12
Feb
2014
A recycle, waste drawer has been a staple in the kitchens I have designed for over 15 years. Rev-A-Shelf has a soft close for heavy loads. The base works with 35 qt. and 50 qt. containers.
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10
Feb
2014
Sealy mattress company has a new offering - Opticool - starting at $1200 that allows each half of the mattress to be cooled. Desert dwellers rejoice!
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05
Feb
2014
New technology that will change many of our future options-the 3-D printer. It is already used for custom fashion and at the cusp of fabric design. It is going to be an interesting development. Read this article by Eric Schimelpfenig in Kitchen & Bath Design News!
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03
Feb
2014
In the cooler winter months, bring out your warm throws in jewel tone colors to warm up a room. Add draperies or at least fabric panels on the sides of windows. Velveteen options for draperies are available for inside and out. There are wonderful outdoor textured fabrics now for a...
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30
Jan
2014
Do you spend long hours sitting at your computer? Stability balls have been around for some time, but computer use is making them more popular. The Technogym, Wellness Ball, Gaiam, Buoy from Turnstone, Muvman and Swopper from Aeris are some ergonomic options for increased well being. Exercise ball vs Office...
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27
Nov
2013
Stark Carpet manufactures this black wool carpet embedded with Swarovski crystals. This is a very popular area rug for powder rooms and is also used as borders on larger rugs. Yes, it can be vacuumed. Always use a self-adjusting vacuum as the vacuum should not drag on your carpet or...
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27
Nov
2013
Restoration Hardware is having an impact on the furnishings industry as a whole! At recent lighting seminars I attended, the reps were talking about their fixtures compatibility with the Restoration Hardware look. Scottsdale has a gallery. Others are in Boston, MA, Santa Monica, CA and Corte Madera, CA and Houston,...
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27
Nov
2013
Apparently! Francis Bacon’s Three Views of Lucian Freud just sold for $142.4 million at Christie’s in New York City! At Sotheby’s Andy Warhol’s “Liz #1” sold for $20,325! We’ve heard the recession did not affect everyone! Do you have a favorite piece that you bought many years ago from a...
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25
Oct
2013
Remember there are health benefits to living plants indoors! Add some for the season that will last for a couple of months. Orchids and colanchos both last and the later can be moved outdoors, trimmed and they will reflower. The local nurseries have indoor plants and suggestions for your exposure....
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24
Oct
2013
Family photos are the most personal part of your home. If you enjoy having some out, here are a variety of ways to use them: They are typically in the private areas of your home - shelves added in the master bedroom, hallways to bedrooms and large master bath and...
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This picture from J Tribble Collection offers many choices for special small spaces with interesting details.
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19
Sep
2013
If looking at the black screen is not desirable, there many options for integrating your TV using wood framing or stone. If you want to hide it completely, cabinetry such as this one from Horchow or an antique cabinet won't call attention to the TV. On the other hand, this...
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16
Sep
2013
A good formula for ceilings is the trim color plus 50% white. Cream is better for the ceiling than a dead white. It is also a good place to save $ as it does not need to be washable. Use a reflective, glossy glaze on a low ceiling for height...
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13
Sep
2013
Have you tried Chalk Paint? It has been popular in the U.K. for twenty years. Now it is trending in the US as an inexpensive way to give furnishings a fresh look! It can be a do-it-yourself project or achieve the look through others painting. The thirty colors can be...
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