Today, I’m glad to introduce Moorbi, a London based design firm that uses re-cycled, up-cycled, re-claimed, re-purposed and salvaged materials to create absolutely stunning products. All of their products are created with great passion for sustainability. That’s what makes Moorbi different from other online markets — their goal is to convert environmental waste into brilliant…
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This morning, I was browsing for storage ideas when I bumped into these doll-houses, pretty bookshelves and ferris wheels that serve as storage! Don’t you love these whimsical ideas? I bet any child would like to spend quality time in these rooms and keep it tidy as well. Some DIY is of course involved, but…
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It is summer time here! I’ve a page filled with the most stunning modern ceiling fans and some history — I was quite surprised when I learned that ceiling fans have been around even before electricity. History of ceilings fans goes back to the Roman, Greek and Ancient Egypt time periods. Fans at that time…
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Lights that sparkle illuminates elegantly without a doubt. It is quite astonishing how each transparent crystal piece in a chandelier reflects shimmering light that almost looks like stars glittering on your own ceiling. The word “crystal” comes from the Greek word krystallos also know as “ice” and also referred to as “Arabic diamond”. In the…
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A bedroom should be an escape from the hustle and bustle of our day to day lives. It should be a resting place in your home. There are many ways to create a tranquil, calm and serene bedroom. I have just one idea for you here — relaxing bed swings that can gently rock you…
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Macho kitchen gadgets are entering kitchens and making powerful statements! Lately, I’m seeing more mustaches on gadgets and accessories than on men. These gadgets are fun and quirky, and they can make anyone smile. Here’s what I found for mustache lovers like me! via: click on the images
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Chevrons, also known as Zig-Zags, are inverted “V” shaped patterns. I believe the first chevron patterns were found in pottery thousands of years ago. Here are a few examples — a salt cellar, water jug and a bowl crafted around 1800 BC. I’m not sure where these are from, but these patterns were found all…
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Flips Audio™ unveiled its revolutionary new headphone, Flips™ this April at the MTV Movie Awards. I am delighted to review this amazing product. The sound quality through their headphones took me to another world — all I could hear was the music. I enjoyed every beat and the rhythm because of its sound clarity. The…
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I’m dedicating this page to Stripes! This pattern has been around for ever, but I think, the first significant stripes architecture in and around the Siena Duomo Cathedral in Italy has introduced this to home decor and to the fashion industry. There is also a book written by Michel Pastoureau “The Devil’s Cloth: A History…
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Outdoor benches look amazing indoors. I have a few spaces that will get you thinking of adding a bench to your home. It creates a casual ambiance and opens up the space. It is perfect for entryways, foyers, mudrooms, sun rooms and hallways where it is nice to have a seating. They come in a…
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I’m dreaming of a coffee nook with a big “V” somewhere in there. It doesn’t seem impossible to create one after putting this collection together. All I need is a nook in my kitchen or my dining room dedicated to making coffee; one of these — a dresser, console, cabinet, or a credenza; a few…
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Do you see a theme here? A page full of metallic task lamps on the side table next to the living room sofa. It is quite natural to house these lamps on a study desk, but just imagine lounging on a sofa and putting these lights to work. That’s the kind of light I like…
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