Incredible diningtable, on my wish List ....yes!

A Swinging Dining Experience

Feel like a kid again in Duffy London’s fun Swing Table!

Love black and white photagraphy

Brian Parillo

Brian Parillo is a Los Angeles based fine art photographer who makes LA and its buildings look extra pretty with his series of black and white photos.






I love the contrast of black and white, the tragedy of the heavy skies are beautiful to me. I'm very curious what your opinion is about photography...color or just black and white. Or just for some things, and other in color. So let me know, as I said... I want to know. Thanks for sharing.

Industrial design vintage style

Vintage Industrial Decorating Tips + HKLiving

Is vintage industrial a style that interests you? If so, you’ll like this find. I found out about HKLiving just yesterday after buying an industrial pendant light from them at Die Wohngeschwister in Hamburg. HKLiving is a home collection offering everything from lighting to furniture and interior accessories and is owned by Dutch designer Emiel Hetsen along with his partners Saskia Wesselius and Sander Klaver. Emiel launched his company in 2008 and along with product design, he also has a background in selling antique and vintage furniture and by the looks of his collection, his background resulted in a strong, cohesive collection. HKLiving has appeared in several European design magazines, you can see a few spreads below from VTWonen and Skona Hem.

Swedisch Design

Color Inspiration From Sweden

I think we could all use a little color inspiration today! I’m already seeing it in stores here, but mostly in pastel tones for Easter. I’m thinking we turn up the volume this year and make the pastel-filled Easter a bit more graphic and strong. Perhaps mix your pastels with some stronger shades of the same hue (pale yellow with mustard, for instance, adding in some black for strength). These colorful rooms from Swedish magazine Skona Hem may spark some ideas for you. 

Do any of these looks excite you? Spot any corners that you’d like to try at home this Spring?

(images: skona hem)

Lighting trends 2011

Lighting Round-Up

Before I share my favorite lighting with you, I must confess upfront that I realize most of these lights are white. I’m not sure whether I should apologize for this in advance but the truth is, I really like white pendants and pretty chandeliers with crystals (as long as they are vintage and not overly ornate), and I love clean and modern lighting that isn’t fussy or distracting from the overall decor too much. I’ve been trying to cross over to the dark side (ha ha) and grow to love bold, colorful lighting but I just can’t seem to do it. I usually go back to white, though black also works. I’m not exactly sure why I love white lights so much but you know, I just do and that is really my fancy explanation. I’m not sure if white lighting catches your eye but perhaps after this post I’ll make a white light lover out of you, too! Here’s my collection of lights… 

The Patrick Townsend Orbit chandelier is my #1 favorite light in the world (top right and bottom left)