Port Townsend Residence by Lawrence Architecture

Port Townsend Residence is a contemporary house residence design of the architectural building architect Lawrence Architecture. This architect designed this two bedroom home on a 10 acre site near Port Townsend, Washington, The house is actually made and designed for a retired couple who were moving ashore after 30 years of living on a sailboat. The interior is so nice and calm with great furniture and furnishing combine with beautiful architecture... 

Patagonia Opens First Texas Store in Historic Building in Austin

Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia has set up shop in downtown Austin with the opening of its 25th retail store and its first location in Texas. The new 7,000-square-foot Patagonia store at 316 North Congress is located in a historic building that began life as the W.B. Smith dry goods store in 1884, four years before the state capitol down the street was completed. The store carries Patagonia-branded outdoor sports and lifestyle products tailored... 

The Bluff House by Bruns Architecture

Another Stunning House design is done by Bruns Architecture. This architect has designed the Bluff House in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The idea of designing this house is to create and design a house that blend to the nature of the surrounding. The material that used in building this house is taking from a strong wood and combine with other material that made this house look so perfect just like camouflage to the trees. Bluff House sits along the crown of... 

Citi Announces Planning Grants to Revitalize Communities Hurt by Foreclosures

Citi and the Citi Foundation announced today funding will be provided to local housing organizations in 12 communities across the country in the form of planning grants enabling them to provide technical assistance to help revitalize low- and middle-income communities that are among the hardest hit by residential housing foreclosures. The planning grants are being provided through the Citi Foundation Neighborhood Stabilization Planning Grants program.... 

Tavalux and Torchli Lamps

Fabulux Inc. revealed some of their contemporary lighting collection called the Tavalux & Torchli Lamps. Both of them are Table lamps. so unique and beautiful. via

Oak Corner Desk & Chair – Open Stock, Chair

You’ve made it big now: corner office, working from home. This oak finished corner desk has ample space for all of your office needs, room for your computer, and a comfortable chair. Perfect for paying bills or spending a day at “the office.” SmartBargains Style #3058480757 Buy From Amazon

Consumers Turn to Drip Irrigation in Tough Economic Times

In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their budget without changing their lifestyle. Our gardens provide a break from the pressures of job-hunting, bill paying, and everyday stress. According to the National Gardening Association, an estimated 43 million households gardened in 2009. People all over the world are turning to drip irrigation as a means to keep their landscapes and gardens green while conserving water and reducing their... 

Victorian House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Sourcebook (House Style)

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The Celebration Lamp by Alvaro Uribe

Celebration Lamp is modern and unque lamp created and designed by Industrial designer Alvaro Uribe. It is a project aimed to transmit to the world the most profound spirit of Latin American culture, dancing. Because for some people Through dance, our senses are activated, our bodies stretch, our eyes and ears are filled with sounds and colors, and we embrace in human interaction. Hence, this futuristic lamp is born by capturing the wrinkles of a dancers... 

Seating from IFDA 2008

Here are some of the contemporary seating furniture that is found at The 2008 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa (IFDA). This furniture exhibition received 1,085 entries from 50 countries. Below are some example of the participant’s works. Barca by Jakob Joergensen (Denmark), Meditation Bench by Sehwa Bae (Korea), Low Swivel Lounge by Nicholas Dodziuk (USA), Star Chair by Sam-woong Lee (Korea), Chair Yoda by Jaenah Jung and...