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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 18, 2009

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, 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 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, ORGANIZING | October 8, 2009

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5 Eye-Catching Coat Racks

Many apartments and condo units do not have a formal entryway. This is without counting the increasing number of units that lack a coat closet. Even if you have a coat closet, chances are, that it is almost full by all your coats needed to accommodate 4 seasons. For all these reasons, we often need [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | October 5, 2009

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Swedish Decor Inspirations for Fall

Purple Area is a blog that inspires me. This time, Susann Larsson invites us on one of her shopping trip that she did with her neighbor. She stopped at Åkra Wind Farm, which has a café and a home decor boutique that I would love to visit. Susann shared a few pictures. I love the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | October 1, 2009

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Rich Jewel Colors for Fall 2009

Looking at the November 2009 preview of Living etc, you really get the feel that warm and rich colors are in vogue. As someone who loves burnt oranges and rich yellow tones, I could not be happier. The more daring can enliven their home with cerise. As you can see rich vibrant colors are used as [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | September 22, 2009

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Unique Organizers and Small Storage Solutions

When everything has its place, you do not lose time looking for it. There is a therapeutic effect of living and working in an uncluttered space. We also need a few storage solutions and organizers to be on display to be practical. For that, you need items that feel more unique than the utilitarian objects. It [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | September 19, 2009

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Adorable Toys and Housewares at WhippetGrey

I discovered a UK retailer who assembled an exotic collection of items for kids and your house. I cannot imagine a child who could resist those charming old-fashioned toys. + The felt finger puppets are hand stitched with embroidered hearts, stars and Liberty Print fabric (£32 for 6 or £7.75 each, come with a postcard). + The [...]