Wedding Gifts

So next weekend, it is my first cousin's wedding in Sydney. He is the first in my "generation" to get married, so it's kind of big news ... ).If they actually needed more knick knack around the house, I thought these rabbit design kitchen ware were kind of cute (left). And I love these modern looking vases (right)!And a bit outside the box [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 00:34:00

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sneak peek: matte stephens {update}

today is all about illustrator matte stephens. you can catch a peek into his new work and studio over on our guest blog (with sarah fox) ... . This is a photo from the outside in you can see that we collect modern design stuff. Most all of the things ... ago. We first moved into a Victorian house that wasn't set up very good for us. So we set out to [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 18:00:56

The Heterogeneous Home

By Ryan Aipperspach, Ben Hooker, Allison Woodruff _____ In the course of conducting research on domestic life, ... by others as well. For example, the modern housing landscape has been critiqued as offering limited ... with uniform construction, ceiling height, and lighting are symptomatic of designs that deal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 22:58:59

Modern Woodland Villa 1 in Netherlands

Living in the woods or close to a forest may actually be a solution nowadays when air pollution levels are so high ... and that’s why half of the house has been built underground. - via DailyIcon a Modern Woodland ... recently won the ’best private interior’ at the Dutch Design Awards. Designed by Powerhouse Company [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 10:37:43

Unique Pigeon Towers of Iran

"QUANTUM SHOT" #473 Article by Rachel & Avi Abrams, link Pigeons Get the Best Architecture... Who Knew? ... . Little wonder then that the designs for even the most ignoble of buildings - a pigeon house - strike ... and cucumber fields... However, in modern times chemically produced fertilizers have drastically [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 07:13:34

Ackert Architecture’s Monier Residence

kimberly ackert, ackert architects, monier design commission, monier house, sustainable architecture, wind turbine, solar water heaters, ... for the “Monier Design Competition” in Australia. Nestled amid idyllic green environs in Perth, the warm wooden structure features an earthy modern aesthetic and utilizes a variety of sustainable [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 00:04:02

Happy Inauguration Day!

With my crystal ball intact I foresee that… 1.) You already know who the Obama’s have chosen as their interior designer ... European tradition and American modernism.” Michael Smith To take a look at Michael Smith’s previous ... wallpapers in the White House. Just a suggestion. I also guess that… 2.) Since [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 13:00:55

desire to inspire kitchen

One of my favorite blogs is Desire to Inspire. Hubby and I would often drool (and salivate) on the beautiful architectural designs of every house they feature. He would often check ... really spacious and very modern. This second one is my favorite because despite its modern [more...]

Date: 2008-07-19 03:21:39

Ugly as Sin (Mollie)

Ugly as Sin (Mollie) There’s a good book on church architecture with that title and it is woefully adequate for describing way too many houses of ... traditional image of all — a Gothic belltower that could be on a medieval cathedral — over more modern designs. This comes at a time when many new churches are being built with all the charm of a Ho [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 21:10:05

From The People Person Who Brought You Green Tea In The Park

However subtle, we’re suckers for Japanese influenced design elements ... . And wooded lots, mid-century modern, and a little bit of history too: “This Contemporary unique mid-century home was designed by the architect of the Japanese Tea House in Golden Gate ... [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 15:24:38

CSS Frameworks To Consider

CSS frameworks may seem like overkill, but more and more support has been given to this ever improving science ... for CSS frameworks in modern web design stems from its ability to help in rapid web development. It’s like building a house on pre-built foundations. The headaches you would normally get from starting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 23:00:47

Where to shop

A bedroom is a place in a home that a person spends an average of 5 to 8 hours each day ... they have the latest modern bed designs in the market and have some sales on them. You can also browse through ... . It is one of the most important places in our house. It helps us to rest and unwind ourselves at the end of the day [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:02:14

five things we learned last week

1. We know knitting isn’t that hard, but sometimes paying for someone else’s handiwork is nice ... stale. Let’s update it with some modern, eco-design — stat! And throw pillows! Man, does that pad ... the decorating possibilities. Tula says: “I was pursuing the archives of the White House interiors over [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 13:02:21

Indoor Water Fountains

Definitely I would like to reiterate my furniture in the house, if I have the opportunity and money of course. I hate my couch now ... how can I would like to extend it. You see, it is always nice to see, home and modern design ... Wall Fountains in the sedatives Fuentes Paredes, which really accentuate all the walls in the house [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 19:47:41

Beachy Kean

I have always appreciated the work of Diamond and Baratta Design even if it is little over the top for me personally but I really love the dining room above. It was designed for a beach house in Sagaponack in the Hamptons ... with brass booties at our upholsterer and thought they had a great vintage yet modern vibe. Enjoy! Photo [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 11:24:00

Your Grandma’s Hardware

If you’re like me, you have a soft spot for vintage hardware, such as these classic hex glass knobs, an American favorite from 1900 to 1940 ... and retro interior design, they mix easily in a modern setting, providing a reminder of our charmed past ... available (i.e. Resto), you can locate the good oldies and many other pulls at House of Antique [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 11:00:19

Before You Put Up That Daria Gate…

Dear former President George and Laura Bush: You may wish to check out Doug Newby’s 10240 Gaywood listing before you go to all the trouble of moving ... and the Hicks spread, classical mid-century modern design by architect Scott Lyons, a protege of O’Neil Ford. This home has 9902 square feet, a 3800 square foot guest house, pool, standing seam metal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:51:58

Bguest_yopmuseum Erin's favorite design pieces in her house Erin_books_small “I (=Erin) ... ve dressed ourselves in years past. I often leaf through the pages to see our modern interpretation ... and that? That is curation at its best.” :: Erin from Design [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 01:10:02

Newest Architectural Jewel To Join Lower Mill Estates Is A $382,000. Doghouse

Yep, it's true. The modern dog palace has been commissioned by an unidentified female surgeon, for her pampered pooches, two Great Danes, ... the unusual and amazing Orchid House, Watermark House, Sundance Villa and more.Now, a $382,469.oo USD dog house will join these.architect Andy RamusAndy Ramus Design StudioIt has been designed by leading [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 08:00:00

360 Winnett: Demolition

After 5 years of living in a quaint post-war bungalow in Toronto, Jeremy Bell and his wife decided it was time for a larger, more modern and green house. This is Jeremy's next installment in the 360 Winnett Project ... have been spent daydreaming about the final design, working with our architect and coordinating [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 17:45:26

sneak peek: joslyn taylor

the first time we got a sneak into joslyn taylor’s home was with her before & after bar transformation ... of the house while making it modern and family friendly has been our biggest goal, as ultimately the space ... into decor and design, and bryan dreaming of woodworking and organic farming). set in their careers [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 11:22:24

Renting a piece of mid-century modernism

You can live like the Rat Pack -- if you are willing to shell out anywhere from $300 to $2,600 a night ... that helped revolutionize the way Americans lived and played. Out went stuffy Victorian parlors; in came ... three-bedroom house designed by local architect William Cody in 1964 has a demure flat-roof-and-steel [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 19:11:56

Weekend Open House Report

The weekend open house slog is nigh, and we're here to help, as always. Agents, have a listing of your very own? Hustle! 826-stanyan.jpg ... modern design. Top-lvl flat w/ wide Indonesian oak flrs leading to a loft-like living & dining room ... no less. Come by, step back into San Francico history." Open House: Saturday 10/11, 1-4; Sunday [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 15:10:05

Maybe a little later?

In reply to A Boy and His Toys: I'd probably lean towards the later date, as the boy has a reasonably modern-looking wristwatch ... , one more hint I just noticed: See the cars on the feltboard? Those are definitely '30s-and-later designs ... . The house could easily be old enough it has no- or very few- actual outlets. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 04:09:58

The Basic Ways To Use Paint Color In Your Home Interior Design Scheme

If you are seeking significant interior design changes, consider paint. It is one way to completely change a room without costing very much ... of maybe the living room or kitchen area. Additionally the main living spaces in homes tend ... standard but preferred in Victorian houses. In more modern households you may want to choose [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 08:11:12

Giving in the 60s, Week IV

By the late 60s, modern design had clearly permeated the realm of children's furnishings and toys. Stylized animals were all the rage. Here are a few of House Beautiful's choices for gift giving in 1968. The nursery mural shown at the top, "Lionland," was illustrated by John Burningham. A graphic overstuffed colorblock pig came [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 14:04:00

What Am I Doing Now?

Okay, I am now officially obsessed with the whole remodeling/redecorating thing for my house. Ob-sessed ... interior-design magazine they had to offer. Wow, there’s a lot of them! And then I went across ... all very modern, with lots of primary colors. Sort of first-apartment-ish, not at all what I'm thinking [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 08:36:00

Monday Morning Links Serving: The November 17th Edition

-Top 10 Ways to Speed Up Your Web Browsing Even in a world where high-speed internet is just a tall house blend away, ... Web and Print Design 50 incredible fonts which you can use for web or print design. This collection ... the death of the competing standard known as FireWire. -Sweden’s Ultra-Modern Underground Data Center [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 09:30:57

Villa B te O / Bureau B+O

Architects: Arnoud Olie,  Bureau B+O Architecten Location: Oldeholtpade, Netherlands Project Team: Remco Siebring, Klaas Kloeze Site Area: ... design for this rural area. Across the house are two sight lines that connect the inside ... , space, landscape, modern, and romance are a few of the themes that have served the foundation [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 20:52:15

The Transforming Apartment: 24 Rooms In One

When viewing architect Gary Chang’s Hong Kong dwelling in any of it’s stationary modes, it looks like an ordinary modern studio apartment. But hidden behind the surface of the current room is a whole house worth of spaces. Compressed ... in: Architecture, Design, Home & Garden, Trends In Asia" Architecture, Design, Home & Garden, Trends [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:01:51

Handmade Kids: Down Under Designs for Ankle Biters

In this international twist on the Handmade Kids Series, Mandi Gunsberger of Babyology.com.au shares her favorite picks from Australian sellers ... with a modern twist. The A-line design is comfy and easy for playing. Pair it with tights and a long-sleeve ... furniture that would clash with the rest of the house. So when I came across Small One Table [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 18:17:00

Vivendelstien House in Norway

If you were to ask me what my dream home would look like, the answer would be modern, minimalist, ... if the Vivendelstien house in Norway is close to a beach or a mountain but I do know it’s close to what I would expect when it comes to interior design. Designed by Norwegian architect Tommie [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 15:02:41

Creative Minds Go Green (Studio 360: Friday, 14 November 2008)

Studio 360 saves the planet. Kurt Andersen asks a priest about the Vatican’s declaration that pollution is a modern sin. Then we explore design solutions for a changing environment. Kurt visits a solar-powered subway ... thinkers behind a hand-cranked street generator, the adobe house of the future, carbon-neutral rock [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 05:00:00

ceiling lamp offers little bulk, plenty of fiber

It’s amazing what a difference a couple of decades makes ... Ceiling Lamp Black Fiber lamps are available from Swedish design house PID in medium (21.7″ ... , tastes have changed, and the dynamic illumination medium has found new life in this modern [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 11:30:07

Green Furnishings from Arhaus

The best furnishings today come from the ones originating for eco-friendly initiatives ... , childrens-bedroom-furniture, Home Designs, initiatives, Kids Furniture, point of sale, Storage ... , for people who are looking for modern and environmentally conscious furnishings, your house is covered [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 20:49:20

The Walsall Waterfront, architectural gems of Walsall UK

When SMC Alsop won the planning permission in December 2006 for the first phase of a strategic framework plan for the 17 acre site in Walsall, ... modern style designs (0) Aqua Tower Hotel and Residential in Chicago by Studio Gang (0) Garden and Sea weekend house by Takao Shiotsuka Atelier (0) The audacious Makoto Takei and Chie Nabeshima (2) [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 15:55:53

Bguest_yopmuseum_2 Jesse's favorite design pieces in her house Jesse_stove_2 The stove was my (=Jesse) grandmother's ... doesn't fit into my kitchen, being wider than most modern stoves. So for now it's in my bedroom, storing ... I've found on walks. :: Jesse's blog :: :: see other blogger's favorite design pieces 'At Home' :: [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 08:25:03

Tarantino X Frank Lloyd Wright Mashup, Of Sorts

tarantino_eva_foam_chairs.jpg It's a small New Jerseymodern design world after all ... house in New Jersey after it had been flooded for the third time in its history? think: modular ... by a complete idiot without two nickels' worth of awareness of quality mid-century modern [more...]

Date: 2008-10-18 19:49:25

Maison De La Lumiere in Bologna, Italy

Whole Italy is filled with a stunningly beautiful old Mediterranean architectural style, but not the house you’re about to see ... of contemporary design that stays far from any Italian stereotypical styles you’ve seen. With a stunning open space ground floor that leads to the crystal blue swimming pool and featuring modern [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 14:05:25

Modulex: Legos for grown-ups

In the 1960s, the designer of the modern Lego brick formed a new company to make a product for adults called Modulex. In the early 1960's Godtfred was building a new house and, naturally, he tried to model ... of 6:5, was different than standard European construction modules of 1:1. Rather than contend with the problems [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 20:23:08

Pier Bed Wall Units: Form and High End Function In a Single Multi-Use Bedroom Suite

pier2.jpg pier.jpg Whether you are limited on space in an apartment or house, just trying to give a room a streamlined and well organized look, ... essence of form following function, a philosophy held by Mission, Arts and Crafts, Modern Contemporary and even the Shaker furniture designers, is held high with the flawless design [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 04:43:08

House of the Week lights up with Ikea

You may think that Ikea does not feature often in designer homes, think again ... ' at $4.00 each ($132) for the job.It wasn't just a matter of cost savings. Our industrial-modern house ... with the best of them.Chris says, "Ikea is throughout our new Seattle-area home, the House of the Week [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 08:44:00

Romantically Hip Lights - Lucialternative Lamp Glows With Text About Kissing (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) ALT Lucialternative has lined an ultra modern black tubular lampshade with a hot pink interior, made visible through witty and romantic cut-outs along its base. Clearly, this Italian design house knows… [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 13:19:58

Shaw Foundation Alumni House

The new Alumni House for the National University of Singapore graduates.It looks ultra modern ya? Love the design of this building. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 18:45:13

My First Attempt at a Gingerbread House

My first ever attempt at a gingerbread house with my three year old niece. It came out a bit messy, was almost a disaster and not all the modern pre-fab home I was shooting for (trying to teach the three year old to appreciate modern design may take a bit of time [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 18:12:45

Bipartisan, Universally Loved Wallpaper

Hand-painted 18th-century Chinese wallpaper -- or newer designs inspired by it -- seems to be one thing everyone can endorse ... houses. When Nancy Reagan, a longtime fan of Haines, moved to the White House in 1981, she sought ... Haines successfully combined rugged, modern elements with softer feminine pieces. The Reagan images [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 13:54:28

Rediscovery : A New WhiteHouse Design with an Airship as The Mobile Part

White House is now being rediscovered and a one of submission for “WHITEHOUSEREDUX” competition ... . There is an accommodation and workspace for the President and his staff members. Modern communication ... station offers the perfect dual concept for the white house. Let’s see how far it can meet [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 08:27:18

Michelle Obama: Countdown to the Gown

The World Awaits the Big Reveal The Dress.  Who will design it?  Will it be couture or credit crunch chic?  Classic or modern? ... sure they’ll expedite shipping to Blair House. As we “Countdown to the Gown,” check [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 17:12:15

Michelle Obama: Countdown to the Gown

The World Awaits the Big Reveal The Dress.  Who will design it?  Will it be couture or credit crunch chic?  Classic or modern? ... sure they’ll expedite shipping to Blair House. As we “Countdown to the Gown,” check [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 17:12:15

Flipper: improving on the toothbrush holder

I live in an old house with a built-in bathroom medicine cabinet ... into place. They come in a bunch of animal, dinosaur and puppy designs, modern pod-like styles [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 18:28:40

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