Design for a Beautiful Life

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.

Green Remodeling: Enchanting Public Gardens

“Since private gardens may pose a few limitations (space, neighbors, budget) it’s often in the public spaces that landscape designers can really go wild.” So for real inspiration, don’t look next door – look at these beautiful gardens for inspiration!

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 of existing trends [...]

The New Color of the Year

2010 Color of the Year Unveiled

Feel swept away in 2010. Pantone announced its 15-5519 Turquoise as the color of the upcoming year. The hue was chosen for its combination of serene blue and invigorating green, as well as its ability to evoke thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and an escape from the everyday troubles of [...]

End Your Shopping Here!

Almost done with your Christmas shopping or maybe you haven’t started yet? Some of my friends and relatives are hard to buy for and maybe yours are too. See my handpicked books and products in my Beautiful Living Store. Click on the picture above or on my front page and you’ll see some great deals from Amazon that can’t miss with your loved ones. Don’t forget Cyber Monday specials today at Amazon for your favorite products.

The 2009 Bloggers Ornament Exchange

Time to participate (just for fun!) in the Bloggers Ornament Exchange. Click on the link below (in the picture) to join. Should be lots of fun and I can’t wait to see what my ornament will look like that I receive this year!

My first video!

Learn more about what we do here at Topaz Interior Design LLC. It will open up in your media player. To use the link, you must click on the “read more” below to open the actual post.