Working with a minimal budget, French graphic designer and visual artist Anne-Sophie Poirier of Sasufi designed the interiors for Melbourne, Australia, cafe Slowpoke Espresso.
Poirier used recycled timber and flea market finds throughout the project, creating a wall from reclaimed wood (of different shapes, sizes, and degrees of batteredness) and using elements like vintage first aid cabinets, mismatched crockery, and found lighting.
Earlier this year I met Janet, a very talented interior designer who lives in a massive, gorgeous apartment in a vintage Logan Square 3-Flat. After I finished shooting Janet’s place, she introduced me to her upstairs neighbor Judie, a freelance photo stylist, and it wasn’t too long before I returned to photograph her equally amazing space (you can read all about it in last week’s issue of Time Out Chicago). Earlier this fall, I returned to the 3-Flat yet again to photograph the third unit – Mary’s apartment, which I also love and which has apparently changed very little since she and her late husband George bought the building in 1969. Prior to that, Mary, George and their three children lived in a nearby apartment that Mary’s parents owned, although they had begun searching for a more spacious home with modern amenities in the suburbs. Despite the
SWA is a furniture collection for FORNASARIG created by Japanese designer Setsu and Shinobu Ito. This is a simple design but it is very comfortable and beautiful, where the designer illustrate this is as individual cells to relax. In addition, it can protect you from sun or rain. Because it allows you to create your own personal space in public places.
If you’ve never completed a kitchen remodel, you and I had something in common 7 weeks ago. Fast forward to last week, to my mostly new kitchen (shown above) which sports white shiny cabinets, an almost white Silestone countertop and an off white porcelain backsplash. White, white, white. If you’re curious as to how the project progressed, you’ll find more pictures and commentary below.
The ‘before’ photo. There wasn’t anything wrong with the layout, but there were a bunch of small things that were starting to get on my (and my husband’s) nerves.
1.) The cabinets were old Ikea cabinets installed by the builder (c. 1990s). Lots of shelves, sure, but shelves aren’t always great for organizing larger pots and pans and such. The cabinets wer
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How does his garden grow? Pretty high That was before the engineering plans, the kebab-stick model, the 16-foot long wood planks, the website and the ad-hoc community garden/charity.
Situation on the west coast of the Baltic island of Öland, Villa Widlund stands out as a solid white, geometric, concrete landmark in perfect contrast with a backdrop of picturesque ocean views and serene beach landscapes. Construction and furnishings are minimal so that each room highlights the windows and spectacular outdoor views. Everything about this modern beach villa is dreamy Id have trouble deciding to be in or out!
Stapelias are succulents that are mostly native to Southern Africa. These stars of the desert are notable for large, unusual flowers that are star-like in shape and can grow up to 16 inches wide.
Unlike other plants that lure pollinators with bright colors or sweet nectar, these “carrion” flowers give off an unpleasant smell to attract flies and bees. It’s best to keep them outdoors when in bloom.
This species, the Stapelia Hirsuta has reddish brown blooms covered with fine purple hairs and reaches a magnificent 10 inches in diameter. Since they grow naturally in the desert, stapelias require bright light, warm temperatures and a very well-drained type of soil. Most species do best in a climate that doesn’t fall below 60 degrees F.
They are prone to root rot so don’t overwater. Only water to lightly moisten the soil and let dry between watering. A good gro