Maldives.

Heaven.

Another Beautiful Creation in France... Part Spa, Part Hotel.

La Reserve Ramatuelle in Ramatuelle, France. Clean. Refreshing. I just want to let out a sigh...

Strikingly Modernly Beautiful... I Want To Go Now.

casadelmar in Corsica, France looks amazing. Designed by Jean-Francois Bodin.

Steel Case The Windows.

I am not quite sure what the allure of steel-cased windows & doors is but it is as if I am drawn to them. I love the look - industrial but not harsh. Vincent Van Duysan's own Belgium townhome shown above.

Quote of the Day.

So, I just called to make a reservation at Tocco in Chicago and got their answering machine. Bruno, the owner, leaves you with (in a thick Italian accent): Good Wine, Good Food & Good Shoes Make Your Life Better. I wouldn't disagree!

Restored Edward Durell Stone Home in Dallas

Restored by Buchanan Architects. Interior Design by David Cadwallader.

Tribeca Flashpoint Banners

New Logo for TRIBECA FLASHPOINT

Ad for Tribune's MASH

Poster Project for NEIU

Asian Influence in Lake Forest.

This Is How I Want To Work.

The Selgas Cano Architecture Office in Spain is pure perfection! Could you imagine working in such an environment? Photos taken by Iwan Baan.

D.A.R.T. 2010 Conference Logo

TimeOut Ad for NEIU

(M)Group

I was just looking through New York's (M)Group's online portfolio and ran across the two kitchens below. I do not necessarily like the overall look but I do like the cabinets very much so (and it seems they do as well using them in two different kitchens - different colors). Subtle but flashy.

The Prada Store in Tokyo is Incredible!

And the architects, Herzog and deMeuron, who designed it are even more so. Research begins now.

It's Funny When You Stumble On Things At Certain Times.

I more or less accidentally ran across this article on Ron Arad - who, before today, know nothing about. He is one of the most influential designers & architects of our time - based out of London - from Tel Aviv. He is known for the utilizing advanced technologies in his playful design forms. He is also a Professor of Product Design at London's Royal College of Art. He was asked what advice he gives his students and he responded (relevant to me at this certain point in my life):

It is not to try to join anything but to create themselves, and to see what it is that they want to do, and to do it. And not just join a religion or become a part of anything.

What resonates with me is that you don't have to just join something that you would like to be part of. You can be your own catalyst - I think it would be more fun that way anyway.

Above is an apartment on Place Des Vosges in Paris and Arad's "Thumbprint" chair made from stainless steel.

Lamps To Make the Fins Proud.

I had to look this lamp up after walking past Haute Living on Kidzie the other day. They were on display and I wanted to pop in to find out more (more so to take a picture) but I didn't have the time or the gusto to walk into a design space and pull out my iPhone. The lamps are designed by an interior architect (naturally) by Secto Design out of Finland. I will own a couple of these in my lifetime. Love them - the pics don't even do them justice.

Beautiful Creation by Mary Mowry

marymowrydesign.com

Final Version.