Archives for category: Architecture/Interiors

jfk-presidential-deskWhether you’re running a country, or making out the monthly bills, the right desk can make you feel downright presidential.

One of my favorite memories growing up of my father was going to visit him at his office. For a small boy, the thrill of getting to sit in Dad’s chair at a desk that while in retrospect, I’m sure was small, seemed immense and all-powerful to me was a treat to be savored. What mysteries awaited my discovery in the many drawers? How impressed I was that he had a name plate on top of the shiny surface, papers perfectly aligned, stacks of important ‘stuff’ to do! Read the rest of this entry »


Portland’s Beam & Anchor proves there is creative strength in numbers.

Tucked away in the cozy, creative confines of Portland Oregon, Beam & Anchor—a unique design collaborative with a decidedly northwest flavor is turning out beautiful handmade goods in a supportive and communal environment. Read the rest of this entry »


lg_MatterMade-desk-Roman-Williams_DeskSetUp-015Roman & Williams combine brass, steel, lead and rubber to create a truly one of a kind workstation, as much an art statement as it is functional furniture.

The talented design team of Roman & Williams, featured previously on A Life Designed in earlier posts ‘The Timeless Design of R+W’ and ‘Roman And Williams Buildings And Interiors: Things We Made’, prove yet again their uncanny ability to look at the design world from a uniquely fresh perspective, mixing fantasy with tasty industrial goodness. Read the rest of this entry »


clock_a_life_designedMakin’ time in style @ A Life Designed!

I’m loving this new industrial retro clock find for A Life Designed’s ‘Man Cave!’ Picked this up on sale, (of course), at the unique furniture store Potato Barn in Scottsdale, AZ. If you are in the market for a statement piece that isn’t cookie-cutter, check them out. This particular clock is big, bold, chunky and full of industrial-chic, retro goodness. Now I have absolutely no excuse to ever be late again!

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diane-lane-hotNow, you too can star in your own Tuscan Sun romantic fantasy, Diane Lane not included. Sadly.

In the 2006 movie ‘Under The Tuscan Sun’, Diane Lane stars as Frances Mayes, a newly-divorced writer in search of herself who finds a fresh start in the beautiful hills of Tuscany, Italy. Along with the ever-beautiful Lanes’ star turn, the other big scene-stealing attraction was Villa Laura, which doubled for the actual Villa Bramasole owned by the real life Mayes.

Now, lovers of all things Italian can rent the completely restored Villa Laura as the ultimate vacation getaway. Romantic dreams don’t come cheap however as rental rates range from a staggering $2,451 to $3,831 per night! Read the rest of this entry »


industry_of_oneIndustry of One—Presenting fascinating glimpses of lives lived off the beaten path.

Have you ever dreamed of throwing caution to the wind, chucking the 9-to-5 and following your creative dreams? The highly entertaining website Industry of One presents mini-profiles of people who choose to do just, following the beat of their own drummer. Read the rest of this entry »


bungalow1A diamond in the desert, Scottsdale’s Bungalow AZ is a one-stop-shop for the bespoke home.

Should you ever find yourself wandering aimlessly in the hot, well-heeled desert that is Scottsdale, Arizona, be sure to do yourself a favor and seek shade at Bungalow Furniture & Accessories… Your home will thank you! Read the rest of this entry »


This stunning new wallpaper makes getting the ‘loft look’ easy… No jackhammer needed!

Ever sat staring at your bland, sheet-rocked walls wishing you could transform them into the edgy, urban loft look of your dreams?… Now you can! A collaboration between Dutch-based Piet Boon and NXL has produced a super-stylish concrete wallpaper collection that will up your ‘urban chic vibe’ in no time. Read the rest of this entry »


 

Things We Made—A stunning retrospective of the work of the ‘dynamic duo of design’ known as Roman and Williams.

What do Manhattan’s Ace Hotel, The Standard Hotel, and the campus food hall of the new corporate digs of Facebook all have in common? Aside from being beautiful examples of a truly unique, multilayered approach to interior design that mixes Modernism while respecting history, all three, (and many other famous projects), are the handiwork of renowned New York-based design firm, Roman And Williams. First featured in A Life Designed in the post; The Timeless Design of R+W, a new book commemorating their tenth anniversary has just been released and it is a feast for the eyes and design soul! Read the rest of this entry »


‘Eye Candy’ for those who like it rough… Their living space that is!

The graphic designer in me was drawn to it first. Beautifully bound and presented in a heavy slip cover, Rough Luxe Design is definitely eye-catching. But it was the lover of all things vintage & industrial-chic in me that has me singing its praises. Rough Luxe Design had me at the first page! Read the rest of this entry »

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