INspiration has been busy this year! Every day since mid-February, we have been updating the design world on our favorite in architecture, design, art and anything that we found exciting. So to celebrate the 2012 quickly approaching, here are some of our favorite blogs for 2011! If you think any other blogs deserve to be on the list, let us know!

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Architecture trends are constantly changing but most buildings sick around beyond the trends. Except for this hotel in Romanian that will be gone when summer comes around. The Ice Hotel, called Balea Lac, is made completely from ice. The frosty lodge offers guests a fun way to experience ice sculptures. The hotel is rebuilt every year from natural materials and around 10-14 rooms.

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Parking your car has never been so cool. A new car park designed by Zaha Hadid for Miami Beach is making waves. The circular and modern design offers a smooth, seamless design for those looking to leave their cars and head to the beach. If you want to see some other designs available for the car park on Miami Beach, check them out here.

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Currently, Mission Valley is swarming with University of Texas Fans in town for the Holiday Bowl. They will take on University of California tonight, but we decided to feature some of our Texan visitors amazing architecture. This boathouse created Bercy Chen Studio sits on the edges of Lake Austin and transforms the landscape with its circular design. The copper coloring, sloping design and simplistic look offers a perfect place to escape the Southern heat or just take in the view of rolling hills.

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London is transforming slowly with the upcoming Summer Olympics and art and culture are also getting a facelift. The London Pleasure Gardens will offer art, music and community for more than 40,000 visitors at a time. The Pontoon Docks are slowly being transformed into an area for this celebration beginning at the start of next summer, where this will host celebrations and art shows throughout the Olympic Games. If you are traveling to London during the Games, stop by the transformed docks for a taste of London culture and art.

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Street artists have proven themselves capable of creating interesting captivating designs, but these amazing artists have really gone above and beyond. The pieces of artwork on the streets have different designs depending on the perspective of the viewer. Take a look at these wild designs!

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Happy Holidays from Hold It Contemporary Home. We will be closed Christmas Day, December 25th. We will re-open at 10am on Monday, December 26th. We hope you enjoy the Holidays.

Holiday decor can leave a modern home stuck within traditional decorations. But with some creative ideas, you can create a modern holiday in your home. The image above offers the idea of creating a holiday wreath with a non-traditional item and in a non-symeterical form. Check out our other INspiration for a modern holiday.

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The Orange County Museum of Art is celebrating 50 years of exceptional artists, exhibitions and events with an auction of pieces in February. The Museum Action called 50 Years / 50 Artists! on February 11 will feature exactly that, 50 artists to celebrate the last 50 years. The museum quality pieces were selection by OCMA Director Dennis Szakacs and Adjunct Curator Karen Moss. Check out a small sample here and get your tickets to the event at OCMA’s website.

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Modern design comes in all shapes and sizes but we always love seeing modern design in the tiniest packages. Brinca Dada is creating fun, doll-houses for a younger generation to enjoy the clean lines of contemporary homes. And even though these homes are meant to be played with, the designs should be taken very seriously.

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