Maison et Objet Indoor_Outdoor 2009

Color Trends: Orange and Feiry Pink

The color purple? As seen at the Exhibition grounds. "Nomadic chic"-- this is how the trend is described.

It was Sept 5. The weather was “perfect” as the Europeans described it. It was sunny and cool at the same time. Paris Nord Villepinte was packed. After a few international trade shows this year, this was a pleasant surprise. The exhibition was huge and vibrant, with brands like Gloster, Kettal,  and (surprise!) Fendi. A lot of whites traditionally used for the indoors but in this show, on many outdoor furniture and accessories. The theme was bringing the indoors–the comfort and style—to the outdoors!

Later, went to Lamorlaye, a darn pretty village in northern France. It was a short drive from Radisson SAS (near the Charles de Gaulle) about 30 minutes. The drive was leisurely, with tall, slender trees far and near. Really lovely!

Modern apartments of Lamorlaye at daybreak

 

P.S. This is totally unrelated to Paris but Pauline just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, 7.11 lb bundle of joy. Congratulations to Serge and Pauline.

Vote for People’s Prize

Imagine this: Guggenheim and Google SketchUp invited designers, pro and amateurs to submit a 3-D shelter for any location in the world using Google SketchUp and Google Earth. About 600 contestants from 68 different countries submitted designs and current Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture students have selected ten finalists for the People’s Prize award. Now you get a chance to be part of it by voting.

One of them is this A Bamboo Shelter in a Garbage Dump City by Gonzalo Raymundo of Quezon City, Philippines.

Check out the complete list of the finalists here. Do not forget to pick your choice based on the requirements. Choose carefully as only one vote per person will be permitted

Charming Amsterdam

Amsterdam is such a charming city. While the apartments have the same number of floors, every facade is unique. We learned that taxes were based on the facades length (so they go as deep as possible which is good) and that the reason why apartments had really small staircases because cranes can easily take up the goods into these structures.

A longer story soon!

Fab Color and Fast Furniture

We have to say it, Martha Stewart’s site is must-visit for all crafty, foodie, and creative person out there. Overflowing with ideas, we just love the easy to follow articles like this home-office desk from the Fabulous and Fast Furniture. Not to mention the many downloadable templates.