Category: Your Design Style
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How to collect and display artisan home goods and get a modern look
I have to fess up that if I had an unlimited budget, I would spend truck loads of money on hand-made pottery, blankets, hand-turned bowls, wooden spoons, and the like. I love order, clean lines and modern design, yet I have a secret passion for anything that has that hand-made touch to it. It reminds…
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Four foolproof ways to make a statement with art
Last week we received a treasured gift – an original painting by a dear new friend. Just a few days earlier I mentioned that I was planning on adding more unique art to our home to honour my value of self-expression and creativity and just like that, the same week we receive this special gift. Now I…
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The secret to having your dream home – Part I
Watch, read, or listen to anything about building your dream home and the words ‘perfect for entertaining’ are likely mentioned at least a few times. After a while of hearing this phrase over and over again, I wondered if people are entertaining so much today that they need a home specifically built for this? Why is this feature…
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Why creating a vision board will make you a more innovative designer
Whenever I’m working on a new creative project, I have to warm up my idea-generating brain by looking at inspiration. Often, I will start browsing magazines or Pinterest, and save random items that catch my attention. After a while I go back to evaluate the saved collection to see if I notice any interesting ideas or themes. I might…
