Animals

 Hattie the Elephant designed by David Weeks.   Simus the Rhino   Ursa the Bear   Animal Box: Polar Bear designed by Karl Zahn   Polar Bear box opened.   Animal box: Rhino   Animal Box: Whale   Whale box opened.  I enjoy seeing quirky little details which give interest and character to interiors and for me, animals usually do this. I'm loving these fantastic timber animals from Areaware, New York and they are available in New Zealand from Simon James Concept Store and...

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Swedish Bedroom

Loving this peaceful bedroom. This is from a summer house in Gotland, Sweden - a great palette of blues and greys.Photograph from Scandinavian Retreat via Remodelist...

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Pretty Architectural Models

 1/100 Paper model set no. 11 Cherry Blossom from Upon a Fold. Designed by Terada Mokei, these cute models are 1:100 scale.  The models flat packed - ready for assembling.  1/100 Paper model set no. 10 Street Tree Architectural models are not usually as pretty as these ones! I'm enjoying these spring-like scenes as we venture into our Winter season. Have a good weekend everyone.Photographs via Upon a Fol...

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Eames House Bird

 The Eames House Bird on a Slow Wood desk.   The bird up close - he's looking straight at you, isn't he?   Promotional images from Vitra.I was talking to my Mum today and she commented on the Eames House Bird that was sitting on the Slow Wood desk in yesterday's post. I found out that she has admired this creature for some time. This bird rose to fame when designers Charles and Ray Eames used it as an accessory for their promotional photographs in the 50's - it was...

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Slow Wood

Dutch Interior designer Christien Starkenburg and her tables.The stunning Slow Wood visuals are styled by Studio Aandacht.Here is Slow Wood - the brain child of interior designer Christien Starkenburg. The MUN collection consists of different side tables - a family of models which can work together or separately. Slow Wood aims for timeless pieces of furniture which are made by local craftsmen. They are simple, natural and elegant. The pieces are made with 100% natural finishes and mineral paint. Photograhs...

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Blonde Wood

 From the home of Dutch designer, Christien Starkenburg. Table is from the MUN collection at Slow Wood.Here are some images from the lovely home of Dutch designer, Christien Starkenburg. It's great to see the use of blonde wood and it looks so fresh in this interior - very Scandinavian. The tables in both images are from Starkenburg's cool MUN table collection from Slow Wood.Photographs via Bloese...

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Inside Out Bathroom Cabinet

 Inside Out Bathroom Cabinet by Freshwest for Authentics  Last week I ordered this cool bathroom cabinet from Authentics (UK) for a client. The Inside-Out cabinet was designed by Freshwest for Authentics and it was awarded Best in Bathroom Product by Elle Deco. The cabinet is a great way of bringing something graphic into the bathroom where it usually lacks it.Photographs via Authentic...

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Skating Shelters

 Winnipeg Skating Shelters by Patkau Architects Plywood flooring and seating inside. A skater taking a break from the freezing wind.I have been admiring these elegant temporary plywood shelters designed by Patkau Architects from Canada. Located by a skating trail on a frozen river in Winnipeg, "they stand with their backs to the wind like buffalo, seeming to have life and purpose as they huddle together shielding each other from the elements." The shelters are made with two layers of flexible plywood over a...

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Ikat Covered Designer Chair

 Ikat covered Eames Lounge Chair by Commune.You may recognise this designer chair at the left of this image? It is most famous in its black leather guise - the Eames Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames. I love the fact a designer chair has been recovered in an Ikat fabric and given a different personality to how it is usually 'known' - a nice balance between respecting a great piece of design and putting your touch on it. Photograph via Commun...

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Pin Boards

  An office scene from Restoration Hardware - liking the large pin board.  A client enquired to me the other day about a notice board for her home office. After some exploration, I came across these smart linen pin boards from Restoration Hardware, USA. I like the rubbed timber frame and the simple linen board - a chic and stylish choice and it wouldn't be hard to get a similar one made.Photographs via Restoration Hardwar...

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Kilim Rugs

 Kilim ottoman in a Loz Feliz home, California. Kilim stair runner in a Hollywood home, California.After checking out Ace Hotel in Palm Springs in my previous posting, I noticed Commune's consistent use of kilims, not only in the hotel, but also in their other interior work. As seen above, Commune has transformed the kilims into a stair runner and as an ottoman. Kilims are flat tapestry woven rugs produced from various countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, North Africa,...

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Ace Hotel at Palm Springs

 Ace Hotel at Palm Springs  Private patio with fireplace  The Swim Club. Hotel room. It's Monday - I'm needing some cool and relaxed vibes and Ace Hotel and Swim Club at Palm Springs hits the spot. Located within a modern mid-century building, this 180 room hotel was designed by Commune and I'm loving the youthful and lounging effect of the place. Ace has a great stylish mix of comfy furniture, kilim rugs, crisp white walls, hammocks and a general make-yourself-at home feel - it...

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Artist - Anna-Wili Highfield

 Grass Parrot Major Mitchell Cockatoo Whip Bird  Robin Owl PerchedCheck out the stunning work of Anna-Wili Highfield, a Sydney based artist currently making sculptures of animals out of paper. I think these birds are amazing and an unique form of art. Just imagine having one of these in a room with you - I'd probably talk to it. Check out more her work here. Photographs via Anna-Wili Highfiel...

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