Friday, September 30, 2011
Gentlemen's Club
When I opened the most recent issue of Inside Out magazine, I fell instantly in love with the NYC apartment of sisters Hollister and Porter Hovey (names like that belong in a Wes Anderson script). Their style (evident in the first two pics) gives me a chance to tout the glories of the "gentlemen's club" aesthetic -- a style I have long admired for its unapologetic masculinity and for the fact that it reminds me of England. To be clear, we're not talking about strip club decor. The gentlemen's clubs in question were first established in the West End of London in the eighteenth century. They were members-only clubs for upper-class men to socialize, play parlor games, dine, and sometimes retreat for the night. Dark walls, shelves full of books, lit fireplaces, leather club chairs, ancestral art and animal skins and antlers are all welcome in this environment. These are rooms for retreating from a rainy day or an unrelenting winter. They are spaces to sink into with a favored book and a hot cup of Earl Grey while noshing on shortbread.
Images: Inside Out magazine, July-August 2011 issue. Living etc magazine, September 2011 issue. Simply Seleta. Decoratualma.
Feeling the blues: indigo fabrics and patterns
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Ever since buying my new sewing machine a few weeks ago I have turned into a cushion factory, so my house might end up looking like this one day!
http://brightbazaar.blogspot.com/2011/08/harlequins-kallianthi-collection.htm |
I always keep an eye out for unique decor items while browsing markets and carboot sales and I have been collecting quite a few blue lovelies over time. This cute little vase I discovered recently:
http://ninasapartment.bigcartel.com/category/blue |
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Modern Office Desks... Chairs
Modern Desks and Chairs..
Today while reviewing the pages of some old blogs I fund the ultra modern chair and desk... I mean WOW these pieces are really special and of course modern contemporary in style, design, and creativity, three elements that define this style..
Take a look and I hope you enjoy...
Futuristic Design for Air Bubble 33 Chair by Guadalupe
Here are the futuristic design for air bubble 33 chair design ideas by Guadalupe Velazquez. this chair with shade dimensions/ W1200mm x D1100 x H1700mm and materials used steel, Aluminium, acrylic, and Leather and available colors Clear Acrylic. let’s check the Futuristic Design for Air Bubble 33 Chair by Guadalupe Velazquez picture below:
Guadalupe Velazquez says. “I was inspired by the different types of insects from where I grew up, like ants, wasps, and when the baby is still in the nest where I used to play as a child had ants carrying their food and other colored objects above the head, protected by the legs on the red earth. The chair is constructed with futuristic features, with leather, steel, acrylic and perforated aluminum. To make a pad that I used the idea of a banana shape.
In my opinion not for every home decor but definitely a piece that sticks out...
Modern Colorful Office Table for Home Office Design by Uffix
Here are the modern and stunning colorful desk for home office design ideas, this desk design by Uffix and called Luna. the Uffix is an dynamic Italian company specialized in office furniture production. luna desk modern and ergonomic desks or any other office furniture. luna represents a new generation of product which arise from the experience of Uffix and the Italian genius Pininfarina is is the icon of a thought full of power and energy, that outcomes style references and traditional schemes to define a new concept of perception, form an function that dialogue in a customized way with the space. You could chose between red and black leather or glossy lacquer of different colors. The top is a big glass plate, which combines with the base very well, thanks to the elegant insertion of the work zone. let’s check the Modern Colorful Office Table for Home Office Design by Uffix picture below:
Wood Pallet Furniture
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Ok so just recently I've fallen in love with wood pallet furniture!
So much in fact, that I'm planning on building bookshelves in my guest room from them!
What a great way to save something from the landfill; and its a great conversation piece!
Here are some pics of a few great pieces so that you can be inspired too!
So much in fact, that I'm planning on building bookshelves in my guest room from them!
What a great way to save something from the landfill; and its a great conversation piece!
Here are some pics of a few great pieces so that you can be inspired too!
Offices To Go 11657B Mesh Back Managers Chair Overview
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11657B, ergonomic office chairs, mesh back office chairs, modern office chairs, Office Chairs, offices to go
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Currently, one of the hottest selling office chairs on the market is the Offices To Go 11657B managers chair. Not only is this chair only $159.99, it is extremely comfortable, stylish, and offers excellent ergonomic features to keep you comfortable all day.
Features:
Attractive, supportive breathable black mesh back and fabric seat
Highly polished chrome arms with padded armrests (armrests can be removed at user's discretion to achieve a fully polished look)
Polished aluminum base with twin wheel carpet casters
Pneumatic seat height adjustment
Single position tilt lock with tilt tension adjustment
Lilliput Kids - Ireland's Online Furniture Store For Children
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Lilliput Kids - Ireland's Online Furniture Store for Children
Lilliput Kids is Ireland's online store for children's furnitureRecycled tyre stools by SCANCAN design
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DIY, eco, eco cafe, recycled tyre furniture, scancan design, scancan tyre stools, The Wild Fig
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Joint venture of Carita and Ryan- recycled furnitures.
The great Canadian craftmanship, Scandinavian design and passion for recycling come together in
scancan design
Ryan putting his skills in use... |
The final product-super comfy for crosslegged sitting |
NO copyright applies- the more we all recycle the better!
The tyre stools in action, see live in The Wild Fig Cafe, Scarborough, WA ( without the extension cord though) |
For orders or more info, contact Carita at scandinaviandeko@gmail.com
ECO cafe- Wild Fig...
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pallet daybed, recycled cafe, recycled furniture, recycled lighting, scancan design, scancan tyre stools, The Wild Fig, www.thefig.com.au
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I was fortunate to take part in this fun project with amazing team spirit! The furnitures are all collected from opshops, verge collections and salvage yards. A great deal of wild imagination and craftmanship has gone into the interior. While sipping your coffee - you just can't help but get inspired and wondering about all the things that we can do with old treasures by "upgrading" them.
Old crates as display shelving |
Yammy food... |
Check out the whisk&potato masher lights... |
Nanna coffee cup and grass chandeliers... |
Patchwork wallpapering and tin can light... |
First customers chilling out on recycled tyre stools place on the recycled timber deck... |
Happy&tired after big day's work, grateful for the comfort of the pallet daybeds... (see motorcycle cow head light)... |
BRING ON MORE PROJECTS LIKE THIS!!!
For further info about pallet daybeds or funky recycled lighting visit www.natdarbyshire.com
Like the recycled tyre stools by SCANCAN DESIGN??
contact Carita at scandinaviandeko@gmail.com
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Get Hooked
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Recently I posted a blog about my most recent weekend project. I painted my hallway in stripes and then added a fun collection of hooks for hanging jackets, diapers bags, backpacks, etc...
Today I'm going to tell you how to make hooks from forks and spoons.
Its quite simple and quick!
Items you will need for this project:
A drill and drill bit to drill hole for screw
A screw
Fork or spoon
Wood piece in any size or color
Step 1: Bend the spoon or fork in middle to form a hook.
Step 2: Drill a hole in the center of spoon/fork handle
Step: 3 Center the spoon/fork where you want it to be placed on the wood; and screw the screw through the hole on spoon/fork onto the wood.
Step 4: Hang and enjoy!