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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 6, 2009

Writing Slates by Bliss in a Teacup | etsy watch

Another find on etsy. This one would make a great holiday gift. I like the concept behind the writing slates produced by a a half kiwi-half canadian couple living with their cat in Vancouver. It is effectively simple. You have a choice of two permanent titles: “Today” or “This Week”. + Writing Slates – Planning edition [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 5, 2009

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Polaroid Flower Vase

Having a few Polaroid flower vases floating around at different heights is a stunning sight. I read on Yanko design that the line holding the frame is a wire, the wire bone’s connected to the light bone, and the light shines on the plant. I wish I could recycle the idea for Christmas ornaments. The difficulty [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 4, 2009

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Sophie Conran Wallpaper Range for Arthouse

After making delicious pies and designing a popular dinnerware line, Sophie Conran created a line of wallpaper for Arthouse. Except for Spectra, which is part of a special line exclusively available from B&Q, all her patterns are traditional. Her main collection should be available through many retailers. Main Collection For her main collection, Sophie Conran was inspired [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 4, 2009

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Equestrian Knobs and Pulls

At $6 per knob or pull, the Equestrian Hardware at Pottery Barn can add lots of character to a home office or a gentleman dressing room. + Equestrian knobs or pulls $24 USD for 4

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING

November 3, 2009

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String Bags

I like the style of the string shopping bags. At moment it feels European while at other time it feels bohemian. I wish to know if you find them more practical than the Envirosax or the RuME bags? I am thinking of trying them. Here are three models that caught my eyes. + Stretch Bag by [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design

November 3, 2009

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Kappa Hood by Barriviera Cappe

My eyes caught a kitchen hood that seems to be made for me. I like it in its yellow orange color. Find more unusual range hoods designed by Barriviera Cappe on Appliancist. + photos: Barriviera Cappe

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING

November 2, 2009

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Home Accessories by Susan Bradley

Everyday items can be functional and pretty. I like this brown branch log rack. Susan Bradley designs and produces a unique range of interior and exterior products. She shows us that small storage solutions can neatly decorate our space. She brings visual impacts to your home without neglecting the functionality of the object. The shelf life series [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture

October 30, 2009

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Jenn Ski’s Mid-Century Modern House Photographed by Bob O’Connor

I always dreamt of living in a mid-century home, which is probably why I enjoy so much the Home Sweet Home series by Jenn Ski. Several weeks ago, renowned photographer Bob O’Connor took pictures of her interior. She put a couple of her blog but you will see more on the blog of Real Simple [...]

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