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Archive | August, 2008

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | August 30, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

A Family House Turns Into Club Clive

Can a family house be the ultimate entertaining house? It seems so by looking at the amazing modern house designed by architect Clive Wilkinson in Los Angeles. Space Planning This fabulous modern architecture house integrates a sense of togetherness. The house works wonderfully for entertaining because the plan emphasizes the flow of people, like the [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, TABLEWARE | August 29, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

Marimekko Autumn 2008 Collection

For Autumn 2008, the new fabric patterns emerged from 5 designers and an autumnal color palette for the classic design of Maija Isola series. Multifaceted depictions of the treasures and wonders of nature best describe the latest Marimekko’s crop. I particularly like the Purnukka pattern (bottom left) by Erja Hirvi available in shades of beetroot [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 29, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

7 New Vases at IKEA and Target

We need a bunch of flower vases to accommodate various blooms and update our décor. With a lot of affordable vases on the market, it is a cheap way to decorate. Glamorous Look Look for contemporary metallic finishes and high-gloss silvery ceramic vases to instantly add sparkles to any room. Go for the cluster design [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | August 28, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

Contemporary Aesthetics by Snow and Graham

I have a thing for paper goods. One of the most inspiring brands over the last decade is Snow and Graham. I follow their progress for a while now. Snow and Graham recently launched a new Web site. The new Web site is beautifully done but sadly they opt for an entire Flash site. It [...]

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ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

August 28, 2008 | by Kim