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• In Touch with Nature

  

  Don't you feel sometimes like taking off to a remote spot in the middle of nowhere? A peaceful location where to relax and take a break from your daily routine? Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• An Eye for Modernism

  

  It doesn't take long to realize there's a design aficionado living in this mid century modern haven. Well, actually two. Designed by architect Edward Fickett,... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• For the Softer Side of Winter

  

  I know it's a bit premature to be posting about Fall when we still about a month and a half left of Summer. But I simply couldn't resist sharing the upcoming... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modern-classic Love

  

  If you're a mid-century modern aficionado like moi, then you know how hard it is to find great pieces at prices that won't break the bank. At times, this can... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Guest Style

  

  Who says small can't be cool? This fabulous guesthouse in Denmark has all you can ask for a conformable and stylish weekend in the country. Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Playful Minimalism

  

  I can't get enough of this beautiful series of prints by Spencer Harrison of Happy Studio. His minimalist interpretations of everyday objects, both in form and... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Summer Whites

  

  It took five years of meticulous renovating to transform a former 1920s schoolhouse into this magnificent Summer home in southern Sweden. The refurbished house... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Rustic is the New Black

  

  Haven't you noticed how the farmhouse look is the latest rage now? This rustic trend seems to be the “in” style and it's popping in every shelter... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Color Coated

  

  This is by far one of the coolest learning centers I've ever seen. The Spanish school 2day Languages in Valencia, Spain, was designed by Masquespacio using the... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• It's All in the Staging

  

  Model apartments tend to be cold and impersonal, which in a sense in quite the opposite look you want to have when trying to attract prospect buyers or renters. Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Light up Your Life

  

  If you're a DIYer at heart and in search of a fun weekend project, I got one for you. I was recenlty in search of cloth-covered wire to rewire a couple of wall... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Minimalism with a French Twist

  

  Mixing design styles is not often an easy task, especially when talking about two very different styles such as Nordic minimalism and Southern French. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Little Bling for the Garden

  

  If you're tired of looking at the old boring green hose hanging on the wall, it's time to give your back yard some Garden Glory. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Perfect Country Retreat

  

  We had a rather sweltering hot weekend here in New York, with humidity levels reaching way up there and making almost unbearable to be outside. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Small Wonder

  

  It's hard to believe this beautiful pad has a mere 312 square feet of space. Polish Architecture Studio 3XA took advantage of every single inch to create a slee... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Grilling in All-american Style

  

  What better way to celebrate America's 237th Birthday, and be the talk of the family barbecue, than with this set of four resin Star Spangled Spatulas designed... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Nature Inspired

  

  Imagine finding a gutted warehouse in the middle of Paris as a blank canvas to created the loft of your dreams. Then hiring interior architect Grégoire D... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Shades of Gray

  

  Dark, monochromatic decor is most often associated with masculine interiors, but this stunning Stockholm apartment proves that theory wrong. Its minimalist yet... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• No Wire Hangers Ever

  

  I don't know about you, but for me everything needs to have its own place—a basic rule that helps me keep my pad tidy. One of my biggest pet peeves, and... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Tropical Flavor

  

  This luscious house in Comparta, Portugal is an eclectic design cocktail with a sweet tropical flavor that brightens the spirit. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN