Bandon Bluff House

Published in Modern Architecture | On March 10th, 2010

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This beautiful house is absolutely one of my favorites. It’s located on the Oregon coast where the Coquille river meets the ocean – a remarkable spot opening to the expansive sky, ocean and dunes beyond.

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Propeller Trivet

Published in Kitchen Gadgets | On March 9th, 2010

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Here’s another winning design from Danish designer, Jakob Wagner. It’s an elegant, colorful table trivet featuring aerodynamic wings which flip open to form a stable x-shaped base that supports hot or cold dishes.

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Kind of Magic

Published in Home Interior Design | On March 8th, 2010

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Seemingly ignoring the laws of gravity, this light will give any room a magical touch. It’s a unique lamp with a contemporary style and a versatile twist – depending on your needs, it can easily transform from a table lamp to a floor light and back again.

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Twisp Cabin

Published in Modern Architecture | On March 7th, 2010

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This beautiful cabin has definitely got what it takes – a stunning location, double height space with a modern yet warm ambiance, large glass openings and an outside deck looking over wonderful expansive views of the valley below.

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Designed by Mikaela Dörfel for Menu, this luxurious double candle holder is quite impressive! It’s 2 feet (60 cm) tall and looks like a luxurious sculpture, inspired by dance and movement.

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Habita Monterrey

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On March 3rd, 2010

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Surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of mountains, deserts, canyons and forests, the Habita Monterrey hotel is located in the San Pedro neighborhood in Monterrey, Mexico. In my opinion, the most prominent, dramatic feature of this boutique hotel is its hyper-modern interior design by Parisian Joseph Dirand.

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Chocolate Fondue Set

Published in Kitchen Gadgets | On March 2nd, 2010

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The new chocolate fondue from design company Menu is a delight to look at and a must have gift for all chocoholics! It’s made of high quality porcelain that’s fired at 1320 degrees Celsius to ensure strength and durability, and includes two plates and four forks – ideal for an intimate fondue party or a casual get-together with friends.

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Schell Wheeler House

Published in Modern Architecture | On March 1st, 2010

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Spacious and charming, the Schell Wheeler house consists of two buildings designed by Johnston Architects for mountain guides Scott Schell and Margaret Wheeler. I love the combination of wood and metal as well as the colorful exterior and beautiful glass openings, celebrating the sheer beauty of Washington’s Cascade Mountains.

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Catcher

Published in Kitchen Gadgets | On February 28th, 2010

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Freshly squeezed citrus juice is always a treat, the only problem is trying to strain the extracted juice before using it to remove any unwanted pits and bits of fruit. To solve this problem you need the catcher – a clever interpretation of the classic citrus reamer that will keep the flavor in and lemon pips out.

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Prefab Wedge Home

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 25th, 2010

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Set among tall pines just a short drive from downtown Durham, North Carolina, the Wedge is a modern, 1,829 sq. ft. prefab family home.

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Wine Storage Racks Eva Solo

Published in Kitchen Gadgets | On February 24th, 2010

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Store your fine wine bottles where art and geometry meet, in the unique storage rack by Eva Solo. This decorative wine bottle holder consists of a kit of plastic pegs and metal posts that can be configured in an array of triangular patterns, holding up to six bottles.

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G House

Published in Modern Architecture | , On February 23rd, 2010

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Located in the dense residential area of Tokyo’s Meguro district, ‘G’ is a contemporary single family home with a small living area of approx. 155 sq. meters, distributed over three floors. This concrete and timber structure sits on a compact (107 sq. meters) plot area. It features large open areas combined with different shades of white and minimal decorations.

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Kapow Kaboom Lamp

Published in Home Interior Design | On February 22nd, 2010

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Decorate your home with this explosion of whimsy, bold piece that really packs a visual punch. Kapow is a looped and elasticated explosion of acrylic tubing. Kaboom is the large format version of the Kapow! Give any of the weightless mesh loops a playful tug and watch them pop back into place.

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Rimrock Ranch House

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 21st, 2010

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Created by San Diego based architect, Lloyd Russell, the Rimrock Ranch House is a contemporary California desert home, that is constructed out of recycled materials and uses passive ventilation techniques to keep the house cool during the hot summer months.

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