Visiting Paris in my memories….
This wet & cold summer has me dreaming of my trip that I took to Paris back in 2008! So … since I can’t be there physically, I’ll be there in my memories. Here’s my post from that trip in case you missed it! ~
My blog is carbon neutral!
http://www.kaufda.de/umwelt/ in Germany is promoting planting a tree for each blog and domain that supports their mission. “My blog is carbon neutral” is an initiative, originally started in Germany by the “Make it green” programs, that has the goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Their goal is to save one million trees. They will plant a tree for you, neutralizing the carbon dioxide emissions of your blog for the next 50 years! The trees will be planted in the spring of 2010 by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Cozy Furniture and Decorating Ideas – How to Make a Room Cozy – House Beautiful
The Perfect Outdoor Escape Matching Sunbrella upholstery and a round indoor-outdoor rug from Couristan unify an assortment of vintage rattan porch furniture into an open-air living room suite. Behind the chaise longue, a grand hooded basket chair — handed down and restored for generations — presides over a massive table and lightweight French park [...]
Designer Spotlight: Carolyn Quartermaine
She was the designer of the year in 2008, Maison et Objets. As an artist, textile designer and decorator she works from her several studios in France, London & Belgium. What I love her work for is her incredible textile patterns. I love the light airy look of her latest designs.
Would you love to get a free ticket to see HGTV Color Splash Host David Bromstad at the Seattle Design Center?
“If “YES” is your answer, tell us why you’d like to meet him in person on Saturday, April 24 at Eye on Design 2010, and you could win a free ticket to attend! Better yet, share a design question about how best to use color and art to transform your home and your question could be among those to be answered “live” on event day.
Upcoming Teleseminar!
Reverse Mortgages—Are They for You? A FREE teleseminar for baby boomers and seniors. Wouldn’t it be beneficial to know what a reverse mortgage is all about?
Surfaces Series – Beautiful New Surfaces for Your Bath and Kitchen
In our last post we featured Eldorado Stone for your interior and exterior spaces. In this post, we feature new surface materials that are wonderful in the bath and kitchen.
Surfaces Series – Eldorado Stone Surfaces for Your Home
Here’s Eldorado’s latest video showing how their stone can transform the look of your home indoors and out. I especially love the wine cellar and the niches in the stone wall for candles in the spa bathroom. So tell me – which is your favorite application of their beautiful stone? Here’s a few examples from their site of different ways to enhance your home with stone. Gorgeous!
In Long Island, a Home for All Generations – NY Times.com
EARLY this month, three generations of the Delfino family moved into the 3,400-square-foot stone and stucco home they designed for themselves in Port Jefferson Station.
Mike Delfino Jr., 52, and his wife, Maria, 49, took the master suite on the right side of the first floor. Their sons, ages 16 and 20, have bedrooms upstairs and a large game room that could be a living room if they decided to boomerang back home as adults.
Kitchen and Bath Design Trends for 2010
The National Kitchen & Bath Association Unveils Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2010 This week, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) revealed its key kitchen and bath design trends for the new year. Culled from a survey of designers that was conducted by the association, they indicate a continuation of a number [...]
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