tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52541921937532836662024-02-02T08:54:30.014-05:00Theo's design blogTheo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-20818026682399096402013-02-13T15:40:00.000-05:002013-02-13T15:40:00.019-05:00How good lighting can get you lucky...<b id="internal-source-marker_0.13284841226413846" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello dear Blog readers,</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In cel</span></b><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ebration of Valentine’s Day week, I have decided to write a witty, straight to the point, edgy article on how good lighting can get you laid. Yup! As simple as that. Because it’s true, if you impress your date with good lighting, half the battle is won!</span></b><br />
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So before we get started, a little bit of lighting 101. When you think of lighting, it should have 3 functions: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ambient</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">task</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">decorative/accent</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> lighting.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So in a few words, ambient refers to the general lighting of a room. It radiates an even, bright and comfortable level of lighting. Task lighting helps you perform a task or activity, such as washing dishes, grooming, reading etc. It should be free of glaring and shadows. Finally, decorative or accent lighting is what you used to accentuate an object or create a visual interest, such as art pieces and a textured wall.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to creating intimacy, we want to create a sexy mood. We want to create an ambiance that will be conducive for relaxation and convey a sense of romance.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b><br />
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Honorary mention: It’s very trendy right now to have candles inside lanterns that cast a great textured shadow on the walls. Very sexy and cool.</div>
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Today in Canada, we bid adieu to our copper friend, the penny. It costs now 1.06 cents for each penny to be made, therefore making its existence worthless and let's be honest, quite cumbersome.<br />
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Now what to do? I mean these little red guys (often tarnished and collectively taking up space in your change purse/wallet yet yielding very little monetary value) have been part of our lives since forever.<br />
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So I decided to feature some amazing ideas on how to incorporate those tiny coins into a fun design. In case you feel a certain emotional attachment or you are an amazing DIY'er, go crazy!<br />
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Using Elder's glue and hundreds, if not thousands, of pennies. Use a MDF or plywood board to avoid damage to walls.</div>
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Quite an impact created, this idea works really well in an entrance hall/foyer or a small space. It is a tedious job, so make sure you have spare patience and time.</div>
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Another way to create a unique look, however this requires sealing the backplash once all pennies have been attached and the grout is dry.</div>
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A ball of pennies will keep the slugs away from your plants and flowers. But also, the copper and zinc compound will make your hydrangeas turn blue! YAY! Science and gardening come together to our benefit!</div>
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Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-83616973050821662332013-01-23T20:33:00.001-05:002013-01-23T20:33:23.084-05:00Perfect pairingsHello dear readers,<br />
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Recently I got my hands on a recent Benjamin Moore's fan deck called "Perfect Pairings".<br />
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It basically groups 3 hues together, in a harmonious and cohesive way. The match can be used indoors or outdoors.<br />
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The chips are divided into a larger hue, for the main/wall colour, and 2 smaller ones, for trims and accents.<br />
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However, the colours in each grouping are interchangeable, so you can use the trim colour as the main one and so forth. Awesome!<br />
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As you know, I love picking my favourite things and listing them. So if course I had to do that with this fan deck. and after much deliberation, here are the 3 best "pairings":<br />
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Perfect for the gentlemen or a room that conveys sophistication and neatness. The great thing about this dark blue and soft taupe against the crisp icicle is that it works well in a traditional as well as in a contemporary space. </div>
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Perfect combo to lighten up a room or space. These colours together make up a great background for a Spring fresh bedroom or den. The contrast of the blue and the soft yellow is joyful and uplifting. </div>
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This deep rich plum is a hot colour right now. Elegant and moody, this family is sure to add personality and character to a space.</div>
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<b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">After a little Holiday hiatus, during which I did NOT take any holidays, I am happy to be back to my blog.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope everyone had a great time during the Holidays and that 2013 will simply be a dashing one.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New Year, new beginnings, new resolutions, new projects, new home?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My first article of 2013 will talk about a few trends that I see being in the heart of new designs in 2013. For those thinking of renovating, acquiring a new home or perhaps just adding a new wall colour or decor, I bring 4 trends to watch out in 2013.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quarts/Caesarstone countertops have been the top choice for new kitchens. It’s scratch, heat and stain resistant, making it the ideal choice for all kitchens.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quartz/Caeserstone, however, is a man-made material using natural quartz, resin (for colour) and aggregates. It unfortunately lacks the luster and appeal of natural marble with all its veining and contrasts.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This new “supernatural” collection is the closest thing to the marble look in the caesarstone/quartz family. Making now possible to have a stunning marble looking countertop with the super properties of ceasarstone. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My favourite ones are:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Emperadoro</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><img height="162px;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/wbQq1m__AKCs4noOma_UsUIjG_NehURJM1-XMPC5-4_YOJg3lEtIS0yBjeeBAbF1M3ym3keWtiiJ3OStLCrk-dvYHbSkE8tu_rdEmI6dCHed8h9xPUE" width="660px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and Pietra Grey</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><img height="162px;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/s_KIuf2psGUeHjqvweBRHihLR4QvnS9Cwp7ZDAO6P7Vjs_6R2D-WjN83Zv7a5TKEnAIFlEpuKeK3COMy9uFJccSzbNHlaM3ajZrrAE8TlBwvXhndFws" width="658px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-3910665990046401172012-12-06T12:12:00.001-05:002012-12-06T12:12:40.677-05:00Pantone's 2013 colour of the year - EmeraldHello dear readers,<br />
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Earlier this year, in early Spring, I talked about Pantone, who they are and the colour of the year for 2012, Tangerine Tango, in this article: <a href="http://theoflamenbaum.blogspot.ca/2012/03/colour-of-year.html">Colour of the year</a>.<br />
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Well well... it`s with lots of excitement that I announce that Pantone has released the 2013 Colour of the year: PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><br /></span></span>
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<br /><br />From their press release, Pantone explains: "Emerald, a vivid, verdant green, enhances our sense of well-being further by inspiring insight, as well as promoting balance and harmony".</blockquote>
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We see a return to a jewel tone colour, suggesting luxury and sophistication. In many cultures, this is the colour of growth, renewal and prosperity!! Oh do I see people using this colour now!<br /><br />In terms of Interiors, Pantone also says: <br /><br />"Enhance your sense of well-being at home by rejuvenating the interior with Emerald paint, accents and accessories. This jewel-like hue will create a luxurious feel in an entryway, powder room, dining room or study, and bring life to a living room as an accent wall. Add a splash of color to the kitchen and dining room areas with Emerald dinnerware, stemware and appliances.<br />Enliven your home with Pantone bedding, pillows, bath towels and accessories in Emerald available exclusively at jcpenney stores and on jcp.com beginning Feb. 1, 2013<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">“As we re-energize our home department next spring, we are excited to partner with the leading authority on color to introduce the first-ever line of Pantone bedding and bath products,” said Paul Rutenis, jcpenney general merchandise manager for home. “The cheerful array of on-trend pieces will make it easy for customers to infuse the perfect color into any home décor.”</span></blockquote>
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I particularly love the marriage between freshness and sophistication that this colour provides indoors.</div>
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Because this colour also has a very defined presence you can use it as little as a couple of pillows or a full wall covering to make statement.</div>
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And even though it's still December, Pantone also takes advantage of the press release to talk about trend colous for Spring 2013:</div>
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The choices are endless.... and it makes me want to run to a fabric store and just go nuts!</div>
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Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-25854556683748683982012-11-27T22:11:00.001-05:002012-11-27T22:11:47.216-05:00Less is more!Hello dear readers,<br />
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In this year end, full of glitter, glitz and lights, we are always thinking about how to outdo last year's holiday decor. Should I go with a real tree? What colour scheme should I do this year? Did I miss the Bay's Holiday Decor sale?<br />
Well, you can stop right now! Because like the old cliché says: Less is more!<br />
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Why not go minimalist? or simple?<br />
Let's not forget to take a breather this Holiday season and return to simplicity.<br />
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With that motto, I am showcasing a few directions one can take when deciding to go for less while searching for your Christmas tree:<br />
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Bendable copper + LED = Win!</div>
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You can mold the lights to whatever object you want! And it comes in warm yellow or cool white.</div>
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Get yourself a tall cylinder vase, and some branches. Wrap the wire around the branches and you got yourself a lit-up simple Christmas tree!</div>
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This idea is genius! Just get your Christmas balls from last year and some fishing line. You can hang them off a light fixture of attach them to the ceiling. It's airy, it's flowy, it's simple!</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/wood-chip-trees-d355/?pkey=call-holiday-decor">West Elm's wood chips tree</a></li>
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I love everything that is recycled, repurposed, reused! These little cuties come in 2 different sizes and complement a cool urban, condo-lofty Holiday decor.</div>
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This would look amazing over a sideboard, console table or hutch. You can pick a few of your favourite Christmas tree ornaments and hang 3 to 5 just for a little shine. This is simple and uber inexpensive.</div>
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This is absolutely beautiful and completely translates the essence of simplicity. I was only able to find this for sale from a website in Australia, even though it's manufactured in Germany. But if you have some tools and a handy guy, this is totally doable with blocks of oak or any other wood, stained and nailed together. At the tip of each block, you put a tea light and ta da! Cool and unique!</div>
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So that's it! You don't need to go overboard to make a statement!</div>
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Like the plaque in my home office says: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication".</div>
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Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-71694465277805202812012-11-24T21:54:00.002-05:002012-11-24T22:00:53.864-05:00Crème de la crèmeHello dear blog readers,<br />
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Today, I will talk about a colour that has stood the test of times. Cream!<br />
It's safe, it's subtle and it's bright!<br />
Cream is an option for everything in interiors: walls, ceiling, upholstery, drapery and window treatment and even rugs and carpeting.<br />
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I decided to pick 5 attractive, fresh and contemporary "creams" that will brighten up your space.<br />
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I would also like to mention that: the more "yellow" undertones, the warmer the colour is, and the closer to grey-white, the cooler it is.<br />
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Finally, for renters, the "creamy" road may be a great compromise that landlords will be happy with.<br />
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1- <u>Pittsburgh Paints - Creamy White 5122</u><br />
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This one is the closest to a neutral cream I found. It's almost "nude". With a slight "peachy pink" undertone, this colour will work tremendously well with any other colours in order to create a superb colour scheme.</div>
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Definitely on a warmer side, this colour is great for ceilings and hallways because it will brighten up the space. It`s cozy yet elegant.</div>
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3- <u>Sherwin Williams - Creamy SW 7012</u></div>
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Now moving over to the cool side, this toned down cream, works wonderfully with blues, purples, greys and greens .</div>
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It's also the perfect colour for walls. This colour recedes making accents pop out more.</div>
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4- <u>Sherwin Williams - Morning Sun SW 6672</u><br />
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Warmer than the previous ones, great for foyers, walk-in closets and kitchens and studios.</div>
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5-<u> Benjamin Moore - Affinity Colours collection - Frappe AF-85</u><br />
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Very sophisticated, this is a very "taupey" cream. Lots of greys and undertones of brown giving an earthy twist to the family of creams. Extremely safe and neutral, it will be the perfect background colour for any room!</div>
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The bottom line is: Cream is safe! and it is easy to use with a huge array of complementary colours. You can also go warm with yellows, oranges, reds and browns. Or you may opt to cool it with greys, blues and greens.<br />
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</span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5023290067911148" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A definite steal! For only $7.99 this cheese board is stylish yet practical, easy to clean and very very wallet friendly! It comes with felt footings and it’s just under 11” x 7”.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rich looking, the beautiful grains of the olive wood are intensified by an organic oil finish. They come in 3 different sizes and serve as beautiful decor elements when not being used. Also, they come with a leather string for hanging.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The cool and smooth surface of marble, if refrigerated before the party, can keep the cheese and fresh fruits nice and fresh for hours on.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s simple yet sophisticated! This piece comes in a matte finish that will not show as many scratches as a glossy finish would.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not inexpensive, but a piece you would keep for a lifetime because of its classic look and versatility!</span><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Remember, in Design, spending money on timeless pieces is always a good investment.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ice Buckets:</span></span></div>
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Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-6207628088314890192012-11-14T09:15:00.001-05:002012-11-14T10:20:17.916-05:00Safari tourHappy Wednesday everyone,<br />
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Hope this week is treating everybody well.<br />
One design trend that was a hit in the 80's has had quite a comeback: Animal prints! Either you love it or hate it.<br />
However, a successful design is a design that will embrace a trend and layer in a timeless and cohesive execution, therefore creating a harmonious result.<br />
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With that in mind, I would like to feature 4 décor elements that will refer to the animal print & safari style. But it will not go overboard or give you the feeling of having an animal carcass in front of you!<br />
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It adds richness and beauty to a room. Uniting the edginess of a cow hide with the softness of the solid white colour. Beiges and solid blacks work really well too.</div>
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Perfect if you are a lover of animal prints and want it in a big scale! Remember to be subtle. Here are 2 amazing options that will allow you to cover walls without compromising the chic element.</div>
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This pattern is dynamic and will create an impressive feature wall<br />
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100% vinyl. It has texture, it has a sheen and it will make any powder room a stunner!<br />
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Restoration Hardware has a beautiful collection with 6 different colours and 2 different sizes. You can always re-use the inserts and use the faux fur pillows for Fall-Winter and a nice light silk or linen for Spring-Summer.</div>
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Our friends at West Elm released this fun collection in a plethora of animals ranging from rhinos to giraffes. It's a great compromise for the animal lovers that love the look but couldn't have a real animal hanging on their wall. They also have a newsprint paper version for a more urban spin on this safari vignette.</div>
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<br />Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-63263455866969048012012-11-07T23:02:00.002-05:002012-11-07T23:03:40.959-05:00Stuff from GuffEveryone is madly in love with the series "Mad Men" and its mid-century style.<br />
From their clothes, hair and accessories to their furniture, the 50's-60's retro look is back with a vengeance.<br />
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Today, I will talk about a store in our Queen Street East neighborhood called <a href="http://www.guffonline.com/" target="_blank">Guff</a>.<br />
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Situated east of Carlaw, at 1142 Queen st. East, this store is heaven for someone looking for unique pieces.<br />
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- If you want to stay away from the mass produced, retail furniture pieces, this is the place for you to find that "pièce de résistence" that will be unique and have personality!<br />
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With that in mind, you might need to give some TLC to a few pieces, but overall, they are usually already refinished, so you can walk away and plop it in your space.<br />
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I took an hour this week to take a gander and snapped some shots:<br />
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Some of the above images were already sold and that's one think to be mindful: they get stuff every day and their website is not 100% up to date due to that high turn over. However, that's a good thing because you might not find that one thing you're looking for today, but next week, it might be there just waiting for you.</div>
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I am myself, looking for a set of 4 chairs with an upholstered back seat, like these:</div>
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<br />Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com01146 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1L3, Canada43.6623249 -79.334294243.659453400000004 -79.3392297 43.6651964 -79.3293587tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-3211184323079112012-10-18T19:00:00.001-04:002012-10-18T19:00:26.710-04:00Compact but not understatedHello dear Blog readers,<br />
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Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely Fall weather and having some pumpkin spice lattes.<br />
Today, I will talk about Media Units that are compact and small space/condo friendly.<br />
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The inspiration (and actually need) comes from my own new condo. My unit has one awkward living room wall wired with cable, so I have no choice (unless I spend a lot of $$$ in rewiring and dry-walling) but to sit the TV against that wall.<br />
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I am not a big fan of running cords around corners, so I am sticking to that wall, UNLIKE the previous owner had set it up in the image below.<br />
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The need for a "shorty" and narrow media unit comes from the fact that I want to fit the unit within the solid wall behind, without going over the glass panels:<br />
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So with a limit of 58" width, I went searching for a few options. So here are the top 3:<br />
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1- Blu dot's <a href="http://www.urbanmode.com/product.php?productid=67438&cat=16&page=1" target="_blank">Dang Media</a><br />
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This 42" unit is super compact but also stylish. It comes with perforated steel door that allows you to utilize your remote without having to open the doors. This finish is in black but they also come in white and I love the brass handles :-) </div>
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2- West Elm's <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/industrial-metal-tv-cart-g446/?pkey=cconsoles-media-storage-cabinets" target="_blank">Industrial Metal TV cart</a></div>
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It's very small at 30" wide, so not the best solution for Flat screen tv's that are over 28". The finish is metal and glass. And, as the names suggests, it gives an industrial flair to your living/tv room and, therefore, making a statement.</div>
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3- Crate and Barrel's <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/organizing-and-storage/media-centers-storage/seguro-54-media-console/s233105" target="_blank">Seguro 42" Media Unit</a></div>
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Sturdy, masculine and organic!Made with reclaimed Brazilian Peroba wood with a random pattern of boards. It looks very dynamic. The sliding door conceals your media components and the ebony stained mahogany pulls and frame just seal the deal.</div>
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They all fit, what to do!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am an advocate of pushing boundaries when it comes to wall coverings. Don't get me wrong, I love paint, and colours and always will... but when the space, budget and moment is right, stunning wall coverings can deliver the "wow" factor that every home owner strives for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, speaking of "wow" factor, Phillip Jeffries LTD,. introduces a new way to cover walls with "<a href="https://phillipjeffries.com/collections.php?id=PJ-GEOLOGY" target="_blank">Geology</a>". Authentic honed slate is sold in a flexible panel format, creating a one-of-a-kind wall statement. A patented precision process creates a micro thin veneer of real slate reinforced by a flexible fiberglass resin backing. Available in 2 panels sizes: 12"x24" and 24"x48".</span><br />
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Absolutely stunning results! I can't wait to see it in real life, maybe in your powder room or foyer? I think you should... </div>
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I am in a good mood :-) Just drove my new little car home and while it was getting the OK from my mechanic, I decided to just stop over at one of my sanctuaries when it comes to high end lighting: <a href="http://klausn.com/" target="_blank">Klaus by Niemkamper</a>, on King Street East.<br />
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Can I just say, it's truly inspiring to visit that store. Helpful staff and striking and unique pieces to marvel your eyes.<br />
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It's designed with mathematical precision by creating digitally etched brass, stainless steel and copper sheets. When lit up, the pattern creates an amazing shadow/light effect. </div>
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Sexy and curvaceous brass frame. It`s shiny, it`s glamorous, it`s stunning. Created by legendary Designer Alvar Aalto, these pendants are called A330 or Golden Bell and also come in black.</div>
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Already featured in my previous article, <a href="http://theoflamenbaum.blogspot.ca/2012/05/moooi-vs-bocci.html" target="_blank">Mooois vs Bocci</a>, this amazing structure is made with LED mini lights and the wiring is actually run within the sphere frame. Beautiful and very energy efficient, this light pendant offers a cool glow and will glam up any space. </div>
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<br />Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-3769071672839023802012-09-23T23:04:00.002-04:002012-09-23T23:04:50.896-04:00Toronto Fall Home Show 2012Hello dear TDB (Theo's design blog) readers,<br />
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How's everyone doing?<br />
Fall is officially here! Summer, we bid you au revoir ... and it seems I just greeted you last week.<br />
So, today I had a chance to accompany 2 dear friends (thanks Nicole for scoring the tickets) to the Toronto Fall Home Show 2012 edition at the Better Living Centre - at the Ex.<br />
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It is pretty much the same year after year. Lots of house hold products and home reno services and companies, which is expected since it's the HOME show, right?<br />
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I would like to underline a lovely collaboration between <a href="http://www.casalife.com/" target="_blank">Casa Life</a> and Benjamin Moore. They came up with 6 <a href="http://www.thestar.com/specialsections/fallhomeshow/article/1249128--fall-home-show-coordinating-your-colours" target="_blank">Design Equations</a>, which are basically 6 different rooms and every day spaces designed with accessories and furniture styles in coordination with different colour palettes.<br />
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The result: 6 charming rooms, one very different from another.<br />
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Casa Life has a great variety of styles and furniture pieces and accessories and among the 6 design equations rooms, these pieces were my favourite:<br />
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Another item the stroke my fancy was this chevron pattern cow hide rug from a Montreal company called "Guanaco":</div>
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<li>Green design</li>
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<li>bye bye granite, hello quartz and ceaserstone</li>
<li>bold fabrics and prints in small quantities</li>
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Hope everyone is doing well. Today, I would like to feature a window treatment, called the ripplefold.<br />
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This is an elegant and sophisticated approach for curtains.<br />
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When it comes to mechanics, it's actually quite simple:<br />
They attach a track to the ceiling or wall. Then they have snap-on carriers built into the tracks and then snap-on tape that will be attached to the fabric.<br />
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The stack-back is about 1/3 of the rod, so that goes to say that when utilized, this type of drapery should be most often closed as it will block 1/3 on each side of the panels.</div>
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or, in a room where the window wall is quite large and the window doesn't take up the entire wall:<br />
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Headers: it can be sewn-in on the snap-on tape with the same fabric as the panels for a seamless look:<br />
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Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-28876979228963239012012-09-03T12:37:00.001-04:002012-09-03T12:37:23.075-04:00Mediterranean FlairHappy Labour Day Weekend anyone,<br />
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This holiday marking the end of summer comes as respite for many of us (busy summer with the kids, overexerting summer jobs, too much flying - for my trolly dollies friends).<br />
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Many people travel every year to the Mediterranean and come back inspired and elated with the sights from places visited.<br />
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In homage of that truly fascinating part of the world, I decided to make a quick blog entry about Olive trees indoors to add a Mediterranean flair to a room.<br />
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Unfortunately, it's very hard to find olive trees here in Canada due to the weather.</div>
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The only solution I found was Russian Olive trees that you can grow as a shrub and keep it in a large pot and prune it constantly to keep it small. Their foliage is very silver-ish like the Mediterranean ones. They have some at <a href="http://www.sheridannurseries.com/plant_product_view?SH0368" target="_blank">Sheridan Nurseries</a> here in Toronto.</div>
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Below is a picture of an outdoor Russian Olive tree that, if kept pruned and small, would embellish any interior space.</div>
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<br />Add some white washed wide board hardwood floors and you got yourself a little piece of the Mediterranean at home :-)<div>
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Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-36876586333853711582012-08-30T15:25:00.000-04:002012-08-30T15:25:25.754-04:00Trail Blazers Hello dear readers,<br />
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Hope all is well!<br />
In the midst of moving, condo shopping, condo selling... I haven't had much time to blog.<br />
But today, I decided to give myself 30m to blog about a lovely and exciting novelty I stumbled upon.<br />
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Our own Canadian furniture and decor store <a href="http://www.eq3.com/Welcome.do" target="_blank">EQ3</a> has a collection from some of the trail blazers of Design, called EQ3 +.<br />
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Products and furniture from the likes of <a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectCat.do?catId=65" target="_blank">Herman Miller</a>, <a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectCat.do?catId=66" target="_blank">Vitra</a> and <a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectCat.do?catId=67" target="_blank">Alessi</a> are now available in the modern retail store.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectProd.do?prodId=25543" style="background-color: #f0f1ec; border: 0px; color: #e21b52; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Alessi Blip Spoon Rest</a><span style="background-color: #f0f1ec; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">, $35.00</span>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectProd.do?prodId=25842" style="background-color: #f0f1ec; border: 0px; color: #e21b52; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Sidechair - Wire Base</a><span style="background-color: #f0f1ec; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">, $346.00</span>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectProd.do?prodId=25576" style="background-color: #f0f1ec; border: 0px; color: #e21b52; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Vitra- Panton Chair</a><span style="background-color: #f0f1ec; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">, $295.00</span>
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Also the Scandinavian brand <a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectCat.do?catId=70" target="_blank">Stelton</a> and lighting pieces from <a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectCat.do?catId=71" target="_blank">Pablo</a> designs are now within reach of you and I.<br />
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<a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectProd.do?prodId=24560" style="background-color: #f0f1ec; border: 0px; color: #e21b52; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Stelton - Press Coffee Maker</a><span style="background-color: #f0f1ec; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">, $39.95</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectProd.do?prodId=25310" style="background-color: #f0f1ec; border: 0px; color: #e21b52; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Pablo - Lim Table Lamp</a><span style="background-color: #f0f1ec; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">, $300.00</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectProd.do?prodId=24532" style="background-color: #f0f1ec; border: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Stelton - Pure Black Chef's Knife - Large</a><span style="background-color: #f0f1ec; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">, $119.95</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.eq3.com/SelectProd.do?prodId=24655" style="background-color: #f0f1ec; border: 0px; color: #e21b52; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Pablo - Tube Top Colours Table Lamp</a><span style="background-color: #f0f1ec; color: #555555; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Dejavu Sans', 'URW Gothic L', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">, $120.00</span></td></tr>
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<br />I think this collection shows a successful interest of the Canadian Furniture manufacturer, that is known for affordability, to showcase upscale and classic design pieces. Good job!<br />
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Theo Flamenbaum<br />
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Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-5723221155881570012012-08-11T14:37:00.001-04:002012-08-11T14:38:17.384-04:00Flawless designHello dear readers,<br />
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What morose day here in Toronto. So to brighten up your day, here is one magnificent piece of flawless and perfect Design and Architecture.<br />
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I would like to draw attention to the overall lighting used (lots of outdoor uplights and cove lighting indoors) and the water features.<br />
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Overall, stunning design!<br />
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<a href="http://www.architecturelover.com/2012/08/house-ber-by-nico-van-der-meulen-architects/" target="_blank">http://www.architecturelover.com/2012/08/house-ber-by-nico-van-der-meulen-architects</a>/<br />
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<br />Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-35744602639836485802012-08-05T21:41:00.001-04:002012-08-05T21:41:46.243-04:00Crystal clearHello people of the world,<div>
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Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend here in Canada (well, Ontario).</div>
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Today I just wanted to make a quick entry on a designer from Belgium called Serge de Troyer and his unique acrylic creations.</div>
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Acrylic furniture are winners in small and contemporary spaces.</div>
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Below are my 4 picks from his master pieces:</div>
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Today I am going to talk about an architectural feature that I truly believe is totally underestimated, underused and quite neglected - 'Clerestory Windows'.</div>
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Originating way back from the Egyptian temples, clerestory windows are basically high window, way above eye level, that bring outside light, air, or both, to an interior.</div>
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They became really popular in design of Romanesque and Gothic Period churches:</div>
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In contemporary use, interior as well as exterior clerestory windows are used.</div>
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If you are doing a new built/ground up projects, I strongly recommend this feature to introduce light into a house or a room.</div>
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One point to consider as well is that Clerestory windows are easier and cheaper to install than adding a skylight.</div>
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Today I am doing an entry on a decorating trend that has swept the entire world. All showrooms have them: IKAT pattern pillows.<br />
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Ikat dying originated in Indonesia and means to "bind" or to "tie". It pretty much refers to a very ancient technique in dying the threads before they're woven to create a pattern. Its beginnings date from the pre-Columbian times and there are different variations all over the world.<br />
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Today's technology allowed us to recreate the "look" of the woven pattern using a simple dye technique. Now Ikat patterns are found on silks, cottons, linens, you name it.<br />
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So... since we are having this gorgeous weather and summer is just so fantabulous, in the spirit of the outdoors, I am making an entry about a super snazzy collection of outdoor fireplaces.
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<span style="background-color: white;">EcoSmart Fire is a company that makes fireplaces using Bioethanol, a renewable energy source.</span><br />
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In the present time, we are seeing a huge resurgence of this style in corky, fun and fascinating wallpapers.<br />
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The current trends nowadays is to appeal to materials making brick, wood planks and concrete very popular:<br />
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Finally, the "trompe L'oeil" effect trend is also moving downwards to under our feet. Companies are now manufacturing rugs and carpets with the same visual effect. However, there is a VERY fine line between "cool" and "tacky":<br />
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Lastly, in the digital era that we live in, we are seeing photographs digitally applied on wallpaper as well as digitally created images.<br />
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One company here in Toronto, <a href="http://wallpaper.rollout.ca/">Rollout</a>, does exactly that! You bring your high resolution picture and next thing you know, it's on your headboard or accent wall :-)</div>
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</div>Theo Flamenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700082752864125060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254192193753283666.post-14999052552532956612012-06-14T15:11:00.001-04:002012-06-15T13:53:48.813-04:00Theo's Top Summer must-havesSummer is here and it's by far my favourite season.<br />
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Long days, ice cream, days on the island or the beach, tank tops and flip flops!</div>
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They come in 4 colours and are waterproof, energy efficient, rechargeable and WIRELESS! (I loathe wires).</div>
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- <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/recycled-glass-lantern-a787/?pkey=e%7Clanterns%7C6%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C5&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Summer%202012%20D1%2B2%20Billboards-_-">West Elm</a>'s cute recycled glass ones for tea lights</div>
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- <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/decorating-and-accessories/candleholders/brynn-small-rectangular-lantern/s630988">Crate and Barrel</a> traditional Brynn Lantern (for a pillar candles)</div>
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Whichever you prefer, make sure to also get some citronella tea candles to keep the bugs away from sunset to ... sunrise?!</div>
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These modular planters are from Good Erdle and would be perfect for your basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, parsley... you name it!</div>
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Just the best wood (unless you have the cash to go with teak) for a deck. It's polished yet earthy and super easy to maintain!</div>
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