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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | July 3, 2009

Welcoming Words Graffiti into Your Home Decor

The first of July is a special day all around Quebec. This is the date where most renters move in to their new apartment. Putting on the walls or on your furniture, inspirational stickers are an easy way to instantly add a personal touch to your home decor. The entrance is ideal as you can convey [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | June 22, 2009

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Inspired by the Retro Design of Hea Sofa by BG Norge

There are furniture you love at first sight. Hea by the Norvegean sofa maker BG Norge is one of those times. The creative use of patterns grabbed my attention. The design cleverly mixes fabrics in the front and the back. It is also interesting to see how the design fits well in what looks like a [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | June 3, 2009

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Postfossil at the DMY International Design Festivals Berlin 2009

Today starts the 7th edition of DMY International Design Festival in Berlin. It runs until June 7th, 2009. The event showcases works by internationally acclaimed designers as well as revealing prototypes by young talent. The current edition focuses on design that makes a difference. Postfossil is one of the designer group that will exhibit their work. [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | June 2, 2009

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Impressed by Stadler Form’s Modern Household Appliances

I usually do not talk about household appliances on my blog. But when I saw the Otto Wooden Fan on the Finds and Trends blog on Canadian House and Home, I could not resist to learn more about the brand who elevates a mundane object. The Swiss brand Stadler Form produces these cheerful and refined household [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | May 22, 2009

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Best Home Decor Products of the Week for my Design Friday

Before the weekend, I gathered the best of what the design products I spot this week. With the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) happening last week in New York City; there were plenty of great candidates for my top 3 list. I must confess that I am jealous my blogger friends who went to the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | May 22, 2009

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My A to Z bookends on the cover of Canadian House and Home

Sometimes you look at a picture and it feels strangely familiar. This how I felt when I first laid my eyes on the cover of the June 2009 edition of Canadian House & Home. It took me a while to put the fingers on it because what is familiar is a small detail. My best friend [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

May 17, 2009

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Grace Bonney’s 10 Favorite Designs on June 2009 Canadian House and Home

I met and chatted a little with Grace of Design*Sponge last February when she sat on the Design Bloggers panel at IDS 09. She is a sweet girl. Canadian House and Home wrote a two-page story on her. Grace told us to check the work produced by contemporary Australian and Mexican artists. She loves the way [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

May 15, 2009

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Lit your home with Havana or Capri by Jonathan Alder

The few items of the latest collection of Jonathan Alder caught my attention. Let’s start with lighting. Contrary to lots of designers, I restrain the recessed lights to the bare minimum in my decors. I prefer to display gorgeous lamps for their decorative and functional input. The latest lighting collection by Jonathan Alder allows you [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

May 15, 2009

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Three Looks for the Scoop-back Chair at West Elm

We all know this modern bentwood chair. It rests on a sturdy chrome-plated iron base. Many brands produce their version. What is fun at West Elm is the variety of the bendwood chair finishes. You can opt for the traditional solid color option, a print option and the new pebbled leather upholstery. The popularity of the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

May 14, 2009

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Old Meets New Scandinavian Bathroom with the new Svea by Svedbergs

Svedbergs is known for its complete bathroom. This means that they produce the whole package from A to Z. With 30 years of experience, Svedbergs sold in excess of 150,000 bathrooms in the Nordic markets over the last decade. I am showing you Svea, their latest range of bathroom furniture. The design unites tradition with [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

May 12, 2009

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Kilowatt Cat Beds and Maow Feeders for my Eco-friendly Tuesday

I was looking for a different angle for my eco-friendly column. I own two cats. I decided to check what was happening in the cat product market. This is how I came across two Canadian design brands from British Columbia that make modern pet accessories with green considerations. Plus, as an interior designer, I am thrilled [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor, OUTDOOR space

April 24, 2009

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The Glamour behind the Ensombra Parasol

This is not a new product but these pictures are stunning. It feels very old LA. I love the mood. I am not certain. The Ensombra may have been introduced in 2006 by Gandia Blasco. This folding parasol has the base and the pole made of thermolacquered iron. while phenolic plates are used for the slats. [...]

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