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Entries from May 2008

Thibaut’s Courtyard Fabrics

May 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Enliven your decor, indoors and out, with “Courtyard,” Thibaut’s first collection of printed and woven fabrics. In both brights and neutrals, these high-performance fabrics are colorfast and stain-resistant, offering long-lasting beauty and durability. Beach inspired designs and reinterpreted traditional patterns give a fresh, clean style and are designed to coordinate with the […]

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NeoCon 2008: GREENlife Preview

May 30th, 2008 · No Comments

The 40th annual NeoCon® World’s Trade Fair, running June 9-11, 2008 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, will once again embrace sustainable building technology and environmentalism in the contract furnishings industry with an expanded and enhanced GREENlife component. This year’s GREENlife will once again feature a wide array of products, presentations, resources, networking events and educational programs […]

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Incrediline Murals

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments

The new series of Incredline products accept dry erase markers, permanent markers, crayons, Chalk Ink wet-wipe markers, even Sharpies. The durable Incrediline coating can simply be wiped clean after use; no chemicals or special erasers required.
Featured here, the Incrediwalls panels offer versatility in terms of design and use, all in an eco-friendly, repositionable and […]

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Tags: Consumer

British Coatings Conference Report

May 27th, 2008 · No Comments

The recent annual British Coatings Federation Conference, held this year at Billesley Manor, near Stratford-upon-Avon, attracted a capacity audience with a packed agenda that included speakers from both within and beyond the industry, from academia, from government, from the environmental lobby and even from the coatings market in Russia.
BCF CEO, Moira McMillan, commented, “We were […]

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Wallpaper your Fridge DIY from Time Out New York

May 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Featured in the Apartment section of Time Out New York and masterminded by Nick Olsen of Domino magazine, this tutorial on how to camouflage an unattractive kitchen appliance shines on several levels. Refrigerators are a major presence in the home, and an expense to replace. Even high-end models lack variety in design, and […]

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Trove Receives ICFF Editors Award

May 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Trove took home the 2008 Editors Award for the wallcovering category during the 20th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York last week. This year’s ICFF Editors Awards Committee: Anniina Koivu of Abitare, Catherine Osborne of Azure, Stefano Casciani of Domus, Sam Grawe of Dwell, Julie Lasky of I.D., Karen D. Singh of […]

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Playful Appliques by Mimi Lou

May 17th, 2008 · No Comments

A playful lamb and a curious hippo star in the pair of line-art wall appliques designed by Mimi Lou, Paris and available through Rose and Radish. The vinyl wall art pieces are self-adhesive and easily removeable. They’ll adhere to any smooth, non-porous surface - walls, of course, and mirrors, tables, windows, nursery […]

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Flexible White Board

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Self-adhesive, repositionable, and removeable, this dry-erase white board from Brewster’s Wall Pops! line adds functionality without commitment. Ideal for students and apartment dwellers, the white board doesn’t damage wall surfaces or leave any residue. Place the 17.5″ high by 24″ wide panels on any smooth surface - above your desk, in the kitchen, […]

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Tags: Consumer

Solomon’s Storks and March Hares

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

A bold lily floral pattern from Miloz & Co., the new line by Massachusetts artist Elizabeth Soloman, was recently featured in Real Simple magazine.
But it’s the modern nursery graphics that catch the eye, in my opinion. Two kinds of storks and a Carroll-inspired fluffy bunny would brighten any bedside.

These wallcoverings are available through www.givencampbell.com

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domino’s guide to wallpaper

May 8th, 2008 · Comments Off

domino magazine frequently supports the use of wallpapers - on walls, cabinets, even refrigerators. The magazine has complied a handy online reference for all things wallpaper, including how-to articles, a rollage estimator, and links to some of the best resources for high-design wallcoverings.
dominomag.com/go/wallpaper

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Tags: Consumer · Design