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Milan, Economy & Furniture

The use of craft techniques in design looks like a trend with staying power. "From being an unfashionable fringe activity just a couple of years ago, craft has now been embraced by cutting-edge designers and manufacturers as a viable alternative to industrially produced goods," says Marcus Fairs, editor-in-chief of online design magazine Dezeen.com. "Even though craft is in many ways a branch of the luxury industry -- as the pieces tend to be expensive -- the perceived humility and sustainability of crafted objects is appealing in these angst-ridden times."

Patricia Urquiola's 'Crinoline' chair.

B&B Italia -- a company usually in the technological forefront, with items usually made in factories -- uncharacteristically showed off such low-tech items as the Philippines-inspired "Crinoline" woven chairs by Patricia Urquiola in both natural and synthetic materials (from £1,338 in rope; from £1,194 in polyethylene fiber weaving). "I love working using 'old materials' in a new way or new materials using traditional techniques," Ms. Urquiola says.

by Helen Kirwan-Taylor (WSJ)

2009 Romantic Garden Trend

The Romantic Garden for 2009...think old crumbly stone with delicate flowers cascading over it (walls, a statue, fountain or even a rock)...imagine crusty weathered metal softened by orange, pink, purple or red monochromatic delicately dancing blooms...a captured moment taking a picture walk through a favorite magazine while sitting at a simple bistro table nestled among the breezy romantic garden...

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Class Culture

The December issue of Elle Decor...global impact...style snatch from your living room...

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Catwalk To Couch

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So Grand

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Elegant Space

Every Bedroom has a corner that could be put to use and why not consider this? 

What an easy and functional way to expand your space.  Surround yourself with things you love!

The Girl Cave

Source: Elle Decor

Great Grab

This mirror would be perfect in a guest bathroom or small foyer or even in a room closet over a set of drawers.  Frankly, where wouldn't this mirror look great?

http://www.zgallerie.com/pc-2018-63-donizetti-mirror.aspx 

Grab That Dining Drama For $179

That Black Murano glass chandelier in Guccis La's dining room was dramatic and worth copying but not everyone can afford or wants to purchase a Murano chandelier for their house.  Well, here is an amazing copycat that when installed looks amazing and gives the same dramatic look

get it for $179 at Home Depot:  www.homedepot.ca

And, just in case you need the cost comparison or you like to pay more here is another option--

 

   get it for $1129.90 at Horchow:  www.horchow.com 

Take The Fifth

Architectual Digest this month has an article on Fifth Avenue Style and the apartment while unremarkable in the majority has one feature that is fresh and fun. Check out the pendant lights in the kitchen (Murano dated to the 40s).  They do exactly what you want in a kitchen which is make people hungry...let them eat cake!  Also, check out how the dreamy white plays off the beautiful, classic high gloss white subway tile.  Surround Yourself With The Things You Love!