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For this week, and likely for the next few weeks, we’re switching up the Weekly Six. Instead, we’ve got an awesome Product Pick for you: Indoor Fairy Lights. When I saw the line “Indoor Fairy Lights,” I wasn’t sure what to expect. Then as I clicked through to the page, I was completely excited by what I saw – there are so many fun options! First of all, I love the heart wreath of lights. It would be so pretty and romantic in a bedroom. And the idea of lighting up a floral bouquet with these lights? Great idea, especially ... [Link] [Cache]

Do you have a lot if family photos in your home? I don’t, but I’ve been printing a bunch out for a special event and I’m thinking I want to incorporate a style like these canvases above. All you do is paint the edges of a canvas black – or whatever color you like – and mod podge the photo to the surface. Then if you prefer, you can mod podge over the photo as well. So easy and the effect looks awesome. These would be great for displaying wedding photos, don’t you think? View the full DIY [here.] [Link] [Cache]

Are you getting ready for Memorial Day this weekend? Weather permitting, you’ll hopefully be able to enjoy the long weekend outdoors. If you’re planning on taking advantage of the grill, we’ve got some great recipes for a weekend BBQ or just an easy dinner. Here’s a set of recipes to keep on your radar for your Memorial Day BBQ and for all summer long! 1 – Barbecued Chicken with Homemade BBQ Sauce 2 – Grilled Vegetables with Picnic Viniagrette 3 – Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Honey Lime Yogurt Dip 4 – Sugar Flank Steak with Bourbon 5 – Shrimp Skewers ... [Link] [Cache]

Wouldn’t it be nice to just float the days away perched on this fluffy chair? I’d say so… This week’s product pick is the Snöbär Chair, which means snowberry in Swedish. The base is made of oak hardwood, which contrasts with the soft, bubbly white seat cushion. Snöbär is designed by yonder magnetik, an architecture and furniture design studio. To me, this chair would be a fabulous diversion around a dining table – not your typical dining chair. Where do you see the Snöbär Chair? [Link] [Cache]

I must still be in the Gatsby state of mind, because these chandeliers are really calling to me. The style of a crystal can be a bit more on the traditional side, but when placed in a modern setting – forget it, I love it! These chandeliers you see above are from Endon Lighting. They are reasonably priced, and I can see one in a giant foyer, another in a sleek modern bedroom, a third over a fabulous kitchen table, a fourth in a chic contemporary living room. I would even put one of these babies in the bathroom. Beautiful! ... [Link] [Cache]

Ok, so last week we talked about The Great Gatsby and how I was dying to see it. Luckily, I was able to catch it this Saturday – in 3D – and I was not disappointed. Has anyone else seen it? Don’t worry – I’m not going to talk about it and how great I thought it was. What I really want to talk about is the collaboration between Tiffany’s and the movie. Ironically, I had been on the Tiffany & Co. website on Saturday morning because I was looking at a gift idea for someone. On their homepage, there ... [Link] [Cache]

There are two basic types of small space living in the world: the type necessitated by income, and the type that arises out of one’s environs — say, nestled into the heart of Paris or tucked away atop a tony skyscraper in some faraway metropolis. For the latter type, a standalone wardrobe is likely in order since a walk-in closet probably didn’t come with that pied-a-terre in the 4th arrondissement. But in instances in which an IKEA closet won’t do, enter the unique armoire selection from Studio Tord Boontje, including the stunning woodwork of his piece entitled “L’armoire.” As much ... [Link] [Cache]

For those looking to remodel an existing kitchen or start from scratch with the plans for your new dream home, we have complied 75 Kitchen Sink Styles and Ideas to take out some of the leg work. Today’s options are far more advanced that the simple sinks we had just a few years ago. There is a lot more attention paid to the utilitarian aspects with the integration of thinks like cutting surfaces, strainers, extra deep and larger sides for cleaning. You simply add a really nice faucet set to compliment your selection and you are set for years to ... [Link] [Cache]

Storage is one of the most underrated details of our homes. We forget about it when we are decorating our homes but miss it when we don’t have enough of it! From closets and cabinetry to shelving there are a variety of ways to store your household items in your kitchen. Open shelving is an option that allows your dinnerware, cookbooks, and collectibles to become part of your kitchen decor while still be functional. In recent years, open shelving has become a well sought after addition in many kitchens and you can have the look with some simple tips. Here ... [Link] [Cache]

It was once reported by the British newspaper Daily Mail, that the average woman spends around five days a year in front of the mirror. So no surprises then, that modern mirrors are fair as their users! The Signs Mirror Collection can be mistaken for an surrealistic art installation than an household object. The futuristically-styled mirror collection seeks inspiration from nautical flags and is broken into two parts: a base made of ceramic and a polished mirror sheet of copper. Designed by Jeremy Murier and Daniel Martinez, the collection is an arresting medley of perception, perspective and reflections. It also ... [Link] [Cache]

If Edgar Allan Poe had to design a chandelier, it would be something on the lines of Forms in Nature. Don’t let the almost macabre design fool you, as the chandelier has been designed keeping in mind the modern design connoisseur. Conceptualized by Hilden & Diaz, the chandelier seeks inspiration from the drawings of Ernst Haeckel, the German biologist, naturalist, and philosopher, though you maybe forgiven for thinking of something more sinister. The theme of mirroring is quite predominant and the artwork reflects a dense foliage that forms a 360 degrees circle around the light source. When the light is ... [Link] [Cache]

Planning a new Kitchen Design or remodel and not sure which direction to set out, well here are 100 Design Ideas and Images to help in the process. Today there are so many directions you can go from warm and cozy to sleek and ultra modern and of course these is always somewhere in between. Combining the right colors, textures, flooring, countertops, appliances and lighting are just some of the things to consider as you start the initial stages and there is no shortage of options available for each part of the project. We hope to be of some inspiration ... [Link] [Cache]

If you have a clean slate and are planning to give your Bathroom a much needed make over, then you have come to the right place. With so many possibilities and directions you can go it is hard to know where to start so we have complied some beautiful images to help inspire you. Bathrooms are one room you can really get creative with regarding colors and decorations and you can personalize it to your own taste far more than the main rooms will generally allow. For more inspiration see 85 Bathroom Designs and Ideas The post 75 Bathroom Pictures ... [Link] [Cache]

You may be forgiven the transgression of mistaking the ThermoStack Heating System as a set of swanky speakers. No, it hasn’t emerged from the supercilious stables of Bang & Olufsen and is a modern take on the archetypical heating system. Designed by Adriano Design and La Castellamonte and a winner 2013 ISH Design Plus Award at the ISH Frankfurt water and energy trade fair, the ThermoStack is cashing onto the current trend of decorative fireplaces. As you can see from the design, the stove-centered heating system has a modular composition, which includes a central heat generating component attached to satellite ... [Link] [Cache]

Happy Weekend! Hope you had a wonderful week – here’s this week’s Weekly Six: 1 – Quick DIY to add glam to boring barstools. 2 – What I wouldn’t give for this hot pink dining room. 3 – Cupcakes and cookie dough together? Yes, please! 4 – A modern sofa inspired by NYC. 5 – Such a simple but beautiful bedframe. 6 – This wine glass would be perfect for the days I’ve been having! See you back here on Monday! [Link] [Cache]

Gone are the days when foosball tables were only spotted at dorm rooms or the neighborhood watering holes. Thanks to the current trend of synthesizing technology with design, the archetype Foosball Table has undergone many changes. But that is a good sign, as the different incarnations will impress even the most discerning critic. The B99 Foosball Table has been designed by Michaël Imbert who has taken the hi-tech route without compromising on his creative vision. Here, functionality is put on the same pedestal as design and hence there is an app in the picture as well. The idea is to ... [Link] [Cache]

If there were one room in your home that you could use more storage, what room would it be? Most homeowners would say their bathroom or kitchen. Kitchen storage tends to be an easier challenge to solve when you have plenty of space, but bathroom storage can be a bigger feat to solve due to a small space to organize. Hidden storage under or around your bathroom sink could be the answer. Whether you need to use your under cabinetry in a more organized way, or you need to make use of the extra space around your bathroom sink, look ... [Link] [Cache]

If you were redoing your kitchen in a colorful theme, which of these two looks would you rather? One bright solid color or two tones – one bright, one darker? For me, I don’t love two-tone, so this would be a no-brainer. The bright turquoise with the dark floors is a classy way of using color, in my opinion. What are your thoughts on these kitchens? Which look would you rather? [1 - 2] [Link] [Cache]

Happy Hump Day! For this week’s product pick, we’ve got a beautiful table lamp from Penta that is radiant and gorgeous. Also available in pendant lights, the Glo Table Lamp is made from chromed metal and borosilicate glass. It is offered in two different sizes and two different colors – either silver or gold. The Glo Table Lamp somewhat reminds me of an oversized wine glass – which I absolutely love! It is also available as a floor lamp which would illuminate any room. What are your thoughts on the Glo Table Lamp? Where would you put one in your ... [Link] [Cache]

My obsession with the website Dinner: A Love Story is no secret. Literally every recipe I make from there is amazing. Like put-a-ring-on-it amazing. One of my favorites is super-easy and super-delicious. All you have to do is throw some salmon to bake in the oven and while it’s cooking, chop some scallions and ginger and mix them with some soy sauce and oil. I usually grate the ginger to save even more time. When the salmon is done, pour the sauce over each piece and serve. This is great with roasted brussel sprouts, or any vegetable you can throw ... [Link] [Cache]

While searching for some gorgeous spaces today, I rounded some favorites and noticed the similar tone of blue in the two images. The deep color must be calling to me today! None of these images have much in common, aside that they’re pretty places. They are each from a different room – one the bathroom, another from the kitchen, the third from a seating area and the fourth an open living room. Back to the blue, I was really in the mood for some bright white rooms today, but I felt like I’ve covered that before so I went for ... [Link] [Cache]

Back in the day, a fishbowl was a fishbowl. At some point in perhaps the 1960s, it became fashionable to have a fish tank, and with the largesse of the 1970s and 80s, it was tres en vogue to have a fish wall or pond, preferably filled with koi. So it stands to reason that all these years later, we’ve now graduated to the level of — naturally, darling — “fish condo.” Although we’re pretty sure all its inhabitants care about are clean water and an abundance of fish food, its creator — an industrial design student — modeled it ... [Link] [Cache]

Happy Friday!! Hope you enjoy the first weekend in May. Here’s this week’s Weekly Six: 1 – I had a similar salad last week in NYC made from shaved brussel sprouts, and similar to this recipe. It was absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to recreate it at home. 2 – Wouldn’t it be fun to wear a giant hat like this every once and a while? 3 – Beautiful and bright white dressing room. How about those flowers? 4 – Light up your porch with this awesome mat. 5 – Great use of small space with this shelf and ... [Link] [Cache]

Today’s Kitchen is the center of many of the family activities from cooking to social gathering and there always seems to be something going on there. So creating a warm and user friendly place to enjoy is certainly the goal of those setting out to build or redesign and existing Kitchen. With so many choices of materials, colors, textures and edges it can be a daunting task to commit and get started so we have complied 100 Countertop Design Ideas and Images to help in the process. As you will see there are some really creative and often bold looks ... [Link] [Cache]

With a credo that reads “A Way of Light” New York-based lighting manufacturer Sonneman constantly ups the ante when it comes to cutting-edge lighting equipment. Their 2013 collection doesn’t disappoint either and is distinctly modern by striking a harmonious balance between color and geometry. This year the company debuted more than 130 new designs and picking our favorites was tougher than it looks like. However, all new products stay true to the vision of founder Robert Sonneman, also known as ’Lighting’s Modern Master’. So at one end we have the Lattice LED fixture, which is a contemporary constellation of light ... [Link] [Cache]