Dreamy Bubble Chair

Wouldn't be nice to spend a free time in a giant soap bubble floating in the air. That's why I so much looove Bubble Chair, made by the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio . The Bubble Chair is acknowledged to make an atmosphere of artificial calm, quiet, and isolation on people sitting inside it. "After I had made the Ball Chair I wanted to have the light inside it and so I had the idea of a transparent ball where light comes from all directions. The only suitable material is acrylic which is heated and blown into shape like a soap bubble. Since I knew that the dome-shaped skylights are made in this way I contacted the manufacturer and asked if it would be technically possible to blow a bubble that is bigger than a hemisphere. The answer was yes. I had a steel ring made, the bubble was blown and cushions were added and the chair was ready. And again the name was obvious: BUBBLE.", says Aarnio about his design. For me the Bubble Chair is simply a masterpiece - I want it sooo, sooo badly!!!

Favorite Designers: David Jimenez

During his career, David Jimenez has worked for such brands as Gap, Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware. His homes in San Francisco, Palm Springs and Kansas City reflect his passion for design and his eye for detail. His work has been featured in a variety of magazines, including House Beautiful, Kansas City Spaces, the San Francisco Chronicle.

Style:

David Jimenez loves mid-century design. Its a simple clean and layered look that is both relaxing and invigorating.

"I wanted rooms to be layered, comfortable and to have bold color accents. I love the way that layers help make a room look casual and collected over time. It's also a terrific way of creating warmth and making a space feel more personal", he says.

He thinks that every well designed home needs an eclectic mix of furniture. That's why he pairs the vintage finds with new purchases, "smart looking rooms don't need to be expensive, flea markets and thrift stores offer a great way to pick up unique finds", he says.

His signature mark are piles of design books on coffee tables or consoles, different sizes of framed photography or artwork leaning over mirrors or on a mantle and vintage table lamps outfitted with nothing stronger than a 25 watt bulb.

Inspiration:

"I'm inspired by so many things. Something in a magazine spread or on a friend's wall can move me, and I'll remember the specific detail. The way a piece of coral looks on a stack of books, the way a throw is folded at the foot of a bed. I go back to my house and try to find a way to use that thing that spoke to me, so my palette keeps evolving. It's the little things I celebrate with myself. "

His rooms are so warm and inviting. They are perfectly layered and look so collected. I adore the way in which he styles everything. He has such a great eye for detail.

And here are some things, inspired by David Jimenez' homes, which I love the most:

Madonna for Versace

2005 Versace ad campaign featuring Madonna and shot by Mario Testino. It's a really great photo but being design addicted, all I can concentrate on is the excellent lucite furniture she's surrounded by.

Must have

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