Omer Arbel is a Vancouver based architect and designer. He is also creative director of the furniture and light manufacturer, Bocci. Through his studio, Omer Arbel Office, he combines the disciplines of architecture, research of materials and industrial design. He extends his creativity to building, furniture and lighting. He even designed the Olympic medals for […]
@ home in Mexico City, DF
Today’s home is located in the Mexico City neighborhood of La Roma. It is a part of town that features wide tree lined streets, small parks and old mansions of yesteryear. “Being in the jewelry business, I am all about the accessories in the home: crystal chandeliers, jeweled boxes, ornate candelabras…” says homeowner Cheryl […]
Diesel + Foscarini =
Diesel has come a long way from denim. They have spread their “life style brand” with ventures such as the Pelican Hotel in Miami Beach and a partnership with Ducati. Here’s look at the “Successful Living from Diesel with Foscarini” collection that launched a while back as well.
DIY Lighting
If you are like me, DIY projects rule (and so does that to-do list that they often end up in)! But, I’ve come across a few DIY lighting projects online and thought I’d share. Just click on the image to get to the How-To’s of it all (and be sure to send me a […]
Brilliant Baccarat
One of the prominent displays at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, was that of Baccarat. The French company is synonymous for fine crystal. Part of this being their high end lighting creations (usually very ornate crystal chandeliers). For this year’s exhibit, Baccarat asked 8 designers to create new pieces. Here is […]