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I had a green sofa growing up so this is mostly nostalgic for me. Talk about fruitful lounging! {click on any image to link to source}
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I don't remember where it was that I first came across the hotel establishment Joie de Vivre but I read recently that next March, it would be making its debut in New York. Naturally, I went straight for the pictures. Interior decor is a passion of mine so seeing what Wimberly Interiors did with 50 Bowery has me planning a trip to NYC in the new year, and I can barely wait. I took the liberty of browsing their other locations and oh what joy I found.  50 Bowery  The Epiphany  The Troubadour  The Marker {click any image to link to source}
This time last year, when I first heard about the magnificent future city, I was jumping out of my seat. I was enthralled by the design and fascinated with all the details of its construction as a true civil engineer should. I decided to check on its progress since the groundbreaking in February 2013. Alas! my enchantment was replaced with ambivalence and that, with outrage. I asked myself why my country is spending $6billion on a new city when we have cities that are barely functioning. Our main international airport, Murtala Muhammed International, has most travelers counting down every excruciating second until they board their planes and bid Nigeria farewell.  Marina at West Point Though glorious, the Eko Atlantic City or EAC will very likely cause a greater divide between the mainland and the island in Lagos. On the one hand, it helps the rich get richer while neglecting communities across the Makoko lagoon. On the other hand, its millions of square meters will see an increase in employment but who is really getting employed? With the minimum wage at N18,000 and 3 bedroom apartments at EAC priced at $200 million you can understand why I no longer have warm, fuzzy feelings towards this project.
What do you think about this project?
If there's anything I love more than traveling, it's traveling during the holidays. I'm always on the lookout for ways to make my experience more enjoyable and it wouldn't be the holidays if I didn't share with you.
Also see this wonderful post that got me hooked on Park & Cube. Happy Holidays!
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