This is the beginning of a paneled ceiling that we are building in the top of an archway that divides two rooms for a current client. There will be lights in the pockets (on the edges) that will illuminate the floor of the archway, which will have some fancy marquetry to be shown off. […]

I love the retro look. Here is an ergonomic pepper grinder made from machined and brushed aluminum with stainless steel fins. Not sure what to do about salt? Designed by Bruce R. MacDonald. Also available in a steel wood combo.
Purchase at: www.guild.com

I have always thought of C-Ville as a Green City. I do not seem to notice as many bicycle riders as in the past so I am offering up a home project idea to utilize those parts from under appreciated person peddled devices.
These gears act as a piece of wall art […]

Wow, I was really out of the loop on last weeks posting of the furniture made of wine bottle corks. Seems Design Within Reach has an annual contest for furniture creations using leftover corks from New Year’s Eve champagne bottles. Over a 1000 entries for the last contest so this has become a good […]

I just discovered this super fab retro style gramophone that plays mp3’s but displays the cover art on a round screen that looks like a “CD”. “I-Deck is a touch screen music player that revitalizes album art and user interaction which has been lost in current mp3 format.” Clear plastic case and gooseneck […]

This vase, manufactured by Dibbern, a German company known for its contemporary bone china, is elegant, modern, and functional. This vase would be a nice addition to any household, having a modern feel that alludes to Victorian influences, but is simple enough to mesh well with almost any style of decor. The piece, […]

We are very happy about our new office location. There is so much energy here on this historic downtown mall, and all of Charlottesville seems to love it here. The building we are in is about 125 years old and as you see by the photo… has wonderful arched top windows. Located just above Above […]

Hand sculpted in natural French limestone “SOFA” is hand sculpted and each one is unique in its own way. It measures 190cm x 80cm x 100cm and weighs 1500 kilos. Trompe l’oeil furniture, a must for those who love art.
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Not in tune with fine fashion, Gabriel Wiese makes home furnishings from champagne and wine corks. This chair seems that it would be highly practical in a flood plain! See more examples at the link below.

A new line of beautiful stencils, the Kimono Collection. This treatment is a variation of their Gilded Red Leather Royal Recipe finish. Currently there is a 10% off special if you order from their website.
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While we are on the subject of Modello Designs lets consider their ceiling patterns. As we are Fifth Wall Design Group, Ceilings are the Fifth Wall. Architectural ceiling design and installations are one of our specialties.
One might consider treatments with artistic motifs and creative techniques. Modello adhesive decorative masking patterns make it easy to enhance […]

We just discovered this great way to spice up a concrete slab with decorative masking patterns for artistic concrete effects. Offered by Modello Designs they have numerous styles, actually hundreds with an online design library and e-commerce for direct purchase. Great product, good presentation. Well worth checking out.
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Wrapables sells more than bedding, but I found this collection to be classy. Infuse your bedroom with color and vitality with Oxygen Bedding Collection from Inhabit Living. These bed linens feature a geometric pattern in a blue and gray palette.
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This Savon antique clawfoot cast iron bathtub has been converted into a loveseat. Upholstered in icy blue sensuede, matching down pillows are included and each piece is unique.