With Spring finally here, it’s about time to get the outdoor furniture dusted off, spruced up, and perhaps even unpacked (depending on your climate). With the casual outdoor gatherings that the segue to Summer brings, prepping the perfect deck for it all is a must. Patio spaces large or small, tight knit or vast; a deck…
Wine decanters take that extra step in creating a beautiful setting for that special occasion, romantic dinner, girl’s night or just to provide a decorative element in the kitchen or bar. While your standard, simple decanter can be a great option for everyday use, something with a little more conversational value might be in order to…
Industrial chic is a hot trend at the moment, take it one step further to Steampunk styled elements and you’ve hit a recently popular subculture of design. While the sometimes cold and overtly masculine stylings can be a bit overwhelming, the reality is that the popular Steampunk style tends to lean toward the heavier, bulkier look…
Stripes are an easy way to makeover a room– whether you’re looking to add some color, pattern, or create a whole new space altogether. There are so many variations in the stripe family that it can be difficult to determine what size, repeat, style and more that things can get a bit overwhelming. Especially when other…
Chandeliers can be an expensive addition to any room, unless you’re willing to get a little creative like artist Cristina Parreno. Her latest installation included paper tubes and lighting to create a unique, three-dimensional ceiling to wow guests of Arco Madrid’s art fair this year (2013). ParreƱo set up this entire room with hundreds upon hundreds…
Lighting can set a mood, create a feeling and even more so set the precedent for an entire event. Rune Guneriussen of Norway has created multiple installations of lighting that really give off a surreal effect. While your typical art and lighting installation might be a standard suspended fixture, Guneriussen’s sculptures feature a whole collection of…
Post Its are a great item in the corporate world, but who would’ve thought that they’d be deemed useful outside of the workforce? As a standard, we all pretty much own smartphones or iPhones these days– which can give us all sorts of senseless and useful reminders. But there are some instances where a post it…
Floating homes are the epitome of cool in the Summertime, or year round in some locations. While this isn’t a feasible idea for so many to live on the water, inspiration always lies ahead for those planning their next move, renovation or even retirement. While some are mobile and others are stationary, With the warmer weather…
There are very few things more that take you back to being a child as the idea of having a slide in your home. Architect David Hotson is based out of New York, and though his entire Skyhouse Manhattan Penthouse based project is an amazingly talented jungle gym of a home; this reflective slide is a…
Desk accessories can sometimes be the best part of your day, sadly. Or maybe your cubicle is looking drab and needs a pick me up. Perhaps there are truly some supplies that you’re missing, but the fashionista in you needs something a little more stylish. Fun and functional pieces for your desktop can make a world…