Sarkozy yes, but his half-brother: Olivier Sarkozy, who recently re-did and listed (by Michael Bolla of Luxury Lofts & Homes) this chic loft-style carriage house of the UES for $11,950,000. Historically, the man who defined American chic (Richard Avedon) lived on this Upper East Side Townhouse for more than 30 years. Via Trendland.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
407 east 75th street carriage house by Sarkozy
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Interior design
Friday, July 30, 2010
Bluff City Light by Jonah Takagi
Bluff City Light by Jonah Takagi. Via Otto design.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
De Padova furniture
Framura Sun cot by Ezgin Aksu, Silvia Suardi for De Padova.
Circle Lamp by Monica Förster for De Padova.Saturno side table by Lomazzi-D'Urbino for De Padova.
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Design
Monday, July 26, 2010
Steel Cabinets by Sylvie Meuffels
JSPR, a young Dutch interior design brand founded by Eindhoven graduate Jasper van Grootel, launched this family of a piece of furniture which has been out of fashion for a long time: the display cabinet. Available in different sizes and dimensions it is composed of an oakwood base and a sturdy powder coated steel frame completely suited with glass. Via Daily tonic.
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Design
Sunday, July 25, 2010
YTL Residence by Patrick Jouin
Completed by Patrick Jouin and design team, this futuristic home was created for 3 generations of a prominent Malaysian family; including both private and public functions. All in all, there are 9 bedrooms, 2 family rooms, family kitchen + private dining, family library, game room, swimming pool, study, formal dining room, reception area, 21 bathrooms (no that is not a typo), 2 guest suites, and some pretty awesome parking accommodations. Anything missed on your dream home checklist? Nope, didn’t think so! Via Chictip.
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Architecture,
Interior design
Thursday, July 22, 2010
NEW: bags by bag designer Maria Hees
New in our assortment are these modern contemporary style handbags MEKNES M in anthracite, MEKNES L in grey/brown and shoulder bag MARRAKECH purple. Designed by Dutch bag designer Maria Hees. For these bags she used the Smock-technique. Because the result reminded her of Arabian Architecture she gave the bags names of cities in Morocco. This bag is made of Nile Perch from Lake Victoria. 17 years ago Dutch designer Maria Hees also used this leather, in 1993 the bags were nominated for the Rotterdam Design Price, she produced the bags only for three years, after that she could not obtain the leather anymore. She was very happy when a friend of her discovered a fish leather tannery in Iceland who tans these same skins from Africa.
The fish leather wallet FISH by Maria Hees was already a familiar item in our assortment. Now you can also find the shoulder bag FISH with adjustable shoulder strap in our assortment. This bag is made of Nile Perch from Lake Victoria. 17 years ago Dutch designer Maria Hees also used this leather, in 1993 the bags were nominated for the Rotterdam Design Price, she produced the bags only for three years, after that she could not obtain the leather anymore. She was very happy when a friend of her discovered a fish leather tannery in Iceland who tans these same skins from Africa.
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News
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
NEW: Laptop bag and wooden FM radio micro
New addition to the Wannekes assortment is this handmade Fair trade ladies laptop bag Ficus. Large capacity bag, the interior has storage pockets for notebooks, pens, MP3 and more. This 15 inch urban bag by Cyclus is made of recycled inner tubes of trucks and is made by people from Colombia with a social disadvantage, such as single mothers, refugees and Indians of the Camentsa tribe. They can count good working conditions and pay above the minimum wage.
The Magno FM radio small by Singgih Kartono was already a familiar item in our assortment. Now you can also find the Magno FM radio micro. Hand-crafted in an Indonesian farming village, the wooden Magno FM radio micro has an appealing mix of retro and modern styling. Made from new growth wood, for every tree that is used in production, a new one is planted.
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News
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
New York is New York cabinet
Jaime Hayon and Nienke Klunder, New York is New York cabinet, VIVID edition. Design Miami / Basel, June 14-19, 2010, Messe Basel, Booth VIVID Gallery. Via Designws.
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Design
Monday, July 19, 2010
Deneb vase by Guillaume Delvigne
The glass and cork "Deneb" vase by French designer Guillaume Delvigne at Specimen Éditions, Paris.
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Design
Friday, July 16, 2010
Wallpaper Handmade: The products
For the Handmade issue, Wallpaper commissioned their favourite designers, artists, craftsmen, makers and manufacturers to create unique furniture, fittings, food stuffs, fashions and more. Here are the best fruits of their labour I`ve selected I really like.
Watering can, by Barber Osgerby.
Travel cocktail set, by Miranda Watkins and Wentworth.
Standing mirror, by Kiki van Eijk and Venice Projects.
Blanket, by Eleanor Pritchard.
‘Pacchettino’ pillow and blanket, by Doshi Levien, Hospes and Moroso.
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Design
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Chambre d'hôtes France
Le Tresor is a family chambre d'hôte run by Tilly and Will in Sonnac-sur-l'Hers, Languedoc. Their aim is provide a relaxed, comfortable, fun and stylish environment, allowing you to enjoy this beautiful, untouched corner of France. All of the rooms are individual in their style, whilst maintaining the traditional French character you would hope to find in the Languedoc.
La Grange des Hauts is located in a peaceful hamlet near Cahors, in the Lot, the century old barn combines authenticity and the beauty of old stones with a daring contemporary renovation.
Chambre d'hôte Les 4 etoiles ia a contemporary place located in the city center of Montpellier. This heirloom family property is the current home of its fifth generation. It allies vintage charm and contemporary design while respecting the environment. The interior designer Jacques de Milleville created a contemporary and welcoming space while preserving the spirit of this 1930’s house.
Annie and Jan are delighted to be able to welcome you to Le Crot Foulot, their chambres d’hôtes and holiday home in southern Burgundy. In their lovingly restored winemaker’s domain, you have the choice of five spacious rooms, true to the original style but with all the advantages of modern comfort and design.
In lovely Bordeaux in the heart of Aquitaine, l'Esprit des Chartrons is a stylishly converted 'chai' or wine store with exposed stone and brick walls and wood much in evidence.
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Bed and Breakfasts
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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