An IKEA Wedding Dream Come True

By , on November 1st, 2012
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Many of us love IKEA for all things house. It’s affordable and offers a wide variety of large and small purchases that can bring a little extra pizzaz to our surroundings. With that said, we think this couple has taken the . . . → Read More: An IKEA Wedding Dream Come True

International

Krzywy Domek’s “Crooked House”

By , on August 3rd, 2012
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This is no optical illusion or slight of hand, this Polish landmark is 100% real. Fondly named “Crooked House”, it’s design was inspired by the whimsical work of Polish fairy tale illustrator Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg.  Designed by Polish architect Krzywy . . . → Read More: Krzywy Domek’s “Crooked House”

Architecture, Design, International

Architecture Spotlight : Javier Senosiain

By , on May 17th, 2012
Javier Senosiain Nautilus House

This week we want to share the amazing work of mexican architect Javier Senosiain.

Javier’s deep love for nature mixed with a playful creative mind and a nod to Barcelona’s best loved architect Antoni Gaudi, has inspired his  breathtaking . . . → Read More: Architecture Spotlight : Javier Senosiain

Architecture, Eco-Friendly Living, International

Buying Paris

By , on June 6th, 2011
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Yes, I’ve just returned from two months in Paris and honestly, if I had my druthers, I’d move in a heartbeat.  I loved the small winding streets, the Arcs, the tiny fromageries and boulangeries, the pain cereal and baquette ancienne, the gardens, . . . → Read More: Buying Paris

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Paris or Bust!

By , on March 24th, 2011
La Maison Moderne

Seven days and counting ’till I get on a plane and fly to Paris where I’ll be spending two months studying French and making contacts with French “Agents Immobilier” aka Real Estate Agents.  Since getting my Certified International Property Specialist . . . → Read More: Paris or Bust!

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Urban Nest Goes Global

By , on February 5th, 2011
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Bonjour, Hola, Bon Giorno, Dobry Rano, Ohayou Gozaimasu, Goedendag, Bom Dia, Jambo & Hello!

In November, I completed an intensive training program for my Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation.  Out of over 7 million realtors world-wide, there are approximately 1440 . . . → Read More: Urban Nest Goes Global

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