Month: July 2019
That Is Interesting! 6 Designs Which Defy Labels
July 31, 2019
A number of the topics for the ideabooks whom I write come about by navigating photos on . Regardless of what sorts of filters I’m using (outside living living room, modern vs. contemporary, metropolitan area, search terms, etc.), I find something fresh, and eventually I’ll see a common strand that shows a design story. Other […]
6 Healthy Approaches to Handle Fallen Leaves
July 28, 2019
We have been enjoying fall’s foliage pageant for months — trees, shrubs and even perennials have been setting on a colorful show. But now that the leaf fall is all but complete, it’s time to create a strategy for handling leaves that will keep your landscape healthy. Jocelyn H. Chilvers Jocelyn H. Chilvers 1. Discard […]
New Classics: Vilac's Ride On Classic Vehicle
July 25, 2019
There are not a great deal of toys out there that parents enjoy watching left out in the center of the living area. However, the Ride On Classic Car is one they will probably continue screen long after their kids have outgrown it. The car is made in France by Vilac, a business which maufactures […]
12 Inspiring Real-Life Vintage Kitchens
July 20, 2019
We lived in our home for 12 years until we remodeled our kitchen. For 12 years we’d first 1941 closets, stained Formica counters plus a set of the cheapest white appliances available. Basically, a variant of what many renters and homeowners live with. So, what to do when all you can really afford are a […]
Runway to Room: Home Style
July 16, 2019
Someone points out in the movie The September Issue how Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour’s fashion forecasts can affect entire industries — ones which we at care so much about, such as fabrics and fabrics, tile layouts, paint colors and construction materials. Nail artwork is important today as recession-laden folks turn to more affordable […]
A Cabin of Curiosities at Los Angeles
July 12, 2019
Opening the front door of costume designer Julie Vogel’s home is like opening up a jewelry box. Set back in the road in South Pasadena, California, her cozy 1944 “honeymoon” cottage is the creative result of years of collecting suzani fabrics and bizarre objects. With a discerning eye, Vogel has turned her 1,500-square-foot home into […]
Tech to the Rescue: How to Get Stolen Gadgets Rear
July 10, 2019
If you’re not careful, you could be the victim of a home burglary, and a clown might wind up with your valuables. That is what happened to late Apple founder Steve Jobs’ family. After their Palo Alto, California, residence was burglarized, among Jobs’ own iPads was used by a performer who goes by the title […]
New Classics: Patricia Urquiola's Fjord Seating
July 8, 2019
Furniture designed by people that have an architectural background is practically always intriguing. One of my favorite painters is Patricia Urquiola. Her influences include structure, ergonomics, Spanish customs, organic shapes, engineering and also her former thesis advisor, Achille Castiglioni. The type of objects she designs runs the gamut and includes bathtubs, light fixtures, couches, benches, […]
Give a Traditional Bathroom True Polish With Stripes
July 5, 2019
Bathrooms are so often neglected when it comes to accessorizing — typically because it’s this type of practical area. However, given the amount of time a lot of us prefer to invest inside them, accessories should really be given a greater priority. The Victorians loved accessories in their baths — from decorated porcelain soap dishes […]
Girly Modern Bedrooms Delight Three Young Sisters
July 1, 2019
Many tweens don’t need a space that feels like Mom and Dad’s, but enabling them to indulge in their decorating dreams could be somewhat scary. Interior designer Beth Keim of both Lucy and Company encountered this problem when a Charlotte, North Carolina, customer wanted to decorate her three daughters’ bedrooms. However, by using quality furniture, […]