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Thursday, January 26, 2012 
Shopping List:
Up Two Seater, Charcoal - Artless Furniture
Key Bowl - Sjotime Industries
The Farmhouse Chair, Orange - Bend
Drum, Blue - Bend
Gold Fine Art Print, 24x24 - Eyes on Walls
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 
1. Architecture always amazes me. So, when I came across this photo on Pinterest and it led me to Simplypi, I was met with endless inspiration.
2. This hauntingly beautiful art print by Alvaro Tapia Hidalgo caught my eye as I was browsing Society 6 this week. The sharp contrast of colours & shapes, combined with her penetrating stare, makes this print unforgettable.
3. You've got about a day and a half left (at the time I'm writing this) to purchase a photograph from Jeff Jones' Urban Close-Ups collection over on Fab for 50% off. It's amazing what can be seen when we actually stop to look.
4. After coming across this photo on Pinterest today, I had to know where to score some of this fantastic, oversized, heart fabric. I'm not usually one for hearts, but this one doesn't read as cutesy, making it a win in my book. Pick some up (when it comes back in stock) from Umbrella Prints.
5. I'm really looking forward to this upcoming sale on Fab. Vintage sari throws from Filling Spaces... Yes, please!
Monday, January 23, 2012 If this is what the future has in store, I think we're in good shape. Blending a diverse range of elements into one room is a sure fire way to create an interesting & dynamic space.
The Future Perfect offers exquisite furnishings from some of the worlds most talented artists & designers.
This barely-there pendant had me at hello. Add to it a sculptural wood table, punchy textiles, glam bar accessories, as well as some unique table ware, and I might just have to change my rule against one stop shopping.
Shopping List:
Vertigo Chandelier by Constance Guisset
Calvo by Lee Kirkbride
Tea Towel Set of Two by Nathalie du Pasquier
Crescent Brass Bottle Opener by Oji Masanori
Facet Bowl by Piet Hein Eek
Friday, January 20, 2012 Prepare yoursef, this "before" photo is bit scary...
So, right off the bat, these bases are ah-mazing! The plaid shades however (which have been loosely constructed with yarn), not so much.
I'm planning to reconstruct the shades and recover them with a simple, bone white fabric to match the white of the bases. This will let the fantastic red, drip glaze take centre stage.
My question... Is the scale of the shades working for you?
I'm torn. Some days I feel like they're way too tall for the lamp. Other days, I love that about them.
What do you think? Should I trim down the shades to a more proportional scale, or does the fact that they're huge make the lamps that much more interesting?
Monday, January 16, 2012 In addition to the stunning photography and wonderful sense of movement, these fluid, colourful, printed kimonos from Abraxas Rex have me dreaming of ways to bring this watery look to lamp shades.
