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Droog’s Bonechaise Re-defines Organic

Joseph Starr

5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

Anyone having even a passing familiarity with Charles Darwin’s theories of natural selection and evolution will appreciate the concept behind Joris Laarman’s Bonechaise Lounge Chair (prototype for Droog), an aluminum and resin piece that “represents a series of works which are designed according to the way bones develop—growing where strength is needed and shrinking where it is not.” In its clever take on the way biological forms become increasingly efficient in response to a changing environment, Laarman’s piece evokes the idea of epochal change, especially in regards to strange…
Find Your Equilibrium with William Emmerson’s Ripple Chaise

Joseph Starr

5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am

London-born, L.A.-finished William Emmerson can pinpoint the moment he knew he wanted to be a designer: “a small sculpted head which his father hand-carved for him when he was 12 years old became both his prize possession and the impetus for beginning his life as a designer… watching his father carve, it became obvious to him that he wanted to create.” I’ve never seen the “head” in question, but if Emmerson’s work for Ralph Pucci is any indication, it probably was excessively bulbous, shiny, and slick, for that seems to be the designer’s chosen…
KLAFS Baths: Sauna, Steam, and Brine

Alicita Rodriguez

4 Nov 2009 | 11:38 am

The olden days of unattractive saunas have officially ended with the opening of the VitaSol Thermal Baths in the spa town of Bad Salzuflen. Realized by KLAFS, a company that’s been in the sauna business since 1928, the VitaSol Thermal Baths include two glass steam and brine “heat experiences.” The red and black-tiled glass steam bath includes a freestanding steam chimney. HOME Sauna. Designed by KLAFS Sit on the smooth bench and revitalize your body: “The steam bath reinvigorates and cleanses the skin of the bathers as well as promoting blood circulation by operating at a relative…
David Weeks Gets Inspired by the Crane in His Sarus Series for Ralph Pucci

Alicita Rodriguez

4 Nov 2009 | 11:20 am

Strange things happen in the 3rings universe. One of those unexplained mysteries is the recurrence of similar objects within a short period of time. This week, the crane appears as inspiration for both Yukio Hashimoto’s Moonbird and David Weeks’ Sarus. The Sarus Crane is an elegant bird with a graceful sweeping arc of a neck, colored delicately in white and black. The Sarus Series of lights takes its cue specifically from the avian’s bill. Sarus Standing Lamp No. 310. Designed by David Weeks for Ralph Pucci. New York designer Weeks explains the aesthetic drive behind his unique…
Precision Control, No Bells and Whistles: Newform’s Y-Con Touch Faucet

Joseph Starr

4 Nov 2009 | 10:46 am

These days, it doesn’t take too much looking around to realize we’ve entered a brave, new, and fully automated world. Recent posts on KI’s eCoupled Wireless Technology and UM Projects’ Lodge Chair give just a hint of the manifold ways in which the need to be plugged in (and the hundreds of possible manifestations of this “plugged-in-ness”) is crossing paths with design. When it comes to the functionality of kitchen and bathroom faucets, we’ve already seen products like Ski Shower, Digitecture, and Vado’s V-Touch—each of which wrap-up an…

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weekly wrap up + another d*s book peek

grace

6 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

i’m in the home stretch of my d*s book manuscript writing so i’m going to head back to work now- but i wanted to leave you with another little peek into its pages. this detail shot belongs to one of our editor’s amazing homes. when you see the full shot of this room you’re going to flip- it is the most gorgeous peach color ever. along with this home, all of the other d*s editor homes will be featured in the book, so stay tuned- it’s shaping up so nicely! until monday, i hope you all have a wonderful weekend. below is a summary of this week’s…
behind the bar: plum and green tea martini

grace

6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

Alissa and I have both been under the weather for the past week and with HORNE, our friend’s wedding and day-to-day life, we haven’t had an abundance of time to take care of ourselves. The one thing we did do, which really helped, was drink a lot of green tea with honey. So, when our sister, Jillian, told us she recently had an amazing drink that prominently featured green tea and honey we thought sharing the recipe with everyone would be the perfect way to pay homage to the multitudes of people suffering through cold and flu season. [photo by Jonathan Levitt for the Boston Globe]This…
cookbook reviews with kristina: great food photography

grace

6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am

This week, I thought I would focus on cookbooks with great food photography, since photography is becoming a bigger part of the food experience these days. There are a few new books out this season which I believe raise the bar in cookbooks. Why? They do not just deliver recipes. They deliver an entire food experience, from the location in which the food is enjoyed, to the environ in which the food is gathered, prepared, and served. [image above from Gordon Ramsey's 'Cooking with Friends', after the jump]What sets the photography apart in these books? I can tell you what I like, starting…
in the kitchen with: andy, lauren, and susie

grace

6 Nov 2009 | 7:04 am

This is the second part of the New Zealand-based Our Kitchen team. Last week we featured the Vegetable Torta by Sara and Emma in Auckland. This week we have Cookie Cream Sandwiches (with cinnamon-chocolate semi-freddo!) from Andy, Lauren, and Susie in the Dunedin kitchen. Notwithstanding their different locations, the team keeps their food blog going with wonderful recipes and fantastic photography. Even though Andy says the recipe is a little labor-intensive, don’t believe him! Just make it and enjoy, no matter which hemisphere you’re in! -Kristina CLICK HERE for the full Cookie…
small measures with ashley: domestic liquor

grace

6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am

I’m what you might call a bit of a “timid” imbiber, when it comes to alcohol. If it doesn’t taste good, I won’t drink it. If it has to be downed in quick shots, it’s not really my gig. If it must be sipped, savored, and consumed with attention to flavor nuance, however, then I’m on board. I’ve allowed myself to be “over-served” only about five times in my life (those Italian Surfers-a fruity blend of Disaronno amaretto, Malibu rum, and pineapple juice-that I sampled at that ’80’s-themed party whilst dressed as Molly…

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Happy Weekend!

decor8

6 Nov 2009 | 6:19 am

I’m signing off for the weekend as it’s 3pm here and I’m eager to get moving on my weekend plans! I hope that you have fun reading the articles that I’ve posted for your enjoyment and inspiration today. Please have a happy weekend and enjoy – there is no sense in having time off unless you do a few good things for yourself. Take a bath, spritz on some perfume and slide on those heels and go for cocktails with your friends, draw something that you’ve been visualizing in your mind all week, collect leaves and other treasures left behind by nature, play with…
Store Tour: Black & Spiro

decor8

6 Nov 2009 | 5:36 am

Ready to travel with me again today back down to Australia, only this time to view another store that focuses less on the little ones and more on sophisticated, elegant design for those who only desire the best… Oh yes, we shall visit the store of blogger and interior designer Anna Spiro photographed by Jillian Leiboff. Anna shared her home on decor8 not that long ago, do you recall? If not, click this link and brace yourself. It’s that good. It doesn’t seem fair that Anna can have such a gorgeous home and shop now does it? :) Some people are living the good life and this is…
Pepper Design Blog

decor8

6 Nov 2009 | 5:08 am

I want to pop in and quickly thank Morgan from Pepper Design Blog for asking me for an interview that just went live here on her blog. In the interview I gave some decorating tips that I hope you find helpful… Thank you Morgan for having me today! :) (images: holly becker) © Decor8. For personal, non-commercial use only. Feed ID: cdaa5590db8fca9e92d06113ccfa4e5e
Artist Margaret Meyer

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6 Nov 2009 | 4:47 am

Erin was nice enough to send the talented Margaret Meyer from Portland, Oregon my way this week — she thought I’d be keen on her artwork and oh my — was she right. These are magical. Want to see? And make sure you read a bit of her background that I’ve shared below. It’s not everyday you run into those involved in the film industry, especially in the creation of films you’re a fan of! Margaret is an illustrator and artist and told me that she has spent the last few years working in stop-motion animation on various TV shows and film like Coraline, Robot…
Inspired by BoligLiv {again}

decor8

6 Nov 2009 | 4:08 am

I just received an email update from BoligLiv magazine in Denmark and was reminded to pop over and check out their current issue. I nearly died when I came across the home of Danish designer Sonja Wolffbrandt Christensen featured in their current issue. There is nothing about it that I do not find lovely and charming. It’s just alllll good. After some research, I learned that Sonja either was or still is in business with Dianna Wittig, also a designer, and together they create pretty girly things for their lingerie brand, Viola Sky in Copenhagen. I tried to find a website for Viola Sky…

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NeighborGoods: Your New Virtual Tool Shed

Mike Chino

6 Nov 2009 | 1:26 pm

Practically every household in America has its own tool set, drill, and ladder… but why? Most people don’t use these things on a daily basis, and due to their hardworking heritage these items tend to last forever; when’s the last time you wore out a hammer? Enter NeighborGoods, a service that seeks to cut down on redundant consumption and save households the cost of buying their own toolshed by enabling networks of borrowers. Perfect for those times when you need a drill for a day, or a saw for a few hours — plus you’ll actually have a chance to meet your…
LAST CHANCE to Vote for Your Favorite Green Halloween Costume!

Yuka Yoneda

6 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am

Our Green Halloween Costume Contest ends TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT!Today is your LAST CHANCE to vote in our Green Halloween Costume contest, and the competition is fierce! Our top 15 amazingly crafted submissions are currently vying for fame, glory, and some great green prizes – and we’re leaving it up to you to pick the winners! The competition ends tonight at midnight, so without further ado, here’s your chance to check them out and weigh in on who you think deserves the coveted title of “Inhabitat Best Green Halloween Costume 2009” not to mention some incredible…
Transport System Runs on Super-Strong Magnetic Fields

Ariel Schwartz

6 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am

Instead of moving goods on resource-intensive trains, Spain-based technology company Novateq Guerrero SNL wants to build out a different kind of transportation network–one that uses super-powerful magnets to propel vehicles. Novateq has already developed a prototype of its system, which uses Neodymium magnets, or rare-earth magnets, as a driving force. The magnets are 9 times more powerful than conventional models.Read the rest of Transport System Runs on Super-Strong Magnetic Fields Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: green design, magnetic fields, neodymium, novateq…
2009 World Architecture Festival Winners Announced

Bridgette Meinhold

6 Nov 2009 | 8:25 am

The 2009 World Architecture Festival took place this week in Barcelona, drawing great minds to discuss, learn, share and award excellent architectural designs and completed projects. This year’s theme dealt with how to achieve Less With More and the relationship between cities and architecture, with climate change and sustainability playing key roles. The winners of the festival have been announced and we want to highlight four of the completed buildings that stand out for their environmentally sensitive and sustainable designs. Read on to see all of these noteworthy buildings.Read the…
Cité du Design: Solar Powered International Design Center Unveiled

Bridgette Meinhold

5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm

Situated in an defunct arms manufacturing facility in Saint-Etienne, the recently unveiled Cité du Design is a stunning international center for design. Designed by LIN, the project completely renovated the historic complex and integrated a new facility made out of triangular scaffolding. Powered by solar energy and supplemented by an efficient heating system, the energy efficient Cité du Design is a world class design center that lives up to its name. Read the rest of Cité du Design: Solar Powered International Design Center Unveiled Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Cite…

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“STARCK BY WARENDORF”

kitchenguy

22 Oct 2009 | 7:53 am

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

kitchenguy

12 Sep 2009 | 6:43 am

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

kitchenguy

15 Aug 2009 | 10:46 am

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

kitchenguy

31 Jul 2009 | 2:16 pm

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

kitchenguy

18 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

You Never Know What You’re Gonna Get!” – I love surfing the web and finding some really cool sites, on the other side of the world. Discovering companies and products that I would have never found any other way. linear, light kitchen, lacquered, wood & glass with separated functional elements. Design: Kaell Architect This time, I discover a really cool site, with very little information about the company (I’m guessing in Germany they don’t believe in web sites that have ‘About Us’ section…), but still I couldn’t skip this one – somewhere in Germany, near the…

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Profile in Style Cynthia Rowley

7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

A CREATIVE MULTITASKER.
Watch This Space

7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

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

7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

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

7 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

HAPPY HOME From Left: silhouette lamp by robert kuo for Mcguire, $3,791. Go to mcguirefurniture.com. cindy Lamp by ferruccio laviani for kartell,.
An Ode to ’70s-Style Living

28 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm

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

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Metz Residence in Minneapolis

Lavinia

7 Nov 2009 | 3:36 am

The Metz Residence by U+B Architects stands out through its impressive interior and exterior design. Emanating a feeling of coziness, of peace and relaxation, the colors are bold (blue, yellow) yet remain pale not to disturb the perfect balance of this house. The architecture challenge was to rebuild a 1923 home by adding an office, a master suite, an entertainment center and a mudroom. Large efforts have been made in order to keep the old “looks” of the house in matters of aesthetics and even materials. A back garden was also a new element. Take a look at the fantastic…
‘Anamorphism’ : A Stunning Street Project by Ninja182

Lavinia

7 Nov 2009 | 2:13 am

Even though this is not directly connected to interior design, we consider this to be an art form worthy of you attention here on Freshome. ‘Anamorphism’ is a project initiated by the artists over at the graphic design studio Truly Design. The amazing “paintings” were made using contemporary techniques and a lot of passion. They are only visible from a certain angle of the building, for example the image with the head phones can only be seen if you are standing in front of it and at least one meter away. We definitely would not mind stumbling upon one of these during our…
Spoil Yourself With The New Globe Bench from Hstudio

Lavinia

6 Nov 2009 | 2:55 pm

Armchairs come in different colors, sizes and shapes. However, today we would like to present a substitute: The Globe Bench from Hstudio. A very original design concept, the “bench” has a round shape enabling a very comfortable seating place. The best thing of this creation is its design versatility or the fact that it can be custom made for each user. These being said, you can choose from a variety of upholstery fabrics and acrylic, wood, or steel legs. With its bold and unusual shape, don’t be surprised the Globe Bench will in a short time become the focus point of any…
Stack your Wine Bottles with Style : Vineyard by Pack a& Rack

Michael

6 Nov 2009 | 2:33 pm

In these days I’m pretty sure that you’ve noticed that producers pay more and more attention to how the product looks. In today post here is an interesting idea on how you can use a few beautiful wine bottles to improve your home decor. Wine speaks to all your senses, not least to the eye. So why then tuck away a beautiful bottle of deepest red with a label that probably has been designed by a well known artist? This sleek and stylish wine shelf has the ability to cater five wine bottles at a time. The shelf is available in five different types of woods that are treated with…
Using Wallpaper as A Storage Solution : Pocket Wall

Michael

6 Nov 2009 | 1:39 pm

The Pocket Wall is an interesting idea proposed by Maja Ganszyniec and is probably one of the coolest ideas for storage, especially for a small apartment. If you’ve ever lived in a small place you tend to think about innovative ways to store all of your stuff, and you are looking especially for storage that won’t be too bulky or interfere with my decor choices. This idea is basically a wall covering that contains peg holes and pockets so that you can store items by hanging them or loading them into the slots. It’s a really interesting concept and it isn’t exactly bad…

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Architecture » Young Guns: Best New Practices 2009

Miyoko Ohtake

6 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pm

by Miyoko OhtakeIn 2005, the AIA New York launched the New Practices program to showcase promising new and emerging architectural firms. This year, the AIA San Francisco launched the West Coast debut of the competition and exhibition by highlighting the most innovative offices in the City by the Bay.
Week in Review » Friday Finds 11.06.2009

Amanda Dameron

6 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pm

by Amanda DameronFriday arrives again! This week the Dwell staff shares their favorite links of late, featuring everything from a chair-related experiment happening on the streets of New York to the world's first wearable magazine. Enjoy.
Event Spotlight » Opportunity Green: This Weekend

Sarah Rich

6 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am

by Sarah RichThis coming Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and 8, Opportunity Green will be hitting Los Angeles for its third consecutive year. The two-day conference brings together entrepreneurs and innovators to discuss sustainable business and the new green economy. This year, Dwell will be traveling to LA to moderate a panel with three esteemed leaders from the worlds of design and fashion.
What We Saw » Rail-Volution 2009: Building with Transit

Tiffany Chu

5 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm

by Tiffany ChuAs a nod to the home of the nation's first subway, Rail-Volution rolled into Boston this past weekend. Planners, designers, engineers, and scholars eagerly feasted on the many workshops and panels that strived to answer the burning question: How can we build livable communities through transportation?
Dwell Reports » Media Matters

Aaron Britt

5 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pm

by Aaron BrittThough the contents of every cassette, LP, and VHS tape you've ever owned can now fit inside a gadget the size of a tie clip, your plasma TV and subwoofer still need a resting place. Film archivist Rick Prelinger helps us evaluate modern media storage.

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Stuff I Dig! Felt Brooches from Digs.com

2 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pm

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

22 Oct 2009 | 8:13 am

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

15 Oct 2009 | 10:53 am

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

30 Sep 2009 | 7:25 pm

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

24 Sep 2009 | 2:55 pm

I mean, seriously. Could this stuff be any more adorable? SewnNatural, a one-woman shop, has created an online zoo of organic and vintage textile critters and dolls that are, yes, sew cute. Sorry. But it's true! Judge for yourself:Man, that's one lucky lil' girl.{Via OhDeeDoh.com}

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Loadbearing MShelving

katie

6 Nov 2009 | 7:02 am

Customizable storage systems aren’t really a new thing, but Loadbearing’s MShelving does have a certain appeal with its industrial frame with pick-your-own door color options. With somewhat reasonable price points, it could fit your storage needs quite well. MShelving… allows you to create your own look from a wide range of interchangeable colored steel and wood veneer sliding doors and half- and full- height drawers. MShelving was designed by Mathias Frei of Zürich, and is produced in Switzerland and Italy. It combines a sturdy, fairly industrial-feeling steel shelving…
Zipper Cup (Set of 2)

katie

6 Nov 2009 | 6:42 am

Keep that tea bag in place with this set of two Zipper cups. Might be a good gift (see below) for someone this holiday season too. A zipper is a unique device used around the world to typically join two sides of fabric, such as in clothing, bags and now…cups…well, not exactly. While the zipper cup does not function like an actual zipper, the zipper design is incorporated into another commonly used household product such as a cup. The intricate design mechanism of a zipper reflects the bonding and friendship of two people, which is why they are sold in pairs. Great for gifts to…
Pirwi Piasa Room Divider

katie

6 Nov 2009 | 6:24 am

If you’re in need of a room divider and have $2500, take this piece into consideration. If you buy it, good luck remembering the name as well as the legend from which it came. The Piasa is part of the knitted furniture family designed by Emiliano Godoy. The pieces are joined in such a way that they can freely rotate to create different profiles. Its name comes from an Illini legend telling the story of the Piasa bird, which “was as large as a calf with horns like a deer, red eyes, the body covered with green, red and black scales and a tail so long it passed around the body, over the…
Here Hook

kris

6 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am

Katie and I met the charming Richard Shed a few years ago at ICFF and I picked up his “Here Hook” and it’s one of my favorite pieces. The Here Hook is a great design piece and at only $10 you can grab a few. Would be great in a kitchen as a dish towel holder, in the bath as a towel hook, or in an entry as a coat rack.
Cigar Box Wardrobe for Droog

kris

5 Nov 2009 | 7:20 am

An alternative to the usual Ikea wardrobe, it’s not exactly a cheap storage solution, especially considering the amount of actual storage you actually get for it, but it’s an interesting storage option for those of you for whom money is no object. By Wieki Somers & Dylan van den Berg okoume plywood, hinges, sealing paper, laser imprint includes mirror Dimensions: 70 x 30 x 201 cm

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Skyline Fireplace Screens

Sucasa

6 Nov 2009 | 4:12 pm
House KW by S. Takeoka Atelier

ROLU

6 Nov 2009 | 4:12 pm
Modern Contemporary Front Doors from Foret Doors

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6 Nov 2009 | 2:05 pm
Industrial Plumbers Lamp

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Rodrigo

6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

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Unique Pendants from DK Living

4 Nov 2009 | 5:05 pm

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

4 Nov 2009 | 4:24 pm

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

1 Nov 2009 | 3:13 pm

The LA Times has an article today on The Satorialist, a fashion blog. Although it has nothing to do with decorating, we thought you might want to check it out. The blog is about fashion, worn by real people on the street. It is full of great photographs of real people, occasionally accompanied by background stories.What is most interesting to us, though, is how a unique yet simple concept-when done with passion- can be so successful. The blog founder started his blog in 2005, simply by taking pictures of people on the street who put clothes together creatively. It is now one of the most 50…
Lessons from a Home Stager

25 Oct 2009 | 3:36 pm

The New York Times Magazine has a great article about staging a home today. Eventhough the article is about staging for selling purpose, there are some great tips that you can pick up for your daily life as well...For example:1) Start with a white sofa and go from there, as you can change the look quickly by changing the pillows.2) Have a story, or a theme, and build from there.3) Do and reedo until it's right.4) Avoid matchy matchy.5) Build characters and personality by adding pieces that reflect your lifestyles.To read this article and watch the video, click here.Image source: NY Times
Gorgeous Silk Flowers from New Growth Designs

24 Oct 2009 | 6:42 pm

When it comes to silk flowers we like them to look as real as possible--this is why you'll never find us buying them at Walmart!The good ones are pricey, for the very simple reason that they tend to look almost like the real ones.We found some at New Growth Designs that we just love. The orchids are nice and tall, so they look super dramatic. Some of them are over 5 feet tall. We like putting them on a console table, in front of a mirror along with some other accessories.Check out some of our favorite ones: We'll be posting these on our silk flowers section soon.

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Attention Houston Shoppers!

6 Nov 2009 | 2:08 pm

Don't forget The Urban Market this Sunday. I will be there again, so come and find me. I won't be there with any other Houston bloggers this time, so I'm going to be there all by lonesome. (More reason for all of you to come keep me company) I'm very excited, I'm sure its going to be great!! Let me know if any of you are planning on being there, I will watch for you:)
Come Hither

4 Nov 2009 | 6:17 am

You know when you watch a scary movie and the main character walks up to a creepy building or room. Most of us think "Don't go in there!" Why do they always go in?! I always think, "I would NEVER walk in!" What if you walked up to a doorway that looked like this? I think I would take a chance on facing my doom, just to see the rest of this place:)Via: Marie Claire Maison?
You Can Believe I Was There!

1 Nov 2009 | 4:19 pm

I wouldn't miss this for anything in the world, so Mark and I went to see "This Is It" over the weekend. I can say that it was amazing! Perhaps, it help bring a little bit of closure too, I mean it was an incredible tribute. I loved being able to see that despite the craziness that surrounded Michael Jackson in his last years, he never stopped being the INCREDIBLE performer. Even Mark, who has never been a MJ fan; loved seeing the behind-the-scenes angle and how in control of every detail MJ was. True genius! If you are as much of a fan as I am, I recommend seeing this. It was great to be in…
Happy Halloween!

30 Oct 2009 | 5:30 am

Hope you and all the little ones have a fun Halloween! Before I sign off, I wanted to share this great idea from a client's house. She purchased a cool, vintage "Skeletal System" poster from Etsy. We then installed it in her entry as a spooky welcome for all those trick-or-treaters. I also couldn't resist posting this little cutie in such an adorable dress:)
A Creative Hero: John Saladino

29 Oct 2009 | 9:53 am

Via Saladino StyleAs I was scrolling through the 1st Dibs' site this morning, I found a great article written about John Saladino's most recent book; Villa. In it he describes the arduous but heartfelt process of renovating an amazing Italinate villa. For all die-hard design lovers, this is a book that must be seen! Saladino holds a very special place in my heart. He was the first designer I knew by name as a teenager, and his work awakened my true love of design. The photo above in particular stands out in my mind. Its been published many times over, I know; but its so timeless and…

Christy's Thrifty Decorating
Thrift Store TV stand Makeover

4 Nov 2009 | 4:06 pm

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

29 Oct 2009 | 7:03 pm

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

25 Oct 2009 | 6:37 pm

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

15 Oct 2009 | 5:24 pm

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

20 Sep 2009 | 6:03 pm

New Products Help Expand Creativity and Save TimeWhat if you could change the color of your pillows with the spray of a bottle? How about changing the color of a rug, comforter, bath mats or even interior of your car. It really sounds too good to be true but it's finally available.I ran across this upholstery fabric paint called Simply Spray. To be fair, I really couldn't imagine that this would work, and work well. I was figuring that it would leave the fabric stiff and uncomfortable to be around. I was wrong.I tried an pillow to start with. On the left is the "before" pillow. It has a…

The Kitchen Designer
Sears Appliances - Kenmore Too!

Susan Serra, CKD

5 Nov 2009 | 4:44 am

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

Susan Serra, CKD

1 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am

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

Susan Serra, CKD

1 Nov 2009 | 9:52 am

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

Susan Serra, CKD

28 Oct 2009 | 3:48 pm

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

Susan Serra, CKD

26 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

Just a few little things... PLEASE take this survey: Kitchen Floorplan: Open Or Closed? It's seemingly a simple question, but the results are fascinating as the votes are coming in. I'll share them with you shortly. Please cast your vote. It takes 10 seconds or less, and I'd love to know what you all want, or dream of, for your own kitchen design concept. UPDATE: SURVEY IS CLOSED Please also go to my blogging buddy Renovation Therapy's blog...that is, if you'd like to win an Itouch Ipod! Again, it's fast, easy, and it could be yours! While you're at it, read a few posts...she's wickedly…

Kitchen Design Notes
Follow Fridays

6 Nov 2009 | 9:04 am

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

6 Nov 2009 | 6:24 am

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

5 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am

Don't ya love it when you can reuse an object and it actually looks cool? Notice anything familiar on the table? This coffee table uses reclaimed wood from a bowling alley.While no one would ever think high end modern style and bowling have anything in common... William Stranger’s “Second Life” project proves to be an exception to the rule. Using reclaimed wood from a local LA bowling alley, Stranger has created a number of different and interesting pieces that include a coffee table, bench and diptych. Read the full story at PSFK
Concept Outlet Design Saves Power Without Unplugging

3 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am

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

1 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm

The quest for the most efficiently built cabinets never ends. Here is a Merillat ad from the sixties, (maybe someone from Merillat can confirm the year of this ad for us), that shows modern convenience back then, to the new video from Blum showing us the latest technology and convenience today. Ok, so a little more news on base cabinets today. Yesterday we looked at corners in action, today we are going to look at a real cute guy in action. (Grin). This video deserves a post all on it's own. A man who dances and cooks. I LOVE THIS! Servo drive has been around…

::Surroundings::
New England Design Hall of Fame Gala 2009

6 Nov 2009 | 9:06 am

This was a big week on the New England design scene with the gala dinner and induction ceremony for the New England Design Hall of Fame. I wrote about the inductees earlier this week and wanted to share some of the party pics as well! Cocktails Getting ready for dinnerThe view from my seat. Note the centerpiece is the same as at the top of this post - I brought it home! Glorious work as usual from Winston Flowers.Alexis Contant, VP of the Boston Design Center (center) toasts the newly inducted honorees, from left to right: Gary McBournie, Jeffrey Katz, Cheryl Katz and Douglas Reed.(left)…
Skirted Roundtable: Chatting with Margaret Russell

6 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am

This has just been a crazy week (aren't they all!!?) and I'm trying to catch up with postings and the news.This week, Megan, Joni and I chatted with Margaret Russell, editor-in-chief of Elle Decor about her background and career, her twenty years at the magazine and the design industry today. I have to say that I am so enjoying doing The Skirted Roundtable and the opportunity to chat with some of the most amazing people in the design industry today! In this interview, we asked Margaret to select three rooms that were among her favorite photoshoots and images from her new book Style and…
New England Design Hall of Fame 2009 Inductees

2 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pm

I'm getting very excited for this week's New England Design Hall of Fame awards dinner, sponsored by New England Home Magazine. The ceremony and gala dinner for this year's honorees is being held at the State Room, which sits high a-top the city of Boston. I wanted to share some information and photos of this year's inductees. Congratulations to all!Maryann Thompson ArchitectsGary McBournie, Inc. - Interior Design C&J Katz Studio - Interior DesignStephen Stimson Associates - Landscape DesignerReed Hilderbrand Landcape ArchitectsDouglas ReedGary Hilderbrand Dalia…
Topiaries

1 Nov 2009 | 1:35 pm

Halloween has passed and Daylight savings time has ended at here in the Northeast it's dark by 4:30. And cold. And the leaves are quickly turning brown and falling down. We haven't yet had a hard freeze, but once that happens, we're done with pretty blooming things until the crocuses start peeping up out of the dirt. It's one reason that we like our evergreens here - at least something has a bit of color outside the window. I am particularly taken with with topiary gardens and harbor a strong desire to grow (sculpt?) one some day. Here are a few inspiration photos...from Edward…
IFDA New England Designer Showcase Winners!

29 Oct 2009 | 10:16 pm

Steve Twombley, Publisher, Design New England Magazine, Media SponsorSusan Shulman, Winner, Best KitchenBeverly Rivkind, Winner, Best Living RoomTeresa Burnett, Community Service Recognition Award WinnerWayne Southworth, President, IFDA New England ChapterRebecca Wilson, Winner, Best BedroomEdwina Drummond, Winner, Best ShowhouseDonna Terry, Winner, Best Dining RoomGail Ravgiala, Editor, Design New England MagazineLast night was an exciting evening for IFDA New England as we celebrated our membership and our first ever Designer Showcase Awards. I sit on the board of directors for our chapter…

AbbeyK — On Interior Design
Questions from Clients this Week

Abbey Koplovitz

1 Nov 2009 | 5:42 pm

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

Abbey Koplovitz

25 Oct 2009 | 5:10 pm

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

Abbey Koplovitz

21 Oct 2009 | 7:04 pm

At the end of September, I headed to NYC to attend the gallery opening of my art school buddy, Stephanie Sachs. She showed at Brenda Taylor Gallery on 25th. Here we are outside her Chelsea opening -- Steph (left), Adam another friend from college (center), and me (right). Stephanie has been living on Maui since college, and she makes her living as a fine artist. What a great thing it is to live the life you want to have! Here are pictures of her work. Very layered, subtle, and pretty. Contrary to what they told us in college, pretty is NOT bad. Pretty can be quite lovely. Stephanie's…
Completely Random Questions -- only some about interior design

Abbey Koplovitz

13 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

Today is a day of questions. At lunch in Whole Foods, a 60-year-old man walked by with a ponytail. That's what got me started. I asked myself this question: If there's that unwritten rule that a woman should not wear mini skirts past 40, at what age should a man lose the elastic band and get a hair cut? At the Design Center, talking to a designer pal and a showroom manager. Question: How much of the truth do you tell your clients when there are problems? One of showroom staff noted, "What good does it do to say that someone stole the fabric from your reserve. (We reserve the…
Negative Space and Interior Design

Abbey Koplovitz

7 Oct 2009 | 7:11 am

What's negative space you ask? It's the space around or between objects. One of the best illustrations of negative space is this famous image of a vase. There's the white vase and the black around it (Read below for fun facts.) When you are designing your space how often do you think about the space between things? Negative space is so interesting....That's where lovely energy can exist. I was at a client's house the other day and we were rearranging furniture. We tried a lamp from one room on a table in a window. She had existing swag valances and the space made…

Furniture Fashion
Satellite Leather Recliner by Professor Stefan Heiliger

John

7 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

"Satellite" was designed by Professor Stefan Heiliger. This leather recliner has a "space like" appeal to it resembling the seating featured in the cartoon movie, the Jetsons. Professor Heileger stresses a triangular shape for the backrest that readily becomes visible in the top down view of the recliner. The table and leg rest are optional features for the chair. Price: $4,658 - $6,480. Available: here. Post from Satellite Leather Recliner by Professor Stefan Heiliger
Contour Blinds by Helena Karelson : The New Age of Window Treatments

Will

6 Nov 2009 | 6:19 pm

Designer Helena Karelson adds a much needed twist or curve in this case to the horizontal widow blind. The curvaceous slats of her Contour Blinds positions light that filters through into a rich tapestry of sunbeams for your interior space. In the vertical position the light from behind the window frames the blinds perfectly in a subtle, warm glow. Karleson's Contour Blinds debuted at this year's London Design Festival, and the First edition premiered at this year's D&AD New Blood exhibition, where it won the prestigious Best New Blood award. See more about this new wave of window treatments…
Modern Day Bed by Calvin Klein

John

6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

This modern day bed comes from the Calvin Klein furniture collection. Pictured is a "right arm" model, but it also comes in a "left arm" version. This day bed is very simple in its design creating a look that should blend well into a room. The colors could be changed if more "pop" is needed from this piece. Via. Post from Modern Day Bed by Calvin Klein
Bonaldo's Glam Pouf / Coffee Table by Gino Carollo

Will

6 Nov 2009 | 8:12 am

Often the ottoman intended for feet ends up acting more like a coffee table. The Bonaldo "Glam Pouf" offers you both options, one with a fully upholstered surface in either shiny technical fabric or in leather, and one with a glass top. Designer Gino Carollo is no stranger to the modern design game and as early as 1986 his activity in the Industrial design sector included collaborations with prestigious Italian and foreign furniture companies. Glam Pouf $2,762.00, add $150 for the Coffee Table from modenpallette.com See all of the stellar modern furniture from Bonaldo Here. Post from…
Custom Kitchens by Smallbone of Devizes

John

6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

Smallbone of Devizes offers some great custom kitchens in their collection. These pictures showcase some of their creations which touch on many decorative styles making it a versatile option for home owners. Their latest release is called "Macassar", which is the first two pictures in this article. The ebony version has a wonderful color scheme that really draws out the colors in the kitchen. You can visit Smallbone here for more information. Post from Custom Kitchens by Smallbone of Devizes

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Modern Home Office Design in An Instant

Editor The Decorating Diva.com

31 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Guest post by Jena Briand of Growers and Nomad .com When you sit at your desk at home you are usually paying bills, or emailing Grandma, or filling out paperwork for your kids’ schools. We’re ... Related posts:Office Chairs Designed For Women10 Home Office Design TipsVitra Worknest Office Chair – At Home Issue 2008 – The Home Office
Sayeh Pezeshki of The Office Stylist & Sorting with Style

Editor The Decorating Diva.com

30 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

The Office Stylist is a daily blog that shares tips, products and advice on how to live well at work. From the best, tasty snacks to keep at your desk to chic office supplies to how to transform your personal workspace, author Sayeh Pezeshki shares what you need to know to live big at work, wherever work is. Sorting with Style is the premier destination for office style™. Featuring brands like Russell + Hazel, Thomas Paul and Cavallini & Co., Sorting with Style pairs efficiency and elegance to provide consumers with not only a one-stop shop for all office organization needs, but a…
Office Chairs Designed For Women

Editor The Decorating Diva.com

27 Oct 2009 | 2:00 pm

Guest post by Allison Arieff of Growers and Nomad .com Generally, I’m not a big fan of a lot of the things geared specifically toward women, i.e., Lifetime’s Television for Women or “chick lit” but a ... Related posts:Modern Home Office Design in An InstantEco Friendly Office Chair Mats Made from BambooVitra Worknest Office Chair – At Home Issue 2008 – The Home Office
Eco Friendly Christmas – Resources and Inspiration Guide

Editor The Decorating Diva.com

27 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am

Have you been dreaming of a Green Living Christmas? This year it will be easier than ever to lessen your holiday carbon footprint. We’ve searched the internet for the best eco-friendly Christmas decorating tips, advice ... Related posts:Dreaming of a Green Christmas: 4 Eco-Friendly Holiday Decorating and Entertaining IdeasA Twist on Christmas TraditionsRetro Christmas Trees
Royal Copenhagen Holiday Tabletop and Tablescapes Inspiration

Editor The Decorating Diva.com

26 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Royal Copenhagen, purveyors of exquisite tabletop, dinnerware, decor and collectibles, unveil their gorgeous Christmas tablescapes designed by various members of the Danish aristocracy. I love all of the Christmas tablescapes shown here (from their 2008 holiday ... Related posts:Christmas Holiday Decorating Articles at a GlanceL’Objet Tabletop Jewels – Holiday Savings at Gilt.com3 Top Books to Help You Create Stunning Tabletops and Tablescapes

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

5 Nov 2009 | 9:38 am

Gift Voucher Ireland - A unique present for weddings, birthdays, Christmas & anniversaries, give an interior design voucher.
Oct 30, Sustainable Homes Ireland - Green Interior Designer Interview

30 Oct 2009 | 2:04 pm

Sustainable Homes Ireland - Read Nicola Elizabeth Jones from Earth Balance Interior's interview with Jeff from Construct Ireland
Oct 30, Eco Press - Published articles from Earth Balance Interiors

30 Oct 2009 | 1:31 pm

Eco Press - Stay up to date with Irish press relating to home interiors and eco design
Oct 29, Eco buzzwords - Understanding green jargon

29 Oct 2009 | 4:18 am

Eco buzzwords - A to Z glossary of enviromental jargon, words and phrases
Oct 28, Eco Interior Design - What does this mean for your home

28 Oct 2009 | 2:33 pm

Eco Interior Design - Does 'going green' mean all or nothing?

Interior Design News
Beauty conserves energy

7 Nov 2009 | 1:51 am

The temperature, floors, furnishings and finishes of this loft are protected from heat and fading with UV-resistant treatment on the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Interior Designer Charmaine Benjamin-Werth Translates Sugar Into A...

6 Nov 2009 | 7:40 pm

Once devoted to cane plantations, the island of Antigua is now one of the Caribbean's premiere luxury tourism destinations.
Interior designer Jan Showers says luxury soothes the soul

6 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

Jan Showers describes this sunroom in a Dallas house as a "very happy room," with plenty of natural light and perfect proportions.
Slide show: Design House ideas for 2009

6 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am

It feels familiar a ' the boxy white plastered exterior, red tile roof, the ubiquitous arches, soaring ceilings and foot-thick interior walls.
Calgary construction show continues growth under Buildex banner

6 Nov 2009 | 12:19 am

Organizers are anticipating that this year's Construct Calgary will build on the strengths of its previous nine year history to be the best yet.

Interior Design Newswire
Stark Debuts Paint Division With David Oliver

5 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

The New York-based to-the-trade manufacturer of carpet, fabric, furniture, and wallcovering has completed it's collaboration with the London-based designer on a 240-color paint collection.
Maitland-Smith Toasts 30 Years with National Design Competition

5 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

The High Point-based connoisseur of classical furnishings is sponsoring the One Design Competition to honor its founding in 1979.
Ralph Lauren Honors Charles Gwathmey with Yale Professorship

5 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

Lauren and his wife, close friends of the Gwathemys, donated upwards of three million dollars for the New York Five architect's permanent professorship.
Pratt Institute Honors Designers at Student Scholarship Benefit

4 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

The Brooklyn-based art and design school honored Interior Design Hall of Fame member David Rockwell, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, and rocker Patti Smith at its annual scholarship fundraiser.
Cappellini�Launches Showroom in�Miami

2 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

The Italian furniture manufacturer's new flagship showroom is now open in the Miami Design District, joining U.S. outposts in New York and Los Angeles.

This Old House: Kitchen And Bath
Survive the Holidays With Your Kitchen Intact

6 Nov 2009 | 9:20 am

If hosting the whole family on the holidays makes your sanity go down the drain with the leftover gravy, follow these foolproof tips on getting your home in tip-top shape for a happy and stress-free Turkey Day
How to Vent a Bathroom Fan

30 Oct 2009 | 9:05 am

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva provides an escape for bathroom moisture
Create a Craftsman-Style Kitchen

29 Oct 2009 | 9:10 am

Known for its handsome wood built-ins and handcrafted details, this early-20th-century style is a natural for a warm family hub. Here's how to duplicate it in your home
Pro Secrets for Painting Kitchen Cabinets

28 Oct 2009 | 9:30 am

How to transform your kitchen with a paintbrush.
Pro Secrets for Painting Kitchen Cabinets

28 Oct 2009 | 9:25 am

Professional painter John Dee shows how to give dark cupboards the glossy, smooth look of factory-finish cabinets without having to order new doors

OLIVEAUX
Weekend...

30 Oct 2009 | 6:40 am

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

28 Oct 2009 | 5:39 am

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

16 Oct 2009 | 12:09 am

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

2 Oct 2009 | 1:16 am

Wouldn't this be a lovely spot for lunch this weekend? {image via St Tropez Houses}
New Book...French Essence

28 Sep 2009 | 3:40 am

For sometime now I have anticipated the release of Vicki Archer's latest book French Essence. It does not fail in satisfying my love affair and enthusiasm for all things French! I have enjoyed living vicariously through Vicki's blog and her first book My French Life, which was released in 2006.French Essence continues Vicki Archer's "love affair with France and in particular Provence" where she lives. "It is a written and photographic celebration of this". "Vicki Archer reveals the underpinnings of that famous French ambience and sense of style, and offers inspiration to all of us who want to…

Most Recent Posts
Lighting: Sample Sale at Ochre in NY

julie

6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

The most glamorous lighting we know of comes from London-based design studio Ochre, a trio of art school classmates with a pitch-perfect aesthetic. We recently got word from the New York store that a few sample sale models are currently on offer at a discount. If you're interested in any of these lights, contact Ochre directly by email. Above: The handblown glass Large Amethyst Cherub Lamp with silk lampshade is 17.25 inches high and is $275 (down from $750). The raw silk shade is available in black or white. Above: The Medium Arctic Pear Chandelier in patinated bronze and glass is 18…
Paints & Palette: Modern Pale Pink Roundup

julie

6 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

Pale pink is not a color we usually gravitate toward, but lately we've been noticing rooms enhanced by small touches of the shade. Above: A stairwell in a house designed by Molly Luetkemeyer of LA-based M. Design. Above: An outdoor dining space, via AT Casa. Above: We like the way this pale pink Robertson radio adds a touch of color to an otherwise neutral kitchen. Above: A mantel in a house in London. Above: A pink radiator in a London house, via Light Locations. Below: A kitchen featuring a custom pink work island from Durat. Above: A dining room in Sweden, via Emmas Design Blogg.
Appliances: Bisque Classic Radiator

janet

6 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am

Radiators are so common in British homes that the market there is flush with a wide array of choices, for all styles of interiors. We are particularly fond of the offerings from UK company Bisque—in particular, the Classic Radiator, which is "equally at home in Victorian drawing rooms and state-of-the-art kitchens, moving easily from period homes to contemporary interiors," according to the company. For those of us on the US side of the Atlantic, Bisque's multi-colored models serve as inspiration to paint our own radiators (high-heat spray enamel paints are recommended).
Furniture: Fritz Hansen Dot Stool

janet

6 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am

Designed in 1953 by Arne Jacobsen, the iconic Dot Stool is back in production for the first time in decades. Fritz Hansen, the pioneering Danish furniture company, has reintroduced the Dot stool in five colors: white, black, orange, lime, or rose. The Dot Stool is 17.3 inches high with a chromed base; $279 at Suite New York.
House Call: Georgian Eclectic in London

julie

6 Nov 2009 | 3:12 am

Spotted on one of our favorite design voyeur sites, Light Locations: an idiosyncratic, airy, color-splashed Georgian house in London, with white painted floors, Josef Frank fabrics, and plenty of primary color accents.

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News flash

6 Nov 2009 | 9:45 am

Some of you regulars may be wondering why we haven't posted anything today. We are sticklers for never missing a day so let me explain. Jo and I have been busy lately. Well, more than usual. You see, we've been talking for quite a while about updating the blog and giving it a bit more of a professional look. (Especially since the blog was designed by me and despite the fact that I work on web applications for a living, I am NO designer). And we wanted to get off Blogger and go with something a bit more customizable. So when we heard from Erica at Squarespace over the summer, we were stoked to…
How much is too much?

5 Nov 2009 | 9:43 am

I found this warehouse conversion on Location Partnership the other day and it had me cracking up. I wasn't sure whether to run away screaming or gasp in delight (although leaning much closer to running away). The site says this home is a testament to the wonderful world of kitsch. I don't even know if I'd call this kitsch - it's more just a collection of completely random vintage pieces. But maybe that's the definition of kitsch. So I goggled "kitsch" and Wikipedia says "Contemporaneously, kitsch also (loosely) denotes art that is aesthetically pretentious to the degree of being in poor…
Under Milk Wood

4 Nov 2009 | 11:10 pm

Dreaming. Dreaming of these other worldly spaces captured by photographer Dylan Thomas. (I couldn't help the reference to his famous namesake.) The images are strong, bold. Almost like a peeping tom, the viewer is drawn into the photos. I am in awe of the red (the home of Lord Snowdon - Thomas was his assistant for 5 years), enticed by the faded glamour. The rest of his portfolio is as intriguing, as potent.
I'll take one of these to go

4 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am

I absolutely adore the home of model An Oost and her boyfriend. It's a mansion in Ghent, Belgium that they run as a bed & breakfast. It's got great bones, and I am smitten with all the classic mid-century found throughout and the quirky touches like one orange doorway and a beanbag chair in the bathroom.Photos by De Baerdemaeker Kat via OWI
Tim Clinch encore

3 Nov 2009 | 10:52 pm

When I first found Tim Clinch's portfolio last year I was taken by the way he captured the essence of the European homes in his photographs. You could almost feel the warm summer breeze in the south of France, hear insects throbbing in the olive trees, smell the coffee wafting from the local cafe. He has an uncanny ability to transport you to another world, a romantic world, a chic getaway for daydreaming. The new shots on his website have me dreaming all over again.

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Heather's Vintage Granny Chic House Tour

Sarah Rae Trover

Name: Heather Spriggs Thompson Location: Nashville, TN Size: 2100 sq. ft. Years Lived In: 3 months in this house (although I have lived in Nashville for 11 years) The vintage stylings of Heather Spriggs Thompson feel like a beautiful echo heard around the internet. She has set the bar high in the mainstream media, when it comes to making vintage pieces not only feel beautiful, but modern and comforting. Although she's only recently moved into her current home, it's already filled with picture-perfect places where you can easily see yourself... Read Full Post
Corey's Converted BarnHouse Tour

Laure Joliet

Name: Corey James Gash Location: Costa Mesa, California Size: 700 square feet, plus 220 square feet Years lived in: 8 months Corey's the kind of guy that can figure out how to do almost anything. Not only does he love to figure out creative ways to solve problems, but he's really good at it. Case in point, he turned a dilapidated barn into a modern home almost completely on his own using skills he already had plus a little help from Google. And did we mention he only spent $3,600 on the whole renovation and was able to do it green? Read Full Post
Naked Decor's Happy Hot Dog Clock

Leah Moss

Among the thousand reasons we enjoyed touring Supon's magnificent Kalorama townhouse, was seeing how he used his line of Naked Decor items throughout his home. While we loved them all, we became particularly enamored to this clock...Read Full Post
Affordable Cocktail Party Basics to Keep on Hand

Susie Nadler

With some affordable basics like champagne flutes,you can always set a pretty party table for not much cash. Yesterday I wrote about a few bold accent pieces to glam up your parties, so today let's take a look at some basic, inexpensive party staples that are great to have on hand if you like to entertain. Investing in some plain glass or white partyware provides you with a solid foundation to dress up and accessorize for any décor and color scheme you choose.Read Full Post
Elizabeth's Vintage Finds Filled ApartmentHouse Call

Janel Laban

Name: Elizabeth Location: Chicago This house call came to us via Flickr. We are so glad that Elizabeth tagged her photos with "apartmenttherapychicago" so we could get a little peek inside her apartment which she's decorated with her vintage finds...Read Full Post

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Flickr Faves on Fridays: Arranging Shelves

Becky

6 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am

Here are some more beautiful shelves from flickr member hnxing. Check out the way she had the stamps framed. I’ve been meaning to do this with my Eames stamps before I use them all up on bills! photo from flickr member hnxing
Flickr Faves on Fridays: Arranging Bookshelves

Becky

6 Nov 2009 | 7:13 am

It’s so fun to see a new batch of photos added to our Fresh New Spaces Group! I know I just featured her a few weeks back (here), but I had to share Ivy style 33’s lovely shelf arrangement with you today. I hope it inspires some weekend organizing and decorating for you! photos by flickr member Ivy Style 33
Prized Possessions: What’s Yours?

Becky

4 Nov 2009 | 7:39 am

Decorators should never insist on throwing out everything the client has. Even when they are far from perfect, loved possessions add personality. -Billy Baldwin What are your loved possessions? Please share them with us! I’ll start: Two of mine are these Staffordshire dogs that were my grandmother’s. They always sat on her mantle on Cape Cod and they always remind me of her. She was the ultimate animal lover - every bird and stray cat in her neighborhood was fed by her, and her dog Guinness had gourmet meals prepared for him every night. Now they have separated, one of them has a…
The Real Good Chair Experiment

Becky

3 Nov 2009 | 3:05 am

Blu Dot always catches my attention by doing something creative. Starting on Wednesday, they will begin The Real Good Chair Experiment, tracking Real Good Chairs on a journey through N.Y.C. You will be able to follow the chairs in real time here.
Inspiration Monday: Lost Found Art

Becky

2 Nov 2009 | 2:08 am

“We’re all collectors by nature. But if you’re talking about an orderly life, there has to be a stop sign somewhere. Building a collection requires a strong constitution and the ability to resist.” -Albert Hadley, The Story of America’s Preeminent Interior Designer It also requires good eye for assembly. Through Jenn Ski, whose blog we mentioned last week, I found myself linking over to the fabulous Junk Culture blog, and from there I linked over to Lost Found Art. Lost Found Art describes itself as “a unique design company that specializes in sculptural…

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Sears Appliances - Kenmore Too!

Susan Serra, CKD

5 Nov 2009 | 4:44 am

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

Susan Serra, CKD

1 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am

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

Susan Serra, CKD

1 Nov 2009 | 9:52 am

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

Susan Serra, CKD

28 Oct 2009 | 3:48 pm

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

Susan Serra, CKD

26 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

Just a few little things... PLEASE take this survey: Kitchen Floorplan: Open Or Closed? It's seemingly a simple question, but the results are fascinating as the votes are coming in. I'll share them with you shortly. Please cast your vote. It takes 10 seconds or less, and I'd love to know what you all want, or dream of, for your own kitchen design concept. UPDATE: SURVEY IS CLOSED Please also go to my blogging buddy Renovation Therapy's blog...that is, if you'd like to win an Itouch Ipod! Again, it's fast, easy, and it could be yours! While you're at it, read a few posts...she's wickedly…

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Questions from Clients this Week

Abbey Koplovitz

1 Nov 2009 | 5:42 pm

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

Abbey Koplovitz

25 Oct 2009 | 5:10 pm

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

Abbey Koplovitz

21 Oct 2009 | 7:04 pm

At the end of September, I headed to NYC to attend the gallery opening of my art school buddy, Stephanie Sachs. She showed at Brenda Taylor Gallery on 25th. Here we are outside her Chelsea opening -- Steph (left), Adam another friend from college (center), and me (right). Stephanie has been living on Maui since college, and she makes her living as a fine artist. What a great thing it is to live the life you want to have! Here are pictures of her work. Very layered, subtle, and pretty. Contrary to what they told us in college, pretty is NOT bad. Pretty can be quite lovely. Stephanie's…
Completely Random Questions -- only some about interior design

Abbey Koplovitz

13 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

Today is a day of questions. At lunch in Whole Foods, a 60-year-old man walked by with a ponytail. That's what got me started. I asked myself this question: If there's that unwritten rule that a woman should not wear mini skirts past 40, at what age should a man lose the elastic band and get a hair cut? At the Design Center, talking to a designer pal and a showroom manager. Question: How much of the truth do you tell your clients when there are problems? One of showroom staff noted, "What good does it do to say that someone stole the fabric from your reserve. (We reserve the…
Negative Space and Interior Design

Abbey Koplovitz

7 Oct 2009 | 7:11 am

What's negative space you ask? It's the space around or between objects. One of the best illustrations of negative space is this famous image of a vase. There's the white vase and the black around it (Read below for fun facts.) When you are designing your space how often do you think about the space between things? Negative space is so interesting....That's where lovely energy can exist. I was at a client's house the other day and we were rearranging furniture. We tried a lamp from one room on a table in a window. She had existing swag valances and the space made…

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Lunacrystal Washbasin

Alice

5 Nov 2009 | 11:55 pm

Japanese design is always very interesting and uses a lot of hi-tech technologies. Luna Crystal is the one-piece bowl and counter which features an embedded LED to illuminate the bowl portion in a soft, moon-like ring of light that makes it seem as if one is washing their hands in radiant moonlight. The bowl already won 2009 Good Design Award. Toto Ltd
Igloo I-crylic bathtub

Alice

5 Nov 2009 | 11:49 pm

IGLOO is a bathtub that conceals the jacuzzi control system and its display panel completely beneath its floor. Hidden beneath the acrylic surface includes an underwater lighting system containing 360 LED bulbs inlaid with an attractive pattern and an impeccable security system. This design also ensures that there is no direct contact with the electrical system. Bathroom Design Co., Ltd.
Ceramic Grill

Alice

5 Nov 2009 | 11:41 pm

Grilling directly on the hob surface is an energy-efficient method, with the ceramic grill you can grill directly on the surface or use a roasting dish. Like all Bosch hobs of this generation, it displays the same brand-specific design features: Stainless steel side trims. Grilling directly on the hob surface is an energy-efficient method. Moreover, traditional cooking is also possible with this ceramic grill. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
SH05 ARIE Shelf

Alice

4 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

The shelf SH05 ARIE is made of 25 mm thick solid wood or white powder-coated medium density fibreboard and is available in two different heights. SH05 ARIE works either as a singular element, as shelving wall in a straight line, as an elegant corner solution with seamless docking points from both in and outside with its equal length and depth or in combination with the sideboard height. Arik Levy
Lifeline Cabinet Furniture

Alice

4 Nov 2009 | 10:31 pm

Horizontal lines stained in a dark hue, which recurrently run through the furniture fronts, are a distinctive design feature. The fronts can be opened by an intricately milled handle bar. Die Klose Kollektion GmbH

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.pinkcommaWelcomes Hometta*

Gradon

20 Oct 2009 | 8:36 am

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

Christopher

7 Oct 2009 | 7:58 pm
.everyoneloves a party-BoConcept*

Christopher

7 Oct 2009 | 7:55 pm

This year, BoConcept is hosting a world-wide release party for their 2010 collection. The celebration began in mid-August across the pond and will be celebrated right in our own backyard at the Cambridge location on the 22nd. I have to say that the 2010 collection has a different flavor than previous collections. Clearly the company is drawing upon its Danish roots. The 2010 collection has pieces in it that are a bit whimsical, less serious, and bright in color. The Designboston crew will be there to kick the tires on these new pieces and find out firsthand if the fine folks at Bo…
.damianOrtega at the ICA*

Christopher

18 Sep 2009 | 9:02 am

Cosmic Thing 2002 Earlier this week, I was priveledged to attend a preview of the lastest exhibit ‘Damian Ortega: Do It Yourself ‘ at the Insitute of Contemporary Art. I have to say that there is something utterly fascinating about seeing a Volkswagon Beetle exploded in an all white space. It feels like something out of the Matrix. Ortega has a way of pulling apart everyday objects and putting them back together in an uncommon way that’s refreshing and bold. Skin His work is thought provoking and fun. An installation that I particularly enjoyed was Skin. With Skin,…
.southEnd Open Studios This Weekend*

Christopher

18 Sep 2009 | 8:10 am

Red Line (Close Up 1) by Ben Willis South End Open Studios is this weekend. For all who are unfamiliar with Open Studios, it is an annual event that allows the public the opportunity to visit with South End artists in their workspaces and view/purchase their work. Over 250 artists are featured in this event. Parallel Universe by Ben Willis This is a great opportunity to purchase art outside of a gallery environment. This makes the art purchase all the more personal and meaningful because you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artist and discuss their inspiration for the pieces at…

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Lumenhouse at the Solar Decathlon in Washington

Susan Kraemer

5 Nov 2009 | 6:37 am

As the Solar Decathlon was unveiled on The National Mall in Washington DC this week, there were some really innovative showings from competitors around the nation. Virginia Tech is showing an interesting idea. It’s Lumenhaus has giant sliding walls made of polycarbonate screens filled with Nanogel for superinsulation. Ideal for climates with extremes of summer heat and winter cold, the entire house can be opened or closed for heat gain or loss with the panels passively providing heating and cooling. When fully open, they create a pavilion-style living space that blends with the…
Cozy remodeled home by U+B Architects

Gergana Damyanova

4 Nov 2009 | 8:45 am

A couple decided to remodel this 1950s ranch style house for themselves and their two children and the result is a lovely contemporary home. The architects from U+B Architecture and Design chose the exterior finishes to match with the surrounding tree trunks. Some of the interior walls are removed to make the house more spacious, and the numerous windows make it light-filled and provide more extensive views on the surrounding greenery. Interior materials were also chosen to honour Nature – wood, stone and earthly tones blend to form a simple, but cozy living space. [via] This is a…
1,300 Year Old Hotel is a Sad Reminder of What We Have to Lose

Susan Kraemer

4 Nov 2009 | 3:33 am

Forty six generations of the same family have run the Hōshi Ryokan hotel and spa in Komatsu, Japan at the site of a natural hot spring since Garyo Hōshi built it. This hotel has been open and in operation since 717 AD. Such longevity is a beautiful thing. But such a long time is a reminder of a sad reality too. Hōshi’s descendants have carefully run the hotel for almost 1,300 years, beginning about the time of the Fall of the Roman Empire, and while the prophet Mohammad was only recently deceased. A lot has happened since those days, and no doubt prices have risen. Who knows what…
Design Dilemma: Art vs. Furniture

preynolds

3 Nov 2009 | 2:15 am

There’s an old decorator’s credo that you must make a choice when decorating: Either you highlight your furniture or you highlight your art. In other words, if you have a fabulous art collection, you’ll want to stick to subdued and neutral color choices in your furniture, carpets and accessories. Or, on the other hand, if you have unique colorful, funky furnishings and walls, you’re better holding back on vibrant and colorful paintings. And let’s face it, there’s a reason why this decorating rule has taken on such weight over the years: it’s…
Sleek Interiors Define Bold Haus

Susan Kraemer

2 Nov 2009 | 6:49 am

The German architect Thomas Bendel has created an extraordinary house. This gorgeous bathroom is directly adjacent to the exterior of the House with a screen that allows you to look out while protecting the privacy of the bather against anyone looking in. Wrapping the front and side, this tubular house shell is made of precast concrete, while the facade and the back of the house are made of glass and black anodized aluminum. In the guest rooms a highly polished floor is introduced, in which the landscape is reflected. There is a view of the hilly landscape from the back of the house. Wall…

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Test Content: Color Trends for Fall Market 2009 - 2

1 Dec 2009 | 9:04 am

Color Trends: Orange Orange is still prevelant this Fall Market.
Social Issues in Our Everyday Lives

5 Nov 2009 | 10:57 pm

Our awareness of social issues has been raised in all areas of our lives, including our homes… how products are made, the materials used, how healthy our home environment is — the cleaning products we use, how we reuse materials or what products we bring into our home — everything seems to bring a keener awareness to our “social” and home environment. Our awareness of social issues has been raised in all areas of our lives, including our homes… how products are made, the materials used, how healthy our home environment is — the cleaning products we…
Karim Rashid on Color: A Powerful & Beautiful Sensorial Experience

4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

Internationally renowned designer Karim Rashid is a leading figure in the fields of product and interior design, furniture, lighting and art. Rashid calls color “a powerful and beautiful sensorial experience”, explaining that not having color is like not being able to taste diverse foods. Learn what this designer extraordinaire has to say about the power of pink. Karim Rashid the importance of color and the power of pink. http://www.karimrashid.com/ *note: As with fashion design, all of the looks featured here may not be available at retail.
Contest: Guest Room Tips

4 Nov 2009 | 2:11 am

With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to spruce up those guest rooms for your favorite friends and family. Tell us your best ideas for updating your guest room and you’ll be entered to win a $100 gift card to Pottery Barn, Target, CB2 or Home Depot.* One tip we have for updating your guest room is to spend a night there. You’ll quickly discover what things need to be added for your guests’ comfort. Be a “guest expert” by sharing your own idea with us. We’ll post the best ideas in our “Ask the Expert” section. Every person who…
Thom Filicia: A Collection with Balance

3 Nov 2009 | 5:08 pm

Thom Filicia describes the philosophy behind his new line at Vanguard Furniture. The pieces look “collected”. They collaborate and coordinate instead of matching. Filicia uses a mix of materials and shape to achieve balance within a room. Thom Filicia comments on his new collection at Vanguard Furniture. vanguardfurniture.com, thomfilicia.com *note: As with fashion design, all of the looks featured here may not be available at retail.

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What a Treat...

Bloesem

4 Nov 2009 | 6:12 pm

The whole week I have been planning to show the work by Jane Foster ... I'm in a 'retro' vintage mood this week (will tell you why next week :) ... and she perfectly fits in. Her work is so cheerful, bright, graphically fantastic and what a treat this morning to visit her blog to see that she was showing images of her 'of course' gorgeous home....yummie yummie...i'm enjoying this! Jane lives in Brighton and has a studio at home where she sews, designs and screen prints. And yes like she says herself she is strongly influenced by Scandinavian design. Particularly…
Ringo love

Bloesem

2 Nov 2009 | 8:03 pm

I'm in Love with RINGO... ...a new creative workshop online, officially for children, but I think you will like it too... Atelier Ringo is the brainchild of Morgane from Little Circus and Rosemarie Auberson. The image above is taken inside Morgane's lovely house which I found on her blog.
Congratulations to Yellowgoat

Bloesem

2 Nov 2009 | 5:20 pm

Yep, the Holiday Season is open here on Bloesem and I'm starting with the cute Christmas card necklaces by Yellowgoat...who is celebrating her 1st Shop anniversary and would like to offer the Bloesem readers FREE shipping on any order placed before Nov 17th to mark her wonderful year. You can enter the code BLOESEM09 during check out in 'the message to seller box' and the shipping will be refunded through paypal. Super, go and treat yourself or already buy a special Christmas present.
Dee Beale

Bloesem

2 Nov 2009 | 12:10 am

...yes the concert was AMAZING!! It was just unbelievable how this woman can sing. Everything was pure, real, honest and all I could ever wished for ...my love for Roberta Flack if for always...During my blog sabbatical in the summer I often saw prints that I really liked, like the work from Dee Beale...her new dove print will be such a nice Christmas gift! Here you can find Dee's blog and here her etsy shop.
A dream comes true...

Bloesem

30 Oct 2009 | 1:04 am

...tonight I will see her ... listen to her voice ... her magic music ... I can't even begin to express myself of what this means to me! Her music is magic... my favorite ...will she sing it for us tonight? A long time ago I told my husband when we were watching her live concert dvd at home that I could only dream of going to a concert of her and just by coincidence my husband saw a billboard yesterday about tonights concert. Can you believe there were still tickets left...??? It's a beautiful day today.

Behind the Curtains
Handmade Christmas Decorations!

PURE CONTEMPORARY

6 Nov 2009 | 11:24 am
Modern Nativity Set

PURE CONTEMPORARY

6 Nov 2009 | 11:20 am

Because nothing says Christmas like Helvetica. The most minimal approach to a nativity set I've ever seen, Oliver Fabel's version gets props for simplicity and style. Available in German and English. For more original, holiday-themed decor check out Pure Contemporary.
Modern Art Chair

PURE CONTEMPORARY

5 Nov 2009 | 7:48 am

One example from the 20 different chairs by French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac now available at Tom Thomas in NYC. A collector's treasure trove.
Modern Wall Mounted Changing Table

PURE CONTEMPORARY

3 Nov 2009 | 10:17 am

Urban dwellers living in cramped quarters will appreciate Swedish designer Bo Ekström’s Nathi changing table, made from Forestry Stewardship Council certified birch and finished with non-toxic, water-based lacquer. Mountable to your wall at any height, where it folds open or shut with one hand, the contoured bent-plywood changing table saves not only space, but also your back. In addition to two built-in shelves for storing the preponderance of baby-related essentials, the changing table also includes a machine-washable cotton pad in your choice of mossy green or ivory.It's great looking…
Free Chairs in NYC!!!

PURE CONTEMPORARY

3 Nov 2009 | 10:04 am

Get ready NYC dwellers, soon you may be lucky enough to notice a "real good chair" sitting curbside. Grab it, it's for you! The stunt is a marketing gig for Blu Dot, the mannies of modern, minimalist furniture and it's happening tomorrow and Thursday (Nov 4-5, 2009). Here are the details as Blu Dot tells it: When its SoHo store opened in 2008, Blu Dot became surrounded by the resourceful culture of “curb-mining:" the act of finding furniture and art on the street. Now that a year has passed, they collaborated with their friends at mono to conduct a curb-mining…

2Modern Design Talk
Clever Chair

Jeremy Levine

6 Nov 2009 | 7:35 pm

The first time I saw the Mieserolo chair roll up into a bundle I thought it was a trick. I was wrong. It was much better than a trick. It was a real work of design brilliance.When its not being use, the chair appears to be a rolled up bundle of wood slats held by a ribbon of flexible plastic at each end. But when the bundle of wood slats are unrolled they climb up over each other and lock into place. Each wood slat is precisely shaped so that they fit together to create a sinuous, segmented curve, where the weight of all the slats press against each other like stones in an arch.
2Modern Pillow Blowout Sale!

J Shiroma

6 Nov 2009 | 5:53 pm

2Modern is offering super savings on select pillows! These samples and discontinued items are limited in quantity, so get them while you can.
Furniture Forever

David Sears

6 Nov 2009 | 8:28 am

Tall Tree Guild’s beautifully constructed metal furniture has a terrific simplicity to it. The designer J Foley reinterprets some classic designs, giving them a unique character with the color and exposed metal. Totally cool!
Win a Modern Baby Nursery!

2Modern Modern Furniture

5 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm

2Modern presents the Modern Nursery Sweepstakes! 2Modern & Argington are giving away thousands of dollars worth of merchandise and a one hour color consultation from Danielle Hirsch. All you have to do is sign up for one of our monthly newsletters for a chance to win. ENTER HERE!
aster+sage pillows.

Kim Phillips

4 Nov 2009 | 11:51 am

Yes, it's just a pillow, but it makes me sooo happy! Look at those colors! "Roy" is made from mill ends or leftover fabric from fabric mills. And it comes in two colors (blue -- shown here -- and red). Mmm, I can just imagine laying my head down for a nice afternoon nap . . .

Landfair Furniture
Interior Design Of Mad Men

6 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

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

31 Oct 2009 | 10:04 am

The poor-mans Angelina Jolie, heart throb Megan Fox was shopping for furniture recently. First at Indigos (pictured here) and next to high-end Cisco Brothers in LA. I thought the story of the founder was inspiring.Cisco Pinedo has become well known in the furniture industry as a leading designer of high quality upholstered furniture and unique casegoods.This is the story behind the man and his company, Cisco Brothers Corporation.Born in a small rural town in Jalisco, Mexico, his family decided to leave the country in search of a better life. In the mid-seventies, Cisco found himself in South…
Stanley Part of Coastal Living Idea House

30 Oct 2009 | 9:00 am

More than 20 pieces of furniture from a variety of Stanley Furniture collections were used to furnish the Idea House.
Portland Monthly Magazine: Jessica Helgerson

29 Oct 2009 | 10:22 am

Portland Monthly Magazine / Home & Garden / Home & Garden Articles / DetailChic Revival Bringing back traditional glamour By Amara HolsteinThe article features Portland interior designer Jessica HelgersonPosted using ShareThis
Sleep Number Bed or Tempurpedic Mattresses? You Decide

20 Oct 2009 | 10:33 am

Much speculation and talk has been underway about which mattress is the best: Sleep Number Bed or Tempurpedic.I've taken an unbiased approach. There is a site out there that offers an unbiased customer referral on the best mattresses according to actual reviews from the actual owners.Google "sleep like the dead" I found this guy who does mattress research independently. He says this style of mattress is the best:Sleep Number Bed and that you can get a very good memory foam mattress or Tempurpedic Mattress mattress for much less.Bev & MikeLandfair Furniture + Design Gallery

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Trend Spotlight: The In-Room Spa

Lauren

6 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm

A relatively new trend on the modern interior decor scene is incorporating the relaxing atmosphere of a spa into your bedroom. Any master bedroom can be given an aura of calm with a little attention to detail. Add some over-stuffed chairs, subtle aromatherapy, mood lighting and even an indoor waterfall to really bring out the chill. You don’t have to have a masseuse on hand, but if you work a little creativity into your decor, you can make your bedroom a place that’s more than just a bed and a good book – it can be the go-to-place for all of your relaxation needs. Check out…
Designer Spotlight: David Sears

Lauren

5 Nov 2009 | 5:23 pm

Taking the eco-battle to heart, all of the products at David Sears are made from FSC-certified maple and eco-plastic resin, and are constructed using formaldehyde-free glues. They are environmentally and aesthetically conscious, and their unique style and approach to design is only enhanced by their commitment to helping the environment. The cube and rectangle shapes that are predominant in the storage and table pieces at David Sears allow the material, usually au natural wood grain, to shine through. Inspired by the materials in the natural world and the shapes in the modern world, David…
Designer Spotlight: Goods

Lauren

4 Nov 2009 | 5:21 pm

The products that are imagined into being at Goods all have one thing in common: they are meant to be shared. Whether you purchase these gift-sized home decorating accessories for yourself or for a friend, you’ll want to spread their charm. Specializing in small furniture items and home accessories, Goods’ form-and-silhouette style is eye-catching and unique. They have a collaborative approach to design, often working with freelance individuals with a vision to bring their idea to life. The goods at Goods come from Holland, and as such they are inspired by a minimalist,…
Trend Spotlight: Waste Not, Want Not

Lauren

3 Nov 2009 | 2:33 pm

Whether you live in a sprawling country house or a bachelor loft, space should be your primary concern when sizing up your home for some decorating. One of the latest moves in the interior design world is to combine clutter-free minimalism with space-saving functionality. You want to use the space that you have to its fullest, so try thinking outside the box a bit. If you have a guest room that is only used once or twice a year, consider adding a bookshelf for storing and making crafts. Or combine your book collection with your office, bring in a plush couch and spare table or two, and…
Trend Spotlight: Building your Oasis

Lauren

2 Nov 2009 | 2:26 pm

Sometimes interior design trends are more of an idea than any particular style. In today’s busy world of deadlines, gadgets, family demands, commutes and the like, there is an increasing demand for an area of calm. As an individual, you need to design your living space to act as an oasis of serene, uncomplicated being. However you want to approach this, whether it is by taking elements of modern and minimalist style or by collecting items from flea markets, your home should be a haven where you can relax, feel safe, and unburden your body and your mind. You don’t have to follow…

Things That Inspire
A 'Things That Inspire' Interview

Things That Inspire

4 Nov 2009 | 4:12 am

A sneak peek of a vignette from the favorite room in my houseRecently, I found a wonderful new blog with a beautiful name: Verdigris Vie. The name was inspired by the rich green patina that forms on certain metals. As Vitania (the author) writes on her sidebar, "from new to old, the colour that represents beauty of change". Verdigris Vie is wonderful place to visit, and is full of inspiration for me.I was thrilled when Vitania asked me to be a part of her 'Blog Anthology' series, in which she interviews the authors of her favorite blogs. Please visit Verdigris Grie to read the interview with…
Nancy Corzine

Things That Inspire

3 Nov 2009 | 4:50 am

When I first moved to Atlanta twelve years ago, I hired an interior design firm and was assigned to a young designer. Although I can't remember her name, I am still grateful to her for pushing me to be more tailored, and convincing me to focus on using high quality fabrics that will last for many years. The designer had recommended a beautiful fabric for my living room curtains, a soft delicate green silk with an abstract subtle floral pattern silk screened onto the fabric, and the most luxurious silk velvet for my sofa. Both of these fabrics were made by Nancy Corzine. As someone just…
Inspirational Design: an interview with Joe Niermann of Niermann Weeks

Things That Inspire

2 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am

I have always had a love for furniture and lighting, and am very aware of the role that quality construction, scale, and proportion play in creating a piece of furniture that will last for generations. One of my favorite lines of furniture and lighting is Niermann Weeks. Look closely at any top design magazine, and in every issue you will find at least one, and more often several pieces of Niermann Weeks furniture or lighting used in the designs of the most beautiful homes in America and around the world. It is a favorite of the top designers; the designs are truly beautiful, often based on…
A follow up post to the 'Trends the scream 2000s'.

Things That Inspire

29 Oct 2009 | 4:45 am

Image via Style Chroniclesan example of am entry in a home that is charming and cozy rather than large and coldI thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every comment on my post on 'Trends that scream 2000s'; there was a lively and interactive discussion about what is trendy, what is classic, and the emerging trends in the homes that we are liking these days . I would also like to thank the Washington Post for selecting this post on their weekly 'Blog Watch' in the Home & Garden section (click here to go to the Blog Watch post).One of my readers, the author of Style Chronicle, wrote a…
Trendy elements that scream 2000s?

Things That Inspire

27 Oct 2009 | 5:05 am

Thank you to the Washington Post for including this post in your Blog Watch, October 29, 2009!Before I started my blog, I was a frequent visitor on the Gardenweb home forums. When I discovered the world of design blogs, the magazine like format of blogs appealed to me and I stopped frequenting the Gardenweb forums. However, one of my readers pointed me back to Gardenweb recently, and I have been enjoying some of the posts. My favorite forums are the decorating forum (no surprise there) and the building a house forum; I find the analysis of floorplans and the decision points that people make…

Cote De Texas
Readers Houses – Part Three

5 Nov 2009 | 12:06 am

Along with all the emails I get, some come with questions about decorating: people write in needing an opinion about a paint color or furniture arrangement or slipcover advice. Many emails come with photographs to illustrate the problem which always makes it much easier to give an intelligent response. Sometimes I get emails that proudly show off the “afters” – what the reader did to her house to make it look just a little bit more stylish. Sometimes I get emails from readers who send in pictures because one of their rooms reminds them…

The Steampunk Home
The Creekmore's Dining Room

6 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am

This is David Creekmore's dining room. The centerpiece is the Edison Chandelier from Pottery Barn. David says of the light:Installation was tricky, but fun. They don't supply you with a pattern for placing the the cords and lights. It takes some trial-and-effort work to make it look balanced, but not symmetrical. You might end up with a few holes in the ceiling that need to be patched.There's lots more information in his blog post on the room, but this is the highlight to me:In the end, we have a dramatic, attention-getting space that excites people when they enter the house. Every evening,…
Back in Black

4 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pm

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I'm trying to get it back together. In the meantime, here's a great round up of black rooms via Habitually Chic.
Devices & Contraptions Extraordinaire

7 Oct 2009 | 5:18 am

Art Donovan is at it again -- no, not a new steampunk light, but another Steampunk Exhibit. This one is at Oxford, at the Museum of the History of Science, and is happening October 13th through February 21, 2010.From the press release: This exhibition marks the very first time that the new genre of Steampunk art is to be featured in a major museum. Located in the original Oxford Ashmolean building (the oldest museum building in the Western World), the MHS houses the most comprehensive collection of important, historic scientific objects in the academic world. For this special museum…
New! Steampunk Home Image Stream

2 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am

I've been playing with a new visual bookmarking tool called vi.sualize.us, and I think it's going to be a great complement to the more formal content here at The Steampunk Home.When I run across a picture I think might appeal to Steampunk Home readers, I can simply add it to my vi.sualize.us stream with a tag of "steampunkhome." You can view the pictures by following this link, viewing the badge on the left at The Steampunk Home, or subscribing using this rss feed.I won't promise everything will be straight up steampunk (whatever that is), but whatever I find worthwhile -- inspiring pictures…
More Penny Tiles

30 Sep 2009 | 6:58 am

You liked the floor of the Standard enough that I have to do a follow up post...Amanda pointed out this Apartment Therapy post with instruction on how to do it yourself. This particular floor used about $35 worth of pennies -- cheap from a materials point of view, if not for labor. Scroll down to a long comment by "teeze" for the how-to.And Cheetah Velour sent this from the New York Times of a bar covered completely in pennies.

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Butternut Squash Soup

Jane F

5 Nov 2009 | 6:47 pm

For the past few years my friend Colleen and I have been trying to organize a weekend visit. Last spring, I went down to see her house at the beach and this fall she came to my place for an overnight stay (that’s her in my kitchen). So naturally, I made dinner to celebrate. We started with butternut squash soup which is surprisingly hearty, delicious and easy to prepare with relatively few ingredients. A marinated barbecued leg of lamb followed and French apple tart wrapped up the meal. I’ll be posting the rest of those recipes over the next few weeks since they all should be useful…
20th Century Decor

Allison

4 Nov 2009 | 7:30 pm

Caviar20 is a new online boutique carrying unique 20th century furniture, objects and art. The inventory, which includes the classic French entryway table with lion’s feet, is carefully selected by founder and Chief Curator Troy Seidman. Services available include appraisals and design consultation. Troy considers himself not only a 20th Century design dealer, but also an advisor as he has many clients for whom he does sourcing and advising. Another focus at Caviar20 is reinventing. As a former U.S Army Reserve band member, I was drawn to the vintage snare drum. With the…
Wine Cellar Rug

Jane T

3 Nov 2009 | 10:04 pm

Rustic brick, wood floors and a classic Persian rug combine to give this closet-sized wine cellar a Mediterranean ambiance. The rug’s modest 2×3 foot size is pumped up by a saturated field color of traditional madder-red. Small oriental rugs like this one have always been my favorite because although petite in size, they add a splash of drama to any spot they fill.
Decorating Book Review Update

admin

2 Nov 2009 | 9:02 pm

Guest Blogger Our friend Ivette lives near Washington, D.C. She has wonderful décor ideas and is a super DIY renovator who is amazing with a paintbrush. She and her husband, Joel, are currently hard at work creating a family room in their basement and adding a guest bath. Ivette also collects design books as a hobby and summarized every single volume on her shelves for us! Those reviews can be found on our Home Decorating Books page where you also will find two updates Here are her latest additions. Barry Dixon Interiors. By Barry Dixon. Gibbs Smith Publishers, Layton, Utah. 2008. …
Practical Magic Kitchen

Jane F

1 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm

Halloween, this past week, reminded me of the Practical Magic kitchen. That’s the one in the 1998 Sandra Bullock-Nicole Kidman film about a family of ladies with some spooky special abilities. A lot of the action takes place on the Aga cooker and around the kitchen table. While the style of this one was by no means as influential or as popular as the more delicately proportioned white kitchen in 2003’s Jack Nicholson-Diane Keaton comedy Something’s Gotta Give, it has a rustic staying power that, right now, is looking equally classic and — I’d like to suggest — a…

Rug News
11062009 7W to Launch Kids Fair

6 Nov 2009 | 9:37 am

11062009 7W to Launch Kids Fair
000_10262009 Call for Product for Fall Fashion Story

6 Nov 2009 | 9:36 am

000_10262009 Call for Product for Fall Fashion Story
11062009 Wellborn Named President and COO of Mohawk Industries

6 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am

11062009 Wellborn Named President and COO of Mohawk Industries
1106009 Shaw Releases First Sustainability Report

6 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am

1106009 Shaw Releases First Sustainability Report
11052009 AmericasMart Events set for Jan 2010 Market

5 Nov 2009 | 2:28 pm

11052009 AmericasMart Events set for Jan 2010 Market

Home Decorating Updates
Childrens Questions About Sex..Parents Advice For Questions About Sex

2 Nov 2009 | 6:41 pm

Answering childrens questions about sex. A parental guide for answering childrens questions about sex.
Decorating Articles For Home Decorating - Home Decorating Articles

1 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pm

Decorating articles for home decorating. Home decorating ideas and tips
Home Decorating Ideas Blog

1 Nov 2009 | 3:54 pm

Updates for home decorating ideas blog. Decorating Country Home blog updates.
Living Room Decorating Ideas - Country Living Room

1 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm

Living room decorating advice for creating country decor. Use natural earth tones to create a country style living room
Recipes For Good Country Cooking

1 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm

Recipes for good country cooking and soul food. Southern cooking recipes

GOLD NOTES
MOLTEN GOLD - Fabulous Faucets

6 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am

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

3 Nov 2009 | 6:14 am

Gold Coast is a new real estate feature for this blog, focusing on notable homes for sale around the country. My goal in highlighting these properties is to inspire and delight you.I'm starting with one of the country's most famous coastal towns, Palm Beach. Last weekend, I visited the area for the first time, driving up A1A North through some of the area's most valuable scenery. It's a great town to explore, with its stunning Atlantic vistas and elegant shops and resorts. At the end of this posting are some travel resources you may enjoy.The PropertySotheby's International Realty of Palm…
Halloween Special: 13 Scary-Cool Home Decorations

29 Oct 2009 | 6:48 am

It's that time of year again... Kids become costumed candy panhandlers and homes morph into graveyards and haunted mansions. I'm burying my inner-Halloween Scrooge this week to bring you 13 (natch!) scary-cool decorative items that you can bring out every year to frighten and delight guests. A few of them are nice enough to keep out all year, maximizing your investment.Get your holiday started on the right footwith CB2's Black Crow DoormatIlluminate your trick-or-treaters with these nifty candle-holders and candlesThis Glass and Metal Tabletop Lantern comes from TargetThis Hanging Glass…
Lighting 101 Guest Post - Kitchen Strategies

20 Oct 2009 | 7:04 am

"When I do my job well, no one notices," shares professional lighting designer Vicky Lodge. The problem is, as Vicky can tell you, when lighting isn't well planned or executed, you absolutely will notice.Work areas won't be well lit for the task at hand. The room may feel too glaringly bright, too dark, or harsh in some areas and dim in others. Your space -- and its occupants -- just won't look their best. So I asked my lighting pro friend to share her designer strategies for lighting your kitchen and she graciously agreed. Here are Vicky's strategies and tips:Kitchen lighting overview The…
Sensible Style: Winning Color Combinations

14 Oct 2009 | 8:23 am

Sensible Style launched last July to answer your questions about how to get the most out of your kitchen. ... Among the most commonly asked are which colors and finishes work best together.That's what we'll be looking at this time around, using the most popular cabinet finishes as our starting point. Maple MasteryMaple is a wood species, of course, not a color, but it's most often associated with golden or light to-mid brown-toned stains. These give you a ton of versatility in flooring, appliance and countertop combinations. Here are a few options to get you started...Classic combinations:…

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‘PANO’ Chair by Studio Lo

Jessica Korman

6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm

Eva Guillet and Aruna Ratnayake have been working together in Studio Lo since 2003. Their most recent creation is the PANO chair. ‘PANO’ chair, counters plated filmed, water-jet cutting, assembly by tenon and mortise. The shape of the PANO chair is almost entirely conditioned by a double system of constraints: the optimization of the matter, the absence of screws and bolts. Its assemblage, without adhesive, is based on the principles of lever, assembly in force and warped surface. The «share-cut» makes it possible to obtain two decorative elements for a cut.’
Social Awareness + Environmentally Friendly Design

Shelly Sharron

5 Nov 2009 | 8:30 pm

Last week I featured Studio Ubico founded by Ori Ben Zvi who creates furniture series out of recycled materials with a very fresh look. Ori uses reclaimed wood, mimicking ready made objects. Yesterday morning I got an email from Ori that a fresh design has come out and I simply had to share it with you. This new line is called “Stortz” which apparently means “stump” in German. I couldn’t find anything on it on the net, it may be an old German word. Ori tells me that almost all the words to do with carpentry in Israel are in German since the very first carpenters…
Interior Design Blog Review: Apartment Therapy

Shira Abel Shvo

5 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm

Apartment Therapy is the grand master broohaha of all interior design blogs. To the best of my memory it was the first (feel free to correct me on that if I’m wrong) and it is by far the largest and most popular. The site was co-founded by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, an interior designer based in NYC. The blog even has a Mission “Helping people make their homes more beautiful, organized and healthy by connecting them to a wealth of resources, ideas and community online.” And it succeeds – this site is a monster of information. Which is the best and worst thing about it.
Product review: Flowers and moths at West Elm

Patti Boker Elkon

4 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm

Generally, I try to stay away from West Elm. I love their patterns and styling but the product is a bit cheesy and does not hold up to my stiff standards. With that said, I came across these two patterns that I think look fresh. Giant flowers and moths stand out as another bold statement in home furnishing trends. Would I put this on my bed, I think not (well, maybe the flowers) but it is worth seeing just for the fun of it. What do you think?
For the love of roses

Judy Weiss

4 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pm

Au nom de la rose in Montmartre. Yes, I was in Paris for the first time and I just could not pass up this gem of a store. I know it’s not even close to Valentine’s or Mother’s Day but who says you need an excuse to love roses. Even on such a cloudy, wet day bouquets of roses and petals can bring smiles to most. Au nom de la rose has fragrant gifts, food products and cosmetics as well. The saying: ” It’s all in the presentation” definitely applies here. And the scents emanating from the store were just heavenly. Maybe this is the original “eye…

The Organizing Boutique Blog
Hiring A Professional Organizer Is Good For..

6 Nov 2009 | 12:35 pm

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

5 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pm

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

5 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pm

Successfully organize thanksgiving dinner; check out these easy tips. You'll be thankful you did!
Wedding Ideas - Hiring a Photographer

30 Oct 2009 | 1:56 pm

The pictures are all you have left after the wedding is over, and trust me, it all happens really fast. That being said, quality is a major factor when choosing a photographer but that doesn't mean you have to spend a crazy amount of money. The MOST important factor is the connection between the photographer and you and your spouse-to-be. If you are uncomfortable or don't like the photographer in any way, it will show in the pictures so don't settle. Now that being said, you can choose an experienced photographer who takes quality photographs that you are comfortable with and still save…
Budget-Friendly Wedding Ideas

30 Oct 2009 | 1:51 pm

Planning the big day? Check out these fantastic wedding ideas!

This Young House
Reader Redesign: Second Time’s The Charm

Sherry

6 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am

When Totty sent us photos of her almost unbelievable bathroom makeover we just had to share the big transformation. Here’s her letter: My husband and I are fellow Richmonders and have been following your blog for quite a while. I wanted to share some pics from our newly renovated bathroom. This poor room has had 2 makeovers in 4 years. It hadn’t been updated since the 60’s so it was in dire need of one and we unfortunately chose a bad tile guy who did a HORRIBLE job, hence the 2nd makeover this summer (I posted the full story on my blog). We were definitely budget conscious when…
Giving Thanks A Bit Early

Sherry

6 Nov 2009 | 7:11 am

Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away, but we’re breaking out the gratitude early for our monthly thankyouverymuch to all of our wonderful sponsors. After all, they’re the folks that keep YHL (and us Petersiks) up and running, so we’re quite appreciative of their support. And they’re great resources for a lot of super fun stuff, so we hope that you have fun poking around. Here they are in no particular order… Oliver Fabrics is an amazing source for scoring high-end fabrics usually only available to designers and architects (they’re luxe and oh so…
Our DIY Column Is Here: He Said, She Said

John

5 Nov 2009 | 8:52 am

This is old news for any of you who’ve already picked up the latest issue of Do It Yourself magazine, but our inaugural column is out and we couldn’t be more excited (geeked out to be exact). As you probably know, DIY asked us to pen a column answering decorating questions from both sides of the gender line. So we kicked things off by fielding a question from Nicole who was having trouble convincing her husband that they needed to upgrade their storage situation in their living room. Check out our response below (click to view it larger) and be sure to flip through the issue on…
Supper Managment Freebie Winner!

John

5 Nov 2009 | 6:53 am

While it was great to hear all of the meals you’ve mastered, what we’re curious about now is whether any of you have discovered anything new from this week’s giveaway sponsor: You’ve Got Supper. Who, by the way, just recently launched their own iPhone app that’s available in the official iTunes app store. You can literally mix things up for dinner with their Supper Spinner tool. Um… fun! But before I get any hungrier, let’s spill the beans (mmmm, beans) about who won You’ve Got Supper’s $100 grocery gift card. After all, what better way to…
Tackling The Basment: Chapter Three

Sherry

4 Nov 2009 | 10:04 am

We recently shared how we Dryloked every surface of the basement to completely waterproof it (days of monsoon-ish rain have proved to be no match for our newly sealed basement- there’s not an ounce of moisture down there!) and painted the floor a nice rich chocolate color… … and now we’re back to get to the fun stuff: floor planning and picking the right storage pieces. Of course we still have some small logistical projects to complete (cleaning up the hatch door that leads to the crawl space, rewrapping the water heater more neatly, building a divider to block the…

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Free: SEM Labs Web Blog Icon Pack

Ty Wenzel

2 Nov 2009 | 8:55 pm

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Amazing Modern Lamps by Roger Borg

Ty Wenzel

2 Nov 2009 | 8:50 pm

FOR PRICES AND CONTACT CLICK HERE FOR ROGER BORG. RADIAL STACKED SERIES it's always interesting to see where work leads. more than one great artist has stated that work begets work, that by continually addressing problems and pursuing solutions in the studio, by this ongoing conversation with materials and ideas, we are led to places that otherwise we may have never considered. such is the case with this most recent and evolving body of work, which has presented itself as a synthesis of two very independent antecedents, the flat stacks and the open series. although these series arose and…
The Most Gorgeous Blank Greeting Cards ever: D*P*S

Ty Wenzel

2 Nov 2009 | 8:43 pm

What started in 2005 as a hobby with a hand-drawn Christmas card sent out to friends and family members has proved too fun to not do as an enterprise. Based in Minneapolis MN, D*P*S consistently proves to be a trendsetting design studio publishing the absolutely coolest blank greeting cards. We begin with the always fun and innovative artwork of graphic designer David Paul Seymour and add that to top quality heavyweight Cougar stock and locally made artisan envelopes and top that off with earthfriendly biodegradable packaging for a premium card at an affordable price. Greeting Cards sans…
SLIM HANGING FIREPLACE | CREATES NEW FIRE OPTIONS

Ty Wenzel

2 Nov 2009 | 8:23 pm

(Bethel, CT, November 2009) Spark Modern Fires, award winning manufacturer of modern, clean, and elegant gas fireplaces announces a totally new direct vent “slim” fireplace designed to hang on the wall. With a viewing area of 46” X 12”, this striking new fireplace provides substantial visual impact; while its depth of only 8” presents an exceptionally lean profile. Called the Direct Vent Slim 46”, this new fireplace saves space as well as time and cost of installation. Just vent through an outside wall or the roof, hang it—and enjoy. SPARK’s signature Fire Ribbon look…
Echo Design Wallpaper

Ty Wenzel

30 Oct 2009 | 8:51 pm

Visit ApartmentTherapy! Echo Design has a new line of wallpapers made not just of the standard materials, but also embellished with patterns of flocking, suede, and gel. There's a modern-yet-classically pretty quality to each of the new styles. Read Full Post Wallpaper Black White Silver Modern Retro Floral US $13.99 3h 42m Clearance$6 Modern GEOMETRIC GldRst Wallpaper Border US $5.99 13h 34m Art deco modern art southwest wallpaper border arabesqe US $29.99 14h 44m Contemporary Modern Art Circles Wallpaper Wall Border US $17.50 16h 53m Mural Decor Wallpaper Wall Sticker Decal modern design 1…

Your Designer Friend
Your Designer Friend is LouLou Magazine’s Feature Designer

designerfriend

3 Nov 2009 | 9:34 am

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Because I’m Curious….

designerfriend

12 Oct 2009 | 8:58 pm

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

designerfriend

12 Oct 2009 | 10:08 am

Two stunning Design Hotels in Marrakech, Morocco.
K-Swiss Opens New Shop in London

designerfriend

12 Oct 2009 | 9:42 am

K-Swiss opens a new shop in London designed by 6a Architects.
Toronto Receives a Fresh New Approach to Urban Living

designerfriend

27 Sep 2009 | 5:25 pm

Design team of Cecconi Simone join forces with Netkin Architects and develop Lippincott Living.

Hygge Nook
Hand knits for the home

Camilla

5 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am

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

Camilla

29 Oct 2009 | 10:09 am

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

Camilla

27 Oct 2009 | 9:31 am

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

Camilla

13 Oct 2009 | 6:19 am

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

Camilla

13 Oct 2009 | 3:14 am

Remember the fun print I bought for a mere $15 from Etsy seller MadeByGirl? Here it is on the dresser at the foot of my bed. I've framed it with an ornate white frame that I found in Paperchase for £15 - as an aside, this shop is fab btw with a whole floor stuffed with household treasures in their Tottenham Road branch, why they don't have a proper online store is beyond me. And the little green and white patterned bowls were a cheap'n'easy solution for storing and finding my jewellery - they were just £2.29 for the pair at Ikea. I can hang earrings with hooks over the sides and pop…

The Finishing Touch
Order Free Samples Before You Buy Blinds: What’s the Point?

Esther

5 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pm

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

Esther

27 Oct 2009 | 1:15 pm

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

Esther

13 Oct 2009 | 10:49 am

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

Esther

2 Oct 2009 | 10:54 am

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

Esther

29 Sep 2009 | 9:14 am

We at Blinds.com are obsessed with helping you choose the perfect product. So it’s no wonder that our latest product feature video, Plantation Shutters, is one of our favorites. If you’re wondering who the girl in the video is… well, I’ll give you 3 guesses, but you’ll only need one. Plantation Shutters really are the Cadillac of window treatments (aside: do people still say that?). We love them because they really, truly increase resale value, and give your home an instant designer boost. Though they can run you thousands of dollars at a big box store, and even more from your local…

The Office Stylist
Framed Objects

The Office Stylist

6 Nov 2009 | 3:48 pm

Gorgeous Frames/Vase/Coat Hook/Shelf… Get them here for $100 each Love it or leave it for your workspace? The Office Stylist
Kate Spade Cosmetic Bags-So cute!

The Office Stylist

4 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

We all know how important it is to keep makeup and other work emergency items closeby when at work. I’ve talked about makeup kits and work survival kits with deodorant, eye shadows, cover up, nail clippers and more. For everyone else out there who would prefer to bring in their own “just in case” bag, you’ll absolutely love the new Kate Spade Cosmetic Bags! The perfect size to fit all your makeup goodies+ some other necessities to keep on hand at the office…. Buy it here-$60 Slightly bigger just in case you need more room… Buy it here-$70 And to fit…
Bamboo Room Divider

The Office Stylist

4 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm

On sale for: $236 Measures 72″H x 96″L and made of natural Bamboo. Perfect for the work at home entrepreneur or freelancer where keeping work + life separate is key. What do you think? The Office Stylist
Modern and Chic Lunch Trays-The Perfect way to have Lunch!

The Office Stylist

4 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am

There’s a cafeteria tray and then there is a modern lunch tray. I lean towards a modern lunch tray because they are just so chic! Not all offices or works paces have a kitchen area where a tray is needed, but using this at home or for the times we are working from our beds is just the thing we need. Lunch Tray in Yellow or White-$92 I just LOVE the built in vase and the color and shape of this tray. For breakfast in bed, or lunch at the office, either way it’ll make lunch a little more special. Would this lunch tray come in handy for you or do you already use one? The Office…
Office Motivational Posters-With a Twist!

The Office Stylist

3 Nov 2009 | 11:07 am

We’ve all seen the same traditional motivational posters throughout most offices. I think for the past ten years or longer every office I walk into has a couple of these framed on the walls. Though most of the images are beautiful, I find these posters to be a little repetitive. Wouldn’t you like to have unique motivational posters VS. the kind you see EVERYWHERE? Isn’t that the same reason you shop for fun office supplies VS the ones from the chain stores? Our friends over at RightBrainTerrain.com were kind enough to send us some of their creative and eco friendly office…

dornob
Eating Thin: Extremely Skinny Dining Room Table Design

d0rn0b

6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

It seems almost impossible to imagine a dining room table with essentially no surface area – after all, having a flat place to set down your plates and silverware is almost an assumed part of this central and ubiquitous piece of home furniture by definition. Nilly Landao chose the perspective for her short film featuring this incredibly slim table quite carefully. The viewer is in fact never shown the precise method by which it holds things up, though slots in a vertical wooden surface can be inferred from the images and animation. The more you see, however, the more it makes you…
Swimming Cities: Floating Trash or Modern Pirate Treasure?

d0rn0b

6 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am

Set against the backdrop of a contemporary city skyline, this ramshackle collection of recycled parts looks as much like a half-sunk pirate ship of pile of floating debris as it does a functional floating hobo-style hodgepodge home. But these are not merely a one-time installation or thrown-together art project: this collection of makeshift mobile water homes has sailed the open seas and picked up musicians, performers and other artists along its way. Swoon is known for on-land street art as well as works featured in prominent galleries around the world, but stepped from stable dry ground…
Dead Houses: Crafted in Memory of Lost & Destroyed Homes

d0rn0b

5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm

Sure, some of us ‘love’ our homes … but few of us wonder if a house can ‘die’. There is a fascinating 18th-and-19th-Century tradition of grieving loved by taking and braiding, knitting or otherwise working the hair of the decease into a crafted object to commemorate them – and in similar recent-past traditions, photographs were sometimes taken of their still and lifeless body (shiver). The artist whose work is featured here plays on these traditions in a strange modern reinterpretation of that practice … only she has created commemorative sculptural…
How to: Recycle a Rubber Hose into a Cheap & Comfy Chair

d0rn0b

5 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

Clean modern lines, wood and metal supports … one could almost imagine this being sold at your local contemporary furniture store for thousands of dollars. Except: that comfortable-looking lining threaded between the structural frame is an ordinary, everyday reused garden hose. Total cost? About twenty bucks. A few pieces of plywood, threaded metal rods, washers and bolts are all that is needed to construct the supporting elements on the sides of the seat. The standard-sized rubber hose is then woven between holes punched in the ply. By stretching the length of hose tightly across the…
Artists Rework Waterworks into Live-&-Work Studio Space

d0rn0b

5 Nov 2009 | 7:41 am

Some people saw this old industrial water pumping station as an eyesore, a giant architectural relic out of place and scale in its now-residential semi-urban surroundings near the middle of contemporary downtown Berlin. An artistic duo, however, saw it is a huge blank canvas on which to create a masterpiece of modern minimalism. For the price of a cheap condo in most other major European cities, Elmgreen & Dragset were able to purchase the property for under a million dollars – a steal considering the fine structural shape it is in and the incredibly vast interior space it contains.

Home Interior Design Themes
Decorative Botanical Howard Miller Wall Clock with Pendulum

interior designer

6 Nov 2009 | 3:07 pm

Wall clocks are an important accessory for any room, especially the likes of a bedroom, living room and hallway area. They serve two functions, the primary one being the act of keeping time. The second function, is one of decoration and visual appeal. It’s important to have the two in combination if the clock is to be a permanent feature on your wall. The decorative botanical wall clock as seen in the picture above is by the world renowned Howard Miller clock maker company. It harks back to a by-gone era of botanical beauty and understated elegance. The decorative clock in face pays…
Britain’s First Underground Mansion Where Privacy is a Priority

interior designer

5 Nov 2009 | 12:15 pm

Britain’s first underground mansion has been given the go-ahead this month. Expected to cost around £2 million ($3.3 million), the subterranean property is already becoming the focus of an ownership battle. The location is an upmarket neighbourhood in the English county of Cheshire. Wealthy residents have complained for many years now about the tacky mansion houses being built to accommodate sports stars. The area is a popular location for Premiership soccer stars to set up home, Cheshire being a pretty location between the major footballing cities of Liverpool, Manchester and…
The Elegant Alice Table by House Eclectic

interior designer

5 Nov 2009 | 4:40 am

If you’re looking for an elegant table with legs a little different from the regular, you might well like this Alice Table by House Eclectic. The very ethos of the designers who created with stylish table is one of individuality and diversity. Whether you want the table to be situated in a dining room or games room, the beautiful look of the Alice Table will compliment any functional requirements. What makes the Alice Table stand out are its legs. These are finely shaped and curvaceous, almost becoming reminiscent of contemporary chess pieces. Indeed, this allusion can work wonders for…
What are the Benefits of Using a Rice Cooker?

interior designer

4 Nov 2009 | 9:07 am

Rice cookers have been popular in Asia for over 30 years but are only just gain popularity in the West. The benefits of a rice cooker for families who like rice, are huge. Rice is a wonderful accompaniment to many dishes and is integral to others, especially those of Asian origin. These means an electric rice cooker is a great alternative to the regular saucepan, the latter of which can often be a hit and miss affair. Home cooking can often lead rice turning out soggy, sticky, too dry or in quantities one would not have truly wished for. All these problems are solved by an electric rice…
Home Wooden Sewing Machine and Craft Table

interior designer

3 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am

I was watching a television documentary about World War Two in Britain the other day. They touched on the old maxim “mend and make do” in regards to clothing and fabrics, which was popular during the 1940’s and 1950’s. Of course, nowadays, this old saying is not relevant in many cases due to the different materials we use in clothing and the wide availability of fabrics that are relatively cheap. Our affluence has also grown since those war weary days. However, that doesn’t mean home sewing, mending and crafting has subsided. Many people across the United States…

Modern Designer Furniture Blog
Domino Short Bed From SMA

4 Nov 2009 | 1:17 am

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

2 Nov 2009 | 11:46 pm

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

4 Oct 2009 | 3:27 am

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

2 Oct 2009 | 11:44 pm

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

1 Oct 2009 | 11:16 pm

The zero bed from Presotto.Typical Italian design, the zero bed from Presotto offers all the slick comporary feel for the modern home or flat.The iconic round base of the bed will make a massive feature of any bedroom.Similar to to poliform in its style but with a modern and comporary twist. Presotto also offer a range of chairs tables and more.Find out more: here

Stylehound
Bauhaus at MOMA

stylehound

6 Nov 2009 | 9:26 am

Are you wacky for modernism? And you’re in New York, or will be coming during the holiday season? If so, you must plan a visit to MOMA to see their new exhibit, Bauhaus 1919-1933: Workshops for Modernity. Until it was shut down by the Nazis, Bauhaus was a hotbed of creative thinking, re-examining all the ways of modern life, and influencing everything from architecture to fashion, from painting to furniture-making. This ambitious survey tries to get at what Bauhaus was through exhibits, a “lounge,” and hands-on art-making workshops. The image above, from the show, is Oskar…
November Design Contest Announced

Zadie Heller

5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

Over on the forum, the Sheffield School just announced a new design contest. Following up October’s “Fall Color” contest, which ended this past weekend, is the new contest for November. This time around, in celebration of the upcoming holiday season, we decided to make the them of the contest “Holiday Party Decor”. The task: Imagine a space, any space. It can be your home or event, any place you would want to host a holiday celebration. Then let us know how you plan to decorate the place. Be as creative as you want and feel free to choose the holiday that…
BizBash Expo Event Report: Fabrics, furniture, flowers oh my!

Caroline Wolfe Papocchia

5 Nov 2009 | 7:45 am

As promised, another installment of my BizBash Expo review - this time, with a focus on the great fabric and furniture vendors that were exhibiting. Perhaps its a sign of the allegedly abating recession, but glitz and glamour were certainly a trend for the stalwarts of theatrical fabric and event supply and furniture rentals. Take a look! Powerhouse fabric companies Dazian and Rose Brand - think backdrops for theater productions, Broadway, television, events, and awards shows like the Oscars - showed vibrant textiles covered in crystals, bedecked with glitter, and strung with LEDs. Both…
BizBash Expo Event Report: Performers for Hire

Caroline Wolfe Papocchia

4 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm

The other week I had an opportunity to check out what is by far one of my favorite industry events: the annual NYC BizBash Expo, held at the Javits Convention Center - one of five annual trade shows hosted by BizBash across the country. Based here in NYC, BizBash is a national media company with outlets both online and in print that has quickly become the go-to source for information, trends, forecasts, and insight into the events industry. In addition to the Expo, BizBash has a Hall of Fame and Event Style Awards program to recognize and reward top vendors. The tradeshow floor of the BizBash…
A Big Fan of the Bladeless Fan

alexia rossetti

3 Nov 2009 | 9:03 am

Trust James Dyson to come up with the bladeless fan. Dyson, designer extraordinaire and the inventor of the Dyson vacuum cleaners, has come up with a different method of blowing air to your face. Using a turbo-charged motor, pressurized air is forced through a narrow aperture and accelerated along the ring-like structure. This creates a jet stream that sucks in the air from all around the fan and multiplies the air flow, hence the name “Air Multiplier”. Without blades, the air flow doesn’t have the usual choppy effect and travels smoothly to fan your face. The minimalist…

Styleture
Crossover Between Fashion & Interior Design

styleture

6 Nov 2009 | 10:08 am

We know that sometimes this crossover is not always a good fit, but when they come together just right, it can be beautiful. Decor and couture have often had ties to each other historically, and the styles and trends sometimes even follow each and become intermingled. Recently it has become more and more common that a fashion designer will design a room, building or product. Similarly an interior designer might also put out a fashion line. “I’ve long believed that the eye runs naturally from the catwalk to the kitchen.” Anna Wintour, Editor of US Vogue Here are a few of our…
From Our Readers - What is your favorite ID style right now?

styleture

5 Nov 2009 | 9:54 am

We posed the question “What is your favorite style right now when it comes to interior design?” on both our Facebook Fan Page and our Styleture Twitter Feed, and here are some of the responses we received. Post your own favorite style as a comment! “Serene, soft, casual, minimal; white painted wide plank floors, pale walls, shots of soft persimmon and pink. art? ink drawings.” Terra Home, BC Canada - http://www.linguaterratile.com/ “My fav style is Shabby Chateau - Lovely eclectic antique decor that has that ‘handed down through the generations’ look…
5 Amazing Luxury Motor Yachts

styleture

4 Nov 2009 | 12:25 pm

Yachts are a great place to see amazing styles and designs. On the heels of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which we attended and saw more interior and exterior details than we could have imagined, we thought we’d show you some amazing Super Yachts. No luxury is overlooked with these yachts, and every style can be designed from super modern, to classic and even completely custom designs. Many people don’t think of a Naval Ship when they picture a Luxury Yacht, but when it comes to JFA Yachts , that’s exactly what they produce. JFA has yachts from 75’ to 150’…
Architect Profile - Elisabeth Whitworth Scott

styleture

3 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pm

Elisabeth Whitworth Scott was the daughter of a surgeon who had 9 siblings, and was a great-niece of the architects George Gilbert Scott and George Frederick Bodley and was also second cousins to Giles Gilbert Scott, who was the architect of the Liverpool Cathedral. Scott was a British Architect who is best known for her Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Scott entered a major, international design contest for the rights to the project with 72 other entries. Scott’s firm Scott, Chesterton & Shepherd was awarded the project, making her the first female…
Spooky & Scary Buildings & Architecture

styleture

30 Oct 2009 | 11:13 am

Here are a few spooky buildings and structures that will give you the chills! Lizzie Borden took an axe. And gave her mother forty whacks. And when she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one. The Borden house in Fall River, Massachusetts, where the murders took place. Borden House Today The Dutch Colonial home which was the site of the horrific murder and the subject of the Amityville Horror movie about paranormal activities. Amityville Horror House in Amityville, New York Amityville Horror House in Amityville, New York Abandoned Russian Polar Nuclear Lighthouses Abandoned…

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Michael Kenna

Stevi

23 Oct 2009 | 4:25 am

Copse / Great Smeaton, Yorkshire, England, 1991 Morning Traffic / Midtown, New York, U.S.A., 2000 Hillside Fence, Study 2, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan, 2002 Seven Trees / Castello di Canossa, Italy, 2007 I wish I was in Paris right now. Or at least, sometime until January 24. Because that’s when the retrospective of Michael Kenna’s photography is on view at the Bibliotheque Nationale. My friend Blondie alerted me to it, and I hope she gets to see the exhibition since she has been living there this past year. My first ever post on this blog was about him, he is my favourite…
Autumn colours

Stevi

22 Oct 2009 | 12:23 am

“woods and chestnuts II” by JoX1989 Excuse the sentimentality, but I have left a big chunk of my soul in Edinburgh, so I am always moved by pictures of it. Here’s one. “A damp, dark idiotaro” by the ThreeFingeredlord “Rain in Cracow” by Quizz By FanFan ?? “pumpkin parade” by CharmingLisa “Comfort Me With Apples” by IrenaS, a truly magnificent flickr stream you must check To tut my own horn, here’s one of mine. That’s my stream here. “Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest”.
Eva Vazquez Dibujos

Stevi

13 Oct 2009 | 12:05 pm

La Peluca de Rapunzel Barrio I came across the work of this very talented artist, Eva Vasquez Dibujos. Isn’t her work wonderful? This is her flickr stream, and here is something about her on Illustration Friday, the original site where I found out about her.
Good things, pretty things

Stevi

13 Oct 2009 | 12:54 am

Architectural Digest runs a feature on celebrities’ favorite rooms and objects. My favourite is Marilyn Monroe’s, who, according to the article, always kept modest apartments, filled with books and records. She had said: “I’m not interested in money. I just want to be wonderful.” See the whole feature here. “Views of Paris” Black and White wallpaper by Schumacher.That’s not new, it’s about one year old, but a. I love it and b. I think it’s a classic. “The Kids“: Amazing photography-illustration by Martine Roch. Go through her Flickr…
Earl Grey

Stevi

5 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am

earl grey by Stevi featuring Dorothy Perkins Items in this set: Grey pleat neck shift dress, 35 GBP ANANAS, 100 GBP Bottega Veneta Woven Tote Bag, 1,759 GBP BLACK DRAGONFLY SUNGLASSES, $325 BLACK DOUBLE WRAP SKULL CHARM BRACELET, $250

World Interior Design Network
Melville Middle East completes first full-service contracts

6 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

Melville Middle East Exhibition Services, a UAE-based GES worldwide network company, has completed their exhibition services for three exhibitions at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Bunk beds from Donco

6 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

Texas-based furniture supplier, Donco Trading Company has introduced bunk beds designed to suit congested bedroom spaces.
VNCLC selects Project FROG for sustainable learning center

6 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

The Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (VNCLC), a public charter school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), has selected Project FROG, the manufacturer of smart buildings, to provide a state of the art sustainable learning center to house its new Infrastructure Career Academy.
WarmlyYours debuts Infinity towel warmer

6 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

Chicago-based radiant heating solutions provider, WarmlyYours has debuted functional and affordable electric Infinity towel warmer.
Frasers signs new property in Shanghai

6 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am

Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd (Frasers) signed its new property Fraser Place Shanghai in China, thereby becoming the largest branded international operator of serviced residences in Shanghai.

Fresh Nest Design
Fresh Pillows for Fall

erin

6 Nov 2009 | 6:17 am

I love switching up my pillows. It’s one of the easiest ways to change up a room, as well as one of the more budget friendly ways to do it! Need some pillows for fall? Try one of these: 1. Hummingbird Pillow 2. Recycled Red Bud Pillow 3. Jeweled Peacock Pillow 4. Rose Volumes 5. Harvest Bouquet Pillow
Designer: Elizabeth Martin

deb

5 Nov 2009 | 11:29 am

I love looking at different homes to spark inspiration and see what other designers are doing. Elizabeth Martin Design is doing that for me just now. Her designs are inspiring and lovely. Elizabeth received her BFA in communication design and has worked for an architect firm, graphic designer, art director for ad agencies, corporations and Vanity Fair. She has also worked at Gap Inc. to shape brands and launch products while continuing her interior design studies at Berkley. She did all of this before deciding to open her doors in 2002 as Elizabeth Martin Design. Isn’t this…
Benjamin Moore’s Style 2010

erin

4 Nov 2009 | 8:07 am

Last night I had the opportunity to hear Mary Hoffman, a Color and Design Specialist for Benjamin Moore! I heard a little bit about Benjamin Moore and their process for choosing their color palettes for the year. This is one of their color palettes for next year. I love the European feel to it! Very clean, chic, and contemporary! I absolutely love color theory and anything having to do with color. I find it fascinating that they forecast the colors about 2-3 years out. So yep, back in 2007 they forecasted that purple would be big this year…and sure enough, we’re seeing…
Fireplace Roundup

erin

3 Nov 2009 | 6:06 am

There’s a good mix of both modern and unique fireplaces out there! These are some of my favorites: 1. Glass Fireplace from Bloch Design. Love this fireplace because it’s not so heavy feeling. It’s light and airy and really lets you take in the fire from all directions! What I don’t love is the fact that you’ll probably be cleaning that glass a lot! 2. Ribbon Fire from Digifire. Not only does this design look fantastic, but it’s actually ethnol burning instead of gas or wood burning. Which makes it burn cleanly and you don’t need a flue or…
Monday Redesign: Entry Way

deb

2 Nov 2009 | 6:45 am

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a great Halloween. Wasn’t the extra hour this weekend a cherry on top to a fun and festive weekend? I think it certainly was. For today’s redesign I’m redoing an entry way today with a warm mix of yellows and greens. This entry way needs storage and a place for everything (coats, wallet, and goodies). Here’s a look at what I came up with: I love multi-functional spaces where the design is beautiful and there’s extras like storage and a purpose for everything. Here’s a breakdown of the goodies: The wall color…