magazines, books and other living room knick-knacks. And this table comes in your choice of maple, walnut or white oak, so you can match it… -
Stockwell Pecan Trestle Dining Table
30 Jun 2009 | 9:55 amSolid, sophisticated surface. The Stockwell Pecan Trestle Dining Table is constructed from solid birch, and the sturdy frame will ensure that even your five course meal for six won’t strain this surface. It comes with two leaves that can be affixed to accommodate surprise guests, or to make room for that eye-catching centerpiece. Thick, sharp lines run throughout this piece, which makes it ideal for any modern dining room that needs a bold infusion of style. This table is finished in a sophisticated pecan wood, and it can be purchased on its own or in combination with the matching… -
Blomus - Polished Bola Garden Globe Set
29 Jun 2009 | 9:43 amReflect the lighter side of your garden. You can bring a touch of the faerie world to your own backyard with the strategic placement of the Blomus - Polished Bola Garden Globe Set. These reflective stainless steel spheres are serene and modern, and will subtly add a new dimension to your garden. By reflecting the lights and color in their surroundings, these globes will accentuate anything they are near, while adding an overall serene and calm presence. Any modern patio, garden or yard would appear a little more ethereal with the subtlety these spheres will bring. You will find the Blomus -…
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Things That Inspire
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The 4th of July House
2 Jul 2009 | 4:57 amIn Atlanta, land of the 'house proud', many people decorate their homes for the holidays; some home owners even decorate for the 4th of July. I drove by this home yesterday, and I immediately had to stop to admire its beauty. I took the picture at the break of dawn, so the light wasn't too good, but the simplicity and heartfelt style of the decor is what appealed to me. As in many other aspects of decor, sometimes it is better just to go big and go simple to make the most dramatic statement! This is a quintessentially Southern home! Normally Greek revival style is not my favorite, but this… -
My new favorite house: Champ Soleil
1 Jul 2009 | 11:45 amWhen visiting Newport, Rhode Island last week, I went on a private trolley tour that focused on the wonderful architecture of the area. Our tour group saw literally dozens of beautiful homes. As we turned onto Bellevue Avenue, one of the most famous thoroughfares in Newport, the trolley paused in order to let pedestrians pass. In an aside comment, the driver pointed out a home that is privately owned, and is (in his words) perhaps the least used home in Newport, only lived in three weeks a year. I turned to see the home, and was mesmerized. As soon as the tour was over, I got into my rental… -
The Houses of Newport, Rhode Island
29 Jun 2009 | 12:30 pmNewport, Rhode Island is perhaps best known as the summer escape for the barons of the late 19th/early 20th century. The 'summer cottages' that they built are marvels of architecture and monuments to the excess of the wealthy families who built them for use only 8-12 weeks a year. I first visited Newport as a teenager; I remember being in awe of the mansions when I saw them for the first time over 20 years ago. Ten years after my first visit, when in my mid-twenties, I visited Newport again while my husband was attending graduate school in Boston. It was a tradition for the students to… -
Chair Transformation
21 Jun 2009 | 3:11 amThank you to the Washington Post for including this post in your Blog Watch, June 25, 2009! Six years ago, I purchased a set of chairs from Scott's, a monthly antique market in Atlanta. They were in good shape, although the upholstery needed to be redone. However, I had spent my budget on the chairs, so one of them sat in my front hall 'as-is' for years, and the other one was relegated to the attic. On occasion, my husband complained about having a ratty looking chair in the front hall, but to me there was a certain charm about the chair in its original upholstery. I finally decided to… -
A Glorious Room at the Symphony Showhouse
17 Jun 2009 | 7:49 amThe Atlanta Symphony Showhouse is one of the most anticipated design events of the year in Atlanta. The buzz started early for the 2009 showhouse, which took place in May. Not only were there some nationally known designers who designed rooms - Robert Brown, Kay Douglass, John Oetgen among them - but this year featured a novel concept: three beautiful residences in the new St. Regis Hotel. The residences were large - over 3,000 square feet - and each residence had its own design style: one was traditional, one contemporary, and one transitional. Because the style of each residence was well…
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Cote De Texas
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EMAILS AND CHARLOTTE MOSS NEWS!
2 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pmI’ve said it before, but I get a lot of email – a lot! Besides all the comments that come to my inbox, I get emails from readers who have a question or want to give me a tip – (thanks to a reader I just bought 10 yards of gorgeous Bennison fabric on EBAY for the price of 1 yard!) Sometimes, I get really behind on my emails – I’ll spend a day or two answering all the newest ones, while the older mail gets, well, older! Yesterday, I woke up to 650 emails and spent the entire day answering them. When I went to sleep, I… -
Cote de Texas’ Second Anniversary Winners!
2 Jul 2009 | 12:08 amCongratulations to the winners of the Cote de Texas Second Anniversary Giveaway Rhonda of the Blue Creek Home blog won First Place in the CSN Lighting giveaway. Rhonda picked out a limoges box. Blue Creek Home is a relatively new blog where she chronicles her life - living in a home with a beautiful view of Lake Martin in Alabama. Congratulations Rhonda! Runner up – is Terry Kearns from the Architecture Tourist blog. Terry wins a Kenneth Turner candle – my all-time favorite! Terry is a very prolific commenter to Cote de Texas and… -
It’s Lonely At the Top: For Bloggers ONLY
1 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pmFOR BLOGGERS ONLY: It’s lonely at the top. A few weeks ago my best blogging buddy, Things That Inspire, signed up for Blogrankings – yet another new, cool tool to rank your blog visitors. There isn’t a dedicated Design Blog division on Blogrankings, so she signed up under the Lifestyle Blogs. Apparently all the other current Design Blogs are registered under Lifestyles too. TTI got me to sign up and for a few weeks we’ve been having a blast trying to beat each other in our rankings. You get a widget…
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Kandi Henry: Runaway Renos
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Tile Murals
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Round Stone Walkway
22 May 2009 | 10:20 amMy walkway needs to be redone. Period. It’s awful on both sides of my house. So we’ve decided to call 2010 ‘The Year of the Walkway’ (and vacation – because we so desperately need one!). On the side entrance of our house, we have a fence that blocks the horrors of walkway disasters but we can’t always use that (also ugly) fence to hide our shame forever. I want to make it a little more appealing… The above picture is what my hubster has been trying to describe to me for eons and to my surprise, this thing popped up in my feed reader. Now I can say to… -
Tiles on the Brain
7 May 2009 | 6:03 amThis house looks like it’s made from tiles. Seriously. Stone or slate tiles. But gorgeous! Perhaps it’s because I have tiles on the brain that I am noticing things like these. See the complete house at The Contemporist -
Tiles Idol: The Final Two
5 May 2009 | 11:04 amOkay, people! Before I begin with my last two options for tiles, I would like to thank my sillyness for making my feed delete all my subscribers when I switched over to this address. It was all my fault. But I figured it out and now my feed is fixed. YAY! And now with the tiles…I have narrowed it down to two tiles for the bathroom shower area and back splash for the sink: Autumn Tuscan Pattern Tumbled Mosaics OR 1 In.x1 In. Emperador Verde Polished / Tumbled Mosaics The problem with the interwebs is that you can’t see the detail and feel the texture. I think I’m leaning more… -
Mosaic Tiles
28 Apr 2009 | 12:02 pmRenos are no fun. They’re fun to watch as someone else goes through them, but to actually go through it yourself is a whole other story. So we’re almost done and I hate hate hate the (cheap) counter top that we have, primarily because we had no say in what we got. The bad thing about working with this contractor is that he sometimes makes decisions without consulting. You give him an idea and he runs with it. It has its benefits and consequences. For the most part, things have worked out well. The problem is that we have a gray tub and I don’t really want to paint it white.
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The Steampunk Home
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Practical Magic's Victorian Apothecary
2 Jul 2009 | 5:09 amDid the phrase "Victorian Apothecary" get your attention? (Or maybe just the fact that I'm posting after so long a hiatus while working on the renovations to my house?)This is the kitchen from the 1998 witchy-fun movie, designed by the duo of Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, who went on to create wonderful real houses under the umbrella of their design firm Roman and Williams.From the Practical Magic website: The New England-style home also features a roomy kitchen -- the heart of the house -- which centers around a British aga-gas stove."The aga is almost like a shrine," elaborates… -
The Morning Star Cafe
23 May 2009 | 6:05 amI just got an email from J.D. Ray with pictures of his cafe in Portland, which has recently reopened in a new space with a steampunk inspired decor. (My plans for world domination march forward, as J.D. says "the pictures, projects, and general ideas on things that you've posted on your blog were instrumental in us developing the decor for our cafe.")The cafe features warm coloring, fabulous light fixtures, and a lovely gear laden mural.Thanks for sharing, J.D. -- I know I'll be visiting next time I'm in Portland! -
India by Rail
21 May 2009 | 12:46 pmBy the photographer Steve McCurry. This was featured on a cover of National Geographic on "India by Rail."The steam engine, with the Taj Mahal in the background, makes for one of the most romantic steampunk images I've ever seen. -
Wokingham Town Hall
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Mason Jar Light
27 Apr 2009 | 7:05 amIf french jam jars aren't quite your style, how about a Mason jar light instead? I like how these have a country feel.Don't think Mason jars are steampunk enough? You've obviously never seen the alchemical and mechanical ingenuity it takes to make moonshine...
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Charm Hill Interiors
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JoAnn Barwick's blue & white Swedish Cottage
18 Jun 2009 | 12:30 pmThis month on the cover of Traditional Home magazine is the beautiful vacation home and work of Interior Designer JoAnn Barwick. She is also the author of Scandinavian Country and a furniture designer specializing in the Swedish Gustavian style. Enjoy.....All photos via: www.traditionalhome.comIf I had one word for swedish design it would be GRACEFULL.... -
New beginnigs and the beach
17 Jun 2009 | 3:20 pmWow has it been a rough few months..... I wasn't even going to post about it because I want to forget it all. I have been thru some pretty scary medical stuff but am now in recovery and it seems once again the blogosphere is attracting my attention. I am sooo not going to give any other details because other than decorating I'm a very very private person, and I hate discussing all the yucky depressing junk that life sometimes throws at you. I must say one of the things that has got me through it all is just thinking about the beach! When you need an escape there it is always and forever… -
Aidan Gray - A must have!
16 Apr 2009 | 8:32 amAidan Gray has it all, I love everything they sell. With tons of retailers all over the country there is no reason not to go straight out and buy, buy, buy! I believe their table lamp collection is the best on the market right now. Europe has landed big time.....www.aidangrayhome.com -
Lauren Ross Slip Covers - Country Living
28 Feb 2009 | 7:21 pmI haven't been online for awhile but I've seen tons of wonderful inspiring romantic designs coming from magazines that I hope to be posting about soon. I want to thank everyone who has left comments on my blog. It's so nice to know other people have the same likes as me. The below beautiful photos are from www.countryliving.com and they of the home of Interior Designer Lauren Ross. I love all the slipcovers shown below. They are very feminine with soft details. -
Merry Christmas - 2008
24 Dec 2008 | 4:00 pm...I think the picture says it all...
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Atticmag
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Happy Birthday to…
2 Jul 2009 | 9:33 pmAllison!! Our Queen Shopping Sleuth is celebrating a birthday on July 4th!! Wishing you the very best on your special day and lots of good things in the year ahead from your gal pals here at Atticmag, the two Janes. If you haven’t yet seen her regular feature “Allison Shops“, be sure to check back every Thursday to see what goodies she has discovered on the web and from her hometown antique jaunts. The yummy cake - and yes it’s edible, via Pink Cake Box. -
Patriotic Fourth of July Decor
2 Jul 2009 | 12:30 amThe Fourth of July has always been my favorite holiday and what better way to highlight the celebration than by pulling together red, white and blue decor. A practical investment in Brighter White dishes for every day use can be accented for the holiday by simply adding pieces of Colorware in pure Indigo and Red. (Above, Fishs Eddy, L and R $3-20. Center $5-10) The charming Homespun Table Linens bring a picnic feel to the day. Mix red tablecloths with blue napkins and add translucent Star Candleholders to bring sparkle to the table. The decoupage Americana Flag Bucket introduces a… -
Three Chirps for the Red White & Blue
30 Jun 2009 | 10:11 pmIn honor of the 4th of July, some patriotic abodes for our bird loving friends. The Bird-Friendly Garden Shop Round Island Lighthouse Bird House Door County Woodworks -
Lookin’ for Fun and Feelin’ Groovy
29 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pmI was browsing the Jonathan Adler site today looking at lamps. I love lamps like most women love jewelry. Can’t explain it, it’s just one of those quirky things about me. I came upon the lamps above in those yummy ’60’s colors and while they are a departure from my normal style of decor, I fell in love with their simplicity. From lamps I bounced over to tableware. Oh dear, more ’60’s colors and again, so simple and unpretentious looking. I’m sensing a theme emerging. Navigating my way to serve ware I spotted these sweet petal bowls. Ok,… -
Talavera Pottery - Bold Basins for Color Lovers
28 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pmDisclaimer warning: This post contains color saturated images that may dramatically change your “neutral only”‘ way of decorating! Similar to Majolica, hand-painted Mexican Talavera pottery is seeped in history. Named for the Spanish village of Talavera de la Reina, the handicrafts of today’s artisans are most commonly found in tile and home decor items, but my favorites by far are the bathroom sinks. Drenched in vivid hues and bold designs, a talavera sink beckons to be noticed. Perfect for bathrooms, the sinks shown here are a unique way to add a rustic and…
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Home Decorating Updates
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Country Home Decorating - Home Decorating Ideas - Interior Decorating
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Wiki Answers - Home Decor - Create Your Own Wiki Decor Page
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How To Decorate Outdoor Bars - Patio & Deck Decor.
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Monthly Gardening Guide
3 May 2009 | 10:36 amA gardening guide for each month of the year. Planting and gardening advice including growing zones.
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GOLD NOTES
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Color Notes: Room Full of Blues
3 Jul 2009 | 8:33 amWelcome to the third Color Notesposting. The purpose of this series is to share inspiring products and helpful ideas for the many hues you might want to incorporate into your home's design scheme.Given America's 233rd birthday this weekend, I thought I'd kick off this new feature with Red, White and Blue. You've seen Red and White already. This Blue posting concludes our All-American series. Let me know which Color Notes hue you'd like to see next time in the Comments section below.Why blue?Blue is associated with water and sky, military and royalty. It's considered a cool color, and is great… -
Color Notes: The White Album
2 Jul 2009 | 8:07 amWelcome to the second Color Notes posting. The purpose of this series is to share inspiring products and helpful ideas for the many hues you might want to incorporate into your home's design scheme.Given America's 233rd birthday this coming Saturday, I thought I'd kick off this new feature with Red, White and Blue. Yesterday brought you Red. Tomorrow will bring you Blue. Today, we focus on White.There are hundreds -- maybe even thousands -- of shades of white you can design into your home. There are whites lightly tinged with yellow, gray, green, brown, blue, pink or orange. I'm probably… -
Color Notes: A Red-time Story
1 Jul 2009 | 10:34 amWelcome to my first Color Notes posting. The purpose of this series is to share inspiring products and helpful ideas for the many hues you might want to incorporate into your home's design scheme.Given America's 233rd birthday this coming Saturday, I thought I'd kick off this new blog feature with Red, White and Blue.Given Gold Notes' first birthday this month, I thought I'd also give you a triple posting week, instead of my usual one.So... Happy Birthday, USA. Happy Birthday, Gold Notes. I hope you enjoy reading these colorful postings as much as I've enjoyed creating them.Why red?Red is… -
Father's Day Gifts Dad Should Have Gotten!
23 Jun 2009 | 10:00 amSo your dad got another tie this year. Whoopee. Here are some of the Father's Day gifts dads around the country might have enjoyed - might be enjoying as you read this, in fact - had their kids been as cool as my readers. You know what they like, right? However, if you were too preoccupied with other things and missed the mark this year, consider something from this list for 2010...SUMMERTIME... AND THE GIVING IS EASYMy favorite local outdoor resource is Just Grillin' -- a Tampa firm that sells and installs all things wonderful for outdoor cooking and entertaining. Owner Heather Driscoll's… -
New York Design Trip Report
16 Jun 2009 | 8:47 amVisiting New York City as a designer is a lot like visiting Disney World as a child...Exhilarating, energizing, overwhelming and not a little exhausting. Oh, but so worth it!!! Here were some of the Gotham goodies I encountered on my trip there last week -- including some exciting new releases from your favorite brands.KILLER CABINETRYI was not familiar with Boffi, an Italian line, before visiting their showroom in the Architects & Designers Building on this trip. I'm glad I stopped in, though. The stand-outs for me were its sliding doors in the Zone series and its handle-free Xila tall…
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Tchochkes
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Inside Out Chairs
3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pmCheck out these two-in-one chairs by Mexican designer, Alberto Villarreal. I love the idea, and still a prototype, more details can be seen at Zanic Design. I especially love his Hanger Chair, which is not meant for sitting: After all, isn’t that what the chairs in our bedrooms always end up becoming? -
Chinese Design Inspiration
2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pmI was in Beijing, China last March and on my final day there my camera died. Fortunately, my N95 has a passable camera – so I used it and got these shots. You might be asking yourself, “she took these photos in March – it’s now July – what happened?” Ummm… don’t ask that. I don’t have an answer. The point being – isn’t this the most gorgeous hand painted wall in a shop you have ever seen? I just wanted to sit in Everglory all day and look at it – but we were totally pressed for time because we put off the 798 District… -
English Countryside Comes to Tel Aviv
2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pmTchochkes has been growing exponentially (we had over 3,000 visitors on June 30th!) and in our desire to make this site as wonderful as possible we are adding even more writers! Shelly is originally from South Africa and has a background in art and marketing. I’m so excited to be adding a writer from the southern hemisphere and look forward to seeing what catches her eye. As usual, please give her a warm welcome by leaving a comment. Thank you, Shira Hi Tchochkes readers. I am very excited to be writing for Tchochkes. Interior design has been my thing for as long as I can remember,… -
Trend tracking “How To”
1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pmTrend Board by Patti Boker Elkon There’s always a first, the American retailer K Mart, a leader in budget product is now an authority on up and coming home furnishing trends. This series of 4 videos which feature K Mart’s chief design officer, Theresa, are not bad and offer some good, easy tips on how to look for emerging market trends. If K Mart can do it, you can too: Shopping the market for new ideas is a way to expand your personal library. * Start by visiting three upscale stores that focus on your area of interest. * Follow Theresa’s advice and take photos, make sketches and… -
Store Review: Leopard Fun (the kitchen shop)
30 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pmLeopard Fun is located up the block from Leopard, the main home shop that we reviewed previously. However you would never expect the stores to be related by the style of the items they carry. Only the name of the shop gave it away. Both stores carry well made items – but Leopard Fun has a heavy dose of whimsy – which is great for the kitchen. Ignore the wallpaper and the seriously shoddy job of pasting the wallpaper on the wall – how cute are these kitschy clocks? While the main Leopard is primarily black and white with flashes of color in between – Leopard Fun is…
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The Organizing Boutique Blog
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The Junk Pyramid
29 Jun 2009 | 6:55 amCheck out this blog of someone's journey towards a clutter-free life. She attempts to rid her living space of six items each day. Very interesting! -
Getting Organized
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Before And After Photos
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Delicious Tips For Organizing Recipes
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About Us
22 Jun 2009 | 5:44 pmWant to know who's behind The Organizing Boutique? Check out our About Us page!
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This Young House
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Reader Redesign: A Winning Paint Job
3 Jul 2009 | 10:36 amBack in April we announced three winners in our Behr paint giveaway and now one of them has returned with pics of her paint-infused room transformation. Don’t you just love hearing how these lucky people have put their prizes to good use? Here’s an excerpt from Kim’s very own blog post about her laundry room and entry hall makeover that included her free gallon of Behr’s Gobi Desert: First, let’s take a look back at the “before.” Collective shudder. And now, the “after”! Woot! Besides a few new coats of paint (Gobi Desert in the hallway, Breakfast Blend… -
Burning Question: Bowled Over? Feeling Testy?
3 Jul 2009 | 6:25 amWe saw two noteworthy uses for containers recently and we just had to get your read on them. This rustic character-riddled bowl was used in the bathroom of a fancy furniture store downtown to serve up their TP. I thought it was charming and quite easy to use but I can see how effortlessly rolling with one hand would be impossible. What do you guys think? Cute and creative or not practical enough for your taste? And then there’s this little set of Dean & Deluca spices (we spied it in Savannah at The Paris Market) which struck us as charming thanks to the test-tube display cases. -
Amy’s Design Dilemma
2 Jul 2009 | 11:12 amAmy’s living room is ready for a major makeover. Here’s her letter: I’m so excited to have you work some magic on my family room! We recently moved in and the items were pretty much just set around the perimeter with no thought. As for my style, HGTV says I’m ‘Old World, New Way’, whatever that means. I feel I like clean (no clutter), comfortable, inviting, nothing stuffy. I really like Pottery Barn, I’d say that is my style. Also, the store Anthropologie appeals to me as soon as I walk in. The items that must stay are the sofas (they’re a dark… -
Straight From The Art Freebie Winner!
2 Jul 2009 | 10:55 amThanks for sharing all of your favorite art stories in our latest giveaway courtesy of Artful Home. We loved hearing about all of the found / bought / made art that’s special to you. When Sherry and I debated our favorite piece in our house, we both finally agreed that we enjoy our framed wedding photostrips the most (which hang above our console table in the living room among other black and white items). What pushed them over into the favorite category? Well, they’re a twist on your typical framed photo and you can’t beat the funny expressions that we got out of our… -
The Water Treatment
2 Jul 2009 | 5:34 amSherry and I are total water hogs. Between refilling our Klean Kanteens at least 5 times a day and rarely ordering anything else at restaurants (I gave up soda for 2009), we are certainly a well hydrated couple. And while our area has decent water quality, we’ve always talked about getting some sort of filter just to be a bit more thorough since we’re such big agua drinkers. We never took the leap because faucet-mounted filters tend to cramp our style and I couldn’t get in the habit of keeping a pitcher filter full (plus those pitchers are made of plastic and Sherry prefers…
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Modular seating
1 Jul 2009 | 12:48 pmVisit Blue Ant Studio!The basic element of the flexible seating system is the bridge shaped leg. The repetition of the oak legs creates a regular rhythm that expresses the modularity of the project. The thin padded seats (with or without backrest) invite to a short rest in a hall, a hotel lounge or a library for example. A metal pole with a lampshade is fixed to the armrest. Beyond its functionality, it contributes to define an intimate sphere and introduces a warm domestic code in the rational typology of waiting rooms seating.click here for more -joel -
Woodside House
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Klee House
1 Jul 2009 | 12:48 pmVisit Blue Ant Studio!This project extends an authentic 1950’s split-level, architect designed house by creating an addition that complements rather competes – that echoes rather than mimics – the existing design. It is conceived as a metal clad, folded butterfly roof that floats above an iroko-clad ‘box’ containing a large living space, with wonderful views across a small valley and this in turn, sits above a masonry base containing a double bedroom and en-suite bathroom. A specially commissioned rug by our collaborator, Helen Yardley completes the composition.click here for more… -
Duckett House
1 Jul 2009 | 12:42 pmVisit Blue Ant Studio!Set within a conservation area, this private house aims to achieve a contemporary outlook that sits well within its sensitive context. The concept is based on the idea of creating an architecture that respects the idea of vernacular buildings by avoiding a single form in favour of an assemblage of smaller elements, akin to the typology of farm buildings. The house therefore divides into three functions; guest/study; living; and sleeping. These are used to create three interlocking forms that are clad in cedar above a white wall. A central chimney anchors the composition…
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Adelto - Luxury Property & Interior Design
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Tour De France
3 Jul 2009 | 8:44 amThe Tour officially starts tomorrow, if you’re not a fan, then your missing something truly great. If you think your sport is tough, then think again, on average riders burn 123,00 calories over the course of the tour, take over 486,000 pedal strokes at 90rpm and ride a leisurely 5 hours on their off days to keep their legs ticking over. And let’s not forget that you have to ride 100+ miles, get up the following day and do it again, and then again, with no rest breaks or toilet stops. The mountain stages take riders over some of the highest roads in the Alps and Pyrenees all under the… -
Luxury Knightsbridge Home For Sale
3 Jul 2009 | 7:37 amThis luxury mews house is located just a stones throw from Harrods, and moments from the exclusive bars, restaurants and shops of Chelsea and Knightsbridge. The property features glossy and sleek surfaces with integrated plasma screens, a beautiful bespoke open-plan kitchen, media room with mini bar providing the ultimate entertaining space, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom. The owners have used a strong wooden theme throughout the home, which creates a canvas on which some really high-end furniture and accessories have been placed, creating warmth throughout. -
50 People, 1 Question
2 Jul 2009 | 2:44 pmGreat idea, honest answers. I`ll let the videos do the talking. What`s your answer? Visit the website for information about the project – Fifty People One Question Technorati Tags: 50:1, Fifty People One Question, Humans, Inspirational Videos -
Summer Essentials: Music
2 Jul 2009 | 11:04 amMartin Solveig`s 3rd album is a mix pop, modern and electronic sounds and a big change from his previous albums. This is a great summer song and I think it`ll be appearing in adverts very soon. Visit his website for more information: Martin Solveig Via: Kanye Universecity Technorati Tags: Boys & Girl, Dragonette, Electric Pop, Martin Solveig, Popular Music, Summer Songs -
Summer Essentials: Mojito
2 Jul 2009 | 7:52 amA cool refreshing summer drink is fantastic, throw in some alcohol and there even better…enter the Mojito! I`ve been drinking, not wishing to make me sound like an alcoholic, them for years. THE essential summer drink, a staple for any style conscious individual. The best occasions have to be in Club Hollywood in Milan & Puerto Banus (Marbella). If your ever in Milan be sure to take a trip to Club Hollywood – and remember two key words “due Mojito`s” (Two Mojitos) If there’s more of you than two, do the traditional tourist thing and use your fingers to show…
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Your Designer Friend
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These Are Not Your Grand Mum’s Antiques!
1 Jul 2009 | 7:29 pmA sample of Teo Jasmin's 2009 furniture collection. -
If you need a reason to buy more clothes…..
30 Jun 2009 | 10:13 amSlick closet systems from Ital Interiors -
Union Restaurant – OPEN!
28 Jun 2009 | 3:25 pmChef Teo Paul's restaurant Union now open at 72 Ossington. A must visit! -
Fashion House – From Runway to Hallways
25 Jun 2009 | 11:38 amFreed Developments' Fashion House from runway to hallway concept is released, highlighting participating fashion designers. -
Simplicity in Stainless Steel
20 Jun 2009 | 7:07 pmOunch lights by Tom Dixon
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Hygge Nook
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All the pretty things at Laura Ashley
30 Jun 2009 | 9:04 amAfter writing the last post, I had to take a look through the rest of the online Laura Ashley store. Of course, I couldn't help but fall in love with many of the items, particularly these four. Aren't the blue tones of the glassware lovely and wouldn't this enamel butterfly windchime like beautiful dangling from a tree in a country garden? I'd certainly like to give my dresser an elegant update with these glass and mirrored trinkets. Clockwise from top left: Cream enamel wind chime with butterfly details ~ small optic glass jar ~ set of two mirrored trinket boxes ~ Blue pressed wine… -
Laura Ashley's lace memo board
30 Jun 2009 | 8:45 amI do so wish that so many functional items had more thought paid to their design. Take memo boards. Dull things as a rule. However, this one has had some great treatment to give it a pretty lacy border and butterfly magnets. It's just gone out of stock (grrr) but let's hope it's back soon. Want it? £20 at Laura Ashley. -
Bring colour to your garden with an Ikea Solig lantern
29 Jun 2009 | 5:37 amI'm really fond of lanterns. I think they're a terrific, not to mention atmospheric, way to light up the garden. However, I'm not so fond of anything that involves a naked flame due to the fire risk, especially if you have children. I snagged the orange Ikea Solig lantern to go in place of a long-dead hanging basket and I'm really thrilled with my choice. Not only does the solar panel ensures it stays lit all night but it's hardwearing (having lasted through this past weekend's storm) and the orange brings a brilliant pop of colour. Not only that but my garden has played natural… -
Jens Fager hand-carved side table
25 Jun 2009 | 6:49 amI still haven't found the perfect side table (I currently have a super bargainous Lack table snapped up for a mere £3.99) and wonder if I ever will. This hand-carved wooden side table isn't quite what I'm looking for but I do think it is very charming with it's curvy legs and the yellow is very now. I don't know the price but it's designed by Jens Fager for Muuto. -
Getting crafty with Ravelry.com
19 Jun 2009 | 1:56 amI saw Ravelry.com mentioned on a professional networking form I'm a member of and then promptly forgot about it (as you do). Yesterday I finally got round to checking the site out and signing up. It really is a crafty mecca for those of us who like knitting (me), crochet, sewing and other crafts. You can sign up for your personal space to record your projects, both completed and 'work in progress'. There are groups for things you particularly enjoy, free patterns and lots of crafty eye candy. I've signed up as HyggeNook and you can keep track of my crafty projects there - so far I've added a…
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The Finishing Touch
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Summer Home Fashion Event, Part 2 - Modern Home Decorating & How to Get the Look
29 Jun 2009 | 1:44 pmThis is part 2 in the Summer Home Fashion Event Series. To see other segments, use the navigation on the right.Sleek, clean lines and minimalist furniture are often the cornerstones for modern décor as we know it. A sort of rebellion to the opulent - and popular - mid-century modern décor, modern interior design is marked with shades of beige and crisp whites, mirrored and beautifully contoured furniture, and surprising splashes of color. You’ll also find black furniture, and darker wood tones to contrast white, beige, and tan base colors. It is often the most popular design style among… -
Summer Home Fashion Event, Part 1 - Rustic Home Decorating & How to Get the Look
23 Jun 2009 | 9:38 amBlinds.com introduces Part 1 of a series of design features showcasing different home styles and how you can achieve these looks using window treatments. Help yourself to a little inspiration. Treat your home to a makeover during the dog days of Summer and spruce up your space! Not everyone is so gung-ho over modern, minimalist home décor, especially those who love the pastoral ambiance of a country cabin or summer home. There is nothing quite like being surrounded by nature as you sip your favorite wine and breathe in the freshest air anywhere on the planet. That’s the feeling rustic… -
Help Blinds.com Raise $2000 for Habitat for Humanity by Becoming a Fan!
16 Jun 2009 | 2:21 pmIn an effort to raise funds for Houston Habitat for Humanity, we will be donating $1 for every person who becomes a fan of Blinds.com on Facebook until we reach 1000 fans. Once we reach 1000, we will match that $1000 and make it $2000! We’ll be tweeting our progress, and shouting out to some of our great fans along the way. Please do your part to assist us in this crazy fun social experiment. We are a Houston-based business, and proud of it! It is our duty to give back to the community that has supported us from the launch of our first site in 1996, until today. Becoming a fan is easy,… -
Hidden Treasures: Refinish it, Don’t Throw it Away!
15 Jun 2009 | 9:48 amBy Larry Hack, Blinds.com Chief Information Officer and Guest BloggerDo you have an old piece of furniture in your house covered in dark, scratched up varnish? Or maybe a piece with layers of old paint on it? Well if you’re thinking of throwing it way, consider refinishing it instead. It can be easier than you think and you can save a lot of money over replacing it. The process involves removing the old paint or varnish, staining (optional) and applying one or more protective coats of finish. The remover should remove the paint or varnish without damaging the wood. Many removers use… -
Win a $1000 Shopping Spree from Cooking.com + Blinds.com!
8 Jun 2009 | 8:26 amWhat would you do with $1000 to redecorate your kitchen? Would you like a chance to toss out your rusty, old pots and pans, and get rid of your faded and warped blinds? Have you been envying your neighbors brand new professional stand mixer? Blinds.com, the online leader in custom window treatments, and Cooking.com, the top kitchenware retailer and online community for foodies have teamed up to give away a $1000 shopping spree, good for one kitchen renovation! Enter to win $500 from Blinds.com, and $500 from Cooking.com, no purchase necessary. If you’ve been dreaming about that new…
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The Office Stylist
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Tuesday Treat: Free Teeny Tiny Pen!
30 Jun 2009 | 12:00 amHello lovely, Someone mentioned to me today that I should feature a free gift for today’s Tuesday Treat and I thought that would be a fabulous idea! Tuesday Treat’s are my way to let everyone who reads my Office Style tips know that they are loved, and what better way to do that than with free shipping, discount codes and more? From now until midnight, all orders with a subtotal of over $50 will receive a FREE Picolo Pen in the color of their choice!Keep in mind that this is one day only so if you’ve been waiting to place an order now is the time. Picolo Pens are adorable… -
Office Style Tip of the Week: Stylish CD Mailers?
29 Jun 2009 | 10:37 amHi there, I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Though I spent some of the weekend with friends and family I also spent some reading questions sent to me by my very dear readers. Today’s question comes from someone who owns an online store and packs and ships all the items herself. She Asks… Do you have any idea where I can get colored cd mailer envelop / discmailers ? It seems to be hard to get in europe, maybe you can help me… First and foremost, thank you for coming to The Office Stylist! Now, the minute I saw your question I already knew what supplier to send you, but… -
Fave Color Fridays-Red & Black
26 Jun 2009 | 12:00 amWhy Hello, Today’s Fave Color Friday is all about red & black and how to use it in your space. Now, color combos should be chosen very carefully, not just in your workspace but everywhere in your life. You wouldn’t wear a yellow shirt with orange pants would you? Same goes for patterns, no stripes with polka dots! First things first, you need to decide if this color combination is meant for you. Having bits and pieces of black in your space is one thing, but combining it with red will bring a certain aesthetic to the workspace that isn’t for everyone. So how do you bring… -
I Heart Wednesdays-Stylish Laptop Bags!
24 Jun 2009 | 12:00 amBonjour! As I am sure you all already know, Office Style isn’t just about your workspace, but about your clothes, bags, accessories, the way you carry yourself and more. Wait…let’s go back to the part about bags… I have a small obsession with chic laptop bags and that is why I fell in love with the collections on Careerbags.com. The owner Ellen Hart, has amazing taste and I have bought quite of few of the stylish laptop bags she has on her site. We have a lot in common that we both were tired of seeing the same old boring, plain office accessories and started our… -
Tuesday Treat: Design Milk Giveaway!
23 Jun 2009 | 12:00 amHave you seen the amazing design blog Design Milk? If you haven’t it is a definite must to add to your blog feeds. Furniture, accessories, decor and more and all uber chic and modern. I can’t get enough of them! I am so happy to announce that we are doing a special giveaway for all Design Milk readers! With such a lovely post written about the store I just had to say yes What: $25 SortingwithStyle.com Gift Certificate + FREE shipping Who: You! How: Just go to the post about Sorting with Style and leave a comment. Timing: You have until the 26th so get moving! If you need…
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Hobbit Home Blends Forest Fantasy & Structural Reality
3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pmWhen commissioned to design a place worthy of housing an extensive collection of J.R.R. Tolkien manuscripts and artifacts, an architect could easily go overboard and make a farcical movie set out of such an assignment. Instead, Peter Archer focused on the fine craft, beautiful materials and traditional construction implied by the original Hobbit-related novels. Existing stones on the site from an aged rock wall were appropriated for use in the new structure. Custom-crafted round wooden doors add to the authenticity of the design but are also an example of the balance between fantasy and… -
Futuristic Furniture: Post-Apocalyptic Interior Design Idea
3 Jul 2009 | 11:25 amAs architectural, interior and furniture design continue to overlap as disciplines, some designers are looking into the distant future and trying to figure out what the ultimate design object might be if this trend continues unabated. Eduardo McIntosh suggests that perhaps everything we need to survive could be integrated into a single all-in-one interior-turned-furniture design – a chair, put simply, that has everything we need and replaces the traditional role of actual architecture as the essential unit of habitation. This chair would be inserted into abandoned structures, turning… -
Extreme Industrial Design: Heavy-Duty Metal Storage
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 pmShipping containers have taken on an architectural life of their own in recent years, to the point of (in this case) even inspiring regular-size furniture designs made to resemble their large-scale counterparts and likewise come in a variety of colors and can be placed in numerous configurations. While there is something hearty and industrial about these cargo container-shaped storage units by Sander Mulder there is something also slightly excessive about them unless they are meant to provide security. In particular, the use of glass seems inconsistent with the rest of the thick-metal frame. -
Futuristic Flooring System Generates Dynamic Patterns
2 Jul 2009 | 3:33 pmEven without the futuristic interior design idea behind them, these graphics are incredibly impressive and could be opened up to all kinds of creative interpretation. One could imagine the patterns being a design response to exterior slopes and topographical trends, the intended ways in which a living room was intended to be used, or even a dynamic computer-generated response to actual usage patterns over time. The actual design intent, according to creator Alistair Bramley, is that the graphic patterns generated by people initially moving through these spaces would be used to later… -
Recycled Furniture: Industrial Chairs from Metal Studs
2 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pmFurniture from recycled materials usually conjures imagery of lovely variegated lumber, colorful reused textiles and other hip-but-green materials. Eco-friendly is rarely associated with hard metal. The creative industrial designers at Kassen ask: why not? The metal we use in heavy and light construction, like these rarely-seen steel studs behind many of the walls we pass daily, is eco-friendly insofar as it is durable, available and itself recyclable. Structurally, the shape of steel construction studs and supports are designed to maximize strength while minimizing the amount of material…
