We just welcomed a new (feline) member into our home. Her name is Ebony and she is the most beautiful little lady. We’ve only had her for 2 days and already I had a couple of scares. One: she ate a teaser tail toy (or at least I believe she did). I accidentally left it [...]
We’ve covered concrete countertops and now glass! ThinkGlass countertops are sustainable. They are 100% fully recyclable. No sealants or harsh chemicals are used to produce them. There are no emissions released and no negative impact on air quality. They are radon free (compared to granite) and safe for use as a food preparation surface (Certified [...]
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Once in a while I find myself surprised by amazing talent but rarely do I find myself blown away. Just yesterday, I was blown away. It was the combination of talent and creativity that did it. I don’t want to say too much because the work speak for themself as you will see…Straight Line Designs [...]
New York City–based couple Robert & Cortney Novogratz have been renovating & designing unique & hip homes for families for over ten years. Describing their signature style as a sophisticated but bohemian mix of high & low, new & old, they offer their realistic advice on how to create original, warm interiors with ease. One [...]
I’ve always loved the look of stained glass windows. They provide a bit of colour to an otherwise neutral room and if you’re lucky some history as well! If you’ve got a lot of windows and don’t want too much light pouring in, adding a few stained glass windows is a beautful solution to the [...]
In the late 60’s, architect & designer Joe Colombo designed a series of objects he called Total Living Units. Some of them were perfect for use in kitchens. The Boffi Mini-Kitchen evolved from this and was designed by Colombo for Paolo Boffi. The Carrellone mini-kitchen was unveiled at the 13th Milan Triennale in 1964. Now [...]
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I did a post on wallpaper a couple of weeks ago and a few of you raved about the damask patterns…well I have a great product for those areas where wallpaper may not stand up, ie. your bathroom! Tile. You can even get a damask pattern with your tiles. Check out the one below. Very [...]
Just finally got the all the pictures of our trip in Vietnam from my sister. It was a lot of fun going over them. Makes me want to travel again! Next post will be People…Enjoy!
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