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Weekly Wrap Up: Stockholm, Black Florals, and Carpets

Written by Michele on February 3, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: A Brief Discussion of Carpets Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Black Floral Designs Friday’s Destination: Stockholm, Sweden

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Destination: Stockholm, Sweden

Written by Michele on February 3, 2012 — Leave a Comment

With green spaces covering about 30% of the city, Stockholm is known to be one of the cleanest capitals in the world. This beautiful city is a treasure of color and design, water and light, and architecture from medieval to modern. The 2012 Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is next week- the world’s largest event [...]

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Design Meets Fashion: Black Floral Designs

Written by Sara on February 1, 2012 — Leave a Comment

I can’t get over how beautiful these floral designs are with black backgrounds. They are luxurious and feminine while also very sophisticated. I love the idea of having one piece of furniture in a floral print, don’t you? (Images from SFGirlbytheBay via FFFFound & Wit & Delight.)

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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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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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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 [...]