It is interesting to look into the private lives of celebrities and how they live. One of the most popular and loved actresses of all time is Jennifer Aniston, the sweetheart from Friends. Architectural digest featured her house a while back and went into detail on how she worked with her designer to create the perfect ‘ entertaining house’. Growing up in a house where both parents were actors, Aniston loves to entertain, after all that’s what she does for as living.
I love the fact that in almost everything, everyone is going back to nature, whether in food, design, fashion, etc.. In this Ukraine based project, Sergey Makhno Workshop, same designers of the famous Twister restaurant, used green and natural materials to create a loft-like space. With natural li8ght flooding the apartment, lovely modern furniture, and breathtaking wood flooring, this penthouse is a winner. If I were to work on a project inspired by nature, this is what it would probably look like.
After Antonio Citterio and Shigeru Ban, this year during Milan Design Week, Hermès presented their latest collection ‘Nécessaire d’Hermès’ designed by Philippe Nigro. The collection is basically of items ‘necessary’ for daily living, thus its name. The collection is of 8 elements, the main feature is the bench with hidden drawers, all seamless in design and finish. The collection also includes poufs, tables, clothes hanger where to put your cozy dresses similar to the ones at short prom dress websites, and a screen. All designs relate to the Hermès style, to the point, well handcrafted, but with fabrics from the ever so popular Hermès collection.
You can’t but notice how Far Fendi Casa have come in the past few years in terms of their home line. The quality and exotic materials used keep amazing us with every new collection. Their sofas, exquisite chandeliers, well crafted rugs and accessories, all made with un familiar yet luxurious materials. The finishing is also impeccable. Recently Fendi launched a kitchen line which resembles no other. the detailing and designs are just out of the ordinary. Their access to their furniture line to complement the kitchen just gives their concept that unique image: LUXURY. Notice in the below images the harmony and craftsmanship of their cucinas.
We’ve all been loving Valentino’s Rockstud & Naked Rockstud collection as they have been on fashion enthusiasts everywhere. However, in terms of their shop designs, Velentino have been working lately on a new concept for the stores to portray intimacy yet a luxurious feel to the space. Their boutiques are usually divided into several rooms housing the different aspects of their collections. Their latest boutiques are in Milan, Sao Paulo, Paris and Beverly Hills. The concept developed by Creative Directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, in cooperation with world renowned architect David Chipperfield.
I was contacted regarding a new project in Beirut aiming at displaying and encouraging local designers in addition to others from Middle Est and Africa. The gallery or design station as they like to call it is a lovely concept allowing rising designers to show their work all in a friendly environment where people can mingle over coffee and cake. In addition to that, Platform 39 will be organizing workshops related to the world of design. Below are images and details provided by Platform 39.
If you are headed to Milan for the iSaloni or any other reason, you might want to consider visiting this beautiful bakery, Vyta, designed by Colli + Galliano Architects. The bakery started with one branch and now has four locations. The long concave/convex wood planks give an amazing character to the space in addition to the lovely Ripple Chairs from Moroso. The color contrast, the food display, & richness of materials used complement the concept well and give the bakery a gourmet image just as their products portray. I posted some food photos below from their facebook page, and now I am hungry. Enjoy 
image taken from Cosmit.it press conference photos
The world’s annual most anticipated Design fair takes place every April in Milan, known as
I Saloni under which the various exhibitions take place: Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Euroluce/International Lighting Exhibition, SaloneUfficio/International Workspace Exhibition, International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition, SaloneSatellite.
The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is focused mainly on Furniture from Italy & all over the world. The exhibitions at I Saloni are for different sectors such as lighting and kitchens.
Design Circle from Kuwait will be covering the fair with exclusive inside images to the latest releases from top brands. The coverage will be through the instagram account linked directly to their facebook, twitter, & pinterest accounts.
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