A residence in Brazil.

<span style="color: #9c85c0;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #9c85c0; font-size: x-large;">“Imagination is the eye of the soul”</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Joseph Joubert</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><img height="464" src="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/009_Apto_Mauricio_Arruda_Fran_Parente_IMG_3716.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /><br /><div align="center">This renovated loft in Sao Paulo reflects the creative imagination of its owner, Mauricio Arruda.  The living room alone indicates this. I love his mix of varying materials and how he layers his space. Of course the pop of colour everywhere enliven the spaces beautifully. Above all else are the black painted floors that allow the furniture pieces to take center stage.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img src="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_Apto_Mauricio_Arruda_Fran_Parente_IMG_3695.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></div><div align="center">Crates make perfect storage containers here. Unexpected and fun.</div><div align="center"><img src="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/007_Apto_Mauricio_Arruda_Fran_Parente_IMG_3708.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></div><div align="center">check out the card inspiration for the base of the table. loving the pop of green too.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjhOV1QfdB-dj64gnvyFUHNuQO9V2uFPUqKS6_sJt2W8af3sgwZyeriMSpuM9q5Rqe6nSbEfO3zVZxi9g5v5pe9CUX1vVFe1cl7mDjv5Xc6bRj_drDiIO4KVRCFpbc_YOMEjTnFv-jZHa/s1600/003.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /><br /><img height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxOxgHJ39xBKI_47ZKuvJNl4epzrG-kMyALuZ8SsefIGAsGCMwyxZx_-fVMD7oTdLKJHZQRRgtrfjkRPGcfSsLT_MakAFNGu-GqcvrKlb4cWc7PsLz21ypiwM0msf4WYHdmY6OWsmGiSWq/s1600/004.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="695" /><br /><img height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTt2iYo42BwAtR5uSgFuQfejO25KPIp1FjSO28iZSOJ9Ge2w5pbqwJb_qVUuFYdrZZ31ySqVHyWxOlWLPDHjdRLZUOHrmOELq1wkz3l1QUBrs-pEc-RUy2qj0Nuhyphenhyphenz7Fa2D3TxW2IAPM6/s1600/006.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /><br /><img height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3NDN2TPH8OcM1yFVouysNafU9WgiRiuyRiODyIBhgiHyOzZWOyplaVuFUbVVe8KSMDRFEVu8GU74DVhUM3J0rV88XBYz9-Ev1NM2HGNi83_WbREk2nTm7-g_qjm2G99Xs4o86k0pzI_X/s1600/005.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /><br /><div align="center">a better view of the dining space.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img height="464" src="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/051_Apto_Mauricio_Arruda_Fran_Parente_IMG_3838.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /></div><div align="center">Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! The weekend is upon us! Hurrah!:-) XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{</span><a href="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/?p=612"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.designattractor.com/search?updated-max=2011-07-01T09%3A29%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span></div>

A residence in Brazil.

“Imagination is the eye of the soul” Joseph Joubert This renovated loft in Sao Paulo reflects the creative imagination of its owner, Maurici...

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The Guest Room.

<img height="438" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2011/08/guest-rooms/01_guest-rooms.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="690" /><br /><div align="center">A constant flow of guests is the norm in the Blake household.  We’ve had guests  for two weeks in a row and I have to admit that the guest room wasn’t picture perfect prior to their visits(of course, my guests couldn’t careless about that). However, if you’re like me, everything has to be just right. Needless to say, I was scurrying until the last minute to put the final touches together to my guest room.  It wasn’t like staying at the Ritz, but it was comfortable and aesthetically pleasing enough to me. Here are some lovely inspiration for guest rooms from some of my favourite places…</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img height="650" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2011/08/guest-rooms/04_guest-rooms.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="600" /><br /><img height="443" src="http://christinaebbers.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/bedroom6-21-11-04.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="680" /><br /><img height="438" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2011/08/guest-rooms/09_guest-rooms.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="690" /><br /><img height="542" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2011/08/guest-rooms/11_guest-rooms.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" /><br /><img height="500" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/inspiring-interiors/bedroom/bohemian/feb-2011/boho-kitsch-prints/1314172-1-eng-GB/boho-kitsch-prints_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" /><br /><img height="500" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/inspiring-interiors/bedroom/contemporary-country/feb-2011/contemporary-country-colonial/1314331-1-eng-GB/contemporary-country-colonial_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" /><br /><img height="457" src="http://christinaebbers.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/bedroom6-21-11-02.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="693" /><br /><img height="705" src="http://christinaebbers.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/bedroom6-21-11-08.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="580" /><br /><div align="center">Have you had any house guests lately? Need some tips: The great Martha Stewart offers some invaluable tips on how to prep for houseguests <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275635/prepping-for-houseguests?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/spring-homekeeping-tips#/232544">here</a>.  Happy Wednesday my friends. XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{</span><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.redonline.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://design-vox.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span></div>

The Guest Room.

A constant flow of guests is the norm in the Blake household.  We’ve had guests  for two weeks in a row and I have to admit that the guest r...

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Zappos: More than Shoes Ad...In the Nude

<img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.stylelist.com/media/2011/07/nakedscooterpg1-3pg.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /><br /><div align="center">According to the NYT,  Zappos' fall ad campaign features models performing tasks such as riding a scooter, jogging and hailing a cab in the nude.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img height="600" src="http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/zappos-naked-3.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="600" /><br /><div align="center">The web is already abuzz with this ad that has become quite a bit of a controversy. The ads will begin running in the August issues of magazines like Lucky, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, and Harper's Bazaar. What do you think? Going too far or not? XX</div>

Zappos: More than Shoes Ad...In the Nude

According to the NYT,  Zappos' fall ad campaign features models performing tasks such as riding a scooter, jogging and hailing a cab in ...

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