Old but New...

Latest Starbucks in New Orleans, with an old 1900 Louisiana apothecary feel to it's interior with the help of local artist and paying homage to the city's artistic spirit in bringing alive the story of the old trading coffee port to it's interior.

all images via designtaxi

Radiant Orchid

PANTONE Colour of the year for 2014...

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Radiant orchid emanates great joy, love and health

Radiant Orchid for Interiors Spruce up interior spaces by incorporating this eye-catching hue in paint, accent pieces and accessories. As adaptable as it is beautiful, Radiant Orchid complements olive and deeper hunter greens, and offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal and even light yellows. Likewise, the vibrant color is sure to liven up neutrals including gray, beige and taupe. Uplifting and bold without being overpowering, Radiant Orchid reenergizes almost any color palette and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces.

This Pendant...

unique pendant over the kitchen island

via cabbage rose

Acapulco Chair...

Iconic 1950's Acapulco chair from Mexico in various  range and setting,
fits into any interior or exterior space...

trying to get hold of a few...

avocado

la perla

the rocker
all images above via acapulcochair

all images above via desire to inspire

retro yet modern with a twist...

Rugs...

Currently our new home is without a single rug...

seems a bit hard...looking for a few pieces to fill up our living space and dining space.

image via elisabeth heier

image via plateful of love

image via plateful of love

image via desire to inspire

Wishing myself some of these simple yet effective space softening rugs.

Toyo Ito for 2013 Pritzker Prize...

Toyo Ito, 

has just been name the recipient of the 2013 laureate for Pritzker Architecture Prize...

Well deserved. 

Toyo Ito's comment to his win...

Toyo Ito made this comment in reaction to winning the prize: “Architecture is bound by various social constraints. I have been designing architecture bearing in mind that it would be possible to realize more comfortable spaces if we are freed from all the restrictions even for a little bit. However, when one building is completed, I become painfully aware of my own inadequacy, and it turns into energy to challenge the next project. Probably this process must keep repeating itself in the future. “Therefore, I will never fix my architectural style and never be satisfied with my works,” he concluded.

Sendai Mediatheque, 1995—2000, Sendai-shi, Miyagi, Japan.
Photo by Tomio Ohashi.

TOD’S Omotesando Building, 2002—2004, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Photo by Nacasa & Partners Inc.

Tama Art University Library (Hachiōji campus), 2004—2007, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan.

Photo by Tomio Ohashi.

Za-Koenji Public Theatre, 2005—2008, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

all images via dezeen

Screens....

See through wardrobe with sliding screen panelling

via 2bydesign

concrete and metal screen

via archdaily

 timber screen in kitchen

via bloodandchampagne


what a screen...

via homedesign

Happy Friday!!!

A few images i'm loving this week for it's style, colour, spatial quality and furniture selection. Leaves us all dreaming doesn't it? 

Have a great weekend with all your love ones... :)

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images 1,2,3, via desire to inspire

the beautiful hotel Sezz in St Tropez which i can't get enough off.

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images 4,5,6,7 via desire to inspire

lastly i shall leave you with these beautiful words...

image via inspired to share

Working Spaces...

Hope everyone is having a great run into 2013.

after all the festivities work beckons...

A few working spaces which i wouldn't mind for myself...

all images via desire to inspire

happy weekend