Happy Halloween!

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Night of The Pumpkin Carving/ Decoration

Allure of The Sea

This luxury cruise ship is considered to be the largest in the world, and it's made in my native Finland (Turku).

Rendering of the Central Park located in the middle of the Ship:



The revolutionary design of Allure of the Seas will fill your days at sea with wonder: wake to two-story ocean views in our contemporary Loft Suites, hop onto a classic, full-sized carousel in our Boardwalk neighborhood, spend some quiet time in our adults-only Solarium, and let the kids' imaginations run wild in our Youth Zone - the largest dedicated youth area at sea. Jump right into our Pool Zone, where you'll find our H2O Zone, cantilevered whirlpools, FlowRiders® and a thrilling zip-line view of the ship and sea below. When it's time to unwind, go for a stroll in Central Park - a meandering garden and lush public space lined with foliage and fine restaurants - or take in the majestic view from any of the multiple balconies overlooking the AquaTheater, the first amphitheater at sea.

Central Park



With 28 ultra-modern loft suites and 2,700 spacious staterooms, this 16-deck marvel proves that the impossible is possible. You have to see it to believe it.

Biggest Suite:



Smallest Cabinet:



There is going to be a first in shopping on the Allure as “Guess” clothing opens up it’s first Clothing Store at Sea! Guess will be located on the Royal Promenade.



Pool Zone



The AquaTheater, the first amphitheater at sea



Allure of the Seas will be the exclusive ship in our fleet with the How to Train Your DragonTM Ice Show



The Allure of The Seas is due to set sail on its maiden voyage on December 1, 2010. This inaugural cruise is billed as a “4 Night Labadee Extravaganza” cruise. This cruise will include 2 days at sea and a day at Labadee Haiti, Royal Caribbean’s beach port.

Concrete Lace

Concrete Lace, designed by Doreen Westphal, is made from ultra high performance concrete (fabricated by G.tecz) and different suspension materials like ribbon or 1mm steal cable.

Technology
During the making process the suspensions are casted inside the lace-shaped concrete tiles.

Applications
Applications include gauzes for hotels, auditoriums and public buildings, window treatment or room dividers for private homes, decorative interior and exterior wall coverings, visual dividers for large spaces like restaurants, parking garages or urban gardens.

Details per element
• Hight: 320 cm
• Width: 75 cm
• Weight: 8 kg
• Price: € 1500

Concrete Lace can be customized to any size, application and atmosphere.

Earthly Elements for your Home

From the left: Modern Spa stump end table by Ralph Lauren Home. Petrified wood table by Lars Bolander N.Y Recycled driftwood branch by Central Station Original Interiors. Rock wool ottoman by Ronél Jordaan from Calypso Home.
Chen console by Arteriors Home. Globe starfish display by Objet de Curiosité from Intérieurs. Extra-Fine Arrowroot wall covering by Phillip Jeffries. Durian fruit cast by Gold Leaf Design Group from Ruzzetti & Gow. Nantucket Driftwood bowl by Arteriors Home.


source: Elle Decor

Every Piece is a Conversation

well, at least at The Phillips Collection.
I became familiar with Phillips Collection while working at Lita Dirks & co, A Model Home Merchandising firm, few years ago. It was love at first sight for sure.
I love the "global contemporary style".

"Combining exciting concepts, talented designers, skillful producers and a dedicated support staff, The Phillips Collection is a creative collaboration that mixes concept, craftsmanship and marketing to bring beautiful home furnishings and accessories into sophisticated homes around the world."



Galvanized Circle Wall Decor with Origins Table and Chairs

Love love this sectional, and the Havana Screen


And this just makes me unbelievably Happy!


Their Accessories are always phenomenal, like these Stella Dolls



and these Garden Sculpture Chess Pieces


or this beautiful vase

Why choose Custom Furniture over Retail Furniture

A great article by Creative CoLab's Furniture Designer , Snow Galvin
Custom Furniture Basics

Designer Larissa Sand from Sand Studios, San Francisco

Larisa Sand in her San Francisco Office and on the right, the door she designed for her Sand Studios

I recently found this great San Francisco based Designer, Larissa Sand.
She is well know for her use of unexpected materials such as rough concrete combined with steel and wood. With unexpected materials and a lighter hand, she shows that steel can indeed be a very feminine material.

Sand Studio Images:





Sand Residence is located just above the Studio




I love the combination of steel, wood and concrete. The wood softens and warms the otherwise very industrial look, as well as the added soffits

more projects:






To learn more about Larissa Sand:

Interview "The Architects View"

The Sand Studios