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Weekly Wrap Up: Spring Florals, The Eiffel Tower, and the Molded Plastic Chair

Monday’s History Lesson: Eames Molded Plastic Chair Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: New Spring Florals Friday’s Destination: Paris (Decorating with the Eiffel Tower)

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Destination: Paris (Decorating with the Eiffel Tower)

Whether you’ve been to Paris or not, chances are you have a small connection with the Eiffel Tower. From its industrial construction to the stunning and highly recognizable design, it’s a link to dreams and creativity- it brings back memories and makes us want to book a flight- and it’s fun to have a replica [...]

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History Lesson: Eames Molded Plastic Chair

In the 1940s, Charles and Ray Eames were focusing on designing with plastic- molding it into organic shapes that conformed to the body. The bent, welded wire base was added to the shell and the first mass-produced one-piece plastic chair was born. The chair was introduced in 1948 at the Museum of Modern Art, and [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up: The Acapulco Chair, and Black & White Bathrooms

Monday’s History Lesson: The Acapulco Chair Friday’s Destination: The Black & White Bathroom

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Destination: The Black & White Bathroom

It’s the start of spring and I know I’m supposed to be in spring color mode, but black and white bathrooms have been jumping out at me lately. They can be completely neutral and full of life, and at the same time cozy and gorgeous. Black and white is an elegant and timeless combination, so [...]

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History lesson: Acapulco Chair

The classic Acapulco Chair was designed in Mexico in the 1950s from steel and plastic. Rumor has is that the chair is based on Mayan hammock weaving techniques, but the design and designer continue to remain anonymous to this day. Whatever the actual story is, there is no denying their vibrant plastic splendor reminiscent of [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up: Tivaevae & Marz Designs

Monday’s History Lesson: Tivaevae Friday’s Destination: Marz Designs, Sydney, Australia

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Destination: Marz Designs, Sydney, Australia

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: Tivaevae

The applique, embroidery and crochet skills introduced into the Cook Islands by members of the London Missionary Society are the origins of the hand-stitched Tivaevae- a form of applique and embroidery art specific to Polynesia. The name “Tivaevae” refers to the items produced, and literally means to stitch or sew. The Tivaevae are either made [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up: Chambray, Tropical Colors, & Heath Ceramics Open Studios

Monday’s History Lesson: Chambray Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Tropical Colors Friday’s Destination: Heath Ceramics Open Studios

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