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Shopper's Diary: House of Orange in Australia
By Remodelista in design , on 11 August 2011, 11:30
Hans and Ursula van Schoonhoven founded House of Orange in Melbourne, Australia, as a way to promote the Northern European design aesthetic—Dutch design in particular; "the edginess, the natural mixing of old and new, and the attention to form and function," as they say. We especially like their Back... Continue reading »
5 Creative Ways to Say "We've Moved"
By Apartment Therapy in design , on 11 August 2011, 11:45
Changing up your zip code? If you're itching for a more creative and traditional way to notify your friends, consider a set of "new home" cards. Everyone loves getting snail mail nowadays, and it's certain to earn a smile from a friend — and a bookmark in their old, snail-mail address book! Read Full Post Continue reading »
Before & After: Thrifted 1980s Chandelier Makeover Vintage Revivals
By Apartment Therapy in design , on 11 August 2011, 12:00
I have a passion for folks who reuse those common items that go unloved at thrift stores and garage sales. Chandeliers from the 80's are pretty high on that list and there's literally hundreds of them at my local Restore. I never knew what to do with them, but Mandi did. Want to see what these items look like now?... Continue reading »
before & after: elegant bathroom makeover
By Design*Sponge in design , on 11 August 2011, 12:00
My friends tease me for this, but I will go on record as saying that I think the bathroom should definitely receive the most love and consideration when renovating a home. I’ve seen scores of inspirational bathrooms, but this extensive renovation by graphic designer and illustrator Anile Prakash comes close to... Continue reading »
21 Cool Attic Home Office Design Ideas
By shelterness in design , on 11 August 2011, 12:10
Many people convert their attics into cool bedrooms. Others save the space for bathrooms. Although I think that attics are perfect for home offices. The attic space is usually small but enough for a fully functional home office. The view there is usually better than from other rooms. Although the most important thing... Continue reading »
philadelphia: the dandelion pub
By Frolic in design , on 11 August 2011, 12:19
While in Philadelphia last week, I ate at The Dandelion Pub (recommended by Joy by way of Alyson). I am kind of obsessed with it and returned there again when I had a free evening before flying out of town. I love how they serve the butter on a small piece of slate and that itsy bitsy spoon in the little salt jar... Continue reading »
upholstery basics: constructing coil seats — part I
By Design*Sponge in design , on 11 August 2011, 13:00
When I’m out scouring for diamonds in the rough, one of the first things I do is take a look under the hood, or seat in this case. Coil springs are to chairs as horsepower is to engines, and while you could make it to work in a golf cart, wouldn’t you rather arrive in a Ferrari? This month on Upholstery Basics,... Continue reading »
The Plant at Kyle
By Apartment Therapy in design , on 11 August 2011, 13:15
Kyle, Texas, about 30 miles from downtown Austin, isn't necessarily considered a hub of modern and exciting architecture. There is, however, an amazing spot that I would consider a diamond in the rough. The Plant at Kyle is a reconfigured portion of an old cement plant relocated from San Antonio. And it was done... Continue reading »
My First Apartment: Kimber's Basement Abode
By Apartment Therapy in design , on 11 August 2011, 13:30
A Charles Village rowhouse, very similar to mine, minus the colorful facade. Location: Charles Village, Baltimore, Maryland Size/Type: Spacious one bedroom, basement apartment Length of Residence: 1 1/2 years Technically, it wasn't my first apartment. During my college years, I briefly shared an apartment not far from... Continue reading »
Summer Seasonables: Creamy Vegan Coconut-Carrot-Walnut Paté
By Blisstree - Women's Health in food , on 11 August 2011, 13:47
Call it a paté, a spread, a dip—whichever serving method you prefer, this creamy mix of carrots, walnut and coconut has just the right balance of sweet and salty and involves less than 10 minutes prep time. A great hummus alternative, serve it dip-style with veggie and pita chips, or spread it on a sandwich,... Continue reading »
Fall Fashion : Club Monaco
By Black*Eiffel in design , on 11 August 2011, 14:02
The elegant clean lined looks from Club Monaco Fall look book have me swooning. Wow, they have a gorgeous lineup, inspiring. Continue reading »
Outdoors: Pharos Outdoor Stove
By Remodelista in design , on 11 August 2011, 14:30
Possibly the most stylish version of a chiminea (outdoor fireplace) we've seen: the Pharos Exterior Outdoor Stove, by Dutch designer Jos Muller for Harrie Leenders; available through Robeys in the UK. Continue reading »
Bedroom Inspiration - Blue and White
By lauratrevey in design , on 11 August 2011, 15:16
Blue and white color inspiration for your bedroom... I love the details in the scalloped sheets, leather headboard and beautiful wallpaper.Soft white comforters with blue and white striped accents.and always the perfect color combination for beach decor and a nautical themed room.Related: Beautiful bedroom inspiration... Continue reading »
Architect Visit: Lafayette Remodel by Hart Wright Architects/East Bay AIA Home Tour
By Remodelista in design , on 11 August 2011, 16:21
Husband-and-wife team Hart Wright Architects relish a remodel; so much, in fact, that the RADD (Remodelista Architect and Designer Directory) members renovated a 1959 midcentury potential teardown as a speculative project. The pair were drawn to the home's potential and feared a developer might be tempted to raze... Continue reading »
Explore The Mind of Stylist Meagan Camp
By decor8 in design , on 11 August 2011, 18:45
Are you ready to get inside the mind of a professional stylist today? I thought I’d interview the very talented Meagan Camp in Northern California today, but this isn’t your typical interview… What I’ve done is I’ve selected imagery from her portfolio that she styled and then asked her to... Continue reading »
silver flowers
By Frolic in design , on 11 August 2011, 19:21
I made a little silver flower arrangement. You can see the full recipe and instructions over at Mywedding.com. Photo: Chelsea Fuss for Mywedding.com. Continue reading »
20 Ideas To Use Moroccan Lamps In Interior Decorating
By shelterness in design , on 11 August 2011, 20:19
Moroccan tables is the first way to add some elements of culture of this awesome country to your interior. Moroccan-styled lamps is the second one. These lamps usually have very original design, magic color combinations and very interesting refraction of light. Such lamp will easily change the perception of any part... Continue reading »
we’ve got an avocado plant!
By julie k in design , on 11 August 2011, 22:29
It’s been about a month since we planted “the little avocado that could” and just when we were about to give up on it, a little shoot peeked out of the dirt. Honestly, I thought it was part of the root that didn’t get buried far enough in the soil, but upon closer inspection I [...] Continue reading »
A View From the Trees
By automatism blog in design , on 11 August 2011, 20:03
The modernist loft of Stefan and Nicole Andrén in Portland, Oregon is the next best thing to a treehouse — situated in a forested ridge in the hills behind the city’s downtown, it floats above the trees, an idyllic retreat from the day to day bustle. More here. Via Dwell. (photography by John Clark) Continue reading »
some things I liked this week...
By Bloesem in design , on 12 August 2011, 00:11
seeing where Anh-Minh lives... beautiful home, beautiful lady! this home via 2modern... Ellen Giggenbach's print and her line to go with it: "...what a challenge! no birds, or flowers just shapes and colours!"... Erin's modern art shelf... some flowers and branches in my home...Wish you a very nice weekend and... Continue reading »