It’s again that time of the year for which we all keep waiting, yes it’s the holiday season and Christmas day is approaching. We already know that there are many Christmas decorations filling the mall shelves today that come in a wide array of prices, colors, sizes, styles, and brands. Decor shopping can be really exciting to be honest, but before going shopping you might need some Christmas decorating ideas. The Christmas Tree is the central point of your decorations so here are 10 beautiful Christmas tree decorating ideas to feed your inspiration. There isn’t really a ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to put up a Christmas tree, but there are some holiday tree decorating ideas that will make the task a little easier and result in a beautiful Christmas tree. Enjoy! via freshome

When coming up with Christmas decorations, Christmas wreaths are usually the most important things in the list, next to the Christmas tree and presents. The great thing about a Christmas wreath is that you can place it inside or outside, and you can also choose to hang them on a door, a window, or even a wall. In conclusion a Christmas wreath is one of the easiest ways to bring the spirit into your home. Christmas wreath traditions date back to at least the 17th century. Displaying a wreath on the outside of your door symbolized that your home was one that was celebrating the birth of Christ. Finally there are so many Christmas wreaths out there so you will be able to find one that fits your personal style if you have enough time to search for one. Getting some inspiration is always great, so take a look at these Christmas wreaths ideas. via freshome

'my space' by liya mairson

liya mairson a recent graduate from shenkar institute for engineering and design has sent in images of her project 'my space'. the cardboard folding play area is designed for children aged 3-6 based around a pop-up technique.

'my space' has been developed specifically for small apartments which lack the space for a play room. when closed it uses minimal space and can be stored behind a door or under single bed.

erwin wrum: narrow mist
ullens center for contemporary art (UCCA), beijing
july 17th to september 15th, 2010

with each of his new works, austrian artist erwin wurm reinvents the vocabulary of sculpture
turning it on its head. using simple materials, mundane objects, wit and written instructions,
wurm invites people to interact with his art, transforming spectators into active participants,
encouraging them to poke fun at the paradoxes of contemporary society. designboom just visited
erwin wurm's interactive exhibition 'narrow mist', on show at the UCCA in beijing, which presents
sculptures influenced by childhood houses, fashion fetishes an 'stuff' you can find in the
chinese metropolis.


'narrow house'
image © designboom


within the UCCA's nave, one encounters 'narrow house', a home that is modeled after the
one that wurm grew up in. the abode may look like a funhouse, but the installation raises
questions about having our personal space constricted, restricted or invaded. inside there
are narrow chairs and tables, narrow bookshelves lined with narrow books, a narrow sofa
and narrow rooms which have been covered with a distinctly 1970s-style wallpaper.
so is the house charmingly slender, disturbingly tight or claustrophobically close?
wurm invites visitors to enter the house and have the chance to walk through it to decide
for themselves.



outside the 'narrow house'
image © designboom

As most of you already know, Soho is short for “South Houston” and refers to a small neighborhood located South of Manhattan. This complex apartment design seems to counterweight the crazy and chaotic lifestyle of this particular USA region. The flat features an interesting terrace of impressive dimensions, a place of relaxation and promising outdoor parties. Interiors are airy and spacious. The living-room houses an interesting white bookcase and a dining area. Original looking wooden stairs connect the flat with the upper terrace. We find this place to be a pleasing contemporary refugee, a symbol of living life “in the big city”. -via Magdalena Keck Interior Design | Freshome