We stopped by the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery this morning to see David Opdyke's Accumulated Afterthoughts show. The sculptures on view play with the duality of perception versus reality.

The first series you see when entering the gallery (Fixed Cycle) appears to be a flowering collage of cherry blossom trees but lean in—the trunks are industrial pipes and the pink buds are tiny toilets—such an interesting juxtaposition, don't you think!?!

We love how Opdyke's show forced us to interact with the artwork by stepping closer to discover the truth behind the pieces. It's such a good reminder that the things around us are not always what they seem. If you're in New York this month, stop by and see for yourself! The show runs through May 25th.

The prefab home isn't exactly synonymous with luxury, but Nexterra is changing this perception. This eco-minded real estate company is on it way to developing eco-enclaves that combine highly sustainable architecture with a cool contemporary aesthetic. Nexterra recently finished construction on its very first prefab home dubbed the LivingHome. Located in Toronto, the sleek mid-century design has a modern open-living plan, floor-to-ceiling windows and a geothermal heating and cooling system--plus it comes ready to assemble! (Check out this video of the quick construction). This all sounds very eco-chic, don't you think?

We were thrilled when Nexterra asked us for help outfit the space with a little DwellStudio style! How (would) You Dwell in this green-luxe home of the future? We think a sustainably-chic neighborhood would be a pretty cool way to live haute-green life!

We see the future of stylish green living here, and we LOVE How You Dwell, Nexterra!

Get the Look:

Living Room

Draper Stripe Chinois Blue Throw

Azure Vintage Blossom Pillow

Azure Ogee Pillow

Bedroom

Draper Stripe Duvet Cover in Poppy

Pintuck Dove Sheet Set

Lion Ink Pillow

All images courtesy of Nexterra

On the way to the studio, I dropped by Starbucks to grab a copy of the new Every Mother Counts CD (and coffee, of course!). We've been listening to the awesome tunes all morning—many are exclusive tracks on parenthood from some seriously heavy players like Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright and Eddie Vedder.

The proceeds from the album go towards our friend Christy Turlington Burns' organization—Every Mother Counts—which raises awareness for community-based maternal health programs around the world. You can pick up a copy at Starbucks through December 2012 or find it online.

Image via Every Mother Counts

Christy also launched her No Mother's Day PSA today. Which is her way of honoring the difficult pregnancies and births that many mother's around the world experience. Here at DwellStudio we recognize that we're so lucky to celebrate Mother's Day, so we think Christy's No Mother's Day campaign is a pretty unique way to call attention to the importance of raising awareness and support for maternal health globally. Check out the video...

P.S. Stay tuned to the Studio blog for an exciting new promo and a full Q & A with Christy next week!

What ingredients are you experimenting with? Christiane has been in the test kitchen spicing up her leftovers with some interesting ingredients like quinoa, kale and Himalayan red rice. Doesn't that sound curiously delicious? Her recent foodie instagrams have inspired the whole studio to start trying ways to dress up the everyday meal.

Where do you look for new recipe ideas? Read on for a few of our favorite food inspiration staples...

It's no secret that we're obsessed with browsing the visual feast known as Pinterest. So we're excited to to announce that our popular Across the Board feature is making a comeback today! Right now we're inspired by Haley's Color. Pattern. Texture board--filled with brillant brights, palpable pleasures and graphic prints! Here are a few of fave pins...

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

P.S. Make sure you're following @DwellStudio because you could be our next Pinterest Star!

It's no secret that I adore New York—especially when the city doles out classic evenings like last night! I had the pleasure of attending opening night for the Housing Works. I loved seeing how all the amazing designers mixed high with low, vintage with modern and sophisticated with funky to craft some seriously inspiring interiors. Make sure to stop by this weekend to see all the awesomely curated vignettes and score some sweet deals for a great cause! Here's a little roundup of my Instagram snaps from the event.. Have a great weekend!

Design on a Dime

Metropolitan Pavilion

125 West 18th Street

bet. 6th and 7th Avenues

See full details HERE

DwellStudio items as seen above:

1. Urchin Objet in the Dapper Dudes snap.

2. Gate Fabric in the Retro Modern snap.

3. Zebra Animal Head in the Quirky Prep snap

We're loving Studio friend and actress Tiffani Thiessen's chic gift ideas for Mother's Day from this Real Beauty article—especially her tip about our Diamond Cut Vase!

"Who wouldn't love this stylish, modern vase? Fill it with a beautiful flower arrangement, and you've got a wonderful Mother's Day gift."

Thanks Tiffani!

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We’re excited that our very first brick-and-mortar shop is set to open this June on lovely cobblestone-lined Wooster Street. Our new retail home just happens to be nestled in SoHo among a slew of galleries, cafes, fashion outposts and of course the impossibly cool people who inhabit this art-centric neighborhood. To introduce you to our nabe, we’ve drawn up a mini-guide with a few of our favorite places to eat, drink, browse and get inspired. Stay tuned as we update you with more locales we love in the coming weeks! Enjoy!

Some of my top tips for keeping the kid’s room feeling fresh and on-trend were recently featured in The New York Observer’s parenting magazine Scooter. Here’s a roundup of my advice from the article.

European Minimalism:

Nurseries with clean lines and tones of white and grays accented with dusty colors are great for rooms that babies can grow into.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching…May 13th! So we put together our top picks for chic and cool gifts every mom will love!

1 - Madison Diaper Bag

2 - Knotted Trellis Sheet Set

3 - Deco Boarder Pillow

4 - Moroccan Tea Candle

5 - Pair of Metal Peacock

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