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Primary Color

Posted on November 1, 2011 by BiniChic

Red is the color of primal energy.  It is the color of passion, love, beauty and of strength, motivation and physical drive. Red warns us, catches our attention, raises the blood pressure and quickens the heartbeat. Texts from antiquity tell … Continue reading →

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Through the Looking-Glass

Posted on October 7, 2011 by BiniChic

Somewhere between otherworldly creatures and precious objects, Lusesita‘s work is original, oneiric and utilitarian all at once. I was first captivated by her objects at a store window: winged tea cups perched atop plates with creature-like legs, bobbling tweedle-dee sugar … Continue reading →

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Fresh Ideas

Posted on September 23, 2011 by BiniChic

Last week the BiniChic team went up north to the effervescent and inspiring metropolis of Paris. Great design was everywhere. The streets, the shops, the flea-markets and the trade show Maison et Objet were brimful of new ideas. Today we’d … Continue reading →

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Sitting Pretty

Posted on September 4, 2011 by BiniChic

An everyday object we have all used, the chair has gone through many phases and changes throughout the centuries. Today we look closer at the Menorcan chair as well as at other fine examples of what we think are binichic … Continue reading →

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Shades of Blue

Posted on August 24, 2011 by BiniChic

Color is the way we express and feel.  It is a designer’s vehicle for creating mood and emotion. It is one of the most important items in our tool box. Curiosity got the best of us, and we wanted to … Continue reading →

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Everyday Luxury

Posted on August 11, 2011 by BiniChic

Using only the finest raw materials, the most talented artisans and elegantly colorful designs, J.Fleet Designs creates lacquerware to last a lifetime. It is no coincidence that today’s post borrows the tagline used by Susan Unger in her home collections. … Continue reading →

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Sense of Touch

Posted on July 8, 2011 by BiniChic

When a company has a sense of purpose that goes beyond increasing its profits, that is what makes for a truly great project. Since its establishment in Terrassa (Barcelona) in 1983, Teixidors has been committed to generating well being for … Continue reading →

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Stillness in Motion

Posted on April 8, 2011 by BiniChic

For artists and designers inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places. A falling leaf, a ripple on the water or grass gently bending with the breeze can be sources for great designs. Many of Susan’s signature prints have … Continue reading →

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On a Tuscan Afternoon

Posted on March 14, 2011 by BiniChic

One of the things I love most is exploring ancient homes filled with history and endless kinds of objects from the past. I can’t help but imagine the story behind each piece, or how the various inhabitants might have spent … Continue reading →

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Bringing Nature Inside – Part I

Posted on February 2, 2011 by BiniChic

This is the first in a series of posts I would like to do as an homage to the creative archives of Susan Unger, the designer. Some of the people reading this post will probably own or have owned some … Continue reading →

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