Australian-American Houses

DeskBox Comes Tops On Our Space-Saving Checklist

Those of us living in the tight quarters of apartments are always looking for clever space saving solutions. The best of these solutions should not only be compact, but also be able to keep our odds and ends tidy. DeskBox ticks all the, well, boxes for what we look for in space saving furniture.

This wall-mounted desk is brought to us by Raw Edges. Israeli designers Yael Mar and Shay Akalay established the studio in London after graduating from the Royal College of Art. The desk is made of a metal mount with an interlocking wooden writing surface. At first sight, it seems to be a thick shelf attached to a wall.

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Carol Gracie’s New Book on Spring Wildflowers — Hear Her in Katonah on Wednesday Evening

After spending much of the last 25 years accompanying her husband, the botanist Scott Mori, on dozens of plant-gathering and scientific missions to exotic tropical locations like French Guiana and the Caribbean island of Saba, naturalist Carol Gracie has decided to return to her first love wildflowers.

Her new book, Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast: A Natural History , focuses on about three dozen wildflowers and colorful spring ephemerals you might encounter on a weekend walk in the woods this time of year.

In the comprehensive, well-written and lavishly illustrated book, youll encounter wildflowers you may already know and love violets, wild ginger, Jack-in-the-pulpit, trilliums, mayapple and columbine as well as ones youd be delighted to meet, including lousewort, early saxifrage and squawroot.

At 7:30 p.m.

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The Importance of Plumbing Professionals in Life

Plumbing is important in efficient learning of daily duties in the house. They make sure all drainage system are in order thus making cases of leaking sewer, taps and unnecessary flooding minimal. Currently the industry has many people working there. A plumber in Dearborn is very important when one is buying a house, repairing it and selling. The need for checking drainage system is also their work.

Reasonable cost, time and good service is considered first when one looking for an expert. He or she meet the above requirements by having a valid license, skills, meeting city code requirements, written guarantees and working with accepted company in the region.

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Bright Lounge Chairs Designed by Lisa Albin

Bright Lounge Chairs Designed by Lisa Albin

There are many styles of lounge chair. This time, a lounge chair is designed and built with comfort in mind but also with stylish good looks as an important consideration. Designed by Lisa Albin, this lounger chair can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Its a great piece to add to your chill out spaces, like maybe in the garden, study or playroom. This chair has a unique and expressive shape that promises comfort, made of recyclable plastic and formed via rotational moulding. This lounge chairs available in many colors.

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One Plus Partnership Moves Mountains in Chongqing

With Mad Men newly on our screens, it’s nice to see a certain staid 60s sensibility in design making a comeback. One Plus Partnership has managed to keep this sense of elegance, while at the same time making it relevant to today with the Chongqing Mountain & City Sales Office in Nanshan, China.

The inspiration for this 17 000 square foot real-estate office came from the hills that surround it. The space is filled with low-res mountains and valleys. Triangular marble facets form “cliffs” which line the walls and reach up through the double volume space. The t

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