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Creative Design: Modern Minimal Lifestyle

Creative Design: Modern Minimal Lifestyle

The Pure Modern Lifestyle begins with the long drive home and ends with the serenity of a hillside oasis. Open space + pure white define the laid-back lifestyle of “Less is the New More.” There is something to be said for the absence of rich color or bold prints and in today’s overly connected Blackberry world, who isn’t on the search for the simple pure beauty of ~ white. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy a few moments of pure bliss + pure modern home interiors.

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The Darker Side of Pure…

Pure modern functionality from Erba Italia offers simple forms to compliment any open space or modern dwelling. One of the modern masters, Giovanni Erba, who has been on the cutting edge of modern design in Italy since 1954, makes it hard not to envy the pure lifestyle. The Pure Vanity Collection is available in numerous configurations and my choice of covers ~ pure white leather. For more modern wares, check out www.erbaitalia.it

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The lighter side of pure…

There’s something about pure white goods ~ case goods. Whether it be white lacquer or a soft matte finish, be eclectic and intersperse white wares with other shades of dark to create beautiful contrast and dichotomy to any modern pad. [lifestyle photo above: a pure vintage-modern foyer to die for via: coco + kelly]

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Her Favs: Flea Market Shopping

Her Favs: Flea Market Shopping


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Living in London ~ home decor fashion takes on the grunge goodness of chic design and avant-garde textiles. Let your inner bohemian free to re-cover existing frames with artist canvas and express and eclectic nature of decor by painting your own designs, or purchase custom hand-painted chairs & settees. Either way, you bring new life to any city dweller’s loft or London pad.

Don’t be afraid ~ spice things up with fabulous color splashes of bold M&M greens to silk-glam-pinks, or express the darker side of bohemian life, with Gothic birds and black-&-white graffiti designs. {lifestyle photo: via coco+kelly at flickr}.

For the Love of Vintage ~ what a dream find: a French cane-back settee’ in a bohemian grunge muslin with worn antique white finish. ABCSettee2 243x300 Her Favs: Flea Market ShoppingWhen in NYC, make sure to visit the “Vintage & Antique Collections” of ABC Carpet + Home. From French Farm Tables to Chinese Altar Tables and scores of vintage lighting & linens. Trust me, you won’t leave this glamorous place without your inner bohemian. Photos from Decorno.com. Top Photo: courtesy of Zara Home.

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Adeline Adeline NYC: Biking With Benefits

Adeline Adeline NYC: Biking With Benefits

Adeline Adeline is a bicycle boutique for the person who wants to rediscover the style, fun and romance of cycling. The shop is a friendly, welcoming environment that focuses on the beautifully designed city bikes and accessories made famous on the streets of Copenhagen, Amsterdam and now, New York. The just recently opened a store in Tribeca, NYC.

Adeline Adeline founder, Julie Hirschfeld was a graphic designer for the television channel, VH1, and then as partner in the New York design firm, Stiletto NYC. Princess Sovereign Bicycle 300x180 Adeline Adeline NYC: Biking With BenefitsHer career took a turn after seeing her sister riding around the city on a vintage Schwinn. It was the design of these classic bikes that attracted her, combined with the comfortable upright ride that led her on a search for her perfect bicycle. After resigning herself to the fact that most of the city’s bike stores cater to either serious performance bikers or the enthusiast fixed-gear scene, she realized there was an opportunity for a new type of bike store that focuses on comfortable, relaxed riding for pleasure with an emphasis on the beautiful European city bikes that women ride in Copenhagen and other bike-centric cities.

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Design Picks: Plantable Recycled Papers

Design Picks: Plantable Recycled Papers

The next time you’re lavishing gifts upon friends and family, why not consider using sweet cards and tags that can be planted after use and will sprout into beautiful, native wildflowers? Check these out…..

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You can incorporate a monogram on the front page of the invitation (shown in photo). The monogram can be carried through to the tag on this favor box which can be tied with a 3/8″ satin buttercream ribbon wrap. The bottom of each box has planting information so that the guests know that they are plantable.
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These tags are made from recycled papers embedded with wildflower seeds. Every purchase of these is helping Mother Earth.

Eco paper craft are specifically created to re-use all the useless bills, receipts, tags and other “junk” paper that comes into our lives. You can make a line of plantable recycled tags, meaning the paper can be embedded with wildflower seeds.  After you’re done with the tags, you simply tear them into pieces and plant them in the ground.  And in a little while…poof!  You have lovely wildflowers!

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OLIBERTE’ First Footwear Made In Africa – “Pride…Power…Liberty”

OLIBERTE’ First Footwear Made In Africa – “Pride…Power…Liberty”

Pride..Power..Liberty.. That is what Oliberté stands for. It is the new voice of footwear and for Africa. Oliberté is the start of revolution thru its urban footwear, a real Africa!oliberte 300x194 OLIBERTE First Footwear Made In Africa   Pride…Power…Liberty

They are the first to market premium urban-casual footwear made in Africa. Oliberté  is a company that believes Africa can be transformed and make a mark in the map. When you buy a pair of Oliberté shoes that are made in Africa, you don’t just help build lives but you are making a powerful statement that Africa is proud, boundless and full of promises.

Oliberté footwear is made from natural rubber from Liberia, The premium light and natural leather is from Ethiopia.

They always ensures a fair wage and treatment to the farmers, factory workers and suppliers. Oliberté also supports local training and communities in countries where they are.

This is the real Africa! This is Oliberté. Find Oliberte’ HERE


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URIFEMME “Something All Women Can Stand For” (VIDEO)

URIFEMME “Something All Women Can Stand For” (VIDEO)

This article is devoted to every mother, sister, daughter, aunt or a friend who can surely benefit from this amazing product created by Uri-Tech Corporation. You can purchase this product directly online through their website

Don’t touch anything!” Easier said than done when you’ve got little 4 year old Jill, 2 year old Jack and your new born strapped into your front carrier all squished in one little public restroom stall! When they have to go, they have to go—whether aurifemme 12dispenserpacks 300x225 URIFEMME Something All Women Can Stand For (VIDEO)t the movies, in the mall, on a plane, those germs do crawl!. Urifemme is your secret weapon to fight off public restroom germs. Just pull it out, pop it open, and hand it over to little Jack and Jill to give your precious little angels a total hands free sanitary “pee pee on the potty” experience.

“Anyone have to go before we leave the house?” That is the question that all moms ask and want to hear “Yes” to, every time. The dreaded trip to the public restroom when you are out and about with your kids, can throw a wrench in any fun filled excursion.

Trying to maneuver in those tiny stalls without touching a thing is simply not easy. It is almost always that little Jack has to make peepee the minute you get to your destination—forcing you to monitor his every move to avoid touching the filthy toilet bowl rim. Eeeewwwwww... Although public restrooms have come a long way from the outhouse, it is no place for a party and certainly not a clean environment for children. In blatant terms, it’s a germ-infested war zone.

Even walking around in a public restroom can be risky business. Each time a toilet is flushed, unseen water droplets explode from the bowl, carrying a half million bacteria and over 25,000 virus particles. They can land up to six feet away! While marinating in the air for a few hours while on the toilet seats, walls, counter tops, and floors, they are sure to find you!

Site: http://www.urifemme.com/

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