JOURNAL
12 March 2010
Vitra Haus by Herzog & de Meuron
Vitra Haus, the new home of Vitra's Home Collection, has been covered widely by design media, and not in vain. It is a beautiful example of Jacques Herzog's and Pierre de Meuron's ability to take the ubiquitous stacked-houses concept and still make it look new, interesting and inviting.
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10 March 2010
Spring Trends from Maison & Objet
Twice a year in September and January, for more than 10 years, the MAISON&OBJET trade show has been bringing together players from the home-fashion sector to offer them a major focal point to express themselves and to network.
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8 March 2010
Hidden SF Treasure: Da Flora Restaurant
I always love a great restaurant find--the kind that has no signage, eleven mis-matched tables and only local patrons. Da Flora in San Francisco is just this. The handwritten menu at North Beach's cozy Da Flora changes often, with one exception -- owner Flora Gaspar's "signature" sweet potato gnocchi.
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6 March 2010
Console Mirror by Front
It’s all about illusion. A doorway framing a round table - or a console table abutting a mirror? It’s definitely the latter of the two options, but looks like the former. Somewhat confusing or misleading? That’s the point.
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4 March 2010
2010 Color Trend Listing
TURQUOISE: 2010 is a big year for blue and a strong shade of turquoise sets a summery tone that is sure to give an upbeat vibe. Turquoise is very versatile and looks amazing with all sorts of unexpected colors such as Red, Hot Pink, Coral, Chocolate, Malachite Green, Mellow Yellow and Grey!
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2 March 2010
Al Fresco: Christophe Mobile Kitchen On Wheels
Calanc’s La Plancha Sur Roulette Christophe (stateside, that’s “Christophe Mobile Kitchen On Wheels,” but the French makes it sound so much more refined). Billed as “the latest and greatest portable outdoor essential,” the “Christophe” is an attractive, compact, versatile, and relatively lightweight conduit into full-fledged gourmandism sans the familiar constraints of the kitchen.
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28 February 2010
Spring Splash: Color Bangle by Louis Vuitton
I often find that many of us fall into a rut of wearing the same pieces of jewelry—all of the time. Now, it is perfectly acceptable, and recommended, that you have your day-to-day staples—maybe a wedding ring, wrap bracelet or stud earrings—but it is equally vital to change it up! Liven your accessory collection with something vibrant and unexpected, like Louis Vuitton’s Metal Bracelets, and you will see what I mean.
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26 February 2010
Barcelona, Wish You Were Here!
When in Barcelona, you will want to check into one of the several new or refurbished and distinctively cool hotels that have opened there recently. Among them, W Barcelona, located on La Barceloneta and designed by architect Ricardo Bofill, and the swish apartment residences of El Palauet.
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24 February 2010
Matte Black is the New "Black"
A softer, less assuming black for a still-recovering economy is part of the 2010 palette. From Apple® iPhones to the Rolls Royce Phantom, matte black is everywhere. The finish gives black a warmer, more inviting look than its glossier, sharper counterpart.
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22 February 2010
How to Accessorize Bookcases
Bookcases create a real presence in a room, so decorating them can be daunting and a little scary. Here are some tips on making your bookcases come alive with style and interest.
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20 February 2010
Staple It: How to Upholster Walls
Much like upholstering a chair seat, this method uses staples to adhere fabric to the wall. This is the easiest approach for covering drywall. If you have plastered walls, you’ll need to attach lath strips to the wall first, so you can staple into the softer wood. For an extra plush look, cover your wall with batting before adding the fabric.
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18 February 2010
Selecting the Right Size Chandelier
A chandelier adds ambiance and provides general lighting for dining and entertaining. You’ll want to choose one that’s large enough to wash the entire table in light,
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16 February 2010
How to Pick the Perfect Lampshade
Picking the perfect shade is a lot like choosing the right jewelry - it has to fit the place and occasion, complement without overwhelming, and draw just enough attention to be noticed. And if you put it on and it doesn’t make your heart beat a little faster, keep looking. There’s something better.
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14 February 2010
Choosing the Right Area Rug
You’re almost ready to start rug shopping. First, take a quick inventory of your color scheme. To tie the look of the room together, you’ll want to select a rug that complements the two or three main colors in the room.
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12 February 2010
Hanging Wall Decor 101
Whether you’re hanging one large piece or a lot of small ones, determining the proper placement of your artwork can sometimes seem daunting. Here’s a guide to make the process a little bit easier, and maybe even fun.
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10 February 2010
Pop Propaganda Under Foot
I can't get enough of this saying and the products that support it...the latest? CB2's Keep Calm Rug. Pre WWII motivational poster commissioned by the British Government Ministry of Information reports for duty in bright hand-tufted New Zealand wool. Attention-grabbing orange reassuringly commands to keep calm and carry on in charcoal grey with iconic crown of George VI.
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8 February 2010
Pieter de Leeuw's Letters Bookshelf
In late October 2009, one of the nine designers who presented in the Utrecht Crushes show for recent graduates was Pieter de Leeuw, who studied industrial design. There, he exhibited his as yet unnamed thesis project, a bookshelf made of letters.
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6 February 2010
Technology Moves Too Fast for the USB Sofa
If you’re interested in the implementation of technology within design, here’s a curious example. Cabracega’s USB sofas, developed in collaboration with TORKE, contain inlaid removable disks aiming for storing and sharing contents between users.
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4 February 2010
Sugar High: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15
By now you have your winter wardrobe in order, but what about cold weather cosmetics? With NY fashion week just a few weeks away, I have my radar on dry skin preventing products galore, like this Sugar Lip Treatment by Fresh.
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2 February 2010
Wash Your Cares Away
Many times a Designer's challenge is to render a strictly utilitarian device aesthetically pleasing. Not that the TV in the bathroom gag hasn’t been attempted before: Seura’s Television Mirrors are perhaps the best previous example of the re-location of this integral recreation, but this new version is more of an up-close-and-personal affair.
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31 January 2010
Reknit: What's Old is New Again
How many of us have old sweaters in storage or the back of our closets that never see the light of day? It is always cool to donate them to Goodwill or The Salvation Army, but if there is a particular knit you never wear and simply cannot bear to part with—maybe because it holds sentimental value or is your favorite color—why not turn it into something else? Like a scarf!
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29 January 2010
Color Wheel: Red
Zack Rosson, my lighting guru from Lumens Light+Living, responded, "Red is a primary color. How could it ever go out of style?" I would have to agree. I believe the trend and look is set when you choose what to pair with red rather than the color itself.
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27 January 2010
Winter Market Sketchbook III
Bold, arresting designs usher in the new year. Watch out for mixed textures, simplicity and elegance to be in the spotlight for 2010. Chock full of vibrant appeal, the top looks for the season range from spicy Thai to refined rustic to reinvented nautical.
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25 January 2010
Winter Market Sketchbook II
Bold, arresting designs usher in the new year. Watch out for mixed textures, simplicity and elegance to be in the spotlight for 2010. Chock full of vibrant appeal, the top looks for the season range from spicy Thai to refined rustic to reinvented nautical.
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23 January 2010
Winter Market Sketchbook I
Bold, arresting designs usher in the new year. Watch out for mixed textures, simplicity and elegance to be in the spotlight for 2010. Chock full of vibrant appeal, the top looks for the season range from spicy Thai to refined rustic to reinvented nautical.
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