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Marble and Walnut Media Unit shadow

Marble and Walnut Media Unit

Stone and wood, what a nice combination… especially when the materials and proportions are just right. After buying a new HiFi system, I needed an equally beautiful place to keep it! My old melamine (ikea-style) media cabinet just was...

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Light up your life (or at least your home) shadow

Light up your life (or at least your home)

It’s been talked about before, nothing can set the mood and add impact to your interior like good lighting. Whether you’re looking to create a moody atmosphere or add adequate task lighting in the kitchen, choosing the right lig...

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Keep your stomach full all year round

Now that summer is coming to an end (and for some it’s already long gone I’m sure) I’m sure that many of us are looking to take advantage of the last few days of nice weather that we might have left… or look for acti...

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Getting a better insurance quote

The other day I was looking to take out an insurance policy for my laptop and photo equipment when traveling and got to thinking about insurance in general. While most people I know (myself included) aren’t too thrilled with the idea ...

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Fortuny Lamp – really old school modern shadow

Fortuny Lamp – really old school modern

The Fortuny lamp is a true classic, and one of the most old school and authentic modernist lamps you can find! It’s the perfect way to light up your (large) space. It goes way back to 1907, before mid-century modern, before Eames, Nel...

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100 years of style

Today I came across this dining table… It’s called the Maru dining table (by greentea design) and it’s made of solid 3″ thick reclaimed wood planks, over a 100 years old. I don’t know whether to classify it as ...

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Just a thought

So you’ve got all the modern furniture you need at the moment, what next? Well, have you put any though into creating that special ambiance you’ve always wanted? You should! You’d be surprised at how easily you can do it...

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LC4 – THE Lounge Chair shadow

LC4 – THE Lounge Chair

When you hear the words “lounge chair” what comes to mind? Perhaps the Barcelona? Maybe the classic Eames? Well, for most people it’s probably the iconic LC4 Chaise Lounge by LeCorbusier… and probably the black leather version. ...

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Contemporary patio furniture

Well, Spring is finally here, the trees are blooming, birds are singing, people’s moods are lifting and one thing is certain… it won’t be long until summer is here! With that in mind, I’ve been thinking… why no...

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Multifunctional furniture shadow

Multifunctional furniture

Well, to tell you the truth this piece is more of a classic bench/bedside table than really multifunctional furniture… but it’s more a matter of perspective than anything else. First, an introduction, this is the Topanga Bench b...

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