A DESTINATION FOR DESIGN

For more than a decade, Architectural Digest has been hosting a phenomenal Home Design Show in Manhattan, and this weekend I had a chance to visit their 12th annual exhibit. With more than 420 exhibitors and over 500 premium brands, the show was truly a feast for the senses—showcasing the hottest trends and newest products in the home design industry. After a couple of hours strolling down aisles and aisles of inspiration, it was very palpable the renaissance for craftsmanship. Although this trend has been in the radar for the past couple of years, it was obvious the love for wood and metal were strong in the show. But one of my favorite sections of the exhibit was Dining by Design—a spectacular display of creativity and glamour presented by DIFFA where various designers were invited to create one-of-a-kind tabletop installations. Some of the participants included Marimekko, Ralph Lauren, Design Within Reach and Herman Miller among others who want to make a difference supporting the fight against AIDS (the whole purpose of the event). These are some of the vignettes I fell in love with. Which is your favorite?

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WARRIORS OF DESIGN

The secret is in the styling. Of course, taste and creativity are key too. For the creative team behind the Swedish Design Studio The Love Warriors these attributes are innate. From interior design to brand building, this talented team of four excel in their trade. Besides their wonderful design work, they love to travel the world in search of unique items and hidden gems to sell in their store. These beautifully curated images capture a few of their special treasures available in Le Shop. And guess what? I already started making my wish list.

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THE POWER OF BLACK & WHITE

There's nothing more pure and beautiful than the use of black and white in interiors. Although it's a very basic color palette, this two colors make a dynamic duo when placed in the same room. I recently came across Universal Blueprint and I spend quite some time drooling over the exquisite curation of their Tumblr page. Since I don't like keeping great finds to myslef, I thought I'd entice you to pay their site a visit with a few of the heart-stopping images that caught my eye. Enjoy!!

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INTERIOR TONIC

I'm glad it's Friday! I know I shouldn't complaint since it was quite a short work week, but I guess some of us are still having the Holiday blues. So what better to lift the spirit than a couple of tablespoons interior tonic? Honestly? So sit back, relax and enjoy these fanstamical images from the portoflio of Australian photographer Toby Scott. I love his work. Happy weekend!

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PEDAL POWER

The weekend is hours away and I plan to do nothing but kick back, relax and perhaps go for a leisurely bike ride around town. As much as I love biking, I haven't been able to do much of it as I've spent most of my Summer weekends either working or out of town. So the time has come to dust off my two-wheeler and take it for a spin. In that state-of-mind, let me treat you to a few casual interiors where wheels play an impromptu role in the decor. Have a sweet and restful weekend!

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INSTANT GRATIFICATION

I don't know if you're into Instagram, but if not, you're missing out on something really fantastic. I'm sort of addicted to the instant gratification by other people's quirky images and also by sharing with others all the cool and inspiring stuff that catch my eye. Last weekend, I took a mini break from the city and drove up to Provincetown, a charming New England town located at the extreme tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I spent four glorious days of simply doing nothing but catching up on necessary rest, eating delicious food and partaking in a few cocktails. Besides chilling, I made good with my Instagram followers since it had been a while that I shared any snapshots with them. Here are some of the beautiful things that captivated me while roaming through the enchanting  streets of Ptown. If you don't already follow me in Instagram, you can find me under @TheDesignerPad to start getting your daily design fix. Enjoy!

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ITEMS TO LOVE

We can all agree that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I'm pretty certain all of you are going to drool over this splendid interior project by Belgian design store Items. They've equipped this pad to the max with a divine collection of furniture and artifacts. So I invite you to scroll down and enjoy the fabulosity of this dazzling set up I wouldn't mind calling home. Hey, there's nothing wrong with daydreaming.

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SECOND TIME AROUND

A while back I was happy to feature the stunning house of Swedish stylist Marie Olsson. I remember being mesmerized by its eclectic beauty the moment I stumbled upon it. Her delicious blend of antiques and flea-market finds gives her place a unique, warm feeling. This time around, her house is being displayed as the perfect backdrop for a Danish catalogue photo shoot. Here are a few of the lovely images shot by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen from Norm Architects and perfectly styled by Wendy West—I felt they were a nice treat to start the week off. Happy Monday!

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