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Rd's Blog – September 2011 Archive (73)

Sustainable Tiburon Bay House

Butler Armsden designed this contemporary sustainable home, the Tiburon Bay House in San Francisco Bay Area, California. Interesting to note that before this house was built, there was an existing residence that they…

Added by rd on September 30, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Fancy Book Bed

Do you believe of sleeping with a book as pillow as a form of studying? It was said that this is a huge help in remembering the lessons thoroughly. How about an entire book as your bed? This fancy bed was created by Japanese artist …

Added by rd on September 30, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

The Glow At Home.. Jeanann Williams & Ruby (7 Photos)

Jeanann Williams and her beautiful daughter Ruby seen here having fun at home. The photos itself says it all. The deep unconditional love of a mother to her child. Of seeing her slowly embrace independence by dressing up herself. Treasuring every moment of playtime. A simple kiss becomes lifetime's worth of gratitude. Reasons that a nurturing mother's glow never fades.

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Added by rd on September 29, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

10 Beautiful Kitchen Design Ideas

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If your running out of ideas for kitchen designs, I hope these inspires you. Found these excellent kitchen ideas from Better Homes and Garden. From clean open shelves to having…

Added by rd on September 29, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Time-out! - Destination Rio de Janeiro (18 Photos)

Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Testing the lighting system

Here's a bit of what I collected throughout flickr. Hope you'll appreciate and get to know more of Rio de Janeiro in photos! [Hover over or click the photo to see the photographer]

Candelária Church of Rio de…

Added by rd on September 29, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Cushy Knit Bean Bag

If you're looking for a cushy, soft bean bag here's Zilalila’s Nest. It invites you to relax and have a cuppa. What's so cool about it is that it's filled with recycled tempex material from all over The Netherlands…

Added by rd on September 28, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Bright Hill Crescent Residence by Elementsid

Added by rd on September 28, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Collecting Vintage Treasures (7 Photos)

Flea markets can be your best source for good vintage finds. In Tereasa Surratt's book ‘Found, Free & Flea', she shows us simple and inexpensive ways to infuse your vintage finds inside your home. Here are few examples..

Charming mismatched tea cups.…

Added by rd on September 28, 2011 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Darlinghurst Home + Sophisticated Prints + Color

Is that a book? I meant the center table. Looks like the inspiration behind that piece is a hardbound. It sure does become an automatic conversation piece doesn't it? As well as many decors that's featured in this house.

Welcome to the…

Added by rd on September 27, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

A Queen Size Hammock

Just imagine a huge soft hammock waiting for you at home. That would be just utterly fantastic isn't it? For most of us who wants to laze around the house in our days off. This is perfect... What's more is that these can be installed outdoors! Simply cool..…

Added by rd on September 27, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

An Industrial and Romantic Loft

Shades of pink, whites and steel combined is an absolute eye-candy. A mixture of industrial and traditional. The elements of the entire space seemed to contrast and compliment at the same time. Steelbeams in contrast with the wood beams. The long lamp in the middle of the living area, softened by romantic additions like the chandelier. Light painted textured wall and the sleek and shiny finish of stainless steel. And…

Added by rd on September 26, 2011 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Romantic inspirations, romantic room

With all the rush, going places, deadlines and meetings. It's very hard not miss your own bed. Moreso, you're own room. To rest, read a book and just ponder on. This isn't my room, I wish it was. But this will surely inspire me to do some redecorating. Quaint interior, soft earth tones,… Read More →

Added by rd on September 26, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

Super Cute Hand-made Bird Mobile

mobile There are too many choices of toys out there made out of different non-biodegradable materials. Why not try to handmade your own? This very cute bird mobile was made specially by the anthropologie design team for grayhood blogger's son. Its really sweet and thoughtful. This was in 2009, but its charm hasn't fade one bit.

mobile bird detail

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Added by rd on September 26, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

A Contemporary and Comfy Swedish Home

Seems like Sweden has some of the best home interiors in the world! This is a 31m Studio Apartment, and boy they must have had a blast decorating and designing this place. I love how the plants were made sure to be well-placed all throughout.

Immaculate white walls and the polished wood floors seems to be a Swedish traditional theme, but it works perfectly. Especially the floors, it exudes a warmth inviting…

Added by rd on September 25, 2011 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

A Look Back - Warm glow of a Sun Jar

Ever wished you could store sunlight for you to use at night? A wonderful alternative to nightlights. Like what they say, jam jars store jam, the Sun Jar collects and stores sunshine so that you can use it at night. That's right, it's saving energy throughout the day and activates automatically at…

Added by rd on September 25, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Farm House with a Twist

No, I didn't put the wrong photo. This is actually a farm house. Designed by architect Tim Lewis. He was tasked to do with this guiding concept, contemporary house with a “distinctive wow factor.” Wow, I must say he took to following it by…

Added by rd on September 24, 2011 at 11:00am — No Comments

Friendliest House for Cats

Catwalks everywhere! Beat that runway supermodels! This is just awesome. I haven't seen anything like it. A home specially designed to be cat-friendly. This is in Japan by the way, where they treat pets like children. So it wasn't that surprising that…

Added by rd on September 24, 2011 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

The Tree-inspired Four-posted Bed

We've seen Gwyneth's Manhattan loft which was posted the other day. Remember the four-poster-bed with tree branches, leaves and a nest right in the middle? Well, I've found the maker of the bed.( It's…

Added by rd on September 24, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Bright and Airy Kovan Showflat

This is a showflat rendering for Kovan Residences in Singapore, with interior design done by Ong & Ong. Natural ventilation, open design and green elements made this space inviting. No sliding doors to define the living room to the terrace. Instead, a long low-shelving…

Added by rd on September 23, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Honey, I shrunk the Greek Island!

Filmmaker Joerg Daiber's holiday in Greece wasn't much for sight seeing. Instead he used the island's incredible landscape to create this short film using the tilt-shift technique, with some effects by Cute Creta to miniaturize the landscape. It's pretty awesome I tell you. Watch full screen!

Wonder what is…

Added by rd on September 23, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments