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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11
Sep
2013
bulthaup designed this interior fitting system. You can arrange then re-arrange and even re-arrange to your heart’s content. Utensils are securely held by V-shaped channels. bulthaup is located in Scottsdale, AZ or bulthaup.com
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10
Sep
2013
Using a French asthetic gives you an appealing and inviting décor choice. [column col="1/2"] [column col="1/2"] [column col="1/2"] [column col="1/2"]
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09
Sep
2013
The combination of neutral tones with black "dots" is classic and easy to live with. A great look!
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06
Sep
2013
Use wallpapers in unexpected places such as ceilings, sections of a hall or the guest closet.
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04
Sep
2013
Any bed should look inviting like you want to jump right in!
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