• Alexis Hope Talks About Sexual Health, Bacteria in Design + More
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    Alexis Hope Talks About Sexual Health, Bacteria in Design + More

    October 9, 2023 - By 

    Dr. Alexis Hope thrives when free to create playful experiences that help people find joy, self-compassion, and connection with others. Her practice centers on designing spaces for artistic freedom, exploration, and community support. As an experimental designer who works across disciplines, she believes that anything can be the material for creativity. Currently, Alexis is a co-founder and Chief Product Officer of focused.space, a company helping people to reach their personal, professional, and creative goals in community with others. “My practice often involves teaching and learning, mentoring, and taking creative risks. I’m here to have fun and bring others along for…

  • RooMoo integrates local materials into Som Land Hostel near Shanghai
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    RooMoo integrates local materials into Som Land Hostel near Shanghai

    October 8, 2023 - By 

    Thatched roofs, recycled bricks and bundles of sticks were used to construct this hostel on Shanghai’s Chongming Island, which Chinese studio RooMoo has organised around two existing buildings. The site is surrounded by water and forests, creating a secluded rural environment on the island that’s located across the Yangtze River estuary from the vast metropolitan area. RooMoo completely transformed two existing buildings using materials found on-site The Som Land hostel was designed to integrate with this natural landscape and respect the local customs and traditions. “The resort’s name Som Land comes from the traditional Chinese colour, the warm green between…

  • Mirrored Walls Are Making A Comeback
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    Mirrored Walls Are Making A Comeback

    October 7, 2023 - By 

    Photo: Kelly Marshall | Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s New York City family house features an old mirrored wall in the dining area. Are Mirrored Walls Back In Style? The short answer is yes. The long answer is that the retro-style wall design is back with a modern twist. It’s about creating unique mirrored statement walls and covering a wall in a beautiful antique floor-length mirror. COCOCOZY Editors’ Picks Oak Light Frame Floor Mirror – Shop A stylish full-length mirror, framed in natural oak with an oiled finish. Anthropologie Aperture Mirror – Shop This mirror is minimalist and elegant, and…

  • Required Reading: ‘Country Life: Homes of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley,’ by William Abranowicz
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    Required Reading: ‘Country Life: Homes of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley,’ by William Abranowicz

    October 6, 2023 - By 

    Veteran architectural photographer William Abranowicz’s latest book, Country Life: Homes of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley (Vendome), explores 20 distinctive period and contemporary residences located amid the natural beauty of Upstate New York. Featured projects range from the historic houses of Thomas Cole and Frederic Church—quintessential landscape painters of the Hudson River School— to the characterful dwellings of local artists, architects, writers, museum curators, dancers, photographers, antiques dealers, and more. Abranowicz opens the book with the home of celebrated architect Alan Wanzenberg, a friend and colleague, and his partner, landscape architect Peter Kelly. Join us for a tour: Above:…

  • A Vintage Halloween Inside Our Farmhouse – Creepy Portraits Of Dead Strangers And Googly Eyes Included (Per Usual)
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    A Vintage Halloween Inside Our Farmhouse – Creepy Portraits Of Dead Strangers And Googly Eyes Included (Per Usual)

    October 5, 2023 - By 

    I didn’t really have any intention of doing much inside our home for Halloween until Brian was watching football all Saturday a couple of weeks ago and I didn’t have much to do so I put on a podcast, started shopping from my prop garage, and went to Halloween TOWN. I had enough leftover from outside decorations to fully deck it out and within a few hours had four fun areas with ample spook. Black Cloth | Orange String Lights | Black Taper Candles | Candle Holder Trio | Crow | Mirror | Dolls (vintage) | Candelabra (vintage) The black…

  • How To Become A Minimalist Through Decluttering
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    How To Become A Minimalist Through Decluttering

    October 4, 2023 - By 

    How Can I Get Rid Of Clutter In My Home?  Decluttering your home may feel like an insurmountable task. You have too much stuff, not enough space, and no idea how to get started decluttering. Don’t worry – you’re not the first to struggle with these issues. You don’t have to learn how to get started decluttering all on your own.  Learn Minimalist Decluttering Tips And Get Started Today  Hello, Rita here. As your Downsizing Designer, I’m interested in helping you to get started decluttering, stay motivated while decluttering, and achieve minimalist design through decluttering. You’re not alone in feeling…