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I never realized that I practiced a certain philosophy, but after reading “Slow is the New Fast,” by Stir magazine for Sherwin Williams, I realized that I’ve always suscribed to these philosophies.

Design to me is an evolotion a build, a layering.  Textures, colors, storyies, inspriation, culture and travel.  All things that we do in our lives reflected in our environments.

The slow movement was founded on “educating and lobby for organic farming, nutrition and the use of local ingredients. Over the years, the Slow Movement has expanded into the areas of travel, shopping and, more recently, design.”

The movements 6 principles are, “reveal, expand, reflect, engage, participate, and evolve.”  Consider how the economy has slowed and we begin to value what takes time not how quickly we can get it.

My dad made the red adirondack chairs for us, I painted them and together we’ve added relaxation to our weekend routine and a slower philosophy to live by.

I’ve been researching wool rugs these days and stumbled upon the Thomas Paul collection.  Each rug is so graphicly enticing.  I’m taken in by the starck contrast and modern appeal.  A collection worth checking out.

I’m a sucker for non-committal wall graphics.

Blik has teamed up with Threadless to offer some of their favorite t-shirt designs as wall graphics

Blik wall graphics can be applied directly to the painted wall without hurting the surface.  What’s not to love about these? I love you too cookie.

Sounds lovely,  a night stay in a luxe hotel.  Even better a LEED rated building.  Green design and sustainble resources make the Hotel Felix a Silver.  Reported by Contract Magazine, “Located in Chicago, the Hotel Felix is the city’s first hotel designed to achieve LEED Silver certification.”

I’m really digging these faceted wood rocks by Kindling.  They’re green with a Gehry-esque edge.

Check out the collaboration with the furniture designer of Green Sawn, blog topic to come.