Monthly Archives: January, 2012

History Lesson: A Brief Discussion of Carpets

Written by Michele on January 30, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Carpets provide warmth and comfort, a place to sit and a place to play. They define a space, adding beauty and personal style. With so many types of carpets to choose from, it can be confusing to determine which is best for your needs. There are two main types of carpet production: woven and tufted. [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up: Claw & Ball Foot, High Drama, and Hard”de”core

Written by Michele on January 27, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: Claw and Ball Foot Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: High Drama Friday’s Destination: Hard”de”core, Prague

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Destination: Hard”de”core, Prague

Written by Michele on January 27, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Who could resist that pink floor! Hard”de”core is an experimental showroom and sales gallery in Prague’s city center. They proudly represent independent designers and artists with a thoughtfully presented collection of art, fashion, jewelry, and home décor. Featured products are generally limited edition runs from up-and-coming Czech designers together with select international designers. [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: High Drama

Written by Sara on January 25, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Much in the same way Dior Haute Couture can be theatrical, so too can an interior when you do something as simple as choose one deep intense color and fill the room with it. I love the high drama of this deep black-blue bedroom just as I adore the My Fair Lady-esque qualities of Dior’s [...]

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History Lesson: Claw and Ball Foot

Written by Michele on January 23, 2012 — Leave a Comment

The inspiration for the design of the claw and ball foot came from a Chinese motif of a dragon’s claw clutching a pearl or crystal ball. Often associated with the cabriole leg (a symbol of 18th century furniture), good examples of the claw and ball foot can be found in Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture, [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up: Philip Johnson, Cool Pastels, and Liberty

Written by Michele on January 20, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: Philip Johnson Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Cool Pastels Friday’s Destination: Liberty, London

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Destination: Liberty, London

Written by Michele on January 20, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Every time I visit London, I make sure I put Liberty on my list of things to do. Not only is the selection of textiles to die for, but with a history dating back to 1875, the gorgeous Tudor itself is enough to make you want to spend hours wandering about. Liberty’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Cool Pastels

Written by Sara on January 18, 2012 — 1 Comment

I love finding a unique palette, especially when it’s deliberate. And this cool palette of mint & turquoise and pale yellows reminds me that you can find ways to mix multiple colors without looking over the top or silly. I also like that it feels very fresh & Californian. (Images via KML Design & Atlantic-Pacific.)

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History Lesson: Philip Johnson

Written by Michele on January 16, 2012 — Leave a Comment

The other day I was walking down Madison Avenue in New York, and happened to look up at just the right moment: I was directly under the AT&T (Sony) Building designed by Philip Johnson. I recognized the broken pediment immediately, and couldn’t take my eye off of the structure as I continued walking. Philip Cortelyou [...]