Barbacco in San Francisco by CCS Architecture

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture
Barbacco in San Francisco by CCS Architecture

Owners Umberto Gibin and chef Staffan Terje saw the need for a more casual option to serve the neighborhood, and when a space next door became available, they engaged CCS Architecture to develop a trattoria that would convert to an enoteca or wine bar at night. The result is Barbacco Eno Trattoria. Barbacco, with 66 seats, occupies a long, narrow room within the 1912 Hind Building. Inspired by traditional wine bars in Milan and Rome, the space is... 

Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin Offers “Spacey” Luxury Loft For Rent in LA

January 11, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Go-Go's Jane Wiedlin Offers "Spacey" Luxury Loft For Rent in LA

Looking for an extraordinary place to live? Consider the convenience of downtown loft living, then imagine a residential loft clad in science-fiction and celebrity. A famous rock musician is offering to rent her very unique living space where she has spent the last few years creating a fantasy dream home. Actress and rhythm guitarist Jane Wiedlin, of the all-girl 80’s punk rock band The Go-Go’s, has been setting trends for decades in... 

Ethan Allen Furnishes HGTV Dream Home 2010

January 8, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Ethan Allen Furnishes HGTV Dream Home 2010

Ethan Allen has again partnered with HGTV as primary furnisher of the HGTV Dream Home. The HGTV Dream Home 2010, located in Sandia Park, New Mexico, proved an ideal stage for Ethan Allen’s custom services and wide range of products. Modern Style Meets Mountain Views was the theme for this year’s HGTV Dream Home. The single-story, 3,900-square-foot home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a home office, a home theater, a gourmet kitchen with... 

MamaGreen Outdoor Furniture Opens Australian Showroom

December 19, 2009 Filed Under: Home Improvement
MamaGreen Outdoor Furniture Opens Australian Showroom

MamaGreen has finally come to Australia with a brand new outdoor furniture showroom in Newtown, Sydney. Now open to the public, key elements of the Belgian designer range are on display and beckon visitors to sit on, lounge in, and experience MamaGreen. With a focus on eco-chic design, MamaGreen begun in 2001 with two Belgian designers Erik De Winne and Vincent Cantaert. The label wasn’t released until 2007, since which time it has grown to... 

Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

November 22, 2009 Filed Under: Real Estate
Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

Morgans Hotel Group Co. opens Ames in Boston, the latest addition to the company’s collection of Originals. Benjamin Franklin meets a supermodel with Morgans Hotel Group’s newest property, Ames in Boston. Morgans Hotel Group, known for introducing the boutique hotel with the opening of Morgans in 1984, is making its next bold move by bringing its provocative style to this rich and historic city. Ames represents a singular and authentic addition... 

Steelcase Bix Lounge Seating

November 5, 2009 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Steelcase Bix Lounge Seating

The Bix system of seating and tables capture the informal collaboration and atmosphere of diner booths. The high seatbacks offer a feeling of enclosure without requiring walls, creating a comfortable, social working environment. Steelcase Bix Lounge Seating Features: Chairs available in individual, lounge, corner or straight sections, Benches double as occasional tables and Lounge and sectional seating available with or without back screens or arms.... 

Contemporary Italian Architecture Cadorago Civic Center by Marco Castelletti

December 12, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture
Contemporary Italian Architecture Cadorago Civic Center by Marco Castelletti

The project involves a close relationship between direct and open space el’edificio suggests that the main facade of the new building becomes the centerpiece of the square and remains symmetric relation to the design of the space center. The new pavement design is dictated by the idea of the pedestrian area close to the two-way vehicular crossing side in order to foster a better facing the curtain of buildings that challenges you to the south... 

Paustian Gardenset

December 10, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Paustian Gardenset

Leif Erik Rasmussen’s Garden Set consists of an all-in-one bench and table, and it is difficult to imagine anything more straightforward. “The idea was to be free of all that clutter you sometimes get in gardens with loose tables and chairs, and to use materials that can be left outdoors all year round. It was to be just as natural as the plants and trees in the garden,” Leif Erik Rasmussen explains. He designed the Garden Set for... 

The Superior Outdoor High Back Chair Cover.

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Unlike common plastic or vinyl covers that crack and peel, these high-grade, machine-washable, lightweight furniture covers are made of breathable woven polyester treated with polyeurethane that allows air to circulate, yet prevents water from permeating the fabric. Woven with superior strength thread, the oversized covers protect outdoor tables, chairs, and other furniture from harm caused by by

Oxford Garden 101304299/214212199 Classic Dining Set

June 27, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Oxford Garden 101304299/214212199 This simple yet classic wooden dining set allows you to enjoy any meal on your deck or poatio. With a mortise and tenon joinery, strong and durable shorea wood, a well-designed structure and unyielding comfort, this dining set will hold up to everyday use while adding to the comfort and enjoyment to your next dinner party. Features: -Includes 4 Classic Armchairs and 42″ Dining Table -Optional cushions available...