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Melbourne-based artist Kirra Jamison is lucky enough to occupy this two story warehouse building which provides plenty of room for her studio on the bottom floor and her open plan living space on top. Jamison has filled the space with colorful art, accessories, and plants, not to mention a swing. Who doesn’t want a swing […]


WIshing you the best holiday possible! Spotted on Apartment Therapy


Every space you see that makes you long to live there usually has one thing in common, the statement piece. Whether sleek and chic or wild and wacky these pieces are often the key element to the room’s success. Here are samples of statement pieces that you could add (or copy) to add some extra […]


Fall Furniture

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We are very excited about new additions to our upholstery line for this fall, Avenue 62, sleek, chic, and oh, so retro . All pieces are made in North Carolina by a family owned Younger Furniture. Do you have a favorite?  pb


This darling little apartment can be rented in the neighborhood of Orgryte, Sweden and although small, it gives the impression of being larger due to the open floor plan, all white walls, and exposed beams. I would call this home any day. More information can be found on Alvhem.     pb


The image above appears to be a nice, cozy living room, however, it is part of the boutique Palihotel located on Melrose in Los Angeles amid movie studios and the shopping district. It is a 32 room hotel that offers a somewhat different take on modern traditional. From the reception desk, and the display wall behind, to […]


It’s true, we don’t do much shabby chic or Victorian style here at Eclectic Living, actually, we do none at all. I, however, love this getaway. Many of you may have seen this little cottage before on the NY Times feature but if you haven’t seen it or read the article, you are in for […]


Almost exactly a year ago Michael Shindler did something a little crazy, based on his months of learning the Wet-Plate Collodion process, invented in the 1850′s, he opened the world’s only tintype portrait studio Photobooth in San Francisco, CA.  In our current time of IPhones and megapixels surely this was career suicide. Right? Wrong. Since opening he has had 3,500 […]


Artist Ernest Zacharevic recently created four new works in Malaysia featuring painted children interacting with their real surroundings, a bicycle, motorcycle, and windows. The most popular piece is the bicycle as you will see below, it has become quite the destination to take interactive photos see more here. All via Colossal.


With the increasing need to both save money and create a sanctuary in our homes we are constantly searching for that certain statement piece that will give us the design we crave without the huge price tag. Here are some great examples of those who have done just that.    pb I love the juxtaposition […]



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