Ankara, an African print fabric that’s bold and colorful, are gaining popularity in interiors and fashion as a design trend. Photo by Ania Wawrzkowicz, London West African Ankara fabrics are known for their bold, colorful tribal like motifs are becoming popular worldwide. Ankara textiles are 100% cotton wax printed fabrics that were created by a wax-resist dyeing method better known…
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Design Meets Craft – “My Best Of Show” from American Craft Show
Modern Design and Craft can marry perfectly and make amazingly beautiful accents to showcase your personal style in your home. Here’s a tip, a great way to find unique, handmade items for your home is to purchase from craftspeople at crafts shows and art fairs. The American Crafts Council Show is a traveling crafts exhibit full of expert artisans making…
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The Architects of the National Museum Of African American History and Culture
A look behind the design of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Museum. The strikingly unique National Museum of African American History and Culture will showcase the design talent of 2 internationally recognized African American Architects – David Adjaye & Phil Freelon. David Adjaye of Adjaye Associates Architectural firm Phil Freelon of The Freelon Group Architectural Firm The…
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Design with Purpose: Whitby Handbags – “Arm Candy” With A Cause
Whitby Handbags are serious “arm candy” that Start a conversation, Carry a Cause, and have the ability to Change a girl’s life by purchasing a handbag. Welcome back – I missed you during my hiatus. I’m excited to be back sharing my love for design with you. Today I’m introducing a new series on Splendid Habitat – Design with Purpose.…
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Fabulous Faux Fur Style Ideas To Warm Up Your Winter
Get warm and cozy with this winter with Fabulous Faux Fur Style. Faux Fur is look good, feel good luxury without the high price tag or ethical guilt; and that makes it Fabulous! Baby it’s cold outside! Faux Fur will make the chilly nights warm and fuzzy. Advances in technology have created some high-quality faux fur materials that convincingly rivals…