Exposed this & exposed that

A standout & highly sort after feature of mine is exposed wooden beams. They express the definition of functional necessity in the most expressive form. How does something so crucial to a build, so heavy and obtrusive still manage to present true elegance in a space?

Architecture in today's world is appreciated more than ever, exposed aggregate, off-form concrete, exposed internal brick walls and of course, exposed structural beams. I find it refreshing and exciting to be able to not only understand the building and construction process, but to be able to see it, both in the progressive stage and the end stage. Adding beauty and architectural interest to any space, try not to shy away from the foundations or support that assists in establishing the place you call home.

Here are 3 great examples of the beauty of the exposed wooden beam;

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Elle x

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The Finders Keepers

This morning The Finders Keepers announced the artists and designers for the upcoming Melbourne October Markets stallholders line-up, here is the first half, A-K! Cannot wait to see the second half! Is anyone going or presenting?

Once again we are showcasing lots of new designers from all around Australia – The countdown is now on! Make sure you mark this one in your calender as the Spring/Summer market event is not to be missed! As there are over 130 stallholders to display we have broken this blog post into A-K & L-Z, new profiles will be on a website very soon!

Make sure you mark the Melbourne event in your calender as the summer event is not to be missed! and you can also help spread the word via our Facebook event invite.

Here are a few to excite you!

Beneath the Sun

Bespoke Letterpress

BLANK

Bonsai Kitten

bRainbow

Bride & Wolfe

Crayon Chick

Elkhorn

Emily Green

Emma Leonard

Inky Co.

Kim Wallace

http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/blog/2012/09/melbourne-ss12-designers-announced-a-k/

A few little treats!

Here are a few little things I have stumbled across recently that I thought you design lovers might enjoy!

WANT to add some HAMPTON'S STYLE to YOUR HOME? Enter our competition & you could win $440 worth of fabric {as shown on comp page} - to begin your room update.

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Who wants to get their creative on???

Unleashing Your Creative Flow

Saturday 29th September . 4pm

with LISA MADIGAN at the store

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Spring has finally sprung! Each week this month we will be sharing a seasonal design tip from the Editors of Australia’s leading home and lifestyle magazines.

Our first tip, from Real Living Editor, Deborah Bibby is for the Living Room: ‘Pack away any furry cushions or throws. Swap out all those dark colours in the living room for bright, breezy fresh colours. Roll up the rug and replace with a cotton rug or sisal (the soft under foot one)’.

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