July 21, 2010

Casa Son Vida

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This fantastic 8,500 square-foot home is located in the Balearic Islands just off the coast of Spain, on the lush Island of Mallorca. Residing in the exclusive Son Vida community, it sits just 15 minutes from the capital of Palma. Luxury residential developer Cosmopolitan Estates teamed up with eclectic Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, and the award-winning tecARCHITECTURE group to transform this 1960s Mediterranean villa into the incredible, sprawling residence aptly named “Casa Son Vida”. Read more …

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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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July 19, 2010

Innovative Lighting Within Reach

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Pablo has done it again, garnering another Best Collection award at this year’s New York International Gift Fair for its innovative lighting collection. Newly featured were the Solis Suspension Lighting system designed by Carmine Deganello along with a vast new lineup of Link lamps in new sizes and mounting options designed by Peter Stathis. Solis Lamps can mount to the ceiling or the wall, and ship flat for material conservation! Read more …

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July 18, 2010

Introducing St. Bartholomew’s Chapel

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Built on the Rincon Indian reservation in the picturesque back country of San Diego, local design team Kevin deFreitas Architects recently completed the beautiful new St. Bartholomew’s Chapel. The small historic Chapel was destroyed by a wildfire in late 2007. The only surviving elements were the adobe bell tower and the Mission bell, which would serve as the main anchor in the redesign plan. The new design knit together past traditions, while acknowledging and offering relevance to current and future generations. Read more …

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July 17, 2010

Recycle, Reuse, and Re-Wear

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From the designers at Grain, allow us to introduce the Electric Love Ring. Created from old eletrical wire, these rings are hand knotted and 100% non toxic. “Ethically produced” these rings come in several colors, ranging from sizes 4 – 14. Eco-friendly and stylish! For more information shop Grain Design. Read more …

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