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Summer Trend: Outdoor Fireplaces

June 30, 2010

There is nothing like S’Mores on a camp fire, curling in the front of fire on a colder night, or having the fire to bring you ambiance for your outdoor cocktail party. Whatever floats your boat – the outdoor fireplaces are one of the biggest trends in outdoor furnishings.
I dream of…

Sleek and simple ambiance [...]

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Store Spotlight: H&M Home Store, Stockholm

June 2, 2010

Swedish H&M’s Home collection launched last year in Sweden. The collection is not available in the US yet, but I was able to see this summer’s home collection in the H&M’s Home store in Stockholm, Sweden in my recent trip to Scandinavia.

While the collection is not anything super spectacular, the linens felt better quality [...]

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Store Spotlight: Indiska

May 31, 2010

Indiska is Swedish chain store, popular in Scandinavian countries, focusing on Indian style with Scandinavian twist. Yes, it may sound weird, but there are actually some similarities in Scandinavian folklore and the prints found in India. Indiska offers modern bohemian fashion and home goods, and while their products are not available in the US, I [...]

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Home Sale – Invitation Only

May 29, 2010

Instead of scoping for the best Memorial Day sale items for you – I wanted to remind you of my favorite sites, where designer home ware is always on sale. Here are my invitations for you to the top private shopping sites – and some of the great products they offer on sale right now. [...]

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Pictures from Metropolitan Museum of Art

May 4, 2010

Where do you get your inspiration?
While my children are my biggest inspiration, I draw inspiration from everything surrounding me. I love to travel and see new places, and visit new restaurants, museums and I love nature. I visited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art a few weeks ago, and I can’t wait to go [...]

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Design Trend from DIFFA: Modern Chic

May 1, 2010

Modern Chic table top designs from DIFFA 2010 show.

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New Look of Skimbaco Home

April 28, 2010

Look at the new look of Skimbaco Home – what do you think? Also – Skimbaco Lifestyle got a matching decor.
Designed by Jennae Petersen Hibiscus Creative, I’m sure you know her also from Green Your Decor.

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Design Trend from DIFFA: Color Red

April 27, 2010

Another design trend I spotted at DIFFA 2010 was color red. In fashion everything 80’s is in, and I have to say the red & black color combo brings 80’s in my mind.

AnneMarie DiSalvo designed this Moulin Rouge inspired table for The New York Times, and this takes you way back in time [...]

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Design Trend from DIFFA: Eco Natural

April 26, 2010

One of the design trends I spotted at DIFFA 2010 is the natural and eco look. It’s nothing new, and I hope and believe that green living is here to stay.

Four NYSID students created this “cradle to cradle” concept focusing on sustainability and modern aesthetics. The table design and the booth [...]

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Thonet’s Bentwood & Tubular Steel Chairs are IN

April 24, 2010

Now if ever it is time to bend it like Beckham Thonet. Thonet’s classic chairs are in, and Thonet’s name is starting to pop all over, Thonet even designed some elements for the 2011 Volvo C70.
Thonet of Germany is known for bending of solid wood and especially known for it’s chairs. Michael Thonet [...]

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