Lisa FineLisa Fine

I have said how much I admire Lisa Fine before. Her Paris pad was featured in Elle Decor a while ago becoming one of my all time favorites. Every Wednesday I will feature one unique home that inspires me to not be afraid of using what I like and love in my house. After all, our homes should be nothi…

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30Sep2009

Simply beautifulSimply beautiful

When I have a beach house I definitely one a bed like this in the porch. I can imagine myself playing with my kids and my hubby in this space.image from Coastal Living…

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29Sep2009

More fashion and architectureMore fashion and architecture

More fashion and architecture collaborations, this time between Miuccia Prada and OMA's Rem Koolhaas, who designed 'The Transformer', a temporary performance and exhibition space in Seoul. I keep accidentally calling it the Hadron collider, because it looks as it it's about to do something atomic.Ko…

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26Sep2009

Our latest project rises from the ground..and fast..Our latest project rises from the ground..and fast..

For those of you who may not be familiar with my company, we develop Modern Architectural Houses in the Poconos. Although I aspire to walk in the footsteps of Joseph Eichler and Jonathan Segal (two prominent California developers) I have to come to terms with the fact that right now I am no one of i…

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26Sep2009

Fashion and architecture and the great buildings they produceFashion and architecture and the great buildings they produce

Thinking about fashion and architecture, as we do in our latest issue, brought to mind the number of great buildings produced by the melding of these two creative disciplines. A personal favourite is SANAA's Dior store on Omotesando in Tokyo, an ethereal creation that looks as beautiful by night as …

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25Sep2009

Gracious Entrance-partie deuxGracious Entrance-partie deux

"Luck is the residue of design". Branch RickeySome entrances can tell a lot of their occupants. For instance; their age, their likes and their hobbies. Have a wonderful, lucky weekend!!…

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25Sep2009

Shigeru BanShigeru Ban

In Auckland last week, Japanese architect Shigeru Ban gave a talk to a capacity crowd in the Auckland Town Hall. Ban is best-known for his work using cardboard tubes as a building material in everything from refugee shelters to glamorous Expo pavilions, but one of my favourite pieces he showed was h…

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24Sep2009

A cozy bathroomA cozy bathroom

I love how the custom curtains wrap around the wood cabinet sink giving this bathroom a very warm and cozy feeling. The pretty vanity mirror reigns solely on a silvery tone background.…

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24Sep2009

Sneak peekSneak peek

Apologies for the lack of post. I've been very busy adding the final touches to this project and I'll be soon sharing more pictures with you. Here is a sneak peek of the project for eye candy.…

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23Sep2009

Fashion and architectureFashion and architecture

You may or may not care, but this week is Fashion Week, so here at ACP headquarters (the home of Fashion Quarterly, and other fashion-obsessed magazines) there has been a great kerfuffle about who's scored tickets to which designer's show, and so on.Here at HOME New Zealand, we cannot claim to be ab…

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21Sep2009

Have a fantastic weekendHave a fantastic weekend

"Gazing on beautiful things acts on my soul" Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475- 1564)last two images from DTI.…

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18Sep2009

Gracious entranceGracious entrance

The foyer is perhaps the most important part of the house when it comes to decorating. Our guests will have a good or bad 'first impression' of our style based on our foyer. Below are a few inspirations. Either your space is a hallway, a room or a single wall, I hope these images give you ideas o…

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17Sep2009

A charming homeA charming home

Although I prefer to mix vintage pieces with new or custom furniture, I couldn't help but fall for this charming home when I came across it some time ago. This house is furnished completely with vintage furniture, but because of the use of color throughout looks fresh and unpretentious. This would…

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16Sep2009

Pink and gray weddingPink and gray wedding

Many people would not consider gray as a first choice when it comes to wedding decor. However there is that correct shade of gray able of bringing that soothing romantic touch and warmth to any wedding. Suitable for a relaxed countryside wedding, when combined with pink, or a sophisticated indoor on…

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15Sep2009

The Magic of IkeaThe Magic of Ikea

Everyone has their guilty pleasures. The things that you enjoy a little TOO much. For some it's Mallomars. For others, it may be a TV show like Gossip Girl or Project Runway. For me, I am embarrassed to admit that what tops my list is a trip to the local IKEA. Yes, you heard me right. Those Sw…

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14Sep2009

Botanical prints in a roomBotanical prints in a room

Botanical prints can add freshness and life to a room. They go well with almost every decor style, adding a timeless touch. Although botanical prints are not too expensive the antique kinds can be pricier. I found this great website with incredible vintage prints with great resolution that you can d…

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14Sep2009
 
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