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The Definitive Guide to All Things Art Deco

Art Deco, considered by many to be the most glamorous decorative arts style, shaped popular ideas of modern luxury in the 1920s and '30s. Alastair Duncan's invaluable new book Art Deco Complete covers everything that falls under that moniker, from furniture and interior decor to sculpture, paintings, graphics, posters, bookbinding, glass, ceramics, lighting, textiles, metalwork, and jewelry. Designed to be the most comprehensive guide of the movement ever published, it features over 1,000 full-color images and illustrations of classic Art Deco spaces and objects, accompanied by biographies of the most influential artists and designers of the era. Duncan was for years the expert who ran the 20th century decorative arts department at Christie's New York, so he knows what he's talking about.

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The 1984 Fishbowl by Danny Cheung

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Pets, Art, Children

I came across this gem while browsing pictures of unique children's rooms. Named The 1984 Fishbowl, this revamped design by Danny Cheung putts a modern twist on the age old glass fish bowl. It's quirky shape is eye catching, the windows are made of magnified glass providing a detailed look at your goldfish, while the opaque walls provide refuge. I love the retro look of this funky little fish bowl, it would make a stylish addition to any room, and I imagine kids would go nuts for it. Available online for $430.

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The Tord Boontje Shadow Light

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets, Art, Children

Master interior designer Tord Boontje is renowned for his decorative pieces that combine the whimsical beauty of nature with the latest technology. Ornate layers and vivid colors are his trademark, his work is breathtaking and quite often his designs look like they belong in a museum. Tord tries his artful hand at kid's decor with this beautiful shadow light, the perfect addition to any baby's nursery or older child's room. It features scenes from nature that are projected in multi colored images onto surrounding walls. I imagine any child would fall in love with a nightly light show featuring animals! The Tord Boontje Shadow Light is available online for $359.

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NotNeutral Gold Plates

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

The gold accent plates from notNeutral designs come in four, limited edition designs. The symmetrical, spiraling designs are done in 22-karat gold on fine, white porcelain and only 250 of each plate were produced. At 12.5-inches in diameter, the plates can be used as chargers or even as serving pieces. Each plate is $76.

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Cindy & Mel Sushi Pillows

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

There is something very appealing about decorative pillows, although they never have quite the same sense of purpose as the pillows that your might ordinarily put on your bed. These sushi pillows by Cindy & Mel have particular appeal, probably because they look almost edible. They also have the added bonus of being far more comfortable than non-pillow sushi, not to mention that they last longer. The pillows are painstakingly made out of high-quality fabrics, with hand-painted designs. They make great housewarming gifts for sushi-loving friends. Ebi Nigiri (shrimp) pillow: $58. Other pillows: $48.

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