Copper Gerber Daisy

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured abstract is 'Copper Gerber' by Hugo Cruz. It is a painting of a Gerber Daisy on real copper plate. The glossiness of the painting adds to it beauty, for me. I think it is gorgeous!

Cruz is passionate about three distinct art forms: Metal Art, Infrared Photography and Acrylic Painting. In the following video we see an expression of his passion for Acrylic Painting with the gorgeous 'Copper Gerber'. I say,

HGTV Home Design & Remodeling Suite

Home Quick Planner

DWR's 3D Room Planner

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is an online 3D modeling tool by Design Within Reach (DWR), utilized for visually arranging/staging furniture and accessories in a home or office. Utilizing the 3D modeling tool should aide in making purchasing decisions of DWR's funiture and accessories.





DWR's shoppers may upload the blueprints of their interior spaces to the 3D Room Planner. Once the shopper(s) do that a team of in-house designers convert the blueprints into floorplans that are workable. Then, shoppers/users can alter the colors, textures, patterns and dimensions of walls, windows, doors and floors to resemble their own existing rooms in 2D and 3D (two-dimensions and three-dimensions).

I can imagine the delightful possibilities with this tool. I love, love, love online tools like this! You may enjoy this one, too!

Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is of the Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design firm. Kobi Karp is known for its high-end condos and resort work for major hotel chains. To stay busy during one downturn, Kobi Karp extended its reach to all corners of the globe, including Angola.

You may like to read Kobi Karp: Architecture, Interior Design, Planning Since 1988: 2 Volumes, as well.

Il Girasole, A House Near Verona

Il Girasole

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is an award-winning film by Marcel Meili and Christoph Schaub which tells the story of 'Il Girasole', the rotating modernist house built into the Po Valley hillside in northern Italy. Affectionately termed 'The Sunflower', this house was built in the 1930s by architects Angelo Invernizzi and Ettore Fagiuoli, with the help of their artist, sculptor, designer and architect friends.

For more about 'The Sunflower' house: Il Girasole. A House Near Verona.

Developing the Architecture of the Workplace: Gensler

Gensler's Office Design

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature highlights the Gensler Architectural Design firm's design of their San Francisco office.

In this video Scott Dunlap, Gensler's Managing Director, takes us on a tour of their workspace, which showcases Gensler's creativity with design that encourages client participation, fosters collaboration and has great views.

You may like to read Developing the Architecture of the Workplace: Gensler, as well.

Star Legacy Brass Urn with Velvet Bag, Sky Blue Radiance

The Blueware Collection

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is of Studio Glithero making their Blueware vase collection.

In the January issue (W*142), Wallpaper* investigates the increasing trend for designers to desire an audience for their creative processes. There was a time when designers used to be the people 'behind the scenes', these days it is 'the making of' things by designers that everyone wants to see. One such design team is Studio Glithero (Sarah van Gameren and Tim Simpson). An important part of their process is to produce films that document the making of their products in an attempt 'to capture the spirit that exists in the moment that things are made'.

In this video Gameren and Simpson documented the making of their latest Blueware collection. Plants are pressed and dried before being attached to the surface of the vase. The vases are then exposed to a UV light on a rotating spit, causing them to change colour while leaving a clear white silhouette of where the plants were attached. The vases are then rinsed in a special type of acid to reveal a deep blue hue which contrasts beautifully with the ghostly white shadow of the plants. Beautiful!

Wallpaper Magazine Design Awards 2011

Design Awards 2011: The Judges

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature highlights the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2011 Judges. Each year their prestigious Judges' Awards are chosen by a select, super six from the worlds of architecture, art, design, film, fashion and music, who sift through Wallpaper's shortlist and pick out their greatest hits. Here Wallpaper introduces this year's stellar line-up, Pharrell Williams, Michael Nyman, Marc Quinn, Natalie Massenet, Raf Simons and Mario Bellini.

More from Wallpaper*: Wallpaper Magazine (Design Awards 2011 Sneak peak, January 2011)

Designing Interiors with Tile: Creative Ideas with Ceramic, Stone and Mosaic

Perennial Ceramic Mosaic Ann Sacks Tile

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is a look at the design inspiration and craftsmanship of the ceramic mosaic tile, 'Perrenial'.

'Perrenial' is a hand-made ceramic tile as it is cut, glazed and fired by hand.  This level of hand-crafting allows for a tremendous amount of expression in colors, forms and line.  'Perennial' is available in organic, geometric and custom designs.

Beautiful craftmanship; gorgeous tile designs!!  Enjoy.

Dries Van Noten: Shape, Print and Fabric (Cutting Edge)

Dries Van Noten RTW Spring 2011


Hello, Everyone! Today's featured fashions are of the Spring 2011 Dries Van Noten Ready-to-Wear collection.  There are so many gorgeous ensembles that I admire in this collection; too many to list!  Enjoy!

Cristobal by Balenciaga for Women, Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 fashion collection is from Balenciaga.  My favorite ensembles are the shimmery fuschia tops & black pants.  Enjoy!

Givenchy Travel Mini Set

Givenchy RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone!  Today's featured fashion designs are of the Givenchy Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection.  Among these lovely designs, my favorites are the black and white pants coat ensemble and the cream pants suit.  Enjoy!

Bottega Veneta Pelle Sneaker for Infant Boys (Sand)

Bottega Veneta RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone!  Today's featured fashions are Bottega Veneta designs from the Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection.  Among these beautiful fashions my favorites are the pant suits, the gold dress and shorts suits.  Enjoy!

Ann Sacks Tile & Stone

Beau Monde ROSE - Ann Sacks Tile

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is an introduction to the design inspiration and craftsmanship of the patterned stone tile, 'Beau Monde Rose'. I'm a fan of roses and tiles, so the Beau Monde Rose tile is a fabulous combination of these two loves.

Beau Monde tile are designed using a style inspired by the ancient mosaic art form, 'pietra dura'.  The tiles are water-jet cut and the Rose pattern is created using four different stones: crystalline pure white, cream marble, peach marble and honey onyx.  Aren't they gorgeous?!  And the artisans that create them are so talented.  Beautiful work, beautiful design!

Style & Co. Multi-Colored Platform

Celine RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured designs are by Celine from the Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection. These designs look like 'comfortable elegance'! The fabrics look so comfortable, as if they just glide over one's skin. Enjoy!

Christian Dior Les Parfums Miniature Collection 5 Piece Set

Christian Dior RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured designs are from the Dior Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 collection. Among the gorgeous designs my favorites are the pastel pink dress, the red lace gown, the Chartreuse dress and the Butter-colored dress. Enjoy!



KOHLER K-16256-CP Margaux Robe Hook, Polished Chrome



Margaux Bath Faucets

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is a look at the versatile 'Margaux' line of bath faucets which integrate equally well with contemporary or traditional-style bathrooms. You'll see for yourself in the video's bathroom!

The featured bathroom is exquisite and the 'Margaux' bath fixtures are among my absolute favorites in fixture design; absolutely gorgeous! I love the sleek combination of feminine curves w/ crisp masculine edges -- a marriage of design features that the lady and the man of the home will both appreciate.

Stella McCartney Stella Rollerball Set

Stella McCartney RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured fashion designs are from the Stella McCartney Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 collection. Among the lovely pieces my favorites are the cream coat w/ pants and the charcoal-black pants suit. Enjoy!

Kohler K-14292 Moxie Wall-Mount Lavatory

Cabachon

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature:  Designer Jamie Drake talks about the inspiration for this glamorous, colorful powder room. My favorite design features in this room are the stainless steel mesh-wood screen, the shaded sconces, the toilet, the Moxie lavatory, the mother-of-pearl polka-dot laquered panel and the striped swag chair. This powder room looks like beautiful art!

Southern Lady: Gracious Tables: The Perfect Setting for Any Occasion

Bella Signature Designs

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured staging designs are by Bella Signature Design. Watch as they assemble and stage the lovliest, elegant, luxuriously colorful table setting I've ever seen! The tablescape is absolutely divine! I can imagine dining at that table in a gorgeous place with dim lighting and candle-light ambience.

I discovered Bella Signature Design when I was searching the term 'bella' in my browser, for another post. I clicked on their website link, 'Bella Signature Design' thinking I'd clicked only 'bella' to get the search results page. I was delighted at the accidental discovery, particularly so after seeing their site's YouTube logo and viewing this video, because I love to share the beautiful design works of others!

I think you all will agree that their tablescape is stunning! For more of Bella Signature Design, you may check out their website (link above) and their blog, 'Bella Signature Design', as well. Enjoy!

Kohler Pedicure Spa K-163-0

Aquaessence

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature: Designer Laura Bohn discusses her vision for this tranquil, spa-style bathroom. This bathroom does look like one in which I'd want to linger in after a rose-scented bubble-bath or shower, lounging on the chaise in a thick, luxurious terry cloth robe, reading a book, with essential-oil-scented beeswax candles burning while listening to instrumental jazz or classical music, with a snack-bowl of mixed nuts and a drizzle of raw honey on them. To say the least, this bathroom's tranquility-inducing design is inspiring!

 ValentinoV for Men, 3.3 ounces

 Valentino V for Women, 3.0 ounces  

Spring 2011 Valention Ready-to-Wear Collection

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured fashion designs are from the Valentino Ready-to-Wear (RTW) Spring 2011 Collection.

Some of my favorites garments in this collection are the cream ruffles jacket w/ shorts, the black lace top w/ shorts, the rosy gown, and the silvery teal dress.  Lovely designs!

Parking Lot Marks

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured image is, 'Parking Lot Markings 2', a photograph of the surface of a parkine lot. It is the photographic work of DL Ritter and depicts an aesthetic described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete".

As I look at 'Parking Lot Markings 2' I see a beautiful abstract art image deserving of just-right framing. I think it would make a wonderful work of art in a room/office of steel-gray and platinum-gray decor.

Christian Bothner Photography

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured designs are gorgeous photographic images by Photographer Christian Bothner. As Bothner states, 'I am a passionate photographer who loves to encapsulate moments of the Earth's most extraordinary places'. His work is outstandingly beautiful! See for yourself!


 

Among my favorite photographs of this presentation are:

• the castle scenery on the cover & 56
• the dusky coastal scenery at 3
• the coastal scenery at 4
• the autumn scenery at 5
• the pristine lake, mountain & cloud scenery at 9
• the chapel, Christmas tree & snowy mountain scenery at 10
• the bridge & city scenery at 16
• the architectural scenery at 17
• the architectural scenery at 19
• the bridge scenery at 25
• the bridge scenery at 26
• the architecture & bridge scenery at 29
• the architectural scenery at 31
• the walrus-like rocks & water scenery at 32
• the rocks & water scenery at 33
• the  azure blue water scenery at 34
• the coastal scenery at 35
• the sea scenery at 36
• the copper rocks & azure blue sea scenery at 37
• the city & bridge scenery at 40
• the city scenery at 45
• the azure blue & white architecture and coastal scenery at 49
• the  coastal town scenery at 51
• the green hills scenery at 55
• the night-time castle scenery at 57
• the island scenery at 58
• the coastal scenery at 60
• the grass-covered mountain scenery at 62
• the coastal scenery at 63
• the coastal scenery at 64
• the mountains and bridge scenery at 66
• the castle scenery at 67
• the scenery at 69
• the desert scenery at 70 & 71
• the cave scenery at 72, 78 & 79
• the coastal scenery at 73 & 74
• the sea scenery at 75 & 76

I believe you'll enjoy Christian Bothner's photography, too! You can view his beautiful images at Bothner Images, as well.  I'm