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• Seating for Two

  

  With the Holidays fast approaching and the family gatherings closing in it's always a good idea to have extra seating around the house. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Magic of Paint

  

  As a DIY'elfer I'm always in the lookout for new products that will make my projects go smoothly and get the best results possible. For me, a good quality... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Wow Factor

  

  A couple of weeks ago I received a very exiting invitation. As a participating contributor of MyColortopia team, I was asked to help launch Glidden Paints new... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Make Room for Color

  

  If you haven't already done so, give your sweet pad a burst of cheer for Spring. Now that Winter is a thing of the past, it's time to spruce up your place the... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Scandinavian Styled Holiday Table

  

  After weeks of working on my Home Depot Holiday Style Challenge, the time has come for the big reveal. For this project I chose to decorate a Christmas table... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Diy: a Cozy Wreath for the Holidays

  

  Thanksgiving has come and gone and it's now time to 'Deck The Halls With Boughs And Holly'. This year I was invited by Home Depot to participate in their super... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Creating a Visual Dialogue

  

  The moment I walked into the gorgeous studio/showroom of design duo Megan Sommerville and Matt Ensner in upstate New York I knew I was in for a treat. Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Lighting with an Eye to the Past

  

  One can never have enough lighting in the home. Maybe I'm just obsessed with it. But besides illuminating every corner of our spaces, lamps are like precious... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Throne-worthy Cat

  

  It's been a while since I've come across cool-looking goodies for our fury friends. So I was thrilled to have stumbled upon these wonderful cat pods by Colombia... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• For the Love of Concrete

  

  Concrete is often associated with urban and industrial interiors, but this home in the island of Gotland, Sweden is one exception to the rule. Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Hotel with a Color Story

  

  If you're a color lover then I have the perfect dose of color for you today. At the The William Hotel in New York guests are welcomed to a feast of vibrant... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Black Heritage Barn

  

  Hey dear friends, I know it's been a while since I last sat down in front of my computer to write a post, but to be tell you the truth the last couple of... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Sleeping in the Past

  

  The opportunity of staying in a Middle Age monastery doesn't come along very often, especially in one that has been gorgeously transformed into a luxurious... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Tools for Modern Times

  

  If you like to keep your toolbox well equipped with the latest and coolest gadgets you're going to love this new collection of household tools by London based... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Brilliant Whites

  

  Deciding what color to paint a room is often a task on its own. Can you remember how many times you've stood in front of a sea of color chips with a blank... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Sky is the Limit

  

  Today, we embark on a make-believe trip over the Atlantic to take a tour of this spectacular penthouse in Marseille, France. For interior designer Francois... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Danish Hospitality

  

  It's no secret that Danes have an exquisite taste in design, and that their hotels are no exception to this rule. The recently opened Hotel SP34 is one of the... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Precious Parisian Jewel

  

  It's hard to believe this fabulosity-packed apartment is only 430 square feet. Home to interior designer Charlotte Vauvillier, this Parisian flat is tastefully... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Gender Neutral Loft

  

  I can't get enough of the beautifully serene color palette of this 1860 loft in SoHo, New York . Its soft neutral colors flow from room to room creating a... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Passion for Color

  

  Known for her passionate love affair with color, French interior designer Sarah Lavoine lets us take a peek into this fabulous Parisian duplex she designed. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN