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, Turkey and the Balkans - and they come in various patterns, designs and colours. I think they have been well used in the examples above - they bring a sense of worldliness and create a soft contrast to the modern and classic interiors.

Photographs via Commune.

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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 just makes you want to kick your shoes off and just be.

Photographs via Commune.

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Artist - Anna-Wili Highfield



Grass Parrot



Major Mitchell Cockatoo



Whip Bird





Robin



Owl Perched

Check 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 Highfield.

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Orange

According to Kate Spade New York, May is the month of Orange. My brother in law will be happy about this - it is his favourite colour. I'm liking it too - enjoy this cute video celebrating this vibrant colour.
Also check out the cool The Weekly Spade : A Blog About Colour where all things life, fashion and colour come together.
Video via Kate Spade.

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Meridian First Light House - Solar Decathlon 2011



Victoria University's design for the Solar Decathlon 2011. 



Building in progress - this is Day 7.



The Meridian Firstlight house on the Wellington waterfront.




Closer up - Day 9.

There is an exciting sight down on the Wellington waterfront right now - it is the Victoria University's Meridian First Light House for the US Department of Solar Energy Decathlon 2011. They have been selected as one of 20 University teams around the world and the only one ever from the Southern hemisphere to compete. Awesome. Their challenge was to "design, build and operate a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive solar-powered house." Right now they are building the actual house (and getting some attention) on the Wellington waterfront - a practice run if you like, before packing up the house and sending it over to Washington D.C. This project has been 2 years in the making and I wish them all the best. Read more about it here and here.
If you're in Wellington, check out the viewing this weekend.
Photographs via Firstlight House Facebook page.

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I Like...



Tolix chairs out in front to of Capital Kitchen, Melbourne.



Designed by Mim Design - they were aiming for a modern country feel.



A large Caravaggio pendant over one of the tables.



A cool marble counter, more Caravaggio pendants and Tolix chairs.

My lovely training buddy and ally left me this week to move to Melbourne. How am I going to face Alice every week without you, Jan? So I thought if you're heading to Melbourne, you better check out this cafe, Capital Kitchen for me. Remodelista recently profiled it and I think it looks pretty cool. Designed by Mim Design, I like the modern country feel of this space. Great use of the Tolix chairs/stools and the Caravaggio pendants throughout.
Photographs via Remodelista.

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I Like...




The FildeFer Collection for Skitsch.

 

I like... this tongue-in-cheek outdoor furniture collection by Italian designer, Alessandra Baldereschi. The slim rods of the chairs re-create, as well as giving a nostalgic nod, to plush furniture - it's like taking your comfy armchair outside.
Photographs via Cool Hunting.

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