Inspiration…

indigo wings…

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The Point Knit Café…

I can never pass by a knitting studio without looking inside…when I find myself in NYC, I’ll pop into this cheerful space and catch some happy…The Point Knit Café by Lubrano Ciavarra Architects.

that’s right…
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All is Quiet…

…just for now, of course…

the kitchen is once again in order…

and, a quiet place is found to relax while negotiating a food coma…happy post-turkey day from cabbagerose.
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Hello…

…how neighborly, yes?  Hello House by Melbourne based OOF! Architecture…

so cheerful and inviting…let’s go inside…

well hello, good lookin’…
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Shimmering…

I can’t resist a weighty, starchy, shimmering drapery…

done so well in this cambridge home by anmahian winton architects…
thanks to remash for the introduction
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Cozy…

…snow flurries in Chicago…a cozy Sunday afternoon inside…

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Going Gray…

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Things Organized Neatly…

…minimalists love organization…Things Organized Neatly is a clever Tumblr that showcases the art of order…visit this tumblr to satisfy your organizational cravings…it’s fun to browse.

books…remember this one?

stadium chairs…

shoeboxes…

oh yes, that guy…

picture frames…

tomatoes…

tires…

and just about everything…
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Lovely Buddha…

…always brings a sense of integrity and tranquility to a space…

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Time Out at the Office…

…Leilani Arita is the maestro of this well orchestrated project…let’s take time out at Thrive Capital in Soho.   The past and present are unified with innovative use of the existing architecture; the red brick, barrel-vaulted ceilings, and steel beams…all balanced by an inventive layout…a relaxed yet elegant seating group.

all images courtesy of leilani arita

A Fond Farewell…

…until next spring.  Where do you store your ride?

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Circle, Lightening, and Feathers…

acrylic by catherine sicilian

photography from pinterest

dove plumscape by arduu on flickr

When in Berlin…

…drink tea!  The ‘tasteful’ P & T by Fabian von Ferrari…

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The Perfect Red…

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Choices, Choices…

…two terrific and innovative umbrellas have been introduced…which would you choose?

Nendo’s Stay-brella stands up unassisted…

Justin Nagelberg and Matthew Waldman’s Sa umbrella bounces back into shape when blown inside-out.