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September 08, 2010

Whimsical Wall Decor – Farm Snouts

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Remember when farm animals were relegated only to kids’ books, cookies, and petting zoos? Well those days are over. They’re now taking over the pristine white walls in your urbanist abodes as well. Fashioned in milky white plaster, these farm snout wall sculptures from Cyan Design come in three flavors: pig, cow, and horse. Collect them all! And bring a little bit of the country to your city slicker stable. Read more …

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September 07, 2010

Design Guru Jonathan Adler’s NYC Digs

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Here is a sneak peek into the posh home of design and furniture guru Jonathan Adler. With his life partner, Simon Doonan, the two have designed a polished pad that boasts a very cool, retro vibe. With an array of modern art and design fixtures, a dining room adorned with giant globe lights and an over-sized table that sits atop a huge zig-zag rug, this beautiful contemporary home is certainly a home fit for entertaining. Read more …

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September 04, 2010

Eye-Popping Paper Art

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For nearly half a century, The Museum of Arts and Design in New York has served as the country’s premier institution dedicated to the collection and exhibition of objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions, the Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life. Of the past exhibitions, we found this one entitled “Slash: Paper Under The Knife” extremely fascinating and beautiful!

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July 20, 2010

Skateboard Decor!

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With a little bit of creativity you can turn just about any household item into a piece of decor. Even a skateboard! We love the ingenious ways that these skateboards were put to use in every day life. Read more …

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June 20, 2010

Experience A Piece of Rock ‘N’ Roll History

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Currently at the Museum of Photographic Arts, Taking Aim – Unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash. Taking Aimspans more than fifty years of music-making as seen through the eyes of 40 legendary photographers including Lynn Goldsmith, Annie Leibovitz, Henry Diltz, Jim Marshall, Neal Preston, Mick Rock, Francesco Scavullo, Graham Nash himself, and others. Read more …

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