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A Design-Worthy Pendant for Low-Energy Light Bulbs
Finally: A design-worthy light specifically created to be used with low-energy light bulbs. Danish industrial designer Ceclie Manz, maker of the celebrated Caravaggio pendant light (I have one in my...
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Back to Black: A Goth Bath for Halloween
Sure, we all enjoy a sparkling white bath with white tile and white towels, and so on, but what about those of us who prefer a moodier atmosphere? Here's a roundup of bath accessories for goths: black...
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DIY: Black Floral Arrangements
Two options for creating a moody Halloween ambience with black blooms, created by two of our favorite florists: Torryne Choate of Birch in San Francisco and Te Dinh Sy of The Willow in Shoreditch in...
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Current Obsessions: Black and White
Here's a roundup of what's piquing our interest this week: Above: Christine is wondering what happens when an iconic city symbol goes out of production. • DIY project we're thinking of trying this...
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A Speakeasy in Williamsburg, Absinthe Included
When Zeb Stewart dreamed up the Hotel Delmano in Brooklyn, he was aiming "for a place that evoked Havana or Paris." We think he succeeded. Located within a boarded-up storefront (you enter via a side...
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5 Quick Fixes: Instant Halloween Decor, Black Matte Edition
If you're like us, and you tend to do things at the very last minute, here are some ideas for spur-of-the moment decor; all that's required is a can of black matte spray paint. Above: A pumpkin spray...
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A New Book from Sibella Court, Australia's Bowerbird
Native to remote rain forests of Northern Australia and New Guinea, the humble bowerbird spends his time collecting items of rare beauty and arranging them to add character to his home. Celebrated...
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A Belgian B&B, Surrealism Included
On our radar since 2009, the minimalist oasis Galerie Sofie Lachaert in Tielrode, Belgium, offers an ever-changing display of vintage and modern pieces curated by jewelry and product designer Sofie...
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London Design Week: Mirrors That Mimic Butterflies
Architect and designer Morie Nishimura’s magical Hinged Brass Mirrors have an equally compelling name—A Quiet Celebration. Spotted at Tent during London Design Week, they reminded us of butterflies...
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Steal This Look: Stealth Glamor in Stockholm
In the heart of Stockholm's Sodermalm neighborhood lies the moody apartment of illustrator Mats Gustafson, located in a late-19th-century building. Gustafson renovated the flat with friends Neil Logan...
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Shelter from the Storm: A Weather-Proof Cottage in New Zealand
A Frankenstorm-proof cottage, located on the east coast of Great Barrier Island in New Zealand, can be completely sealed off from the elements when not in use. Clad in black rough-sawn timber, the...
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Remodelista in Conversation with Design Innovators
SPONSORED POST We're delighted to launch our new video series, "Remodelista in Conversation with Design Innovators," featuring some of the most exciting design luminaries (architects, interior...
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A Designer's Haunt in Greenwich Village
We recently dropped in on designer Lorraine Kirke (she's the matriarch of a family that includes husband Simon Kirke, the legendary Bad Company drummer, and daughter Jemima Kirke of Girls). Kirke's...
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Strange but True: Paw Print Tiles from the UK
The day that ceramicist Helena Seget’s pet rat skittered across a work in progress was a fortuitous one. Fascinated by the organic design created from the accidental pattern of the scurrying paw...
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10 Easy Pieces: Black Pendant Lights
Black pendant lights add a hint of glamor and sophistication to a room; here are ten we like. Above: A Remodelista favorite (Sarah has one over her dining table), the Caravaggio P2 Pendant Light in...
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5 Favorites: Moody Black Candles
For the past couple of years I've been addicted to black taper candles, especially effective when used in candelabras (or in groupings) to add an edgy note to a table setting and especially relevant...
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A Halloween-Worthy Wall Sticker
Ferm Living of Denmark offers a wall sticker for your child's room (or any room, for that matter), perfect for Halloween season (best of all, you can recycle it year after year). Above: Castle Sticker...
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Steal This Look: The Minimalist Kitchen
SPONSORED POST Minimalists take note, a (mostly) white kitchen is paired-down to the basics: modern kitchen appliances and fixtures are accented with sleek hardware. Here an appliance, like this...
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5 Favorites: Tombstones as Art, Halloween Edition
A few years ago, I made a pilgrimage to the grave of Nico, the Velvet Underground singer and collaborator, in the depths of the Friedhof Grunewald Forest in Berlin. My friend and I both took a rubbing...
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Duncan Hannah at Modernism in San Francisco
Thursday evening, November 1st, we'll be celebrating NYC painter Duncan Hannah's new show, "The Infatuationist," at Modernism in San Francisco. Will we see you there? We've admired Hannah's work for a...
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