Author Archives: Dalia Berlin

get ready to lounge: the wave hammock

By Dalia Berlin | Published: May 15, 2012

This modern take on the classic hanging outdoor lounger makes a distinctly bold design statement. As memorial weekend approaches, followed by Father’s day and then the long lazy days of summer, backyard naps on this new hammock sound amazing. A hotel feel in your own backyard. The Wave Hammock is sturdily balanced and counter-weighted to [...]

what a mom wants on mother’s day

By Dalia Berlin | Published: May 13, 2012

Now here is a great chair that every mother for Mother’s day would love to lounge in. Fashion Designer Carolin Fieber certainly seems to have achieved a trifecta in regards to vocation. Fieber’s great-great-grandfather was the great German patron of handcrafted upholstery Johann Bretz, who created his first couches, as well as his manufacturing business, some 115 [...]

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Interior Design Magazine & designer William Sofield

By Dalia Berlin | Published: May 9, 2012

For thoroughly modern luxury, discerning clients—Gucci, Walt Disney, Sean Combs, Ralph Lauren, and the like—turn to bicoastal superstar William Sofield for spaces that are inviting, unexpected, elegant, and rooted in tomorrow. In a recent sit down with Interior Design, the interiors expert and furniture designer (Bill Sofield for Baker) talks early design loves, street vendors, and [...]

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Poolside relaxation

By Dalia Berlin | Published: May 6, 2012

A huge trend this summer will be more relaxing in ones own yard. I actually experienced that this very weekend, great music, no traffic, great weather, my ipad, gentle sway in the hammock that lulls you to sleep and great friends and neighbors with kids in tow pouring in to enjoy the paradise at sunset [...]

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Every day is Earth Day

By Dalia Berlin | Published: April 22, 2012

Physician and well-known author Lewis Thomas wrote, “We owe our lives to the sun…How is it, then, that we feel no gratitude?” Earth Day is a perfect time to give back to Mother Nature by starting a new Earth-friendly habit. You can make a big difference, even if you don’t do anything big—it’s the little [...]

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Streamline Doorstops from Weamo kids

By Dalia Berlin | Published: April 8, 2012

The Streamline Doorstops from Weamo kids line of furniture and cool accessories from UK. They use the same great materials as their furniture and are available in the same colors lines as their Bright and Classic ranges. They come in slightly thicker ply – using a 30mm birch plywood core but with the same hardwearing Formica [...]

Posted in Attention to detail, Child's play exhibit, Design and Color, Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, colorful interior, colorful touches | Leave a comment

addicted to the visual images on Pinterest

By Dalia Berlin | Published: April 5, 2012

follow our boards on Pinterest and see what we like www.pinterest.com/daliaberlin/pins also go ahead and LIKE us on FB at http://www.facebook.com/BerlinDesignsInc

Posted in Art and design, Design and architecture, Design and Color, Uncategorized | Tagged design inspiration, photo boards, pinterest | Leave a comment

Happy Passover!

By Dalia Berlin | Published: April 5, 2012

Wishing you a healthy and sweet Passover! May you enjoy with family and friends the story telling of the Hagaddah. May your home be cleaned as thoroughly at least once a month and not once a year for passover. May you take the time to be in the now with your loved ones as the [...]

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Flax Project Exhibit at the Salone del Mobile in Milan

By Dalia Berlin | Published: April 1, 2012

Conceived by Dutch designer Chris Meindertsma for Thomas Eyck, the Flax Project is an inspired series celebrating this important textile. For hundreds of years, flax was a dominant industry in the Netherlands, and as an homage, Meindertsma set out to create a collection of products made from Dutch flax. Working in collaboration with traditional rope [...]

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Salvador Dali Exhibit In Design District

By Dalia Berlin | Published: March 9, 2012

Dali Miami will celebrate the extraordinary contributions to the art world by renowned artist Salvador Dali. This first-of-its-kind exhibit opened March 7th – and will run until the 11th in Miami’s own architectural gem, The Moore Building. The museum-level collection will feature over 200 pieces including originals and sculptures spanning the broad gamut of Dalí‘s prolific career. The collection, [...]

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