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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 18, 2009

Cool Cozy Luxury Interior with PH5 Pendant Lamps

This picture captured the best of an inviting home for me. It is perfect for entertaining and living. You get plenty of comfortable sitting spread around the table. I imagine the kitchen to be in front of the purple sofa (but I am not clues). Luckily for me, I should it to my husband and [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 18, 2009

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Albero Cucuruku Cuckoo Clock

My parents had a cute Swiss cuckoo clock. I was fascinated by the magic of the striking. I still find it charming but I prefer the style of a modern clock. Designed by Riccardo Paolino and Matteo Fusi for Progetti, Cucuruku is an Italian design with a German mechanism. You can choice between a wenge colored [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | November 17, 2009

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Faux-Wood Kitchen Backsplash

I like the warmth of the wood decor backsplash against this modern sleek German kitchen. Browsing their collection, I get the impression that the backsplash is made of finely textured melamine resin, not wood. Regardless of what it is, it is gorgeous. + Poggenpohl + via Living etc.

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 10, 2009

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Magazine Wall

Create you own mosaic wall with old magazines. It must feel good to repurpose old magazines in such a beautiful way. It can even be a conversation starter. Classify the magazines by format (width and length). First, you need to make your bricks by tightly tying magazines together. Discuss with your handyman on the best way to [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING

November 6, 2009

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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 my Christmas ornaments. The [...]

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

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