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• Flavor of the Month

  

  How about this delicious ice cream treat to celebrate the start of the weekend? Although it looks absolutely scrumptious, this sweet delicacy is not for... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Classic Simplicity

  

  Sometimes the simplest things are the most lasting and memorable. Originally designed for the Hotel Astoria in Trondheim, Norway, the Topan pendant is a... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Keeping the Past Alive

  

  Located in the heart of the historical area of Baixa, in Lisbon, this 18th-century building has been refurbished turning five floors into short-term rentals. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Minimalist Splendor

  

  There are still a couple of weeks left Summer, so let's enjoy them much as we can before the crisp air of Autumn descends upon us. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fab & Coloricious

  

  Once you fall head-over-heels in love with color, there's no going back. At least that's the case for design-centric Bradford Shellhammer, founder and chief... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Getting Personal

  

  No matter which home decorating style you fancy, it's all about how much of YOU is reflected in your nest. Undoubtedly, this 900 square-feet home shows lots of... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Feeling Blue

  

  I'm not really feeling blue, but blue was the main color I chose when I started staging this apartment a couple of months age. Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fortune Tellers

  

  The best thing about having Chinese food, besides enjoying a delish Asian fare, is cracking that fortune cookie at the end of the meal to find words of wisdom o... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Stockholm Delights

  

  A gem of city, Stockholm is truly magical. The fact that it spreads out over 14 islands makes it a stunning setting and a unique place to visit. I immediately... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Copenhagen Memories

  

  If there's one thing I'm guilty about, it's not getting around to sharing my travel pictures soon after my trips. It usually takes me a few weeks to actually si... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• In a Painterly Fashion

  

  Living in limited square footage forces you to think of ways of cheating space to make it look larger. Paint is one of the easiest tricks to accomplishing this. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Colorfully Organized

  

  Organization has always been my weakness, well more like my obsession. That's when I saw these neatly arranged kitchen drawers I felt in heaven. Undoubtedly,... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Chairs with a Cause

  

  Pioneer chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver has challenged a select group of artists and designers to lend their creativity and customize Arne Jacobsen's... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• For the Love of Black

  

  I'm completely in tune with the aesthetics of this gorg place, home of designer/artist Morten Andersen Bøgh. His passion for black is present all... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• My Top 10: Serving Trays

  

  This ultimate serving piece is a must in everybody's home. Besides giving a hand when entertaining or treating your honey to a delicious breakfast in bed,... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• With Dogs in Mind

  

  As a dog lover and owner of a French Bulldog, I'm always thrilled to discover great design solutions for my four-legged friends. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Cocktail of Styles

  

  Tradition and eclecticism mix divinely in this Italian jewel. Located in Lombardy, Italy, the unique sixteenth-century house is owned by the head of interior... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Ingenious Shades

  

  Today, I thought I'd give you a short break from beautiful interiors and wow you with these phenomenally witty, sculptural images by Stockholm-based photographe... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Sleeping in Style

  

  • Written by guest blogger Lindsay Coleman. Coming home to a dull bedroom can be depressing, especially after a long and stressful day. There are many way... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Items to Love

  

  We can all agree that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I'm pretty certain all of you are going to drool over this splendid interior project by Belgian... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN