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Destination: Marz Designs, Sydney, Australia

Written by Michele on May 10, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Marz Designs was established by Coco Reynolds in 2010. Coco is a graduate of the University of Canberra, Australia, and since has been inspired to push the boundaries of different mediums and her own aesthetic. Marz’s goal is to promote craft practice in collaboration with industry, and has a very cool inventory of lighting and [...]

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History Lesson: Fiberglass Lamp Shades

Written by Michele on March 4, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Fiberglass lamp shades graced living rooms from the 1940s through the 60s, and were particularly popular in the 50s. Most had hand-stitching along the edges that tied it to a wire frame. A classic design featured sometimes 2 or 3 tiers of fiberglass, as well as a simple drum shade. They were often white or [...]

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Destination: Atlanta, GA- Currey & Company

Written by Michele on June 29, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Currey & Company is best known for their fabulous lighting collection and attention to detail. They began as a garden furnishings company in 1988, and products included classic and rustic garden furniture and accessories, with the lighting category evolving as a substantial division by 1990. This Atlanta-based company specializes in hand forged iron lighting and [...]

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Destination: Dublin, Ireland

Written by Michele on March 18, 2011 — Leave a Comment

Dublin is the largest city in Ireland, and the center of most of the Irish art and design scene (it is very cool to note that independent and underground arts thrived during the economic recession of 2010). Here are a few favorite shops and two chic hotels to check out if you’re planning a visit [...]

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Destination: Toronto

Written by Michele on February 25, 2011 — Leave a Comment

Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario, and is the largest city in Canada. On the heels of the 2011 Toronto International Design Festival and the exhibition of new Canadian design talent featured at Made at Home, I’m ready to pack my bags and head to Ontario to check out the local design scene! Industrial [...]

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Destination: Berlin, Germany

Written by Michele on February 11, 2011 — Leave a Comment

Berlin is Germany’s largest city. It is recognized for its history, festivals, architecture, and art scene, and is home to many renowned universities and design schools. Because of the emphasis on a progressive approach to art and design education, Berlin is teeming with up-and-coming designers. The quality of local talent is impressive, and accessible. Here [...]

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Destination: Store Without a Home., Amsterdam

Written by Michele on January 28, 2011 — 1 Comment

One of the best ways to immerse yourself into local culture when visiting a new city is to seek out places that are off the tourist maps. Store Without a Home. is a cool boutique on my list of things to see next time I am in Amsterdam. It calls itself a “guerrilla gallery department [...]