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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | March 1, 2010

Vintage Style Lamps by The Owls Are Hunting

Holly of Decor8 introduced these gorgeous lamps this morning. I love them. They are the creations of a British girl called Jo who now lives in Canberra, Australia. Jo chronicles her work on a blog. Her company is named The Owls are Hunting. She specializes in handmade, vintage inspired lamps and lampshades. They ship worldwide on [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 26, 2010

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The Conmoto Gate and Turn Fireplaces

I love sitting next to a fireplace. If you are looking for something spectacular, check out the modern fireplace and stove from Conmoto, a German fireplace maker. Their fireplaces often look like piece of furniture. Carsten Gollnick designed a vertical fireplace with a companion wood storage unit. The combustion chamber of Gate is suspended to float [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 17, 2010

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Stackable Mu A Stools and Home Accessories

As I selected my top 3 things from March 2010 of the Canadian House and Home, I stopped to browse the catalogue of 18Karat. I first introduced that design, import and distribution company back in 2007. Their catalogue is filled with great home accessories. The Mu A Stool is the latest addition to the MU stools [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 15, 2010

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White on White Home Decor

Since I am not a white interior fan, it says a lot when I decide to feature an all-white room decor. But what makes this one stands out is the use of textures and many shades of white. It is a look that fits with rough and rustic natural wood. Emma of Emmas blog featured it [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

February 11, 2010

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Butterfly Bag Chair and Stool by Bev Hisey

I met Bev Hisey at the IDS last January. She is a talented home decor designer. I was in awe with her latest creation before I sat in her bag chair made of 3mm 100% wool felt. I went to heaven when I sat down. It is truly one of most comfortable chairs I had the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

January 26, 2010

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Communicative Coffee Table by Di Wu

This table feels so right for an early morning post. The concept is fun for brainstorming – something we often do my husband and I – or to occupy the kids that come for a visit. Di Wu designed the table with eight slide boards. A duster to clean the chalkboard hides under one board. [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

January 24, 2010

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First Coverage of IDS 2010

I was extremely busy with many work-related tasks over the last few weeks. Therefore, a weekend getaway in Toronto to visit the IDS 2010 and to attend a Spanish tasting dinner in honor of the birthday of a foodie friend was more than welcomed. I am sitting on the train right now. This post is simply [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

January 15, 2010

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Ofuro: A Wood Soaking Bath Tub by Rapsel

Ofuro has a east meet west flavor. Designer Matteo Thun has created for Italian brand Rapsel a Japanese style soaking bath. Beautifully made of larch wood, Ofuro grabbed my attention since we can deeply submerge yourself in it. Form and function are united. I love it! + Rapsel + via Trendir

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