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Natural Curiosities To Open First Retail Store

Lifestyle brand Natural Curiosities, an e-commerce destination known for its one-of-a-kind pieces that boast a distinct Californian-European aesthetic, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar store on March 22nd. Founded in 2014 by Christopher Wilcox, the shop originated as an online source for printable art and has expanded to sell furniture, decor, fashion…

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H&M Home Opens In Toronto’s Eaton Center

Toronto’s flagship H&M store has expanded to include home offerings. The massive Swedish retail store launched its home collection today, which means budget-conscious design enthusiasts will be able to get their hands on the label’s fresh décor just in time for spring. Located on the second floor of the store, the home…

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How To Make Your Bed Faster In The Morning

Making your bed in the morning starts the day on a productive note – but there’s not always time to do it properly. Kickstarter-backed company Smart Bedding have developed a set of smart sheets to streamline the process. The concept is simple: the smart sheets have snaps that connect your top sheet to your duvet.

Celebrity Style

Why Amy Schumer Has A Newfound Love For Furniture Design

For comedian Amy Schumer, 2016 is off to a pretty good start. She attended President Obama’s speech on gun control at the White House, was nominated for a Golden Globe, and now has a new man in her life – Ben Hanisch, who is a furniture designer. Hanisch runs…

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Design News Now: A $500,000 Chair And A Stunning New Art Form

Chilean artist Tomás Rivas uses drywall to create incredibly detailed works of art (pictured, right). – Design Sponge Nordstrom launches mini pop-up shop with Danish brand Hay, which features colorful, geometric office and home accessories. – Nordstrom A skull-shaped armchair by French brand Harow is made of 24…

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Toronto Winter Stations Competition Reveals Winning Designs

A steam-emitting canoe, a faux fur-lined dome and a transparent sauna are among the seven winning designs of the second annual Winter Stations competition. Come February, the interactive art installations will decorate the edge of Toronto’s shoreline. Launched last year by the architects at RAW Design, the contest invites anyone to…

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Be Bold With IKEA’s New Spring Collections

IKEA’s two limited edition collections coming this spring are filled with playful statement pieces featuring bold patterns and vivid color. The GILTIG collection is a collaboration with British menswear designer Katie Eary. Known for bright, in-your-face-prints in the fashion world, Katie’s home line for IKEA is no different. There are fish that jump off plates, bowls…

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A Brilliant Way To Carry Cookies

Most methods of carrying cookies result in a few crumbled treats by the time you reach your destination. Cookie Box, the latest invention from the Chicago-based company PieBox, aims to change that. They’ve created a sturdy wooden carrier that’s divided into sections so your cookies won’t topple over onto one…

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Visit The NYC Latke Festival

The 7th annual Latke Festival takes place tonight at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC. The tasting party features creative latkes and toppings from 20 different restaurants, such as L&W Oyster Co.’s P.S.L (Pumpkin Spice Latke), consisting of a spaghetti squash latke with coffee-cured salmon, creme fraiche foam and red onion…

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Design News Now: Louis Vuitton Furniture And A Tiny Home In Poland

A new metal designed for airplanes is 99.99 percent air. – Architectural Digest Louis Vuitton unveils Objets Nomades at Miami Art Week 2015, a collection of leather homewares that have the ability to travel far with ease and luxury. – Cool Hunting Parisian Macaron brand …

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Pantone Announces Two 2016 Colors Of The Year

For the first time ever, color authority Pantone has given the prestigious title of Color Of The Year to two different hues: Rose Quartz (Pantone 13-1520) and Serenity (Pantone 15-3919). At first glance, the two shades side-by-side call to mind baby products and newborns’ nurseries, but when used separately, the pastel hues are…

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Discover Top Trends At Design Miami 2015

Design Miami isn’t just a “marketplace for collectible design” – it’s also a look at next year’s hottest trends. The annual fair opens its doors to everyone from December 2nd to the 6th in a tent next to the Miami Beach Convention Center. The entrance features an impressive pavilion made in collaboration with students…

Homes

British Designer Ilse Crawford Lists London Flat For $1.6M

British interior designer Ilse Crawford’s private sanctuary just hit the market for $1.6 million. Situated in the heart of London’s lively Borough neighborhood, the flat, designed in collaboration with Vincent Van Duysen and 6a Architects, is on the third floor of a converted Victorian warehouse. Here’s a peek inside the stunning space.

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Design News Now: A $400K Chair And A Clever Home Office Hack

An artificial rose and lucite armchair was sold for approximately $409,000USD at the November 4th Auction for Design at Sotheby’s. – Contemporist Set designers Roman and Williams convert an old brewery in San Antonio, Texas into the breathtaking 146-room Hotel Emma. – Remodelista Muji opens…

Decorating Advice

These Breathtaking Cabinets Mimic The Look Of Skyscraper Façades

British furniture label David Linley launched a new line of cabinets that recreate the look of building façades cast in different shades of light. The collection consists of three designs, each with a twinkling marquetry and mother-of-pearl exterior: Sunrise is a gentleman’s vanity cabinet that depicts a building in early morning light;…