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.

Stainless…

…so fabulous…views…bespoke cabinetry…and stainless.  I could spend all day in the Artreehoose kitchen by Bernheimer Architecture.  Photography by Richard Barnes.

New Heights…

…the creativity of Nicole HollisInterior Design. San Francisco is one of my favorite places on the planet. Pacific Heights Residence captures the quality of the deluxe dwellings found in this upscale neighborhood.

Happy Halloween…

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Attenion, White Knuckles….

…design enlightens and delights…The Centre for Process Innovation has just unveiled an airliner which it hopes will eventually be the future of commercial flight…a windowless plane with a solid fuselage.  Yes, very cool…I suppose…but think of all the white knuckles.

The plane’s walls are ultra thin high definition screens…

Internal tracking cameras will project the image of the plane’s exterior onto the interior walls…giving you a bird’s-eye view of the sky around you.

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Quiet, Please…

…Kelly Deck Design‘s creative philosophy is inspired by the rugged beauty of the West Coast.  The firm’s creative thinking fashions effortless elegance in homes that are beautiful, balanced, and inviting. Grant, in Vancouver, BC, is a ‘quiet’ haven which demonstrates the strong impact of simplicity…I could settle in quite nicely…

all images courtesy of kelly deck design

Holy Shingles!…

…scale shingles are very popular right now in architecture and design…

71-year-old Bosnian retiree Momir Bojic has crafted a completely timber clad Volkswagen Beetle exterior from over 50,000 pieces of hand-carved oak. Almost every detail of the fully-functioning automobile, from the windshield wipers to the side view mirrors and tire spokes, have been intricately formed from the light brown wooden shingles.

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Nature’s Bounty…

gold coast, chicago

Time Out…

…we are heading west to Sonoma County, California.  We arrive at Hupomone Ranch and try our hand at sustainable farming and ranching…and, of course,  much enjoyment and camaraderie…

The site has a wonderful balanced quality to it, and the simple grounded form of the barn is situated to compliment this setting and capture the long views to the coastal range beyond…

The light-filled living area opens up to the long view south and gathers the bedrooms and kitchen to either side.  (Make sure you take note of the fab mirrored chest which promotes just the right sparkle)…

The kitchen has slide away windows that open directly to the garden…

I call dibs on this bedroom, oh alright, you can have it…but really, can this room be any more perfect…

The bathroom is “oh so right” with its star-jeweled light and picture-perfect view…

Life is good!  Kudos to Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects…

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