Jun 25, 2010

International Graphic Design Contest

Quoting the Competition announcement by comeonline.it


"The Primary objective of this project is to promote a debate around the basic theme of life in the community and how improvements can be made. The competition is an opportunity to express, manifest, symbolize and imagine solutions for a better city capable of improving the lifestyle of its inhabitants.


Sensitive themes:
Integration of different cultures and religions
Citizen needs: Youth, Disabled, Children, the Aged, Outcasts..
Technological innovations
The Community as protagonis
Interaction between urban areas and nature
Safety


2 visions / 2 ways to participate

1. Intellectual proposal   (critical / constructive / thematic / social)
2. Intervention                 (active / real / practical / urban) " Courtesy: 
felicityproject

Wishing all the Graphic designers best of luck!


Jun 17, 2010

Another Giveaway by a Co-blogger

I follow this blog and just love it.....;>If I dint have a sense of humor!!lol

The blogger, Barbara has announced a giveaway== Ceramic Planters!! yaya....so all you gardeners out there...mark your entry on her blog ... (US residents only i guess)

So wishing everyone good luck

Jun 14, 2010

Inspirations - Cane Backed Chairs

I need to confess. I have a soft spot for cane backed chairs, arm chairs in particular. There is a special love for a few Anglo/ dutch style furniture pieces. And when I looked for cane and wood chairs, a few french chairs figured in the "like" list. Like many, I love vintage hand me down furniture and really wish I inherited something as divine as these. I get drawn to organic and earthy looking furniture. It has been a dream to own one of these...colonial plantation chair with a matching ottoman
source:softsurroundings-com
or one of these
source: wicker-repair-com

Among the few pieces I would love to own, are a pair of cane backed arm chairs. Ever since I saw then in a house tour post on Apartment therapy, my hunt has become pretty serious. One look at them and I knew I had to have them ...lol


 source: apartmenttherapy



My hunt led me to create another inspirations folder ..funny me!!. Here is my collection of varied models and styles.

Thought I would begin with a pair of bentwood (thonet style) arm chairs - Circa 1940's. They are a straight back so may not work well in a lounge /living area set up. These seem more like a dining /captain chair variety
source: antiquearts-com

Straight backs with a southern style porch rocker look. (similar to Brumby rockers)
source: danripley-com
Now for a few French Parlour style curved back or barrel back chairs...French style vintage pair...not sure of the wood though

source:furniturehousela-com


source: frenchchair-com

source: apartmenttherapy

Very ornate ones but without the upholstery

source: jansantique
Straight back  parlour chair with removable cushions. Straight panel weaving gives the chair a very traditional vintage look.


sourece: objectsintheloft-com

Another straight back with honey comb weave

source: wisteria-com

Loved this chair and rocker combination
source: craigslist

Next in line...Danish modern inspirations....
 source: designedconnected-com

Jens Risom classic lounge chairs Circa 1950's
source:metroretrofurniture-com

source:metroretrofurniture-com

Can you stop drooling over this set, currently on sale by owner (Priced right for its worth but def out of my budget!!)


source: Craigslist

Sleek curved back chairs with a square weave.
source: assembleagedltd-com

 Now take a look at this...This is not your typical lounge chair....(couldnt afford it else would have bought it!!)

source:deconethan-com

These chairs are paired with a fabric or a wooden loveseat or a settee. The combination looks good and works well in a modern as well as traditional set up. They also look good all by themselves and are recommended as small space lounging solutions.



source: apartmetntherapy



Until next time...See you and repurpose, reuse and restore!!

Jun 5, 2010

My Dream Canvas announces a Giveaway

Anuradha of My Dream Canvas has announced a fabulous giveaway. I have been an admirer of her blog and her style tips for a long time now.

Here is the link to the post - HERE. This giveaway is open to residents of US and Canada. (She has promised to announce a giveaway for readers across the globe some time soon!). I ll keep you posted on that as well. :)

Wishing everyone good luck!!
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