Steeped in the ancient history seeping from the traditional building it inhabits, and the piping hot tea it distributes, the Tea House in the Hutong district in Beijing is something truly special. Continue reading
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The Bilateral House
Using an 116-year-old Period Revival home in Toronto as the base, the Bilateral House is part restoration and part new construction. Continue reading
The Museum of Broken Relationships
An empty bottle of whiskey, a pair of fake breasts, a pair of tattered blue jeans, a toaster, an axe, and a stack of Brazilian Playboy magazines. Continue reading
Scribner’s Catskill Lodge
Located within Catskill State Park roughly two and a half hours north of NYC, Scribner’s Catskill Lodge is a rustic getaway with modern charm. Continue reading
The Writers House
Keeping its 1960s charm intact, the Writers House is a nostalgic renovation that’s a celebration of old and new. The home was originally built by the owener’s grandparents — both Jewish holocaust survivors who had passed away Continue reading
Fabric, Fire, And Coincidence Form Glass
A new formation by destruction has surfaced in Hannover, Germany by furniture designer Fabio Vogel.
‘105 Ltr Formen’ is a project producing vases a new way – hot glass, fireproof fabric, and coincidence. Continue reading
Libreria Acqua Alta: Venice’s Flooded Bookstore
During the winter months, Venice suffers from bouts of periodic flooding, known as acqua alta, caused by exceptionally high tides that occur in the northern Adriatic Sea. These floods lasts three to four hours, during which water pour from the canals onto the streets and inside buildings. Continue reading
16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs From Above
Backyards offer a place to relax, play, and socialize. No matter their size, they’re a great way to get in touch with nature without leaving your home and are completely customizable to your tastes. Continue reading
10 Glamping Destinations For People Who Want to Go Camping But Need The Luxuries of a Hotel
Let’s face it, camping isn’t for everyone. From bugs to the lack of plumbing to sleeping on the hard ground, it isn’t exactly a luxury experience. Or at least it didn’t use to be, but glamorous camping, also known as “glamping” is becoming a huge trend in the travel world. Continue reading
Tuscan Style Shines Under Rustic Influences
Tuscan style brings the vitality and warmth of the Italian countryside at home! If you love the benefits of simplicity and a rural flavor inside your crib, then you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading