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{133 Buildings ~ Screenprint}

What a gorgeous screen print of 133 hand drawn buildings in Nate Duval's etsy shop. It really invokes the feeling of a city in a playful, geometric way.

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Dandy Chandy Tuesday ~ Shimmering Cascade

The detailing in this absolutely gorgeous brand new chandelier from Pottery Barn is amazing. Hundreds of glass droplets form a shimmering cascade on this chandelier, it would be quite the statement piece in your dining room or so romantic in your master bedroom.

All about Home Decoration & Furniture

Design Tip of the Week (9.27.10): Add some Drama

Sometimes a flare for the dramatic isn't that bad, especially in your home. Exaggerated and dramatic looks add a rich, opulent feel to a space. Not sure how to do it? Here is some inspiration from the Delano Hotel in South Beach, Miami, where drama and sophistication meet. Large dramatic pieces fill the spaces of this uncluttered hotel. Their use of white as the dominating hue allow for an exaggerated look that is sophisticated and clean looking.

Floor to ceiling white sheer curtains


Long bench (notice attached pillow on one side which is a small detail that really plays against the symmetry of the wall).


High top, extra long dining room table (with amazing white glass chandelier - flush left)


High back couch and full sized chaise


Oversized white pendant


If you have a lot of unused space, large pieces are a fantastic way to fill them. Just don't overcrowd or over design around these types of pieces; their beauty lies in their ability to command attention on their own. Less is more when going big. So the moral of the story is...dramatic is good, just don't be a drama queen!

Great School Designs

I totally agree with the premise of this article from WebUrbanist: “there’s no reason for school buildings to be bland, boring boxes.”

The article compiled a list of the fifteen best school designs in the entire world, and these two are definitely my favourites:

The Ørestad High School in Copenhagen looks NOTHING like my old high school. The interior is like a huge playground – it has swirly staircases, platforms, huge orange pillows, and glass shades that rotate with the sun.

From: http://conceptrends.com/2008/04/03/the-school-of-the-future/

The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has the most amazing green roof I’ve ever seen – it’s HUGE, covering a span of five stories. Apparently the roof also works for insulation and conserving rainwater.

From: http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/01/23/amazing-green-roof-art-school-in-singapore/

What are the best buildings at York? Well…

1) Glendon Manor would probably be the first building I’d put on the list. It was originally a mansion built by financier E.R. Woods, and was donated to York in 1960. It sits right in the middle of 85 acres of parkland and has its own rose garden. It was featured in Canadian Homes & Gardens when it was built in 1926, and the whole style is a lovely mishmash of Italian Renaissance and British baronial, according to the manor’s website.

2) Vari Hall won the North York Design of Excellence when it was built in 1992, and it’s easy to see why. It broke up the Ross Building’s massive, concrete dominance over the campus landscape, and softened the look of the commons as well. It’s a student hub, connecting a lot of the major arteries of the university and serving as a student hang out, meeting point and occasional protest site.

3) I’m actually not a huge fan of the newer buildings on campus like Accolade or the TEL building – they just feel too huge for my taste. I much prefer the Vanier-Winters-McLaughlin complex – all three colleges are connected by corridors and tunnels, and have this strange zig-zaggy trajectory you have to follow to travel between them. I’ve gotten lost somewhere between the three buildings more times than I can remember, but it has a smaller, more old-fashioned appeal that makes it feel like a friendly place to be (all of the buildings pretty much look the same way they did in the 60’s). I can’t find any photos of the interior of the buildings, so you’ll have to go there yourself to see what I mean.

Retro Clock – Flip Down

For those of you who want a trendy and slick looking metallic flip down clock here is the Retro Flip Down clock, a nice piece of gadget to sit on your work desk for telling you the time. Every 60 seconds and hour, the time will flip down automatically without any need for winding or adjusting. The ony thing I’n concerned is if he makes any annoying mechanical noise when it’s flipping the time. In conclusion the Flip Down is a unique looking clock, with a sleek, modern and stylish look. You can purchase it from here. – Via – Techchee

Youthful Orange Bathroom, Milan 2010

We don’t know how many of you out there would go for a colorful bathroom design, but we consider this one to b quite appealing. Cheerful and with a juvenile feel, this orange interior is full of interesting elements and original furniture imprints. The sink is conveniently embedded in a huge sliding drawer, saving space and adding a touch of creativity to the overall design. Random words are imprinted on the mirror surface, which is an interesting approach in case the users want to read something while brushing their teeth every morning. We also like the flashy but cool orange bathtub, which complements the already mentioned bathroom furniture.