It’s just one week until Modenus BlogTour NYC, so what better time  to introduce you to another of our very generous Sponsors; Miele.  I am a huge fan of their products and so it was great to take a look at their new collection.  There is no denying that Miele is one of the most stylish kitchen brands out there, they have an incredible knack of designing contemporary and sleek appliances that fit seamlessly into a modern day kitchen.

As you all know, one of the main events that we are attending in New York is The Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2012 (March 22 – 25, 2012, at Pier 94 in New York City), this will include the launch of Miele’s Manhattan Table Artist experience, a year-long national campaign celebrating the finest in regional cuisine prepared by the country’s most promising new chefs.

”The Miele Table Artist experience (image above) embodies everything that is good in the culinary world today,” explained Nick Ord, President of Miele, “We are proud to highlight regional chefs that share our ‘Forever Better’ philosophy using sustainable, seasonal ingredients to create delicious menus with Miele appliances. Our goal is to empower even the most novice cooks to achieve their culinary best and open their eyes and taste buds to a wonderful world of possibilities utilizing Miele appliances.”

As the only global appliance manufacturer with a full culinary line, Miele will showcase the latest in kitchen design and culinary cuisine, highlighted by Miele’s MasterChef Ovens, including  the MasterChef Steam Oven (image below). Considered one of today’s fastest growing kitchen trends due to its versatility, guests at the show will enjoy innovative tasting menus and experience Miele’s ‘Better Living’ philosophy firsthand through the wonders of steam cooking.
The steam oven works by allowing steam to surround the food from all sides creating an immediate and intense exchange of heat ensuring food is heated rapidly and is sealed instantly to retain all the vitamins, color and flavor. In addition, cooking times are also reduced so you and your family can eat faster and energy consumption can be kept to a minimum.Even cooking novices can prepare meals like a chef using Miele’sMasterCheftechnology, which allows users to select the type of food, weight and desired result. Then, Miele’sintuitive technology transforms the ingredients into a delicious meal. Available on all Miele ovens, MasterChef® is like having the combined knowledge of all great chefs of the world into one easy-to-use reference tool.

Activate your inner barista and create coffeehouse-style beverages like lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots right in your own kitchen using the Miele Built-In Coffee Systems & counter top Espresso machine.  Intuitive and easy to use, the Built-In Coffee Systems include a variety of features like a dual dispensing spoutand integrated milk tank.

For more information visit Miele, check out their great Facebook page or keep up to date with their news on Twitter @MieleUSA

Acrylic furniture is the perfect choice if you want to bring a sense of visual lightness to a space. It has the same delicate feel of glass but allows in more light, it’s the safer option if you have young children and is also a lot cheaper.  If it’s a modern sleek and streamline finish that your after then acrylic is definitely something to consider.  This particular table is made by Luminati Lifestyles, a leading manufacturer of imaginative acrylic home furnishings.

Their collection of contemporary furniture and accessories include everything from laptop stands, jewellery boxes, side tables, wall art and lighting.  For the kitchen, they also have useful accessories such as trays, wine holders and coasters.  Also new to the collection, are display cases; these can be customised in a variety of sizes and colours to fit customers’ personal preference and interior décor.  They also offer commissions upon request, which is a real plus point, especially if you have an awkward space for furniture or an unconventional design idea.

This stylish black coffee table would look great in a modern decorating scheme, teamed with a matching console.  For a slightly softer feel, place a large bunch of white hydrangeas on the table, as the black glass will contrast beautifully with the delicate white flowers.

Click here for more information about Luminati Lifestyles.

Don’t you just love these prints!  As  humorous and quirky animal  pictures become more popular, I wanted to share the following images from F.S. Home collections and Ibride, as seen at Maison & Object.

Our ‘look to the future’ trend has been bubbling away for some time and can be found in tv, fashion & homewares.  The subject is quite broad and all centres around one word, ‘science’.  Brian Cox (who is now super cool) is the face of the television movement, with other celebrities following behind.  Fashion collections for Spring/Summer 2012 saw world renowned designers, dressing their models with ‘spaceage’ clothes and alien inspired hairstyles, whilst architects and interior designers are having fun with white futuristic spaces, teamed with splashes of punchy neon.

Credits: Paco Rabane Spring 2012 RTW (silver dress). Grad show, Otago Polytechnic collections 2011 JoJo Ross.  Silver trousers: Giles Spring 2012 collection. 2012, Golden Globes. Set of 4 models: Christopher Kane, S/S 2012. Restaurant Design, Home Design 2 you.  Futuristic living room, Home Interiors Look Futuristic by Geometrix Architecture. White room with face on wall, Raiffeisen Bank’s flagship offices in Zurich.  Lampshade head, decor.davinong.com. Medical glassware: essy.com.  Colorful alien: Anne-Sofie List by Signe Vilstrup for Elle Denmark, on fashiongonerougue.com.  All white apartment: Natalya Farnosova and Elena Samarina in Kiev, Ukraine. Hair, Paris Spring/Summer 2012

Below are some pretty craft ideas from the wonderful site; Pinterest, Happy Valentine’s Day everyone x

Images: PaperVine, The Designer Pad, Embroidered Hearts – Apartment Therapy,  Chocolate Hearts – My Adventures in the Country, Valentine Party, BHG.com, Yarn Love