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Kitchen: Space-Saving Dish Racks
A roundup of solutions for freeing up counter space (especially important in urban kitchens). Above: Red Dishrack in stainless steel from Terence Conran's Well Considered Collection; $36 at the Conran...
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Lighting: New Jelly Mould Lights from Re-Found Objects in the UK
We like this updated take on the traditional jelly mould light: the New Jelly Mould Light from Re-Found Objects in Northumberland comes with jelly mould roses and one meter of silk flex. Above (L to...
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Shopper's Diary: Dille & Kamille in Bruges
Our friend Dale Saylor, a NY-based designer, clued us in to Belgian store Dille & Kamille, which he discovered on a recent trip. "Home gadget/tool shop Dille & Kamille is Belgium's version of...
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Hotels, Lodging & Restaurants: Room National in Antwerp
Located in the heart of Antwerp, next door to a 19th century building that houses Antwerp's Fashion Museum, Room National was created by two fashion designing sisters, Violetta and Vera Pepa, who had...
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Designer Visit: Anouk B in the Netherlands
Discovered on Emma's Design Blogg (and seen again on Vosges Paris): the work of Netherlands stylist Anouk B., we especially like this pristine white space punctuated by touches of dark (the linen...
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Giveaway: Last Call to Win $3,000 Environment Dresser
Deadline reminder: January 31 is the last day to enter to win a $3,000 Curve Dresser from LA-based Environment Furniture. Included in Time Magazine's 2009 Green Design 100 issue, Environment's motto...
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Tabletop: New Duncan Carafe at DWR
A recent addition to Design Within Reach's barware offerings: the Duncan Carafe, mouth-blown of lead-free glass; $50 at DWR.
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Storage: Birch Storage Boxes at CB2
We like the Scandinavian vibe of these Birch Storage Boxes at CB2; $29.95 for set of four. The wood boxes are flex envelope-style in a wrap of natural birch veneer with solid pine sides and feature a...
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Design Sleuth: Lalanne-Style Sheep as Decor
Especially appealing during the long, dark winter months: sheep sculptures and stools as decor. Northern Europeans have been making life-size sheep toys for children for decades, which work well in...
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Design Sleuth: Lalannes-Style Sheep as Decor
Especially appealing during the long, dark winter months: sheep sculptures and stools as decor. Northern Europeans have been making life-size sheep toys for children for decades, which work well in...
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Office Visit: Q & A with Commune in LA
If you've visited the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, or the Farmshop in Brentwood, or Heath Ceramics in Los Angeles, or the retail shop at the Standard Hotel in New York, you've experienced the eclectic,...
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Designer Visit: Antonio Martins in Sonoma
First spotted in California Home + Design magazine: a renovated 1937 cottage in Sonoma, with interiors designed by Brazilian-born, Swiss-schooled, San Francisco-based Antonio Martins. Martins has...
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Design Sleuth: Framed Kuba Cloth as Decor
Spotted at You Are the River: a strip of kuba cloth, displayed in a minimalist frame. Above: Wisteria's Framed Kuba Cloth is made from woven strips of raffia cloth and measures 29 inches square; $299.
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Accessories: Rope Cloche at Haus Interior
An appealing combination: rustic rope and clear glass. The Rope Cloche stands 12.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches in diameter; $98 at Haus Interior.
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Fabrics & Linens: Coral Stephens Handweaving in Swaziland
Founded by "serene English rose" Coral Stephens in 1949, Coral Stephens Handweaving is located in Piggs Peak, Northern Swaziland. Stephens focuses mainly on mohair curtaining (she supplies many of the...
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Hotels, Lodging & Restaurants: Babylonstoren in South Africa
It's never-ending winter in New York, but in South Africa summer is in full swing at the newly opened Babylonstoren, a resort in the Cape Winelands outside Franschhoek. A three-year restoration...
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Steal This Look: Camp-Style Bath in South Africa
We like the Old World colonial look and feel of this bathroom, which features a classic clawfoot tub, rows of iron hooks, and a campaign chair. Recreate the look with the elements below. Above:...
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DIY: Instant Wall-Mounted Soap Dish
Spotted on English ceramicist Caroline Swift's website: delicate bone china bowls mounted on black nails, a nice contrast between rough and refined. Above: Swift's Bone China Bowls start at £44 for...
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Bedroom: New Fringed Bed Throws from Les Indiennes
New at Les Indiennes (in anticipation of warmer weather): Lightweight Fringe Bed Throws, currently available in three distinctive Les Indiennes prints. The hand-woven bed throws feature hand-knotted...
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Furniture: Splayer Sofa by Casamento at Anthropologie
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Casamento makes what they call "expressionist furniture," using natural materials like raw wool, cotton, coir, and recycled fabrics. Anthropologie currently has a...
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