I love design that solves minute daily frustrations, like wiping off the condensation of my mirror after every morning shower. But a pet peeve of mine has always been that car wipers don't wipe off the entire surface of the window. So while I think the Suck UK Wiper Mirror (inquire for price) is clever, I haven't been won over by it. I think I'd just prefer a heated bathroom mirror instead.
Think outside of the blanc. Put down your Benjamin Moore Decorator's White, and opt for color on your ceiling instead. You may think you're playing it safe by leaving yours white, but you're actually just ignoring the potential there.By painting your ceiling a pale hue of a cool color, such as green or blue, you will visually lift the ceiling, since those colors recede, instantly making a small room feel larger. Conversely, painting a dark hue of a warm color will visually lower the ceiling, since those colors procede, making a large room feel smaller or any room just feel more intimate. The ceiling of this vast room was painted an oceanic blue, extending and brightening it, giving it almost an aquarium quality. Are your ceilings painted? Have you considered painting them? How about wallpapering them? Source
It's not every day that one of my favorite designers gets hitched, so I'm excited to tell you that designer Jonathan Adler and Barney's New York creative director (and author) Simon Doonan plan to legally tie the knot in mid-September in California, according to New York.
But their big day won't be your usual ostentatious celebrity wedding. In the New York article, Doonan was quoted saying, "I always thought we were married, so I don’t feel like celebrating the fact that the government’s allowing me to think I’m married. It’s more like paying a parking ticket. We’ll have a nice romantic dinner, him and me."
Apparently, it was Adler's mom and sister who really got the ball rolling on this wedlock. Doonan went on to say, "They’ve been incredibly supportive and kept an eye out on what was going on, and they said, ‘Oh, you guys should get married in California.’ So it was them that sort of prompted us."
In case you're wondering where the cute couple is registered, you can stop looking, as they apparently are happy enough just to have each other. "We have enough tchotchkes at home for one lifetime," said Doonan. Well, I'd hope so, considering that Adler himself is a purveyor of tchotchkes! I for one love this wacky, creative duo, and am happy to see them making it official — even if it's just like paying a parking ticket. Source
One of my favorite eco designers, Danny Seo, is redesigning actress Kerry Washington's LA apartment. Recently, he shared some of his inspirations for the planned redesign of the narrow outdoor spaces at her home. Where did he find these inspirations? On the 15th floor terrace of the Hudson Hotel in New York, where the high-rise outdoor space seems surprisingly private. Source
The world's first sand hotel was recently constructed on Weymouth Beach in Weymouth, England. This gritty hotel features twin and double bedrooms, but don't count on reservations — rooms are strictly booked on a first-come, first-served basis. You can book a stay for a mere 10 pounds a night, and cash is the only accepted method of payment. The hotel was built with about 1,000 tons of sand over a period of eight days, with volunteers putting in 14-hour days to get the job done.
Would you stay in this open-air "hotel" if you were in Weymouth? Source
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