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It's funny how things from our childhood can subconsciously dictate our tastes in adult life.

Growing up in rural Metchosin with German parents, they recreated their love of Bavaria in the houses we lived in.

I recently found some photos of the first house they renovated together, so long ago...

The built-in nook in our kitchen was naturally the heart of the home, my first memories are of Dad drinking coffee and passing our dog scraps beneath the table...

A closer look of our floral wallpaper and bright red folksy curtains - funny enough I now have the same haircut as Mom and a wardrobe full of stripes!

The next house we lived in had another built-in nook, only this time there were little hearts cut into the table legs and seat backs....

Those heart cut-outs are definitely something I find so sweet. Chris built me a fence at our home, so cute...

And now for some pics of the nook in our house....

And finally, a photo of our lovely nook (I forget what the flowers were for, but the beautiful chandelier was a gift from the amazing folks at BOCCI - available through Onlyhuman), the look is complete with a Bludot dining table (also available at Onlyhuman) red gingham upholstery and swedish white-washed wood panelling ;)

Have a great weekend Victoria! xo C&C

To all the special dad's out there! We've have your wish list at Onlyhuman set to a T this year.
Make sure to stop in before Fathers day Sunday June 17th

1. For the Musical Dad : Tivoli Model One Radio $179
2. For the Science Enthusiast Dad :  Bludot Pi Small Side Table $359
3. For the Sailor Dad : Sea Salt Soap $7.50
4. For the Evening Nap type of Dad : Gus Cohen Chair SALE $1420
5. For the Casual Dad : Areaware Bottle Teak Opener : $22.50
6. For the Camper Dad: Braun Alarm Clock $60
7. For the BBQ King : Menu Salt & Pepper Grinders $79
8. For the Curious Dad : Bludot Rook Lamp $239
9. For the Dapper Dad : Whiskey Lovers Set $69

There's a brand new creation coming soon from Omer Arbel and Bocci. Due to be presented to the world for the first time at Spazio Rossana Orlandi during Milan Design Week (17-22 April 2012). The 38 series will be on display for you see and be inspired by... but if you can't make it all the way to Milan we've got some preview shots here. The 38 is composed of hand blown globes that feature smaller globes within.... using a similar technique to the 28 series the blown spheres are intermittently heated and cooled. Once the larger outside globe is cooled a small area is reheated and instead of blowing, the air is sucked out, forming the interior globe. In the case of the new 38 series some of the voids will contain lamps and some larger voids are to be used for potted plants. Multiple globes and planters are linked with copper tubing and wire. I am DYING to see one of these in real life.... hopefully soon. Catch an eyeful below.

If you want to browse more from Bocci click here or drop by the store: Bocci at Onlyhuman

1. Block Lamp :  A sensation of ice and light, of heat and chill $159  2. Bono Bowls : Bone china plates and bowls in various sizes with hand painted décor $60  3. Mañana Lamp :  Seems to have escaped from a comic strip, an insolent caricature leaning against the wall, just waiting for someone to turn it on. And why shouldn’t a lamp have plenty of character  $269  4. Nordic Light :  It is as versatile as it gets. You can fully open this wooden candle holder or fold parts of it away $220 4. (the second) Björk Stool : “The stool is a natural part of the Björk collection, just like the stumps in a birch forest. They are a piece of furniture that is light and soft in its expression.”$319 5. Björk Rug : “The birch, a tree that can be found all over Sweden, is my inspiration for the Björk collection. The expression in the woven structure comes from the black and white trunk of the birch and the leather represents the inside of the bark. The rug forms a beautiful flat textile surface in the home, as natural as stone or wood. To me the rugs are like poetry, like a quiet whisper in the room.” $145-$599  6. Cord Lamp : Wires and unruly lamp cords tend to mess up even the most well-planned decor. Instead of the usual snake’s nest of winding cords $159  7. Tablo Tray Table : Decorative and useful at the same time. Magnus Löfgren’s Tablo Tray Table has a high rim to prevent food and other things from spilling over $157

Great News for those who have been lusting after the Bocci 21 Series! Bocci has announced the 21 Series has come down in price today!!! They are now only $290.00 for a single pendant!! Bocci has also included some new fantastic design changes on the already beautiful porcelain pendants, they are now utilizing a whiter shade of raw porcelain and have developed a new design for the frosted glass trumpet insert along with more consistency in the hand-folding of the pendants. Just delicious! See more pricing here.

Jonathan Adler seams to have this Chinese New Year's down to an art! Make you home lucky this year and maybe you will prosper ??
Or maybe you just want one of these fine goodies to have at home... let us know and we will bring one in for you!
from Chris + Christina + Kris

WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU'VE GIVEN TO ONLYHUMAN THIS YEAR.
WE ARE SO GRATEFUL!!

BRAND NEW THINGS AHEAD!
SEE YOU IN 2012 ! CHEERS!

Merry Merry Christmas to you and yours! Hope you have a wonderful, relaxing day with family and friends!

We will be open until 4pm tonight for all your last minute shopping needs.

Thanks for making this such an amazing holiday season.  We will return to our regular business hours December 28th

The Meade Design Group released some beautiful photos of a recent interior design project at The Hudson right here in Victoria.  We were fortunate enough to help bring the magic to life as the Meade Design Group chose plenty of condo sized furniture featuring SoftLine, Bludot, Camerich, Gus* and Calligaris pieces from our lovely Onlyhuman showroom. Take a peek!

Read more on The Meade Design Group Blog here!

We are drooling over this Gorgeous home featuring Gus* Moderns Delano Chair... Looking better than ever!  When you're ready.. we will have one ready for you to take home