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Eye On Design: Naked Ladies Textile-Upholstered Sofa By Caroline Z. Hurley

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naked ladies sofa by caroline z hurley photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

‘Getting Naked’ on the sofa means something entirely different when this unique piece of furniture is part of your living room. The Naked Ladies textile (the name referring to the depiction of the female form in the design) comes from Caroline Z. Hurley Studio. Featuring a repeating pattern of nude female figures in various poses, the whimsical print started out as one of Caroline’s paintings. The studio later collaborated with amazing screen printers in Rhode Island to translate her art onto fabric.
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Customizing Your Steel Airplane Hangar

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Photo by ThisIsEngineering on Pexels.com

When storing your aircraft, having a customized steel airplane hangar can make all the difference. A customized hangar plane can provide storage space and functionality to protect and maintain your aircraft. This article will discuss the benefits of customizing your steel airplane hangar and the key factors to consider when designing your customized hangar.

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The Best Watches for Fashion-Forward Women

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Photo by Lola Rose from Unsplash

Timepieces have long been an essential accessory in women’s fashion. More than just a practical tool for telling time, a stylish and elegant watch can make a statement about a woman’s taste, personality, and sense of style. A well-chosen wrist watch can elevate an outfit, make a bold fashion statement, or serve as a subtle yet sophisticated accent. In today’s fast-paced world, having a fashionable watch on your wrist not only keeps you punctual but also exudes confidence and flair. Continue reading The Best Watches for Fashion-Forward Women →

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Eye On Design: 1960s TV Room

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1960s tv room with eames chair photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

Despite having grown up in the ’60s and ’70s, I never met anyone whose parents were hip and cool enough to  have decorated their Family or TV Room with as many iconic pieces of furniture as you see in the above photo (and forget about the hallucinatory-print wall paper, which is just insane). It might surprised you to know that these retro-futurist styles are still in-demand today. Let’s check them out.
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Eye On Design: Thierry Mugler, Machinenmensch Robot Suit

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machinenmensch by thierry mugler photo by gail worley
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Thierry Mugler took his inspiration from comic-book heroines and science-fiction, from uniforms and medieval armor, from industrial design and futuristic vehicles. The aerodynamic and robot-style looks he invented are now iconic. At the frontiers of reality, his automotive bodywork-clad creatures and cyborgs foreshadow today’s transhumanist endeavors in which body parts can actually be replaced by man-made equivalents. Continue reading Eye On Design: Thierry Mugler, Machinenmensch Robot Suit →