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Archive for September, 2008

Property uplift

September 30th, 2008 by Bob

In these trying economic times…. (no this isn’t a George W. speech) maybe a full redo isn’t financially responsible, but sometimes a little sprucing can have far reaching effects. Property Furniture in New York’s Soho has some very cool rugs and accessories that could enliven the dullest of rooms.

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Mid Century Monday: Pierre Paulin

September 29th, 2008 by Bob

Check out this glamorous set of armchairs by French designer, Pierre Paulin, moleskine upholstered seats on a brushed metal base. While we don’t typically gravitate towards mauve upholstery (or mauve anything,) there is something very chic about this lucky set of seven. Love them paired with the contemporary UFO dining table in white [...]

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stop the madness!!

September 26th, 2008 by Bob

…or at least take the edge off, by shopping the Wall Street Crash Sale hosted by the hip online retailer,
Deeply Madly Living. This Manhattan based interior design company has dramatically discounted many items from their collection of edgy, upscale home furnishings & accessories. Finally some good news from Downtown. Blink [...]

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A Trove of treasure

September 25th, 2008 by Bob

Who said eco-friendly design has to look like it was made from hemp plants and recycled burlap? Take, Trove, makers of photographic wallpaper. Not only is it incredibly artistic looking, the company uses water based ink on recycled linen or smooth papers. You can order 6 inch squares for $1 per sample and have colors [...]

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eco-chic accents for the home

September 24th, 2008 by Bob

Palecek, a home furnishings company known for their artisan work with rattan and wicker materials, has done a great job developing a more modern, metro design style, without abandoning their rustic roots. Palecek has been committed to using organic, sustainable materials long before it was fashionable, and continues their dedication to environmental conservation while [...]

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Indian Spice

September 23rd, 2008 by Bob

We never tire of Ikat textiles and other Moroccan looking fabrics. Peter Dunham has a great collection of fabrics available at Hollywood at Home.

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Mid-Century Monday

September 22nd, 2008 by Bob

A console table, while often an anchor in a living room, is not necessarily an all important necessity. However, they often possess a sense of style that brings about your focus or direction in defining the room’s aesthetic.  Here are three that speak volumes to us.
For the Industrial yet refined :Tonic Home has a brass [...]

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