Nissan launches Gran Tour De Nissan 370Z in India - CarTradeIndia.com
about 5 hours ago
Nissan launches Gran Tour De Nissan 370Z in IndiaCarTradeIndia.comThe Nissan 370Z comes in eight attractive colours and two interior leather colour options (Persimmon Orange and Black) available in both Manual and ...<nobr></nobr>

Interior design contracting projects in GCC hit USD 22 billion, boosting ... - Al-Bawaba
about 4 hours ago
Interior design contracting projects in GCC hit USD 22 billion, boosting ...Al-BawabaInterior design contracting covers all flooring requirements of construction projects; on average it makes up between 15 to 20 per cent of the total project ...<nobr>and more »</nobr>

'Mansion in May' puts out a call for volunteers - Chatham Courier
about 4 hours ago
'Mansion in May' puts out a call for volunteersChatham Courier“With more than 35 interior design spaces and 15 spectacular landscape design areas, the 'Mansion in May' promises to be a fabulous event,” said Mulhare. ...<nobr>and more »</nobr>

City Hall to pay for integrating Expo - Santa Monica Daily Press
about 4 hours ago
Santa Monica Daily PressCity Hall to pay for integrating ExpoSanta Monica Daily PressThe funding would pay for a consultant, Cityworks Design, to create a design for Colorado Avenue that is in-line with City Hall's vision of an attractive ...<nobr></nobr>

Sercli - Made to match - Budapest Times
about 4 hours ago
Sercli - Made to matchBudapest TimesSituated near Ferenciek tere in Veres Palné utca in a newly renovated building with floor-to-ceiling windows, the warm lighting and discrete interior design ...<nobr></nobr>

Bloomingville
about 15 hours ago
I’ve talked about Danish home brand Bloomingville by TrendKompagniet before, but it’s been awhile and with Spring and gardening on my mind a lot lately I’ve been looking for some inspiring products that bring a breath of fresh air into the home. Bloomingville is a brand that you can find in Germany, and it is [...]

Bloomingville
about 15 hours ago
I’ve talked about Danish home brand Bloomingville by TrendKompagniet before, but it’s been awhile and with Spring and gardening on my mind a lot lately I’ve been looking for some inspiring products that bring a breath of fresh air into the home. Bloomingville is a brand that you can find in Germany, and it is [...]

Good Morning, Monday!
about 17 hours ago
Well here we are again, meeting up virtually for some inspiration and decorating ideas. But before we get started, how was your weekend? Did you accomplish all you had hoped? I had a nice weekend but ended up not finishing all of my work because I started watching French films and once I start I [...]

Good Morning, Monday!
about 17 hours ago
Well here we are again, meeting up virtually for some inspiration and decorating ideas. But before we get started, how was your weekend? Did you accomplish all you had hoped? I had a nice weekend but ended up not finishing all of my work because I started watching French films and once I start I [...]

Happy Weekend!
3 days ago
It’s about that time to sign off for the weekend and wish you farewell until Monday. What plans do you have? Anything fun? Remember, you have to fit in some play into the mix. I am going to work but on things that are really important to me like the materials for the class I’m [...]

"A BiOH Event: Celebrating Sustainable Soy Style"
3 months ago
Could this soybean field offer a responsible choice for you? ~ BiOHWhen it comes to sustainability: choice + innovation + education are key. Recently, BiOH: A Cargill Innovation, put together an amazing event to celebrate sustainability and help educate consumers in making a greener choice with "Experience Soy Style: Be in the KnOH!” Room & Board: a modern furnishings retailer in Edina, Minnesota, hosted the BiOH event which takes consumers on a journey of sustainable education and demo...

Urban Glam + The Beauty of Shine
4 months ago
For the urban girl who dreams of white beaches and strives to create an urban oasis in the heart of the big city, comes the Beauty of Shine Home. Soft washes of weathered wood, mixed with white lacquer hand-made accents, create a dichotomy of modern glam + coastline rustic. {photo above: with bold modern lines, the Brussels Dining Table is shown in Cerused White oak.}{ the pure beauty of white lacquer }A change of lifestyle: move from a coastline beach bungalow to an ultra modern glam loft j...

Organic Couture ~ when Urban Organic goes Glam!
8 months ago
{organic couture lifestyle photo: log bench by chista ~ Vogue Italia September, 08} Organic Glam: the beauty and dichotomy of Haute Nature + Organic Couture. And yes, free-form slabs of unfinished wood is ~ sexy. This nature inspired Urban Lifestyle of Modern Decor offers the ultimate in Eco-Luxury by combining the strength of rustic design with the beauty of feminine form. Deep earthy tones and heavy scale are balanced beautifully with metallic legs + plexi-glass bases. Everyone needs to c...

The Urban Organic LifeStyle
8 months ago
{beauty in decay: lifestyle photo above by james merrell}Living the “Urban Organic Lifestyle” is more than just purchasing Eco-friendly home furnishings and organic bedding, it’s about a passion for healthy living, a giving back philosophy and that feel-good-green-karma that comes with making a more natural choice. Coming up in this Eco-Decor Issue: Eco-Earthy Beds from VivaTerra + Heavenly Organic Cisco Brothers Accents & Introducing Bio-degradable Looolo Textiles: a win-win-win of green...

The Urban Natural LifeStyle + The Eco-Sleep Sanctuary with Natura
9 months ago
{ Just Be Natural: The Beauty of Natura }Organic, Green, Eco-Friendly: it all comes down to natural living and what better place to start than creating an Eco-Sleep Sanctuary with one of the most innovative, pioneers in organic and latex mattresses: Natura: where nature meets nurture."Be the change you want to see in the world" ~ Ghandi.Who is Natura?This is not a mattress company ~ it's a Lifestyle Company. They climb rocks. They love their pets and love challenges. They are a family owned c...

Upper East Side
about 8 hours ago
Every time I walk the streets of Upper East Side I get the urge to sing Beyonce’s song “All the single Ladies.” And why is that? Well, my personal conclusion is this: Being a woman in NYC is very expensive and thanks to a large selection of rent stabilized and rent controlled apartments on the Upper [...]

Love Your Heart
3 days ago
February is here, which means Valentine’s Day…and it’s also Heart Health Awareness month. In honor of this I wanted to focus on something that has become been quite a hot topic in recent years - especially given the prevalence of obesity issues. While a low-fat diet seems to have become one to be admired and [...]

Now That You’re Broke: I HEART LOST or FANSANITY
4 days ago
It’s possible you missed it. It’s possible you don’t care. It’s possible that Jacob has come back to life as Sayid! You know what else is possible? Getting kicked out of a bar that has reached maximum capacity due to the premiere of a TELEVISION SHOW! What?! (Bars are for drinking silly bitches!) Well it happens and [...]

Your Rapid Reality Check
4 days ago
NEIGHBORHOOD BORDERS… what’s what? Welcome to the never ending questions amongst renters, landlords, brokers, developers, investors & everyone in between! Opening arguments please! Where does Clinton Hill begin? Where does Prospect Heights end? Isn’t this Crown Heights?  Is this “prime” Park Slope?  No, wait, it’s actually Park Slope South!  (And so on… ) For all you saavy [...]

Upper West Side
5 days ago
From my personal perspective, the Upper West Side can be characterized as “A real sense of neighborhood.”  I always have a feeling of comfort and enjoyment when I walk the streets of this area.  I see plenty of people, fashionably dressed and proudly walking with their adorable pets. With the abundance of parks and trees [...]

A Paper Forest
about 6 hours ago
I was amazed to learn that these organic forms are sculpted entirely out of trash. The artist, Yuken Teruya, cuts and folds his medium of paper or cardboard without creating his own trash, or adding it back into the environment....

Calu Fontes
about 13 hours ago
These illustrations by Calu Fontes are just breath taking! So detailed, so colourful... amazing! These pieces are for me like works of art, not only simple tableware.

Great New 2Modern Kids Lamps
3 days ago
Exclusive kids and baby lighting designs only found at 2Modern. We bring you bright and worldly patterns to brighten up a child's room or nursery. We are pleased to present to you the Kids & Baby Lance 24" Table Lamp,...

Great New 2Modern Kids Lamps
3 days ago
Exclusive kids and baby lighting designs only found at 2Modern. We bring you bright and worldly patterns to brighten up a child's room or nursery. We are pleased to present to you the Kids & Baby Lance 24" Table Lamp,...

Zebra tray Berenice
3 days ago
This is a fantastic tray but even more it’s art, put it on the wall or lean it against the kitchen wall. I just adore these two images on both of the trays. berenice by ibride el querido father by...

What is a Conduit Body?
about 2 hours ago
A conduit body is a fitting which is connected to electrical conduit which will allow you access inside. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

How to Assemble Gas Log Kits
about 2 hours ago
Gas log kits are available from many home hardware and DIY stores. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

Is it Safe to Connect Aluminum and Copper Wiring?
about 2 hours ago
Aluminum wiring is sometimes found in older houses, and people often become anxious about connecting it with copper wiring in extensions. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

What Is the Conductivity of Copper Wiring?
about 2 hours ago
Copper wiring is the most common form of electrical attachment in the United States. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

2 Ground Rules for In-Home Copper Wiring
about 2 hours ago
There are a few basic rules for installing in-home copper wiring. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information.

Monday 4 | A Year of Mondays Project
about 17 hours ago
Visitors.  One of the reasons I chose this particular garden  for this project is that I have to intentionally go there.  It’s on the side of the house and really leads only from front to back.  In winter, I would normally ignore it.  If I had, I would have missed these wonderful calling cards.

A feast of design at the Roundtable!
2 days ago
There’s a new band of garden and landscape designers who are blogging together on a single subject once each month.   I am really proud to be among this group of talented designers who write so passionately about gardens and their design.  The idea that each of us can take a single topic and bring something [...]

Textural Enhancement
5 days ago
It snowed last night.  The predicted 1″ is more like 4.  I was out early enough-before the melt and legions of snow blowers-to notice that many of the background textures of the gardens in my neighborhood were much more visible with their snow cover. Structure and texture are  not something I usually think about when it [...]

Monday 3 | A Year of Mondays Project
7 days ago
Frozen.  Days of below freezing temperatures have halted the changes that were occurring during the January thaw.  A partial view through the garden from the street through to the back yard.

Gadgets, Gizmos and Gardens
11 days ago
Are our lives poised to morph again with the introduction of yet another can’t-live-without-it gadget (the iPad) that will further separate us from each other and the land we live on?  How will this latest greatest thing really add to our quality of life in the way that gardens do? I can surf the web anywhere [...]

Grocery Gardening on KOIN Keep It Local
5 days ago
Check out my guest spot on Portland's KOIN "Keep It Local" show. Of course, I'm talking about Grocery Gardening...and I do my first cooking demo, ever! (mouse over the thumbnails to find my segment)

Grocery Gardening on KOIN Keep It Local
5 days ago
Check out my guest spot on Portland's KOIN "Keep It Local" show. Of course, I'm talking about Grocery Gardening...and I do my first cooking demo, ever! (mouse over the thumbnails to find my segment)

Social Media for Gardeners: Podcasts, Forums and Communities
26 days ago
On Monday, I started the first of a two part series on Social Media for Gardeners. The first post includes Twitter, Facebook and blogs. Today's post was originally intended to cover podcasts, forums and communiities. Then I realized I forgot...

Social Media for Gardeners: Twitter, Facebook and Blogs
28 days ago
Finding other gardeners online is a challenge, to say the least. Searches reveal little to no usable results and if there is a directory, I haven't found it. So today, I am posting the first of a two part series...

Social Media for Gardeners: Twitter, Facebook and Blogs
28 days ago
Finding other gardeners online is a challenge, to say the least. Searches reveal little to no usable results and if there is a directory, I haven't found it. So today, I am posting the first of a two part series...

Get in the Mood to Create: Daisy Janie Organic Fabrics
3 days ago
I have realized something in my for interior decor perfection: There is no such thing. I am not exaggerating when I say I have been searching for the perfect pillows for our sofa for months. I have an idea of what I want them to look like, but I’ve been unable to find pillows that [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. Get in the Mood to Create: Daisy Janie Organic Fabrics

A New Look is Coming
4 days ago
If you’re a regular reader of Green Your Decor, you know by now that I’m a graphic designer by trade. And if you’re a new reader, you know now While I’m generally too busy to do any design work for myself, sometimes I get the itch to make things look different. Thus, as [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. A New Look is Coming

Ode to Mode, the Recycling Center I Never Knew I Needed
5 days ago
As much as I love to recycle, I have always hated looking at our cheap — and recently cracked — plastic recycling bin, particularly when filled with empty bottles and cans. And so, the bin remained hidden behind the dining table, an inconvenient place once we considered the fact that most of our recycling comes [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. Ode to Mode, the Recycling Center I Never Knew I Needed

Green Room in a Box: Mid-Mod Bedroom (sponsored by Amenity)
11 days ago
Mid-Mod Bedroom: It’s been a long while since I’ve done a Green Room in a Box, but there’s no time like the present to get started again, right? Today’s room is sponsored by one of my all-time favorite companies for eco-friendly home decor, Amenity. The design is a heavy mix of old and new that [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. Green Room in a Box: Mid-Mod Bedroom (sponsored by Amenity)

They’ve Done It Again: New Organic West Elm Bedding & Bath Linens
13 days ago
It’s about time things started getting back to “normal” around here, whatever that is, so without further adieu, here’s a post a wrote weeks ago that’s just been itching for me to hit publish. I’m not a one retailer kind of gal. I promise I’m not. I like to shop around at a variety of stores [...]© 2009 Green Your Decor. Do not republish any items from this feed without permission. They’ve Done It Again: New Organic West Elm Bedding & Bath Linens

Shopping With Granger and Robert Moorhead: Heartwarming
about 8 hours ago
The brothers and owners of the architecture and design firm Moorhead & Moorhead pick out gifts that say ‘be mine’ with simple materials and fresh ideas.

Habitats: The House of Open Arms
3 days ago
Filipp and Raya Katz live in a red brick house in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, that Ms. Katz refers to as “my little palace.”

The Puppy Diaries: The Tao of Temple
4 days ago
According to Temple Grandin, the best-selling author and revered expert in animal behavior, it’s fine to treat your dog like a child.

Currents | Deals: Cookware and Brown Bags
5 days ago
Sales at Broadway Panhandler, Bloomingdale’s and Modani.

How to Speak Nanny
5 days ago
Mothers must learn how to ask for what they need. It sounds simple, but it isn’t.

FROM SUITCASE TO FURNITURE
4 days ago
I have no idea when suitcases and luggage became the latest 'in' element in furniture design...Whether you crave a lounge seat for TV watching at home or demand a more comfortable rest during transit at the airport, the Luggage X seat system designed by Wyssem and Cecile Nochi serves those needs pretty well. But even if the system is highly customizable and easy to store away, one might want to consider seriously whether he really wants his home to look like an airport.The collaboration betw...

CLOSET ACCESSORIES HANGER FROM BUDESIGN
6 days ago
Grace Bonney from Design Sponge discovered this nifty little accessories hanger. It's not something I've seen before too, and I have to agree the idea is simply ingenious. This just beats throwing everything - watches, earrings, ties and what have you - into the drawer, and makes for some efficient storage management.KUS

LATELY ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE...
8 days ago
If you haven't joined Home Rejuvenation on Facebook yet, then I suggest you consider joining us and checking out our latest discoveries. Here's a roundup of the past week.From Freshome, we discovered that magazines do make very good - and pretty - partitions.Minimalism is not for everyone. Does this home leave you feeling cold?Re-nest finds this cabinet made of reclaimed floorboards "perfect for displaying your favorite objet d'art, and hiding your mess."So I gather those leftover wallpapers...

THE EAMES ELEPHANT ALL DRESSED UP
8 days ago
A cross between a toy and a stool, The Eames plywood elephant, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1945, has brought much cheers to many a child's and parent's heart. Recently, as part of a fundraiser art event for the Ambassadors of Design industry group in Hong Kong, several local designers and artists took the beloved animal with those distinctive, over-sized ears and dressed it up according to their imagination. The results - including one in the form of a roasted suckling pig - were pr...

15 UGLIEST FURNITURE EVER?
9 days ago
We human beings are so superficial - we only love celebrating beautiful stuff. But sometimes, it's not a bad thing to celebrate bad-looking objects. After all, how do you define beauty when there is no ugliness in this world, ha? LinkStan

Valentine's Day Decor Tips
about 8 hours ago
Are you planning a whimsical Valentine dinner for some wonderful friends or a romantic dinner just for you and your sweetheart? Whichever it is, you can make the evening memorable with a little planning and effort. You can set the mood for an extra-special Valentine's Day dinner by simply lighting candles and nibbling pizza in front of the fire. Or you can put in some extra effort, take time to plan, and make everything absolutely perfect for a special meal. Whatever way you intend to pre...

French Countryside in Your Very Own Home
1 day ago
When you think of Provence and the French countryside, you're sure to see lavender fields and bright sunshine. While there are many elements that contribute to the French Country style of decorating, the resulting look is always rustic, old-world, and welcoming. The look fits well into both country houses and elegant, old chateaux. The French Country style of decorating, with its warm and casual feel will fit beautifully into your home as well. Colors used to decorate in the French Coun...

Choose the Right Paint Color
4 days ago
When it comes to decorating, choosing paint color can really be a challenge. While you may feel that there are so many choices you're bound to find the right one, you may end up feeling that there are too many color choices and you don't know where to start! The tips here will really help you if you feel stumped by this important choice. After all, the paint color will set the tone for the room. First, be patient. It's great to collect paint chips when planning a room, but hold off maki...

Say I Love You All Around the House
5 days ago
Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers. It's a special day of the year to express your love and appreciation to many people in your life. Whether it's children, siblings, friends, or co-workers, a special message will be appreciated by all. With little touches around the house, on a desk, or around a dinner table, you can let the people in your life know how special they are to you. I don't know a person who wouldn't enjoy it! Here are our ideas on tiny little ways to bring the Valentine ...

Budget Art Ideas for Your Home
6 days ago
There are many ways to stretch a budget when it comes to decorating a home, and one of the easiest may be to create your own budget artwork. If your finances have been blown on a move, wedding, furniture, or other necessities, you may be looking at bare walls and no money to decorate them. You'll have to get creative and find or make some of your own budget artwork. How should you begin this project? If you already know what style of decorating you like, you're in luck. It will make it ...

Serious Garden Envy
1 day ago
Happy Monday! I've been spending some time on my new favourite home inspiration website, House To Home. If you need some decorating inspiration, spend a few minutes or hours on there! What especially grabbed my attention were the beautiful gardens....

Friday Deep Thoughts
4 days ago
I'm so glad it's almost the weekend! This has certainly been a week to forget. But, 'His mercies are new every morning' (Lam 3:23) and that's definitely gotten me through. I don't know about you, but I love quotes. Whether...

You're The Fairest of Them All
5 days ago
My goodness!! Trying to win a mirror on eBay is HARD work! After watching about 15, plus setting myself a pretty tight budget, I won this mirror. I've definitely got plans for this baby, including a meeting with some paint....

French Flea Markets
6 days ago
Oh my! Doesn't the cover of this book make you just want to ring your travel agent and get on a plane to France? One day I will definitely get there, but in the mean time I will just live...

Feature Walls...In Or Out?
7 days ago
Happy Monday!! How was your weekend? Mine was so lovely, I tried to relax and make the most of some time off. Didn't even pick up a paintbrush even though the kitchen looks like a disaster zone. I know I'm...

Antique Rug Shopping in NYC -- Doris Leslie Blau
6 days ago
We continue on the pursuit for antique Persian rugs for one of my projects. Options get limited locally. Boston is a small pond. So, with a family visit planned to my sister in Manhattan, I tacked on a few days...

Antique Persian Rugs, What's Not to Like?
15 days ago
Working with Landry & Arcari on a rug project. We are focusing on Antique Persian Rugs of the stunning variety. We brought many rugs to the house for the first viewing. We need rugs for the study, living room, dining...

Art by Amy Ross avail at Urban Outfitters
17 days ago
Who said art cannot be affordable? My friend and former client, Amy Ross, has a great piece of art at Urban. Unfortunately, there's no picture to link to, so you'll just have to click here. Congrats, Amy for this wonderful...

So Sad about Haiti
26 days ago
What does your home mean to you? Are you a decorator? An aspiring designer? Someone who just likes design and beautiful homes? As a professional designer what I do for clients and what I do for myself are different things....

Great Reasons to Hire Licensed Contractors
29 days ago
At a New Year's Party, a friend told me that he was working with someone to renovate his Victorian. She wasn't a professional, just did it as a hobby...had a crew she worked with. The prices were good. I had...

a swedish home
4 days ago
This Swedish home was featured in a last year’s edition of Swedish magazine Skona Hem. Owner Carola has the art to collect this without making the place feel to cluttered. On a wall in the living room are paintings of loved ones. This unique collection gives a lot of character to the room. The [...]

renovated fisherman’s cottage
5 days ago
On Remodalista I can accross this beautiful fisherman’s cottage on Shelter Island, USA. The cottage, which was built in 1904, has been renovated by NY-based architects Rhea White and Steve Schappacher of Schappacher White. The owners, who bought the house as a weekend retreat, were acutally looking for something more modern but when they saw [...]

crocheted vintage bedspreads for sale
6 days ago
Many of you liked the vintage crocheted bedspread in the image above (which is our bedroom). I was able to get my hands on a limited supply of vintage crochted bedspreads (in various sizes and patterns) which I am selling on Eby. You can see all available items here. The silver star shaped lamp (handmade [...]

mood board
6 days ago
I’m loving this mood board. A great idea for an office or workspace! (images by Jeltje Fotografie)

korean vogue
6 days ago
These absolutely stunning fashion photographs are shot by Kim Kyung Soon for Korean Vogue. The models are wearing traditional Korean dresses. (via Simple Blueprint)

Decorating in red, white & blue
about 3 hours ago
Photo by Willow Decor As a rule I am not big on decorating in patriotic flair but I found this website and fell in love with the photos shown here for ideas on how to utilize Red, White & Blue in a lovely way. Willow Decor is a blog that takes its inspiration from Swedish, Belgian and Gustavian styles and [...]

A clean desk is the sign of a sane mind
1 day ago
Back in the days when I lived in Texas, I met some very strange people. Once, at ZH’s office party, someone said to me, “You know, your husband’s desk is always clean at the end of the day. It’s creepy. It’s like nobody works there.” I knew two things about ZH — one, he’s a neatnik; [...]

Color Tip of the Week: Accessorize
2 days ago
Wool Blankets by Benneton  Color comes in all shapes and sizes and there are many options when it comes to adding color to a space.  Take a look around, from window treatments to rugs, a colorful room can be achieved without ever lifting a paint brush.  Even a small dose of a new color or two can liven up [...]

Banking on the future and preserving the past
4 days ago
Wherever I go I always keep my eye open for historically preserved buildings. I spotted the Schiff House (Beit Schiff) a few weeks ago on the corner of Herzl and Lillienblum, Tel-Aviv. The Israel Discount Bank Tower does dwarf it, however the care with which the building was preserved and restored to a museum lends [...]

New store concept: New people, San Francisco
5 days ago
New People Store Floor, art by Yuichi Yokoyama My recent visit to SanFrancisco introduced me to an interesting venue designed by Japanese designer Seiji Horibuchi.  New People  is not just a store, it’s a mini mall in the heart of Japan Town that is filled with the finest in Japanese conceptual art.  The four floors of wondrous finds [...]

Love is All You Need
about 18 hours ago
There are certain occasions when a woman should be greeted with a bouquet of flowers... her birthday, her (wedding) anniversary, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. If your significant other doesn't know what kinds of flowers you prefer, make him a list. My hubby knows which flowers I like (lilies, tulips, lilacs, peonies) and which ones I don't (roses, baby's breath...). Okay, I don't hate roses, but they're so cliche and they never last long enough. But just in case you'd like more than just ...

Weekend Plans?
3 days ago
Alas, this will not be me. I need to roll up my sleeves and start a little pre-spring cleaning. Then I'll need to find some inspiration in order to spruce up a few bare table surfaces. Yes, even we designers run out of ideas! However, the blog world was filled with them. If you have some reading time this weekend, check out the following...Two cute idea's from Sarah's Fab Day - Monogramed mugs and a great idea for a home office.The Bottom of the Ironing Basket's post - Hollywood Ladies - prov...

The Beauty of Stone
4 days ago
So much about design can be found right outside your backdoor. The colors and textures offer up a myriad of choices. Just look at all of the shades you can find in natural stone - the way the light hits a building or wall, the way the rain deepens those colors, opening up even more possibilities. If you are fortunate (in my humble opinion) to live in a stone house, then look to its own distinctive palette and select a favorite that you can use for doors, windows and other decorative elements....

Call Me
5 days ago
Calling cards are gaining popularity once again. I first found Moo cards a few years ago and instantly fell in love. Because I wear many different hats, I needed a card that would let people know who I am and all I do. And although I still hand out business cards, I wanted a card that was a little more personal and stylish. Now their cards are offered in the states. You can choose from several ready-made designs, or upload your own logo or image. (You can even order multi-images in one order....

Get Away
6 days ago
I have no travel plans this year. (None, zero, zilch.) So I will have to plan an imaginary escape for now. On this trip, I'm heading to New York City. Not too far, but just far enough to make it feel like a vacation. The Greenwich Hotel is as unique as it is stylish. No two rooms are alike and each is appointed with beautiful materials and accoutrements. The hotel is comprised of 88 rooms, all outfitted with the global style world travelers expect, and includes everything from Carrera marble ...

Executive Decisions
about 14 hours ago
You might be wondering where I am on the workings for the nursery... I hate to admit it, but I decided not to do anything until we return with the new baby. I know, kinda disappointing BUT, I'm hoping that by just taking my time looking at fabrics, art, etc the room will be more of what I envision, rather than a room I threw together in a fast, furious few weeks.Here's a basic mood board of where I'm at right now, but, I reserve the right to continue to be indecisive - so the finished room ...

Sunday Dinner: Super Bowl Meat 'n Tater Meal
1 day ago
I didn't realize that it's Super Bowl Sunday until a day or so ago.  As much as I'm a huge college football fan, I really have no interest or loyalty in the NFL.... So, we won't be partaking of the usual Game Day fare, but did opt for a traditional "manly" meat 'n taters meal.  Garlic-rubbed grilled filet mignon, Herb de Provence roasted potatoes, and my latest obsession: Cranberry-Toasted Walnut-Blue Cheese Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette.  I saw Ina make her Cape Cod Chopped Salad on TV a w...

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall...
3 days ago
A set of never-before-seen photos of Marilyn Monroe, taken six months before her death have gone up for sale. The candid shots are of Marilyn paying an unexpected visit to poet Carl Sandburg, who was a guest at photographer Len Steckler's NYC apartment.Can you imagine being a fly on the wall of this encounter? That's exactly how the photographer described himself - just melting into his surroundings to capture this meeting between two icons. Can you also tell I'm an unabashed devotee of the...

Toasty
3 days ago
It's been hot. Really hot. Too hot to be this pregnant, and without central air conditioning. (Remember, the seasons are opposite in South America, so we're in the peak of a Brazilian summer.) The weather here in Brasilia is rather arid, in fact, we crack up because all the natives complain about it being "soooo dry." I'll take the dry heat over swamp humidity any day, but when the air blowing in the windows feels like a brick oven hyperventilating, all I can do is wish for some cool, blu...

Love Tokens
5 days ago
During my first pregnancy, our nickname for our as-yet-unnamed baby was "Bean." That February, Ben gave me this necklace for Valentine's Day - Elsa Peretti's Bean necklace from Tiffany & Co. I love the precious connotation it has for us, and still wear it all the time.It was a gift that signified a very particular moment in our lives, so I was surprised awhile back when the hubster suggested I pick something out from "T-Fanny's" to commemorate this baby.I'm not one of those women who ex...

DIY Chalkboard Play Table
5 months ago
This is a genius DIY idea! Turn any play table into a chalkboard play table. The one shown here is an Ikea Svala set (only $39.99) inexpensively transformed with stain and chalkboard paint. For something even more unique consider painting the set your child’s favorite color or even using colored chalkboard paint. Via [...]

DIY Chalkboard Play Table
5 months ago
This is a genius DIY idea! Turn any play table into a chalkboard play table. The one shown here is an Ikea Svala set (only $39.99) inexpensively transformed with stain and chalkboard paint. For something even more unique consider painting the set your child’s favorite color or even using colored chalkboard paint. Via [...]

DIY Chalkboard Play Table
5 months ago
This is a genius DIY idea! Turn any play table into a chalkboard play table. The one shown here is an Ikea Svala set (only $39.99) inexpensively transformed with stain and chalkboard paint. For something even more unique consider painting the set your child’s favorite color or even using colored chalkboard paint. Via [...]

New from Spot on Square
5 months ago
The popular eco-friendly kids funiture manufacturer, Spot On Square, has released TWO new furniture collections. Their complete line now offers something for every taste and price point. The new Eicho collection is perfect for the modern minimalist with clean white lines. I am personally drawn to the new Roh Collection (shown above). [...]

New from Spot on Square
5 months ago
The popular eco-friendly kids funiture manufacturer, Spot On Square, has released TWO new furniture collections. Their complete line now offers something for every taste and price point. The new Eicho collection is perfect for the modern minimalist with clean white lines. I am personally drawn to the new Roh Collection (shown above). [...]

Kitchen Details
1 day ago
Here are a few things that you maybe interested in from my travels around the web recently!   Thom Filicia & Me First, my interview for Amana with Thom Filicia on kitchen trends. An interviewer asked questions of Thom and me on a variety of topics. I don't think there is anything that I disagreed with in Thom's answers. He is quite passionate about the importance of the kitchen in today's homes. See 2010 Trends Here are some recent ideabooks I put together and share some tips, on Houzz:  ...

A Kitchen Design Blog
3 days ago
It's three years today since I made my first entry in this blog!  My initial thinking was that I finally had an outlet to talk about, really, to share, my 20+ years of experience as a business owner and Certified Kitchen Designer in nearly ALL types of kitchen design...super luxe high end to builders' condos, modern/traditional/eclectic and kitchens in shades of (environmentally) green. I have lots of experience to draw from, knowledge gained from many sources, hopefully presented with a help...

Delta Pilar Faucet - Touch20 Technology
6 days ago
About a month ago, I was asked to review the Delta Pilar Faucet with Touch20 technology. I knew this might be a perfect product for my son Independent Product Analyst to test in my apartment in Manhattan Independent Product Testing Laboratory. Review aside, do you know what the chances are to get your college kid to return an email, let alone write about a piece of his life on his mom's blog? Reading his review (it was sent to me at 3 am-no surprise there) gave me much insight into features, ...

Autokitchen Software Rocks and Rules
24 days ago
A little bit of shop talk here, but I'm excited to share news of this new kitchen design software and technology that I am using. I'm excited to debut and share my new kitchen software with you. It's called AutoKitchen and it's truly state of the art! The AutoKitchen representative, knowing that I am a working designer, offered to provide me with a copy of AutoKitchen software to review and to use in my practice, gratis. I already was using design software, but having recently upgraded my sof...

Autokitchen Kitchen Design Software
24 days ago
A little bit of shop talk here, but I'm excited to share news of this new kitchen design software and technology that I am using. I'm excited to debut and share my new kitchen software with you. It's called AutoKitchen and it's truly state of the art! The AutoKitchen representative, knowing that I am a working designer, offered to provide me with a copy of AutoKitchen software to review and to use in my practice, gratis. I already was using design software, but having recently upgraded my sof...

Pillows – Showcasing Modern Classic Chairs
23 days ago
If you’re like me, I can’t get enough pillows.  I also love modern classic furniture including chairs.  These pillows offer beautifully colored pillows with a graphic print of iconic chairs that we all love.  BONUS: they are eco-friendly! Made from 100% sustainable recycled polyester. Hand printed and handmade in the USA with environmentally-friendly inks with no chemical [...]

Metropolitan Homes | Colorful Rooms
about 1 month ago
A collection of inspirational photos if you’re looking to add some color to your home decor from Metropolitan Home magazine.

New Jonathan Adler Pillows!
about 1 month ago
One of my surfing the web for hot new products is checking the Jonathan Adler website for the hot new products and I found these gorgeous pillows (my favorite are the pink ones of course).  These are definitely on my wish list for 2010.

A Lovely Convertable Couch
about 1 month ago
I think it’s great when furniture has more than one purpose.  I found this great couch at Urban Outfitters and wouldn’t mind having it myself.  The style of the couch is reminiscent of the 1950’s, clean and simple lines.  It also doubles as a bed, perfect for the  second bedroom.  This is perfect for that [...]

Bold Color Small Space: The Black Apartment
about 1 month ago
I found this video on the Dwell website, what a fabulous apartment. Frequent TED speaker and international advertising consultant Cindy Gallop opens the doors to her unusual apartment in Manhattan, an all-black space filled to the brim with curios and novel objets d’art from far-flung locations.

Feel the Love
about 5 hours ago
Here are some sweet little things by ETSY sellers to help you "Feel The Love", a Valentine's Day collage: 1. Vintage Silk Camisole at Bohemiennes 2. Print illustration by Sophie Blackall 3. Romantic jewelry hook by Post Road Vintage 4. Heart sugar cookies by Sugar And Flour 5. Linen pillow case with pom pom decoration by Isla NewYork 6. Pink Rock Earrings by me.... 7. Felt play food Cookies for the little ones by Bugnik Designs 8. Pure Romance Shea...

some shopping
about 17 hours ago
I didn't do to much shopping in Israel although as you must have seen from previous posts it was very tempting...I did get new duvets covers (which I find very expensive and hard to get here) Israelis and Europeans don't use top sheets only duvets covers so they are easy to find and very well priced, these are two different sets I mixed together, they look very Shabby Chic but are made by an Israeli co. called "Golf and Co."...

The Gift
2 days ago
So Ronen's 50th birthday party was great! Here's the birthday cake, I made a French Apple Tart and a flour-less chocolate cake and here is the surprise gift which he happily loved!!! I know it's a bit crazy giving someone a kayak in the middle of the winter...but he's been wanting one for years . xox

Happy 50th!!!
3 days ago
Today is my husband Ronen's 50th Birthday!! we have lots of birthday celebrations planned, a dinner party for 25 this evening, reservations in a great restaurant next week and a truly awesome gift which is a secret and a surprise and will be reveled in my next post, I hope he loves it!! the kids and I have been planning this forever. I just got home from my vacation in Israel two days ago, the lovely magazine article generated an...

Featured!
10 days ago
We were featured! Thank you "Romantic Homes" Magazine for the incredible 15 page feature of our home in the new March 2010 issue!! Please excuse the quality of the scans...here are a few random pages from the article: I am flying back home on Monday night, so I'll be posting again next week. xox

Jessica Knows Fakes Upscale Decorating
10 months ago
Jessica Smith, social media powered digital influencer, Blogger & Marketing Strategist indicated an interest in decorating with Uppercase Living once she saw a picture of the Morning Glory graphics on kitchen cabinets. She thought that would be a great way to update the look of her cabinets. So, I decided to send her some of the Morning Glory graphics and some other designs to apply to her walls and cabinets. I new she had a young son, so I included her child's name in two different fo...

Decorative Expressions Video
11 months ago
<object height="350" width="425"><param value="http://youtube.com/v/0sehgcMX7nQ" name="movie"/><embed height="350" width="425" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://youtube.com/v/0sehgcMX7nQ"/></object>This is a fun video I put together a while back combining pictures and music. Shows a lot of pictures quickly in a fun upbeat way! You can also make your own video at Animoto.com.

Having Fun at MomFaves.com
11 months ago
Recently I discovered in twitter a new website for moms to create their own content and popularize what’s important to them by “faving” or casting their vote. MomFaves reveals what moms love most by making it easy for them to share, vote and find their favorite things. ❤MomFaves is a brand you can trust, because it’s one that’s being created and popularized by moms themselves. It represents a modern mother’s seal of approval behind the things she loves most. Instead of taking hours or even d...

Paying it forward with Project Buzz Butter at Jessicaknows.com
about 1 year ago
Jessica Smith at http://jessicaknows.com/ has graciously given me a spot on her navigation bar for the past month. The link for Uppercase Living is me! - http://jes.uppercaseliving.net.The agreement was that I would pick the next mom-owned business to get the spot next. This is where I need your help. There are so many great moms with fantastic businesses, that I don't know who to pick! Please help me by leaving a comment with your suggestions on who to pick for the valuable spot! Please...

Saving the Environment
about 1 year ago
I'm not an extremist about anything really, but I do try to be as environmentally responsible as I possibly can. One of my major "hang-ups" is wasting paper or having everything printed out on paper. And this is a major reason for this blog - an attempt to minimize waste. In this type of business as a Demonstrator, I have catalogs, lots of flyers, FAQs, Tips, Font Lists, etc. An absolute TON of documents to be printed out. To waste such a high volume of paper and printer ink to dissemina...

Love it! - Horn side table
about 7 hours ago
I'm often asked how to make a simple room punch without using crazy colors - well this gorgeous horn side table would help loads! It's not always about making your room as colorful as possible, but if you have a neutral beige-ish room, beige sofa, wood floors, earth-tone paint colors - the best thing to do is add decorative elements from nature such as this side table. The dynamic shape and unique material will draw your eye and deliver a pop of design interest - all while maintaining a neutr...

Love it! - Studio desk
about 18 hours ago
As I look at my desk with wires and devices thrown about, I am more than excited to write a posting about this studio desk that has a hidden compartment to house the unsightly! From phones and ipods to digital cameras, chargers and power strips, it seems our list of devices necessary in navigating the world is only multiplying - I see this desk as the future of desks!www.AplusRstore.com - Studio Desk $649

Love it! - Charger Station
about 19 hours ago
AplusRstore.com - Charger Station $90 (3 colors)

Love it! - Upholstered headboard
7 days ago
So I'm thinking of buying a new headboard an I love this tufted option with nail heads from Ethan Allen. They allow you to custom it in a variety of their fabrics and grades - I personally die for the rusty brown velvet (pic below)It's classic, traditional but not overly, has just enough design detail and looks to be a comfy lean! www.EthanAllen.com - Jensen Headboard - starting $649

Love it! - Tribal pendant light
10 days ago
Taking a cue from yesterday's posting about Kuba Cloths, we're definitely seeing African patterns everywhere - here in the textiles wrapping this hanging light pendant. Available in 3 sizes, they add a tribal flare and cultural influence to an otherwise stark and nondescript space!www.RoomAndBoard.com - Diamond Pendant (3) sizes $449 each

Celebrity Kitchens Deconstructed : Cher
9 days ago
This Bali style home owned by Cher features 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths, and sits on a premier three-quarter acre lot in the exclusive community of the Four Seasons Hualalai on the big island of Hawaii. The home features ocean views, and views of the nearby Hualalai Golf Course.

Celebrity Kitchens Deconstructed : Cher
9 days ago
This Bali style home owned by Cher features 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths, and sits on a premier three-quarter acre lot in the exclusive community of the Four Seasons Hualalai on the big island of Hawaii. The home features ocean views, and views of the nearby Hualalai Golf Course.

West Meets East - The Ofuro Vasca by Rapsel
13 days ago
The traditional Japanese Ofuro, loosely translated as "soaking tubs", are not necessarily places to bathe, but traditionally were used to unwind, de-stress, and contemplate the simple things in life. Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez have created a new type of ofuro tub for Rapsel, which combines the properties of a western style bath tub (by elongating the tub) with the function of a traditional ofuro tub (larch wood construction).

West Meets East – The Ofuro Vasca by Rapsel
13 days ago
The traditional Japanese Ofuro, loosely translated as "soaking tubs", are not necessarily places to bathe, but traditionally were used to unwind, de-stress, and contemplate the simple things in life. Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez have created a new type of ofuro tub for Rapsel, which combines the properties of a western style bath tub (by elongating the tub) with the function of a traditional ofuro tub (larch wood construction).

Celebrity Kitchens: Deconstructed
15 days ago
In happier times, Nicolas Cage purchased the Grey Craig Estate in Rhode Island, which he remodeled and put back onto the market in 2009 for 12 million dollars. The estate was originally built in 1924, and the 18,898 sq. ft. home features 12 bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, on over 27 acres. Wow.

Dining by Design
4 days ago
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) is launching their 13th National Tour of “Dining by Design” on March 18th in New York City.  Well known designers create gorgeous tablescapes and area restaurants provide food and drink for event participants.  This amazing fundraising event will include food and wine pairings at the Table Hop & Taste [...]

Design Direction
5 days ago
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission. “Our house has a basement my husband calls his “man [...]

Double duty: Home office and guest room
6 days ago
In many homes there is a room in the house that serves more than one function.  In these spaces it’s important to consider all the ways the room will be used when it’s time to settle on a design.  Here are some design ideas that will help your home office pull double duty as a guest [...]

Go for Baroque!
7 days ago
Baroque is a design aesthetic of the latter part of the Renaissance, characterized by complex forms and elaborate decorative detail. Baroque style furniture and decor elements have made their way into many homes over the past few years, and the design concept still seems to draw quite a few “oohs and aahs”.  [...]

3 Must See NYC Restaurant Interiors
11 days ago
NYC-based Vastu Designer, Krissy Stecyk, shares 3 restaurants she considers must visits to check out the interior design. image via Sarafine Lure Fish Bar | 142 Mercer Street New York, NY 10012 | 212.431.7676 This subterranean Soho gem makes diners feel miraculously transported dockside in St. Tropez. As described by Frank Bruni of the New York Times, [...]

Wallpaper of the Week - Clean and Crisp Romo
about 22 hours ago
http://www.romo.com/collections/wall-coverings/kenzan-wallpapers/simonii-wallpaper.htmlYou will no doubt have seen this wallpaper around over the past few years, however, its one of my personal favourites that I thought would be worth a mention. Its fresh and crisp and I would probably describe as a non fussy, non feminine floral. From Romo, its become a bit mass market with the fabric being used for ready made cushions that are available on the high street. However, there are 12 colourways a...

Wallpaper of the Week - Masquerade Collection
6 days ago
http://www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk/collections/vymura/masquerade/565Such a lovely vibrant (aka loud) collection to brighten things up on this cold, grey February morning. New from Vymura it the Masquerade Collection. The image above is of a pattern called Orianna available in three stunning colourways, deep purple, hot pink and silver. All of them laced with iridescent inks and glitter for stunning visual effects. They are classic in design just brought bang up to date with the colour choices, ...

Wallpaper of the Week - Fashion
21 days ago
http://www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk/products/ferm-living/fashion/71618A quirky one for you this morning, its from a collection by Ferm Living and is called Fashion. Featuring rows of models with a whole host of accessories, striking various 'catalogue' poses !The black and white makes an ideal focal point for a monochrome scheme that I would keep to a modern property. Ideal for a hallway or those rooms where you can get away with it....the good old downstairs loo springs to mind. On the flip sid...

Wallpaper of the Week - Playtime Collection
27 days ago
http://www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk/collections/casadeco/playtime/558I find children's wallpaper can be quite tricky to select. There are lots of cars and fairies around but this new range from Casadeco caught my attention initially because of the little Japanese Harajuku lady (she reminds me of the lovely Momji collection). On looking into it further, I found that not only did they have 'tasteful' papers and boarders for girls but also for boys. The range has 5 options in total Deers, Huts, Hil...

New Years Resolution ..2010...
about 1 month ago
Its late I know (what are we about the 9th January ?) but that is kind of in keeping with my 'Resolution'...note the singular... for 2010. In the run up to Christmas we were mad busy, doing the things that people who work in retail do and transforming our house back from building site to family home. Christmas Day arrived (was fab - ate turkey in PJs) then we packed up and went down to Torquay for a few days into the New Year.All this time I had a niggle at the back of my mind that I hadn't h...

Bathroom Sinks Designed for Fun
about 2 hours ago
We spend a good amount of time here at Atticmag searching out well designed and stylish kitchens and bathrooms to feature each week.  When it comes to bath and powder rooms, paying attention to what may seem like small details can have a significant effect on the mood of your space. The sinks featured here are [...]

Rupert Blanchard’s Fine Salvage Furniture
1 day ago
If you are a fan of old furniture, or should I say, furniture parts, especially those that have been salvaged and reincarnated, there’s an artist in London I’d like to tell you about. Rupert Blanchard is a craftsman in pursuit of old drawers to repurpose into cabinets.  But that’s not quite the whole story because not [...]

Quiz – Colorful Wallflowers
3 days ago
Clue:  each wallflower is approximately 8″ diameter There’s nothing shy about these wallflowers.  What are these items? Post your best guess and I’ll return on Tuesday for the big reveal.

Back-story: Thank You Jeffrey Bilhuber!
4 days ago
Last week, I met designer Jeffrey Bilhuber at a Doyle New York auction gallery exhibition where a signing for his second book, Defining Luxury, the Qualities of Life at Home (Rizzoli, $65) also was taking place. While we were talking – more about why in a minute – he asked if I planned to bid on [...]

Decorating With Red
5 days ago
Does Valentine’s Day have you seeing red?  Cards and flowers aren’t the only things you should purchase in this bold color.  The candy apple retro play kitchen is a hot ticket, but worth the wait.  Scroll through AtticMag’s selection of grown-up spaces to see that all Red Kitchens don’t have to be pretend. JaneT found a [...]