Damask is beautiful, but it can also be a bit imposing. These summery home goods have all the charm of traditional damask with a lighter, modern feel.
I spent many years of my youth stacking and un-stacking chairs in church basements and cafeterias and have a special fondness for the ubiquitous colorful chairs found in those spots. Here are some contemporary examples with a similar vibe, perfect for small space and outdoor entertaining.
When the press release for the LLSTOL hit my inbox, I immediately recognized it as a perfect piece for small spaces. The clever piece can be configured for use as a chair, table, bench or even shelves.
While white seating inside the house may feel like a risky proposition, especially for the butterfingers among us, white outdoor seating is a safe bet. The finishes on all of these white seating options are washable so there's little risk of red wine and chocolate stains. Plus, they're all so nice looking you may want to use them indoors, too. Go ahead, you rule breaker, you. We won't tell anyone.
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Everyone visiting the Vitra booth loves the new Oursin pouf by Hella Jongerius — comfy and colorful.
Michael Shaikin, owner of Ottawa-based The Modern Shop, wants to bring a fresh take on modern design to Canada. As the former owner of a vintage resell shop, Michael certainly has the retail chops for this venture. And with an eye for great designs from Europe and the US, he has style covered, too.
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The Bdoja chair by Los Angeles designer Amaya Gutierrez brings to mind that cozy feeling of wrapping yourself in a chunky knit sweater, which is how I envision sitting in this chair might feel. More
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