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Olympic Souvenir Designs- from Canada! - Apartment Therapy Earth Home, a renovation that will have you going GREEN- Re-Nest The melted shade lamp aka The Impossible Lamp- Like Cool Modular furniture that moves and molds and shapes- Pico Cool Outdoor living like never seen before! - Dezeen  image from www.ikea.com A new collection of textiles will soon be available at Ikea stores worldwide, but not just any collection- one inspired by Japanese culture and designed by only a 13-yesr old girl. Åsa Ekström, the artist, decided to become a “mangaka” which is a cartoonist inspired by the Japanese way of creating comic-strip drawings called Manga. Åsa explains “It’s filled with illustrative artifices that help mediate feelings in a direct and straightforward way.” The new CHARLOTTA line of textiles will be available in a wide variety of applications- its going to be interesting to see how the mass-market will react to this as for once in Ikea history there is a little bit more of a personal story behind this collection!  image from www.ikea.com
 image from www.ikea.com  image from www.ikea.com  image from www.ikea.com Kitchen design, and kitchens in general, are always evolving as new technology and materials saturate the market. One driving effort to this are our demands as consumers, our desire to create kitchens that do more than we ever dreamed that they could do, or hide for that matter. One trend which has been developing for some time now are free-standing kitchens, geared towards spaces with a very open plan. These kitchens are treated more like furniture, or seperates, that provide a less “kitchen-looking” kitchen, and rather a hip, modern, beautiful, and functional space. The goal: to fit as many functions, equipment, and storage into the least amount of space while mantaining a sleek, inconspicuous, and sexy look. And in result… you find this newly designed collection which was indeed a collaborative effort by Alessi, Valcucine and Oras. Who ever said that three heads weren’t better than one? By these three designers bringing to the table their own technology, design capabilities, and resources, a very dynamic kitchen collection had the ability to see the light of day! Presenting LA CUCINA ALESSI…  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com  image from www.alessi.com Paint your room one colour but with two finishes! Love the end result - Apartment Therapy New lamps by Thomas Paul - 2Modern Design Blog This is wild! Inside the new Sliver Restaurant - Contemporist Modern wall panels by Total - Trendir The new Pinch and Splay Lamp - Design Milk Finding a vanity style that is unique and yet functional to your needs can be tough. There are so many typical ones out there and everything has been done…..even wall hung vanities have been around for quite some time now. I find it hard to get excited about a bathroom vanity…..boring….done before…..until I saw these ones. Here are 5 great options for those of you wanting something a little different! This first one has a nice twist to a traditional vanity. The countertop is continued onto the sides. Such a simple detail can make such a big difference!
 Jeton Vanity - http://www.kallista.com
Must say this is so cool. Of course you’ll need quite a spacious washroom to pull this one off but love how it provides an alternative to the normal side by side sinks in a bathroom!
 Nuda Vanity - http://www.laroccia.it
With this one I thought it was nice how they incorporated the vanity into the shelving beside it. It also comes with corresponding pieces like the small rolling cart shown in the picture.
 ARBI Link22 Vanity - http://www.gruppoatma.com
This one looks definitely like a custom built in but love love love the simplicity of it. Must say it definitely isn’t the most functional one of the bunch but it is so elegant and pretty to look at!
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This last one is not as timeless as the others but still beautiful nonetheless. This company features vanties with different graphics on them.
 Italbrass TanteAnte Vanity - http://www.theitalbrassgroup.com  Image from http://www.thirteenandsouth.blogspot.com
Black has been a hot colour for the last little bit now….personally I love the drama of a black wall in a space. To avoid making the space too dark, especially if it is a small space, accessorize the room with mirrors, crystal and chrome to lighten up the room and to add that extra bit of sparkle to it. Like any other colour, black can be used in every style ranging from traditional to clean-lined modern. If you’re scared of making the plunge, experiment first in a smaller scale! Have an art wall where you hang oversize art pieces with black on them…..or paint something black such as the trim in a room, or a niche area. There are many ways to still achieve the look without committing to too much of it. Here are some of my favorite rooms with this trend:
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 Image from http://homeinteriordesignthemes.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com IS the cold finally getting under your skin and right down to your bones? Had enough? Ready to ESCAPE? Well i’m sure I don’t have very much convincing to do once you feast your eyes on this absolute beauty, and who other than Kelly Wearstler to create this fabulous getaway! With no introduction necessary, i’m sure you’ve already seen on more than one occassion of Pip & I featuring Kelly, as we truly admire her work! So are you ready for what you’re about to see? Well take a look at this Viceroy property/ resort located in Anguilla recognized as one of the finest Caribbean resort getaways! Utlizing her signature applications of large motifs, layer upon layer of texture, and highly sophisticated style, Kelly is always raising the bar in the design world. Though one of the most successful executions of the design is not what was done in the interior, but rather an external aspect which was highly considered from every point of the resort: The SPECTACULAR ocean views! Already in place, and ready to be enjoyed, Kelly was able to capture amazing views through framing the exterior in dynamic and seamless ways on the interior. By also keeping in consideration the climate and environment, she played more with texture, form, and scale oppsed to color in order to not distract from the beautiful natural surroundings. This offers a clean and refreshing canvas for the guests to enjoy. See you there soon?  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com  image from www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com Glam modern mountain retreats! - Apartment Therapy Give your floors a makeover with stenciling - Casa Sugar This house is so unique…..Villa Dali by 123DV Architecture - Contemporist New Motive wallcoverings by CaesarStone - Design Milk Love this high backrest bathtub! - Trendir Of course Vegas wouldn’t be Vegas without the partying that goes on. It’s the premiere place to go for stags, stagettes and for anyone looking for a fun night out. For those who have been to their fair share of clubs, you know that it is usually not pretty once the lights come on. They are typically dingy and dirty with no real thought to design. XS at the Encore is nothing like that. It has a sleek, sexy interior that you want to see with the lights on so that you can appreciate every detail that has been put into its design. Inspired by the curves of the human body, the design of XS is elegant but yet sexy in every way still. There is also a 10-foot revolving chandelier above the dance floor. It’s no wonder it is “the club” in Vegas right now! Be sure to check it out if you’re in town…..I loved every minute of it!
Am back from a whirlwind 3 day trip in Vegas and so exhausted! I love Vegas and how there is exess of everything there…..food, shopping and of course gambling! There is so much selection for food there that it is easy to choose a place based on its ritzy decor and to be disappointed after with the food. I came across a place called STACK in the Mirage that had both amazing decor and food. If you’re in town visiting, the Surf & Turf is a must have!
And of course a picture of our crazy meal…..
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