Thursday night, I went to a media event at the Montreal Alessi store on Crescent Street. One thing that I learned about Alessi is that they do not commissioned designers for…
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Losing a pet is devastating for all members of a family. This is why it’s important to provide a way to find your pet if he gets lost. Blanket Online ID…
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I showed you cardboard play houses before, but what if you want a bigger, durable play house? This is what Modern Playhouse is doing. The concept is from Gitane Royce, a construction professional…
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I am looking to renew my basic melamine cooking utensils with a more heat resistant version. I want something that will last. The Elevate kitchen utensil series comes with a unique…
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German architect Hadi Teherani worked with Poggenpohl to create a kitchen system where the kitchen cabinets, the furniture and the space form one entity. I like the overall look and feel.…
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It’s no secret that I am a fan of Modern-Twist. I eat almost every day on their soft and durable placemats. Since my last visit to the site, they added the…
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Costa Rica is a superb destination. I have been there and recommend it to anyone. Naturally, the Costa Rican climate is well suited for bringing the outdoors in and the indoors out.…
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At last a modern architecture play house that is affordable. In partnership with Chronicle Books, MoMA designed a set of sturdy cardboard boxes that you assemble to build the interior walls of…
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A few years ago, I watched on TV Grand Designs with great interest. I also bought a few issues of the Grand Designs magazine. But that time is long gone since neither…
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There are a lot of good things that I could say about this modest house designed by architect David Coleman. For one thing, he reduced the footprint of the building not just…
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The only Canadian house that Dwell selected for their House We Love competition is here in Quebec. It’s the Maison Noire by the architect Pierre Thibault. His house is all black…