Archive for December, 2009

Orange You Glad You Found These Accessories?

Color Trends, Home decor, Interior Design, Kitchen Design

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Orange you glad you found these fabulous chandeliers and accessories? This orange chandelier is stylishly installed at our local hand made jeans shop, Imogene + Willies.  I imagine you could accomplish this look by finding an old chandelier that has the right circumference, and proper “hangings” and paint it! This chandelier is equally fabulous.  It ...Read more.

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Around the Haus: Objects of Desire & Designs to Inspire

Home decor, Interior Design, Shops and hot spots

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I first discovered the wonders of Haus Interior and The Cultivated Home thanks to DailyCandy’s NYC edition.  Upon viewing the fresh, sophisticated styles of Nina Freudenberger and crew, I was inspired to bookmark those sites for future reference when seeking design inspiration. I particularly liked that the interiors Haus showcased were sleek and clean-lined without ...Read more.

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Glam It Up

Interior Design, Tile Designs

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Introducing Glam Porcelain Tile Smooth lines, creamy colors and indulgent details are the designer hallmarks of this stunning collection.  Being ‘glam’ is always in style. For colors and size availability visit Mission Stone and Tile or the Caesar Ceramics website.

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Design Comes Full Circle

Bathrooms, Tile Designs

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Interlocking mosaics in Crema Marfil Mosaics encircle your spaces in a kaleidoscope of natural style.  Come around to Mission Stone & Tile.

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Pig of Pennies

Fashion

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Whether you’re saving up for a new pair of platform heels, fabulous flats, or saving to replace the tile in your powder room bathroom, this shocking pink pig ($9.99) is the prettiest way to start storing your change for a rainy day.

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Tile Deal of the Week- 12×12 Noce Travertine Tile

Deal of the Week, Tile Designs

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“DEAL OF WEEK”-  Andino Noce Travertine 12×12 Tile- $1.99/sf-  plus shipping. Each week Collection17 will promote the deal of the week:  find special materials that are on sale, have free shipping, or both.  The special usually only lasts for a week, and must be purchased during the week to take advantage of the extra special ...Read more.

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"…And the color of the year is…": Pantone announces 2010's top hue

Color Trends, Interior Design

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Here it is, ladies and gents!  Pantone Inc., the corporate proprietor of the definitive, universal color matching system, decrees Turquoise (specifically, 15-5519 TCX) is the hue that’s in for Twenty-Ten. They’ve tossed around phrases such as “inspired by water and sky,” “protective talisman,” “a color of deep compassion and healing,” and “a tropical paradise that ...Read more.

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Season's Greeting Cards: Art & Heart in Christmas Cards

Holiday

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‘Tis the season for sending greetings. As the countdown before Christmas begins, there’s little time left for selecting—personalizing—addressing—stamping—sending  (whew!) cards to acknowledge family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances this holiday season. The tradition of exchanging cards with special sentiments dates back to the 1400s and earlier, with the Christmas card’s origins staked in Queen Victoria’s reign ...Read more.

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Bamboozled! Mikado Porcelain Tile

Tile Designs

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Bamboozled! Is it bamboo?  Striated wood? Tricked you!  It’s Mikado porcelain tile.  Mikados convincing trompe l’oeil is a masterful feat of modern tile making.  The natural, authentically grained appearance will taunt you to touch–just be sure it’s really tile.  Now you can dare to incorporate wood’s look anywhere.  No fooling!

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Deal of the Week- Storm Tumbled Travertine

Deal of the Week

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“DEAL OF WEEK”-  Storm Tumbled Travertine 16×24 Each week Collection17 will promote the deal of the week:  find special materials that are on sale, have free shipping, or both.  The special usually only lasts for a week, and must be purchased during the week to take advantage of the extra special pricing. Deal of the ...Read more.

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