Even though it's sweltering hot here in NYC and the streets are quiet with people away, the web is humming. This week has been the busiest week for traffic all year. Wherever you are, there are a lot of you online right now. Which is great because it's bringing a lot of attention to the new designers who we've been posting in our second annual Design Showcase, and the votes and Facebook "likes" are taking off.

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A colorful loft in Buenos Aires

Angela and John's Eclectic Argentine Casa

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Daily Find: Restore Storage Basket by Mika Tolvanen

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