Cathy Azria…

…it is June…and there is no need for blazing fires to keep us warm…we do, however, have an opportunity to turn our fireplaces into works of art.

Artist/designer Cathy Azria was born in Tunisia and lived in France until she came to London in 1980 to study sculpture. Living in London ever since and working for private clients, architects and designers, she designs sculptural installations for interiors. She draws her inspiration from natural materials, organic forms, the interplay of light and a conviction that what is functional in the home can also be beautiful. Fire is the area interesting her most at the moment. She began to design fire installations when her search for a contemporary fireplace for her own home proved fruitless. Since then, she has been exploring the whole concept of fire and light, using metal both for its sculptural potential and for the way that it responds to heat, transforming into glowing forms.

Cathy never has and will never, mass-produce. She works by establishing a train of thought, then developing and refining it in response to each client’s requirements. Every piece is therefore unique, signed and numbered by its creator.

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Bubble Up…

george nelson bubble pendants

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Arete…

…my favorite word in the dictionary, arete, means excellence.  André Simón of A/STUDIO , submitted his recent work, MIKA 350. The attention, care, and sensitivity used by Andre, both in the design and in the film, is beautiful.  The word, arete, is fitting…André captures the employment of tools, the utilization of sturdy machinery, the sound of rain, and the falling of wood shavings to tell the story of the master craftsman.

DESIGNED BY ANDRÉ SIMÓN…PRODUCED BY A\STUDIO…PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINO ESCURIS

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Good Day…

…inviting spaces that say, “hello, gorgeous…have a good day”…

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Time Out…

…a textured backdrop of  brickwork, concrete, plaster, and moldings…oh my!  Off we go to visit renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s newest culinary destination in Shanghai.  Situated within the prestigious Three on the Bund, Neri & Hu’s design is drawn from the rich historical context of its locale.

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Five Fab Frills*…

…frill* is defined as a nice touch.  An all white selection shown here…

greyhours

triology collection’s triangle folded backpack

case scenario’s element iPhone 5 case

tokyobike

junpei tamaki design’s thaw

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This is Mine, Ok I’ll Share…

…wow…Oak Pass Guest house doubles as a concert hall.  The living room boasts comfortable seating for 80 guests…an artful wine bar built into the stairs…and stunning views in a Los Angeles canyon.  A stunner by Walker Workshop Design Build…

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Walk on By…

…we often walk by fabulous spaces and take them for granted…

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Happy Birthday!…

…Sir Norman Foster, age 78…

…Toyo Ito, age 72

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Inside/Outside…

…take the steeps to happy adventures…

farnsworth house/mies van der rohe

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Flower Perfect…

…flowers require a keen eye  to complete an on-point room design…they should live in harmony with the room…your blossoms need to be chosen as carefully as fabulous throw pillows and stunning lighting fixtures…

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Fresh…

…straightforward and absolute…

wood block residence/chadbourne + doss architects

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Modern Plaid…

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Lovely Buddha…

…lovely Buddha…always brings a sense of serenity and integrity into a space…

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Lukas Machnik Design, Part II…

…more from Chicago designer, Lukas Machnik…this time, his South Loop Loft…

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