Vivid…

…more from KGB in New York…a new residential alcove loft in a recently converted Civil War era factory building…vivid, sharp, and visually stirring…Crosby Street Loft.

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Let’s Stretch…

…pilates!  Yes, stretch, breathe, use those stomach muscles…and stretch even more.  A simple, modern, mostly white space atypical of the normal Pilates environment…Erica Bloom Pilates studio and wellness center in the middle of Madison Avenue in New York by KGB…watch out, here we come…

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Lichtschlucker Pendant Lights by Meike Harde…

…disposable never looked so good…

The lights Lichtschlucker work with disposable cups, which normally have a very short lifetime. The different models show the great variety of shapes by different arrangement of cups. Lichtschlucker offers disposable dishes a permanent life as a decorative lamp shade. The ecological aspect consists in the fact that a disposable product is converted into a durable and functional furnishing.

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Go Ahead…

…I am officially in ‘hunting and gathering mode’ with the holiday season upon us.  What will make me bundle up and expend physical energy to purchase gifts instead of drinking hot cocoa in my living room and ordering gifts online?  The windows of retail shops, the experience of the season…go ahead…make my day…entice me to enter…

guess white christmas windows, jakarta

harvey nichols christmas windows 2012, london

louis vuitton christmas window display, jakarta

ralph lauren windows, london

zara christmas windows, toronto

selfridges white christmas windows, london

printemps christmas dreams windows, paris/karl lagerfeld

…which is your favorite?

1,2,3,4,5,6

Jeff Green Photography…

…Jeff Green + Canon + Leica = magic carpet ride.  Jeff transports you to wherever he points his camera…I am in awe of the way he uses light.

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Gah…

…such a beauty…let’s get cozy…

black dog lodge | great room ~ erich remash architect | benjamin benschneider photo

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Sauna, Anyone?…

…the Juvet River Sauna, located near the Juvet Landscape Hotel, in Gudbrandsjuvet, Norway, has changed my expectations about what I think a sauna ought to deliver…this creation has been brought to life by Jensen & Skodvin Architects…

…who needs more than this view?…

…the traditional “vase” with stones is situated in the middle, creating the main accent of the room…

…red concrete wall and gray stone benches…

…I think I’ll be in here for a while…

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Until Next Year…

…I hope you had a wonderful celebration…and to my overseas friends, you are invited next year if you would like…

clayfield house/richards and spence

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Thanksgiving…

Happy Thanksgiving!  The holidays have officially begun…a bonding time for family and friends.  Families today are described in various terms…one’s nearest and dearest, tribe, brood, folks, progeny, stock, network, etc…however you choose to describe your family, I wish you all the best on this special day…and I give thanks.

farm family photo

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Once Upon a Time…

…a striking artist’s studio loomed atop a rocky beach.  The only way it could be reached was by hiking along the shore.  The floors of the structure rotated, giving the studio a playful and unique geometry.  The studio brought inspiration to any artist lucky enough to reside there…

The Norwegian based firm Saunders Architecture has completed a series of cabin-like artists’ studios on the lovely island of Fogo in Canada. The studios house artists participating in the Fogo Island Arts Corporation’s residency program. Tower Studio is one these stunning residences.

It’s Time…

It is the Monday before Thanksgiving.  I think of Thanksgiving as the gateway to the upcoming holiday festivities.  It’s time for me to get busy, roll up my sleeves, and begin preparing…

maison martin margiela cashmere knit

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Sunday Football…

…hmmm…well, maybe not…

top: ARRIVAL/andrey yakovlev

bottom: karin hansson by benjamin vnuk for fashion gone rogue

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Scott Frances Photography…

…we have double goodness here…Lovely Buddha AND renowned photographer Scott Frances who now has a blog on tumblr. Scott is a frequent contributor to such illustrious magazines as Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, New York Times Magazine, and Departures.  Welcome to tumblr, Scott.   This amazing image is the Borobudur Temple, Central Java, Indonesia/Scott Frances Photography.

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Ta Da!…

…as promised, the NYC tour locations by eilte photographer, Adrian Wilson, are now revealed:

1. iac building

2. madison avenue

3. longchamp

4. bice…yum, yum, yum

5. financial district from water street

6.apple store 14th street

7.chelsea water tanks

8. dream downtown

9. manhattan bridge

10. world trade center

11. nobu 57

12. 30 rock

13. citicorp tower

…were you able to identify most of the locations?  wishing you a fab weekend ahead…

image via adrian wilson

Time Out…

…thanks to brilliant photographer, Adrian Wilson, we are going to take a whirlwind tour of NYC today…try to identify the buildings and spaces on our tour…don’t fret if you can’t determine the weave of architecture and designed spaces…i will reveal the points of interest later today.  Now let’s have some fun…

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