Saturday, May 19, 2007
A photo for Jo
Jo would kill me if she woke up to find a hockey post as the first thing people see when they view the blog. So here Jo, this one's for you.
Some hockey love
The Ottawa Senators, as I mentionned earlier, just kicked some Buffalo ass and won the game, putting them in the Stanley Cup playoffs! WOHOOOOOOOOO!!!
(Sorry folks, this has nothing to do with design, but had to show some love because I have lived here my entire life and this has NEVER HAPPENED! It's insanity here...I have all the windows open and all you can hear is screaming and honking. This is partly due to the fact that I live 5 mins from the stadium.)
Outdoor Space
It is an absolutely gorgeous day here in Ottawa (and the hockey game is starting as I type this, where the Senators are going to kick some Sabres ass). I bought the latest issue of Wish magazine and in one feature they had decorated a patio and deck in South Hampton style. Me likey. Wish I had a yard this nice to hang out in on a day like today.
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Labels: outdoor spaces
Palacepapers
Casey Gunschel's Palacepapers produces hand silk screened wallpaper and fabric. Her hand drawn designs reflect her interest in the natural environment, fable illustrations and antique maps. If you're in New York visit her at ICFF, Booths # 506-605.
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Images from Palacepapers
Labels: wallpaper
Design2Share
Brad sent us a link to Design2Share. This new site offers weekly a video podcast series that takes a good stab at answering viewers' design-related questions. The two co-hosts, South African born designer Irwin Weiner and British born designer Nicola Chernicoff have covered topics such as how to get a great look and how to set a great table. Looking forward to their "Where you live" posts which should be coming soon. In the meantime here are a few of Irwin's sophisticated rooms.
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Images from Irwin Weiner Interiors
Labels: blog, interior designer
Friday, May 18, 2007
Test stay in Paris
I received an email from Jenice Hartmann from ucinteriors today that I found very intriguing...
"On ucinteriors.com, people can upload photos of their flat, comment on the photos of other members, discuss whatever they might be having problems with in their flat or post articles on topics like "living abroad" or "do it yourself". Until June 4 we are having a special offer for our users: we provide an apartment in Paris so that people can spend a few days here and test the Parisian living standard! Everybody can apply and live in the apartment for free for up to four days. If that sounds interesting to you, you are welcome to visit our website."
So what are you waiting for? Get yourself to Paris!
Labels: website
Home Portfolio
Home Portfolio is a brilliant website that, as the name suggests, lets you create and save portfolios of products for your home. "HomePortfolio has spent eight years bringing together the best home design ideas, brands, products, and retailers (700,000 products, 100,000 retailers, and 1,700 manufacturer brands), all in one place". So it's like one-stop shopping. They also have some photos of rooms to inspire, and here's a few.
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Labels: website
Saunders Architecture
Ashley sent us a great link to Saunders Architecture a firm owned by Canadian Todd Saunders who has lived and worked in Norway since 1997. The work combines a Nordic design sensibility with environmental concerns. The summer house Ashley wants to share came about this way ...... "When we first started our firm, instead of looking for clients we went looking for plots, to build an experimental structure. Doing this, we could pursue our architectural vision in line with our convictions: uncompromising, original and respect for the landscape." Check out the other amazing projects on their website especially the Aurland Lookout. Thanks Ashley!
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Images from Saunders Architecture
Labels: architect
Angela Free
Angela Free creates gracious, sophisticated and practical rooms for her clients. These timeless spaces are beautiful and highly personal. Angela believes in a strong partnership between client and designer. The results are inspiring.
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Images from Angela Free
Labels: interior designer
Thursday, May 17, 2007
More Greg Natale genius-ness
Greg Natale saw my Sunday post on Tord Boontje and sent us some photos of an office he designed based on Tord's prints. I cannot even fathom working in an environment so beautiful. Thanks again Greg!!!
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Labels: interior designer
I LOVE this apartment
This is a rental apartment designed by WORK Architecture Company for Sharon Coplan Hurowitz, an art advisor. It is such a bright fun space....would love to come home to this every day.
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Photos from New York Magazine
Labels: architect
MyLandscapes
MyLandscapes is Amir Schlezinger's London based company that specializes in rooftop gardens. His portfolio has so many beautiful photos that I have an insatiable craving to makeover my dirtpile of a backyard.
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Labels: outdoor spaces
Anne Coyle
Anne Coyle favours symmetry and classicism. Her whimsical use of colour is refreshing and elegant. Lavenders, celadon, coral and hot pinks make her rooms no cookie cutter spaces. For a long time her website teased us with just a few images. Now it's been updated to reveal her inspiring talent.
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Images from Anne Coyle
Labels: interior designer
Can I live here please?
This apartment by Messana O'Rorke combines loft space and the renovation of of an existing sprinkler tank house into an urban retreat. A spiral staircase leads to the roof top terrace and THAT tank house. Love it all. So want to live here!
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Images from Messana O'Rorke Architects
Labels: architect, favourites
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Venetian mirrors
Mirrors are fabulous...particularly glamorous venetian mirrors. Mirrors are perfect to use in a small space to make it appear larger...and venetian mirrors also can add an extra bit of glamour with their ornate detail. They are suitable in any room, over a bathroom sink, over a bed, over a dining room buffet, in a hallway...
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| Oak Management | Domino |
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| Oak Management | Oak Management |
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| Robyn Karp | Elle Decor |
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| Michael Smith | Napanee Design |
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| The Rug Company | Philippe Starck |
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| Dennis Design | Jay Jeffers |
Labels: mirrors
Thanks Nick!!!
Nick Olsen from Domino's Daily Dose gave us a great shout out. Sounds like he's just as hooked on desire to inspire as we are. If you're here because of Nick's lovely post then welcome. Make yourself a cup of tea and settle in to browse through our archives. Hope you enjoy our blog as much as we enjoy finding all these great rooms for you.
P.S.Just a little taste of Nick's own place from Domino Magazine.Labels: blog
Zealandia@Portsea
Zealandia is a fabulous beach house in the Fifties style at Portsea in Victoria, Australia. Sleeps 6, pool, mid century classic furniture and amazing art and only a short walk to the beach. Who wants to join us for a weekend away?
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Images from Zealandia
Labels: Australia, Holidays, retro
Words cannot describe......
how much I love this house! Greg Natale has done it again. Bold, glamorous and oozing attitude this 1940s family home was renovated and furnished by Greg and his team and is the latest project featured on his inspiring website. It's a sophisticated mix of traditional pieces, design classics, lush colour and pattern, lots of glorious glam pattern. Thanks for the pictures Greg!
Labels: Australia, favourites, interior designer
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Living Homes
Living Homes is a company based in California that designs modern and ecological prefab homes. The photos featured here are of the 2500 sq foot three-storey home of founder Steve Glenn, of which 70% was completed in one day. Yep, ONE DAY.
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Labels: architect
Tattersall Love
Tattersall Love is a management company for photographers, stylists, illustrators, and some especially gorgeous locations that I just had to share.
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Labels: locations
Sixx Design
Husband and wife team Cortney and Robert Novogratz are Sixx Design. Turning chaos into fabulous and creating sumptuous, well-designed spaces from wrecks and empty lots, this design duo (and their six kids) create developments from the derelict carcass all the way to triumphant completion. Inspiring. Check out the website too many great pictures.
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