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Today we take a virtual trip to Portugal where we will take a peek into this stunning country home in Palmela , which is not far from Lisbon. This is the refuge of interior designer Monica Penaguião . The building itself is simple and rustic, it’s the mix of modern furniture that gives color to the various rooms.
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We received an email about a new book that has recently been published called 50 US Architects: Residential + Planning. The author, Damir Sinovcic, sent along some info and fab-u-lous photos. This beautifully illustrated, 11" by 11" volume presents a curated collection of exceptional residential and master planning work from leading American designers.
Making it Lovely
As I mentioned , I spent the weekend painting the ceiling in the dining room. I had intended to do so years ago , but I’d never gotten around to it until now. I chose a dark color to bring the ceiling down a bit, and the effect contrasts nicely with the living room’s higher ceiling and lighter paint color. It’s a trick that Frank Lloyd Wright used a lot; I just borrowed it. Everything in Chicago is greening up and Easter is almost here, so I set the table with a nod to spring. Corals and pinks, plus the requisite eggs, chicks, and bunnies.
Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » diy project: kate’s wallpaper fireplace
if you’re like me and live in a rental, it can be tough to deal with the less-than-ideal features of your home. without the ability to replace tile, wallpaper, or event paint it can be difficult to personalize your home the way you’d like. but today’s diy project (from designer kate pruitt ) is all about working with what you have. kate wasn’t in love with her old fireplace so she decided to use jenny wilkinson’s pink ‘ hammerhead sharks ‘ wallpaper to cover up the dark tile. using little more than foam core, a little glue and an xacto blade, kate was able to create a custom look that won’t cut into her apartment’s deposit when she moves. kate has shared her full project instructions and materials below so click here for the full post (or just click “read more” below). thanks, kate! SPECIAL NOTE: This project worked on our fireplace because it is unpainted tile.Door Sixteen
It’s taken me a long time to accept the fact that I don’t really like desks. At least not small ones that are designated for tasks that don’t involve spreading out—I need space . Because of my aversion to small desks, I’ve spent an awful lot of time over the last few years camped out on the sofa with my laptop doing freelance work at 2AM, and honestly, my body isn’t happy about it. I need to be sitting at a table in order to work (and sit) properly for any length of time, and that table needs to be spacious.
Last weekend, we went to Bristol to celebrate Mother's Day with our friends. While Mila was having the time of her life playing with 5-months old Isla, the boys were watching rugby, my friend Mandy fed me with this gorgeous Spinach & Feta filo which frankly was to die for. Apparently it is also really easy to make, still had a WOW factor and the taste was beyond this word...so here is the recipe for you my dear...
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Buying vintage furniture is a great way to go - it's a greener choice, the quality of older pieces is often superior, the retro style will definitely make your space more unique than when furnished with only new items and the prices can (sometimes!) be more reasonable. With all of that in mind, we decided it was high time to round up ten favorite spots to for vintage in Chicago. Jump below for the list and photos: Of course, every list we put together is ever-changing and we hope these ten are just the start - we'd love to hear your favorites in the comments below.
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Charles Bancroft releases the long-awaited film trailer for his debut novel The Architect Last night, London’s Groucho Club was privy to the premiere of a gripping trailer for the next big book-turned-film: Charles Bancroft’s The Architect. The crème de la crème of the capital’s design profession gathered to watch the first ever showing of the two minute trailer, starring Simon James Morgan as the incomparable Rob Gilbert, Nessa Wrafter as the captivating Angelika and commanding Suan-Li Ong took the part of Mei-Lei.
Materials: Expedit shelves, Vika Amon corner desk top, Capita legs, Capita brackets Description: I've really wanted a stand-up desk for sometime and although there are lots of great Ikea hacks posted for this, they either didn't have enough storage room for me, were the wrong height, or just weren't my style. So, after looking through the Ikea website for HOURS, I came up with my own hack. 3. Put the Expedits in place in a corner.
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