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Picture your living space.
OK?
Now picture this:

Photographs of real buildings, printed on throw pillows. Line ‘em up along the back of your couch, on a windowseat, or on your day bed (fantastic dorm decor!). There! You’ve got a one-of-a-kind streetscape to style up an uninspiring urban vista.

I love love love all of the imaginative architecture-photo pillows from BuildYourBlock.And the Brooklyn-based company just dropped word they’ve just come out with a Christmas theme collection, all little wreaths and Park Avenue glamour with a touch of nostalgia. [click for more…]

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