tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59646124705621250602024-02-18T19:46:32.659-08:00HousewearsA journal of design inspirations, ideas, and observations from a designer running a business in Canada.Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-48929913054264109782011-01-26T22:26:00.000-08:002011-01-26T22:46:06.319-08:00IDS11 - SNEAK PEEK<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDW1a0Cq8RAUWJftHTJPMFnePVuE66pbuAPBoYhx0xnn5lkSGAM-yxn_mYoTNOWrqF9SkgnDA4WdvugUtH4vmWKRczaRk_0WInxioYIwBgF0nFz72qoFmDjBbkpooKLJX9E0eT43mEWwv2/s1600/eviteids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDW1a0Cq8RAUWJftHTJPMFnePVuE66pbuAPBoYhx0xnn5lkSGAM-yxn_mYoTNOWrqF9SkgnDA4WdvugUtH4vmWKRczaRk_0WInxioYIwBgF0nFz72qoFmDjBbkpooKLJX9E0eT43mEWwv2/s400/eviteids.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're off, with some fashionable frocks and minds ready to gobble up every juicy morsel of decadent design at IDS11, Canada's largest contemporary design fair, held over the next few days in Toronto.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Opening Night Party is always buzzing with fresh excitement. Live entertainment, celebrity designers, elaborate displays, food stations and wine bars can be found amidst a sea of fashionably attired guests. Although it's all about colour this year, this sophisticated crowd is generally looking very chic in black. It will be interesting to see if this year's look is different! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some highlights will be: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Displays from <a href="http://www.eighteenkarat.com/">18 Karat,</a> a company with accessories that are elaborately textural and interesting in scale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><a href="http://www.moooi.com/">Moooi</a> is an innovative company known for it's whimsical, striking designs, under the direction of genius designer Marcel Wanders. Above is the 5'Oclock Chair.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.parapaints.com/">Para</a> paints has just launched <a href="http://www.sarahrichardsondesign.com/">Sarah Richardson's</a> colour palette, and we were excited to recieve the kit from a local paint store this week! We'll have to ask her about her 3 faves! </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Washington D.C. based designer, Darryl Carter, will also be a featured speaker at the show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His classic fresh designs can be found on the pages of Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, and several other publications, and beyond writing his own book, "<u>The New Traditional"</u>, his stunning style can be seen in his designs for <a href="http://thomasville./">Thomasville.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Needless to say, it will be an inspiring and informative weekend! With so much eye candy in one place, we're going to gorge ourselves. The best part: a design binge is calorie, sugar, carb, and fat-free! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We already see the IDS marketing people are using Pantone's colour of the year, <u>Honeysuckle</u>, in </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the ads...we're curious to see what else will be <span style="background-color: white; color: magenta; font-size: large;"><strong>hot pink!</strong></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.interiordesignshow.com/">http://www.interiordesignshow.com/</a> for the images.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-7502251849783242302010-12-27T22:43:00.000-08:002010-12-28T00:07:22.592-08:00Housewears Design Projects -Some Highlights of 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYKCPzYRN6iJX-fNMe6pmSIyXH5-kKYW96M3jiHVcKNbUhyAsHODN81vKDSptY2UMwu3mBqIpTRKulBTdjlpWAk5VsiJ8A5oAIFQ2rI4tUWMCIYu5mR3xCD8wUl9nVOFmNMfVfOYb2_AW/s1600/blueprints-lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="416" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYKCPzYRN6iJX-fNMe6pmSIyXH5-kKYW96M3jiHVcKNbUhyAsHODN81vKDSptY2UMwu3mBqIpTRKulBTdjlpWAk5VsiJ8A5oAIFQ2rI4tUWMCIYu5mR3xCD8wUl9nVOFmNMfVfOYb2_AW/s640/blueprints-lg.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>It's been a very busy year in the Housewears hive, and so many readers have wanted to know what we've been up to.With little time to blog and many projects on the go, we certainly need to offer you a sneak peek at a few of the jobs we've completed. Some of our clients are bashful, so photos aren't always taken. Other jobs aren't complete, and are not quite photo-ready.<br />
However, here is some of the work completed by Housewears this year.</em></span></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">master bathroom design by Housewears, photo by <a href="http://www.maxwedgephotography.com/">Max Wedge</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">entry hall design by Housewears, photo by Max Wedge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bathroom design by Housewears. An unsightly sump pump door in this basement is concealed by artfully arranged cedar planks.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abstract art hung in this window enhances privacy and distracts diners from the unappealing view in this dining room. Design by Housewears</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wide custom banquette bench was created to surround this table in a lounge area, reminding the homeowner of leisurely vacations in Morocco.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A complete kitchen makeover. Design by Housewears, Photo by Max Wedge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Complete customization of furniture was needed to suit the scale of this family room. Design by Housewears, photo by Max Wedge </td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Thanks for stopping in to view our work. Some of these photos will be featured in the local Winter Issue of <a href="http://www.ourhomesmagazine.com/">OUR HOMES MAGAZINE</a>, to be released in January. We are dedicated to our work and we truly <u><strong>love</strong></u> what we do! The holiday gift for us is reflecting on our designs and feeling happy about what we've done, and having ecstatic clients who tell others and keep coming back. Here's hoping you feel happy about something this year, and that 2011 will be filled with many positive opportunities<strong>!</strong></em><strong> </strong></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-16619166269151447792010-09-19T22:43:00.000-07:002010-09-21T13:53:33.846-07:00Design Trend: Stripes and Stripes Forever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJWk5jVi5eNYTB4gcuQDWpK9uL6QUG3sEah9EXaZZwjlfo4gQZwV3_PpwaDfD8cGw8BeN8GIMeeDf9xlCy-1grQtBQCNI92Rzp0UKC03H1zeCHv1p5Z4KtXka1DUWCV7JBXlXJH9e9EE4/s1600/clownfacemodel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJWk5jVi5eNYTB4gcuQDWpK9uL6QUG3sEah9EXaZZwjlfo4gQZwV3_PpwaDfD8cGw8BeN8GIMeeDf9xlCy-1grQtBQCNI92Rzp0UKC03H1zeCHv1p5Z4KtXka1DUWCV7JBXlXJH9e9EE4/s400/clownfacemodel.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo via makemymood.com</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>It's sad to see the final days of summer flutter away, but truth be told, this summer has been a bit of a 3-ring circus. I've succumbed to the realization that many working mothers are essentially part clown: we put on our make-up, step into our big fancy shoes, and we juggle all day long...clients, appointments, paperwork, children, meals, household tasks....the list goes on and on. Toss in my flooded basement, a child with a broken hand, an assistant on crutches and it's over the top. A best attempt is always made to carefully balance all balls in the air with synchronicity, but toss another ball in and it's a recipe for chaos.<br />
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</div>Hence, dear readers, from time to time the Blog ball has to be left on the floor for a spell. Fortunately, the affinity for writing has seduced this silly clown back into the blogworld, and with a newly restored basement and kids back in school, here I am, spinning ideas around once again for your entertainment. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Stripes are lining accessory store shelves and winding down runways, and this classic pattern certainly deserves a second look!</div> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">A curious little book, written by Michel Pastoureau, entitled,<strong>'<u> The Devil's Cloth: A History of Stripes</u></strong> <u><strong>'</strong></u> details the historical significance of stripes and their meanings. From prisoners to mimes to patriotism and pajamas, stripes depict a strange combination of naughtiness and goodness. The point is, stripes are timeless and worthy of our attention!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">photo via Chapman Interiors</span></div> This traditional vertical striped wall looks fresh in chartreuse yellow paired with a modern charcoal grey headboard.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Housewears recently utilized this stunning carpet for a dramatic and cozy teen recreation room.</span></td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">photo via</span><a href="http://www.blackinteriordesigners.ning.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> blackinteriordesigners</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Striped effects can be made with a variety of repeated linear materials, such as wood flooring, and contrasting ceiling beams as shown in this gorgeous white space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Andy Warhol Pop Stripe rug adds instant warmth and verve to this space.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> photo via </span><a href="http://www.atticmag.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Atticmag</span></a><br />
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Vertical stripes on walls give a space a traditional feel, whereas horizontal lines evoke a<br />
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</div>Simple in principle, stripes are a powerful pattern that makes sense in almost any situation, and works with virtually any other pattern. This linear look adds subtle depth or bold drama, allowing one to combine unique colours and make them all work together harmoniously. A green sofa and an orange chair can instantly look like best friends with pillows, draperies or wallpaper in stripes that incorporate those same hues.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stripes have had negative connotations, as we all remember for Martha Stewart! Prison stripes are not considered<strong> 'a good thing'</strong>. However, Gwen Stefani and Sienna Miller make very chic jailbirds in these fabulous frocks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stripes have the magic to elongate, widen, and disguise figure flaws, distracting the eye. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The same goes for a room: </span><span style="font-size: small;">ceilings can look higher, a narrow room can be widened, a small room can appear enlarged with stripes. Our eyes naturally follow the linear pattern to enhance a focal point, or distract us from an architectural flaw.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Big impact in a small space with this amazing wallpaper, hung both vertically and horizontally.</span></td></tr>
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A simple bordered edge on a window treatment elevates this roman shade to greatness. Contrasting piping and borders on draperies and upholstery add a stunning finishing touch to a spare, clean look.<br />
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Want to add the power of stripes? This great <strong>Zigzag Rug</strong> is available in 3 colours at <a href="http://www.westelm.com/">West Elm</a>.<br />
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Kenzo 2010-2011 via <a href="http://vogue.com.au/">Vogue.com.au</a><br />
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Stripes aren't leaving the runway anytime soon. Resort collections for 2011 show fresh colours and fun stripes like this sundress from Ferragamo, and note the gorgeous contrasting detail on the bag.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you've enjoyed our collection of stripes! Thanks for your patience with this clown's precarious act! As the leaves turn colours this season, and the air becomes brisk, I'll continue juggling, wearing my makeup, my big shoes, and my cozy <strong>striped</strong> sweater! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEE6oc3r3ib11Klygb8KLFjOhyoRal1PFUmXXLiCrZpvvjzJRIdUxC2XC_CnSrqDoNTdgFI-4TVZbsdH9dvkMCxZj-mGw65Z6PSmlYWEBWB4F3Wfhivyqc-KgRSv483cY01xGwelIPt4bI/s1600/marthastewartviabojack.org.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-78557481169805509582010-02-27T19:19:00.000-08:002010-02-28T21:27:00.790-08:00Colour Focus: Tranquil, tropical, true BLUE!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkVrY6-FCunr9PP1utBZb1NjMEronjI64VSBiuFZCLrZ8JsmrbUgugiXW-crcHs15xe5fkBLDUGlbdcQf7JrkVdBkI0LUfEFlYwgX85gE2IJ5XlsWVU-DMKcjKpkmpUgJpjbt7i5M1X0F/s640/kimcatrall-sexandthecitysunhat.jpg" width="572" /></div>It's that time of winter, dear readers, when I must confess, the joy of this 'winter wonderland' is unequivocally <strong>over</strong> for me. Begone snow shovels, dark cold mornings, clunky boots, and thick woolly apparel! I am itching to trade these winter blues for the blue seas of the tropics! After a tough winter and a hectic work schedule, I'll soon be taking in the turquoise tranquility of the caribbean, which brings to mind thoughts of the 2010 colour trend: <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>BLUE.</strong></span> <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJzNBSiqgGstKz3R8rbcnFat9wlV8IDpJX5dSPYyNYRkEUSOhtxSEiblFPcokQ03_FX1dlh2W_uGNloUydX3av_Y405iakIml-w_THkbVoYQE1TPS5MsLLntPdXalMFflw016tqCUl-8J/s1600-h/turquoise_panto_a6a_275694s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJzNBSiqgGstKz3R8rbcnFat9wlV8IDpJX5dSPYyNYRkEUSOhtxSEiblFPcokQ03_FX1dlh2W_uGNloUydX3av_Y405iakIml-w_THkbVoYQE1TPS5MsLLntPdXalMFflw016tqCUl-8J/s400/turquoise_panto_a6a_275694s.jpg" width="315" /></a></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.pantone.com/">Pantone's</a> colour for 2010 is TURQUOISE 15-5519, a refreshing hue that combines the serenity of blue with the healing properties of green. Turquoise inspires a comforting, soothing escape from everyday stresses and restores our sense of wellbeing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Turquoise is believed in some cultures to have protective powers. It is a color of truth, tranquility and healing, inspired by water and sky. Turquoise represents an escape, taking us to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even if it is not reality.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The psychology of colour suggests blue promotes rest and encourages the body to produce chemicals that are calming. Not all blues have this quality: electric or bright blue becomes dynamic and dramatic, and this variation of the hue stimulates exhilaration and excitement. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5r1RRg6vg1mFQMT3-ooFgEaMXCm7FgY8IjBIFvZ5hKhTbnjso1JpuQSyeN5sDinQRXE6egFsVmKsoDEf8-uYA2B_ODRnoJBpsJ9KkV9NfH18xcdQStXJL8ZmfKpSbyg2xow_o2ZHIqgk9/s1600-h/photoviawestcoastseaglass.net.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5r1RRg6vg1mFQMT3-ooFgEaMXCm7FgY8IjBIFvZ5hKhTbnjso1JpuQSyeN5sDinQRXE6egFsVmKsoDEf8-uYA2B_ODRnoJBpsJ9KkV9NfH18xcdQStXJL8ZmfKpSbyg2xow_o2ZHIqgk9/s320/photoviawestcoastseaglass.net.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo via Westcoast sea glass.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In Feng Shui, blue is considered an element of Water, although it symbolizes both the clear sky and the healing, refreshing waters. A buzzword for the soft watery blue hue we associate with relaxation and rejuvenation is 'spa blue'.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Light blue is a colour of harmony and gentle growth, while darker blue evokes the Feng Shui energy of deep calm and serenity. You may consider introducing deep blue elements into your bedroom to promote better sleep or a gentle playful aqua in the living room of a big, busy family. One of the most calming feng shui combinations is blue and white, as this combination is said to bring the energy of unlimited sky and happiness to one's space.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> Blue is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Bathroom via <a href="http://www.southernaccents.com/">Southern Accents</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Chic baby's room wall via Decorpad.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housewears.ca/">Housewears</a> uses turquoise capiz shell plates and beach glass in an outdoor tablescape for </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the AGW Showhouse tour. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A stunning combination of blue and brown! Kitchen from</span> <a href="http://www.sekitchens.com/">Southeast Kitchens</a></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Tone on tone turquoise is totally tranquil!Love the use of the photo hanging in the window. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo via Decorpad.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXm-BS0cKotFiKoH-C2mg_JKwZef5Tc7UkhJGJj5APNeEjUOuLDR9Zl6uOZZHd568JTmV3sQbv3KqYR0WyBrhyphenhyphenqPxcfCKCDNfIBlO5MyhcE5ulzUtaD4Pld3ozS7XNi5XjER1reQuU63n/s1600-h/classicblueandwhitevialauracaseyinteriors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXm-BS0cKotFiKoH-C2mg_JKwZef5Tc7UkhJGJj5APNeEjUOuLDR9Zl6uOZZHd568JTmV3sQbv3KqYR0WyBrhyphenhyphenqPxcfCKCDNfIBlO5MyhcE5ulzUtaD4Pld3ozS7XNi5XjER1reQuU63n/s400/classicblueandwhitevialauracaseyinteriors.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">classical blue and white by <a href="http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/">Laura Casey Interiors.</a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAB8O7V_xaUefH_kRcvpKhoATSs2VGl-M473EPfKcaIcf6drJSrL4xoR_yi8Otp97DviKoqv53LASIdetHVMbIV6XnZp0yKkQCjavRBoXFYCVMHddsHYM02LWOsvZyRix3dlWI5Ols1TQd/s1600-h/hhttn101_light-blue-bathroom_viavicentewolf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAB8O7V_xaUefH_kRcvpKhoATSs2VGl-M473EPfKcaIcf6drJSrL4xoR_yi8Otp97DviKoqv53LASIdetHVMbIV6XnZp0yKkQCjavRBoXFYCVMHddsHYM02LWOsvZyRix3dlWI5Ols1TQd/s640/hhttn101_light-blue-bathroom_viavicentewolf.jpg" width="640" /></a>This amazing light blue bathroom pairing old with new is the work of talented design icon Vicente Wolf, see his blog at <a href="http://www.vicentewolf.com/">Vicentewolf.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5vEzLHAPjVBXeEFjg8fyPj_AaBzfI-JNFAqpYIurKk1Tm1Epr9vOgBJ3emdYxpPc4WUPFtDDsv10nWKgU3nKALUQOppmW7IOXCN_8zv2DPz-r5KEHWOl1UeMGIgr5nUbeEYJ_eiASEBv/s1600-h/Candice_Olsonblueemily.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5vEzLHAPjVBXeEFjg8fyPj_AaBzfI-JNFAqpYIurKk1Tm1Epr9vOgBJ3emdYxpPc4WUPFtDDsv10nWKgU3nKALUQOppmW7IOXCN_8zv2DPz-r5KEHWOl1UeMGIgr5nUbeEYJ_eiASEBv/s400/Candice_Olsonblueemily.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Candice Olsen's design combines turquoise and magenta via</span> </span><a href="http://www.emilyaclark.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Emily.A.Clark</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">A collection of blue vases is chic and fresh!<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Photo via <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Vv_S3Kit5xpRQ0AzZtIVhx3oSoYpsHo47GrKO82v3s1ULGS3DRgPPeAQ-bPLpdWcMSNikshZCPrZ5zX834I5S88O7LFKFbKOFX6uhNhVNOowMZtYUiGuetawUPRVssRvsh9zAdcfEPtb/s1600-h/stewartweitzmansandal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Vv_S3Kit5xpRQ0AzZtIVhx3oSoYpsHo47GrKO82v3s1ULGS3DRgPPeAQ-bPLpdWcMSNikshZCPrZ5zX834I5S88O7LFKFbKOFX6uhNhVNOowMZtYUiGuetawUPRVssRvsh9zAdcfEPtb/s400/stewartweitzmansandal.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sexy Summer sandal from <a href="http://www.stuartweitzman.com/">Stuart Weitzman.</a> </div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vWzveQqdaqIcpMoWIsTAI3-7ZGSSNpw7qFHB1hnVaek51sTteglXmJI4sllbIUvDP-NOJmAcMVIKcQpj66Fd8wla45vToPvjllULc1_QQUd5O0WOUU1w7RCtwpJOCBJWJBUo7WekLy7M/s1600-h/tiffany-box.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vWzveQqdaqIcpMoWIsTAI3-7ZGSSNpw7qFHB1hnVaek51sTteglXmJI4sllbIUvDP-NOJmAcMVIKcQpj66Fd8wla45vToPvjllULc1_QQUd5O0WOUU1w7RCtwpJOCBJWJBUo7WekLy7M/s320/tiffany-box.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And of course, there's always the timeless turquoise of <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/">Tiffany</a>! Hopefully, this compilation inspires you to consider adding a bit of blue to your wardrobe or living space this year!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Truth be told, blue has never been a first choice for me, but I have a genuine fondness for various shades and tints of turquoise, am drawn to the crisp timelessness of navy and I am totally enamoured with the luxurious 40's appeal of a very muted gray blue. Blue is classic! Which blues are <strong><em>you</em></strong> into?<br />
For other classics, visit "Timeless Tuesday" by clicking on Ms. Audrey Hepburn!</div><a href="" paulagracedesigns.blogspot.comhref="http://www./"><img border="0" src="http://www.paulagracedesigns.com/blog/timeless_tuesday_image.jpg" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-26412004871884087342009-12-30T17:52:00.000-08:002009-12-30T17:52:21.952-08:00A Tribute to My Father: For the Love of Wood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><a href="http://www.bolierco.com/">Bolier's</a> Rosenau Stateside Chair</em><br />
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Dear readers, it is my sincere hope you are enjoying time with family and friends during these holidays!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is with great sadness I must tell you - a very special part of my life, <strong>my beloved father,</strong> has passed away during this holiday. He was a truly wonderful man who had keen interest and skill in fine woodworking, and his attention to detail and dedication to his hobby made him a master. Therefore, I am compelled to discuss one of his favourite materials: <strong>wood.</strong> No space should be without the beauty and warmth of wood!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Zebrano wood has been one of the popular exotic woods used in the past decade for modern applications, as shown in this kitchen by <a href="http://beeleighinteriors.co.uk/">Beeleigh Interiors</a> from the UK.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of the exotic and domestic varieties of wood used for furniture and inlays. <em>Chart courtesy of </em><a href="http://www.evokewoodcraft.ca/"><em>Evoke Woodcraft.</em></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Dark Maple wideplank flooring by </em><a href="http://www.wideplankflooring.com/"><em>Carlisle</em></a><em>.</em><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hottest wood flooring is hand-scraped, reclaimed, recycled, or distressed and is available in a variety of widths and finishes, making it wonderful for hiding wear and tear. Some companies even burn the wood slightly to give it an ashy, grayed appearance.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countryfloors.net/"><em>Country Floors'</em></a><em> teak flooring</em><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The natural beauty of wood adds warmth and richness to a space. The rustic beams, oversized clock, gleaming floor and turned legs on the island of this kitchen make this stark white scheme very cozy and inviting. <em>Interior by </em><a href="http://www.amydmorris.com/"><em>Amy D Morris.</em></a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Going green is important these days.<a href="http://www.globalviews.com/">Global Views'</a> Washboard Media Console is made of recycled wood.<br />
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<a href="http://www.siematic.com/">Siematic's</a> new <strong>Beaux Arts Collection</strong> mixes styles and wood finishes in cabinetry to create dramatic, outstanding kitchens.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Often, clients are concerned about ' mixing woods'. Mixing it up a bit is good! A room with all one colour or type of wood can be boring, especially with all of the basic 'espresso' furniture that is available anywhere, even at the grocery store! Some consideration should be made with the wood's colour and the style of furniture. A rustic yellow pine cabinet may not work well when paired with a refined mahogany dining room table. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housewears.ca/">Housewears</a> works with any wood, but custom built applications other than kitchens are often maple, walnut or quarter sawn oak.This wall unit we designed is dark espresso maple, and is actually 11 feet tall, but in a room with 18' ceilings, the scale was absolutely perfect. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another project from Housewears, using quarter sawn oak in a natural finish. The look was clean, interesting, yet simple in this small media room.<br />
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A clever black walnut pocket bar from <a href="http://www.interiordesign.net/">Interior Design Magazine.</a> Photo by Eric Laignel.<br />
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</div><a href="http://www.olystudio.com/">Oly's</a> hot<strong> Isa</strong> wooden chandelier is a modern take on an old-world style.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Photo via </em><a href="http://www.contemporist.com/"><em>The Contemporist</em></a>. Dutch designer Frans Schrofer's Mobius Chair<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sun-bleached, relaxed traditional look is cropping up everywhere...this is the St. James Collection in weathered oak from <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/">Restoration Hardware.</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.globalviews.com/">Global Views</a> is also introducing its Light Limed Wood collection, with this French Key Console.<br />
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</div>Rustic modern - Interior Design Magazine's Best of the Year 2009 winner in residential tables is the Duette table by <a href="http://www.alturafurniture.com/">Altura Furniture.</a><br />
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</div>Another Interior Design Magazine award winner for 2009 in residential seating is the Pasadena Rocker by <a href="http://www.thosmoser.com/">Thos. Moser.</a><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">My Father, John<br />
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Today, I honour my dad, an outstanding father and grandfather. He taught me so many wonderful values, and he was a friend to all who knew him. We will miss him tremendously! A retired engineer and devoted family man, he also loved to golf and to work in his woodshop. He enjoyed assisting us at Housewears, setting up and delivering furniture in a pinch, or completing small projects we specified for our clients...there was nothing he couldn't fix. The outpouring of support has been very comforting to our family during this holiday, and he would want us all to toast to his life rather than shed tears for his passing. This New Year's Eve, please hug your loved ones a bit tighter and enjoy your time with them, and raise a glass to those special people who are no longer with you! Wishing you joy, peace, love and good health for 2010! <br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-29409312435017735352009-11-09T21:21:00.000-08:002009-11-16T20:53:16.413-08:00Holiday Inspirations and Bathroom Renovations<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTPsNH70KRYdHs2l1fGxrXuG3CLJbFZO8IC3-QHaJmBgDxIqxnZi1uCYT5HrK1nIeOeArU9R5apRDVpWzPhXrV6gXBjLM05mRp2paGATQR7zRANjCSEHRrbs5QUuWhnW2zm0KuClv8rp-/s1600-h/manzanitacandelabraviawestelm.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403474306819521954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 363px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 363px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTPsNH70KRYdHs2l1fGxrXuG3CLJbFZO8IC3-QHaJmBgDxIqxnZi1uCYT5HrK1nIeOeArU9R5apRDVpWzPhXrV6gXBjLM05mRp2paGATQR7zRANjCSEHRrbs5QUuWhnW2zm0KuClv8rp-/s400/manzanitacandelabraviawestelm.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Silver manzanita candelabra from West Elm.</span><br /><br /><br />T'is the season to spruce up your nest in preparation for holiday entertaining, and stock up on great gifts. Here are a few sparkling gems we found:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9PHtBdxk2yJDggGjKaMetV-TCDWSkLMzTDRU5u2g2KYmmH5wAmSYgejwve-wplBL4E2_8KdGjqbK0hIQ9HY750Ow5jozDnLFx4YNhXJAMq6FkZ3jzjH-1BG1oysGQ92D-eAW_h23TeE9/s1600-h/monogrammedmetalboxesviawestelm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403474298663231106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 363px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 363px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9PHtBdxk2yJDggGjKaMetV-TCDWSkLMzTDRU5u2g2KYmmH5wAmSYgejwve-wplBL4E2_8KdGjqbK0hIQ9HY750Ow5jozDnLFx4YNhXJAMq6FkZ3jzjH-1BG1oysGQ92D-eAW_h23TeE9/s400/monogrammedmetalboxesviawestelm.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sleek and chic, these monogrammed silver boxes are from West Elm.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW0bvouJlcrTWdRT3hBxQW2M4a74ySUfdgjslygSVJ3d5o4gRO9mQ24qT3hYgWQmrx0sf_IbQ2E91pVqm60u10vwuKhkbKywcrpLOz73NRTKJS50eQXsR5FZQRhgmyGLKkO4vviXLThSq/s1600-h/williamsonomasquareboxwoodwreathnov22.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403469711268199746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW0bvouJlcrTWdRT3hBxQW2M4a74ySUfdgjslygSVJ3d5o4gRO9mQ24qT3hYgWQmrx0sf_IbQ2E91pVqm60u10vwuKhkbKywcrpLOz73NRTKJS50eQXsR5FZQRhgmyGLKkO4vviXLThSq/s400/williamsonomasquareboxwoodwreathnov22.jpg" border="0" /></a> Consider adorning your door with a square boxwood wreath, like this one available for order at Williams-Sonoma.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmhzIJcTMWvm-D13S3hJVAgG6NrkDV_6FIeQgIORdFXvA_F1j65na0zI06Aq4SzzLskqIzuqJ1-Q0GSoRtEbxtq-SNZwGTjQcAPhVzu9qN26VcgfY2byaHkWUpcua87W7NVrDd5B7wHms/s1600-h/messageinacookieholidaycutters3setsofletterswilliamsonoma.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403469704794871618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmhzIJcTMWvm-D13S3hJVAgG6NrkDV_6FIeQgIORdFXvA_F1j65na0zI06Aq4SzzLskqIzuqJ1-Q0GSoRtEbxtq-SNZwGTjQcAPhVzu9qN26VcgfY2byaHkWUpcua87W7NVrDd5B7wHms/s400/messageinacookieholidaycutters3setsofletterswilliamsonoma.jpg" border="0" /></a> For the baker, Williams-Sonoma's "Message in a Cookie" kit cookie cutters creates personalized messages with 3 sets of alphabet letters!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlt9YNH3FuYNnMpYYLWybY4tm67VF3-o_L5MbmNsiFocS0nTkMP6McEuL7ZDJIPl4k55IWuxNIwizm_KjMrVutPExYu-hl-K6-Tjn5ahIaddP8fPh82UnC8raiABq4Lg_iDpOYPquDx1Z/s1600-h/kellywearstlerhuematerialgirls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402841971759248626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 288px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlt9YNH3FuYNnMpYYLWybY4tm67VF3-o_L5MbmNsiFocS0nTkMP6McEuL7ZDJIPl4k55IWuxNIwizm_KjMrVutPExYu-hl-K6-Tjn5ahIaddP8fPh82UnC8raiABq4Lg_iDpOYPquDx1Z/s400/kellywearstlerhuematerialgirls.jpg" border="0" /></a> Books make a great gift. Kelly Wearstler's new book, Hue, is available for pre-order now!</div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNhM3l0KdaEK3e7LRHYkH6bSY9PtMdSlTR3D8W3eIm1WBuJCWF1YF6R-hQ68Tkda0SdezgikmTmRlmTDWzuf3FAOnQ32CklhO44acy0f5Kcyovi3yYLsBZ50JIlseox5G8k1Y6ynvgwPJ/s1600-h/yabupushelbergreleasedoct09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403469715735077218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNhM3l0KdaEK3e7LRHYkH6bSY9PtMdSlTR3D8W3eIm1WBuJCWF1YF6R-hQ68Tkda0SdezgikmTmRlmTDWzuf3FAOnQ32CklhO44acy0f5Kcyovi3yYLsBZ50JIlseox5G8k1Y6ynvgwPJ/s400/yabupushelbergreleasedoct09.jpg" border="0" /></a> World-renowned design team Yabu Pushelberg recently released their new book, a compilation of the amazing projects they've worked on. Read more about this talented Canadian team on my previous post "Made in Canada".<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAi6P9qIt7Hi03oAcEphLLI2S4QeSoZ-b9Sl3-3HwDOYMR-R9ECiA5KKcdUASffb3Sc2PFbDfBL5kJxtoCcqkRx3uMKxk59yBEiql1cLrms71WCvmnLFuGfd-ve0p2TIin6ekghjzvXpUJ/s1600-h/katespadechristmascardsraspberryandredkatespaperie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402841966571134322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 388px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAi6P9qIt7Hi03oAcEphLLI2S4QeSoZ-b9Sl3-3HwDOYMR-R9ECiA5KKcdUASffb3Sc2PFbDfBL5kJxtoCcqkRx3uMKxk59yBEiql1cLrms71WCvmnLFuGfd-ve0p2TIin6ekghjzvXpUJ/s400/katespadechristmascardsraspberryandredkatespaperie.jpg" border="0" /></a>Kate Spade has holiday greeting cards! Cheery in raspberry and red, these are available at <a href="http://katespaperie.com/">Kate's Paperie. </a><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gmaXGL3jCbGa79B92nD1FvXa2I2VBuobyyoOSf5ok7MR3UX_DrzBgOQHzNs6iJipTOZg9Ab1UC4zSmHVBNOIUp6VOcqwSF-IoKkkC47tXLjojwDWUibjJJIohmkk2sWAkLxlaXPvoTZ-/s1600-h/marthastewartforcranesholidaytidesletterpressviacrane&co.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402841966388921922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 295px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gmaXGL3jCbGa79B92nD1FvXa2I2VBuobyyoOSf5ok7MR3UX_DrzBgOQHzNs6iJipTOZg9Ab1UC4zSmHVBNOIUp6VOcqwSF-IoKkkC47tXLjojwDWUibjJJIohmkk2sWAkLxlaXPvoTZ-/s400/marthastewartforcranesholidaytidesletterpressviacrane&co.jpg" border="0" /></a> Martha Stewart has joined with Crane's to create her Holiday Tidings Letterpress collection. </div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjboMo3woGlL5UmhZqoDU0EdEfQ9-OGkAdiVi6h_1ToeWkkcfKmEA4AcsnIB_izTw0fgxE9ZvfqV_Zni6-C-tu-zUe3SPVGAR66JZjKx8DTBXd6hH-8tkWyh_KJnuWo12ktC9XyCYdp9pTi/s1600-h/neimanmarcusshoppingbagornament.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402841433313152690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 173px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 216px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjboMo3woGlL5UmhZqoDU0EdEfQ9-OGkAdiVi6h_1ToeWkkcfKmEA4AcsnIB_izTw0fgxE9ZvfqV_Zni6-C-tu-zUe3SPVGAR66JZjKx8DTBXd6hH-8tkWyh_KJnuWo12ktC9XyCYdp9pTi/s400/neimanmarcusshoppingbagornament.jpg" border="0" /></a> The gift that is sure to bring a smile to any fashionista, this silver resin Neiman Marcus shopping bag ornament is available through Neiman Marcus.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQjJ1rZkUYA9T6yVjeoH5osBqXpT2JOVgTDD4l57nZ-4ZSkWDeVLJtSB8cadEbwDQA8x3VdqDQ-EpB5x8OHlTVvoWSJesT3X9wYrePrD9uPz5XMrIs7OWqepIpyxzBuL65frcDVyZW56UO/s1600-h/peaceornamentsviapotterybarngermanglitterthickandthin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402841443193535106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQjJ1rZkUYA9T6yVjeoH5osBqXpT2JOVgTDD4l57nZ-4ZSkWDeVLJtSB8cadEbwDQA8x3VdqDQ-EpB5x8OHlTVvoWSJesT3X9wYrePrD9uPz5XMrIs7OWqepIpyxzBuL65frcDVyZW56UO/s400/peaceornamentsviapotterybarngermanglitterthickandthin.jpg" border="0" /></a> Peace Baby! Holiday peace ornaments are hot this season, and add a touch of whimsy to a modern tree. This german glitter ornament is available at Pottery Barn.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzj4wV6a_q-AyuGPDsOu6s4QQkZfQC_zDkvVI_3WRKeunpGdqOnFoWR-oR2KF3hRIRc5O2shSvwAs3oMPu9KIBAGWRQVrh6mxDPaLtchsiCcCZWZILI5O23ORknvyzH9mTVCkHSvNDmaa/s1600-h/thedailyobsessiongodivacandleraspberryganacheorholidaypeppermintbark.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402841438689781074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzj4wV6a_q-AyuGPDsOu6s4QQkZfQC_zDkvVI_3WRKeunpGdqOnFoWR-oR2KF3hRIRc5O2shSvwAs3oMPu9KIBAGWRQVrh6mxDPaLtchsiCcCZWZILI5O23ORknvyzH9mTVCkHSvNDmaa/s400/thedailyobsessiongodivacandleraspberryganacheorholidaypeppermintbark.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />True fat-free chocolate by Godiva! Enjoy Godiva's candle - available in various scents, such as raspberry ganache and white chocolate peppermint bark. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlsyd4U7gLs9YqXGLGdVt7INIYFWThDErMmEUOGPGxktyJx-gjMU6JxeG96E5VoKJq4szTrjFuVDhA1maaMZRHNIQ7rKi8r2_ZITvKA0noHexfuVPwaegDFdPzETzF9ATA2TTijjKarLT/s1600-h/pradabeautyinfusiond'iriscandleviabergdrofgoodman.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402841427347895698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlsyd4U7gLs9YqXGLGdVt7INIYFWThDErMmEUOGPGxktyJx-gjMU6JxeG96E5VoKJq4szTrjFuVDhA1maaMZRHNIQ7rKi8r2_ZITvKA0noHexfuVPwaegDFdPzETzF9ATA2TTijjKarLT/s400/pradabeautyinfusiond'iriscandleviabergdrofgoodman.jpg" border="0" /></a> A beautiful candle for a powder room, this Prada Beauty Infusion Iris candle is available at Bergdorf Goodman.<br /></div><br /><div><br />We at <strong>Housewears</strong> are busy juggling many projects these days, and as promised, here's a peek at one project near completion: </div><div><br /><br /><strong>BEFORE: Housewears, please help!</strong><strong><br /></div></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJRZU6b8B8hRN7fq1LQpBMWN_ABtc3k9vvtpDrd4t2mgcgHPDycZ_x-u1yXxH02SQ3QzyCvcfhTI58Ls8hFGrXbuuumP5a99Etc1ctiWHQoLx5L4RfFeqzeVvn-fkHS7RZS5lzcviY0L7/s1600-h/ptwestshower.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403856696469171474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJRZU6b8B8hRN7fq1LQpBMWN_ABtc3k9vvtpDrd4t2mgcgHPDycZ_x-u1yXxH02SQ3QzyCvcfhTI58Ls8hFGrXbuuumP5a99Etc1ctiWHQoLx5L4RfFeqzeVvn-fkHS7RZS5lzcviY0L7/s400/ptwestshower.JPG" border="0" /></a> Welcome to shower hell. At least this was the feeling conveyed by the clients, as Mr. X is more than 6 feet tall. For him, a satisfactory shower experience was not hitting his elbows or head against the glass in this narrow, claustrophobic enclosure. Things became far too challenging if by chance, he dropped the soap. The clients, a professional couple with 2 children, love the location and layout of the executive home they purchased several years ago. However, as we all know when purchasing a home, some of the features were not ideal. Housewears was called in to transform this couple's frustration zones into blissful spaces. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ATDNInTBoA_6EapH_1nkbXm-qYmSAAs49p6FmtaKXiVP1E2O_oozKjS79m96q3-76hl7CI4zY69TX7wagXW1o0y2VzyFbEo4f1mX9crxNm3cneFmyjqNJEecKIi-nZcykucTn7juYvgn/s1600-h/ptwestbathroombefore.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403851630911787298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ATDNInTBoA_6EapH_1nkbXm-qYmSAAs49p6FmtaKXiVP1E2O_oozKjS79m96q3-76hl7CI4zY69TX7wagXW1o0y2VzyFbEo4f1mX9crxNm3cneFmyjqNJEecKIi-nZcykucTn7juYvgn/s400/ptwestbathroombefore.JPG" border="0" /></a>Mrs. X had an equally interesting retreat, a kiddie pool with jets. This served as an ideal spot for bathing the children, but the kids are older, and Mom is ready to ditch the corner jacuzzi!<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGN7fiQX8Ohq5DLcPO2224XPA_qktTOzQZmnIMVh_Dh3dcRSU-TdEdw9JOI6IEvO3eqQpen8UkUwjCV30OdMAwfL4pyw5ChOQyfYZ2HCYczozwJkVvg6W151uuk_nN0L77sfJazu-MnMXt/s1600-h/ptwestsinkareabefore.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403851626794762226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGN7fiQX8Ohq5DLcPO2224XPA_qktTOzQZmnIMVh_Dh3dcRSU-TdEdw9JOI6IEvO3eqQpen8UkUwjCV30OdMAwfL4pyw5ChOQyfYZ2HCYczozwJkVvg6W151uuk_nN0L77sfJazu-MnMXt/s400/ptwestsinkareabefore.JPG" border="0" /></a> And then there was the sink area, a typical style for this 15 to 20 year-old large two-story home, with exposed brass hinges, hexagonal sink and faux marble countertop. These clients also had a large master bedroom that needed an update, and although I didn't snap a photo, they woke each morning irritated by their terra cotta walls and a seafoam green plush rug. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>AFTER: Mission Accomplished!</strong></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvCufh6hyphenhyphenN2WmO3Jjz6aPy7g906tanMtlDWnt2xxJhME7BKOCcTiXoBa-MiVaEf4plFbR36f7UkJxnYpLGh8qpY60Sc7cu4AJQrtXxvN2d6MlTHPMOXWUx7cN2CnplFNCWZjdUD-Z6UeQ/s1600-h/pointewestnov09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403851616717411890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvCufh6hyphenhyphenN2WmO3Jjz6aPy7g906tanMtlDWnt2xxJhME7BKOCcTiXoBa-MiVaEf4plFbR36f7UkJxnYpLGh8qpY60Sc7cu4AJQrtXxvN2d6MlTHPMOXWUx7cN2CnplFNCWZjdUD-Z6UeQ/s400/pointewestnov09.JPG" border="0" /></a> The bathtub area was created with a shelf for towels and apothecary jars filled with french soap and carrera marble floors. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QNVZdaRSMi5kDjJvYnqw4dnVKjTHQ5hTbQtpobMDcTFNTISuKUKfpZpHsyFbiggS8qTGQd0FdS8P6h3ZGa5DDW8Awhd7yezLy4DvUAm7kwWyMI578iS9Xtw3jKWsNmpPuxni0NOTw6up/s1600-h/sinkareaptwest2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404237101618590226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QNVZdaRSMi5kDjJvYnqw4dnVKjTHQ5hTbQtpobMDcTFNTISuKUKfpZpHsyFbiggS8qTGQd0FdS8P6h3ZGa5DDW8Awhd7yezLy4DvUAm7kwWyMI578iS9Xtw3jKWsNmpPuxni0NOTw6up/s400/sinkareaptwest2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A floating dark maple cabinet with gray quartz countertop, Kohler's Reve vessel sinks and wall-mounted sleek chrome faucets keep the look modern with 'Hotel' appeal. Note the striped pattern of carrera marble in 3 sizes on the floor. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimz1Pd9d0lSypCVQKmXmk-45opdW21ZxAXzyvsZBFUzLMAE7pfgW3HFitm-EPQSj8xFQrc9rpsPqpdnGCeVLBYsANopX2IqQri06Q9iFT5WNdfSeql7ahFsEmtiVON7QtsID_xTegHW6X1/s1600-h/ptwestshowerafter.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403856105485545842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimz1Pd9d0lSypCVQKmXmk-45opdW21ZxAXzyvsZBFUzLMAE7pfgW3HFitm-EPQSj8xFQrc9rpsPqpdnGCeVLBYsANopX2IqQri06Q9iFT5WNdfSeql7ahFsEmtiVON7QtsID_xTegHW6X1/s400/ptwestshowerafter.JPG" border="0" /></a> A spacious shower with multiple shower heads was tiled in oversized gray porcelain tiles for easy care.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuP_-mL52sCBBdT-OdIfqs_ypV8kpBedAVtQB4z9yUnK6YQAQFHtyHL8-rYDUuI1Qil7EyAMVjrQD8vtxvlSb_NQ5vjso9c1R7ZwYNMzakKsk-NVF5nLbBiM8JzgeGT22Uxjg5bQS-a-i1/s1600-h/ptwestsidesinkview.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403856104319865426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuP_-mL52sCBBdT-OdIfqs_ypV8kpBedAVtQB4z9yUnK6YQAQFHtyHL8-rYDUuI1Qil7EyAMVjrQD8vtxvlSb_NQ5vjso9c1R7ZwYNMzakKsk-NVF5nLbBiM8JzgeGT22Uxjg5bQS-a-i1/s400/ptwestsidesinkview.JPG" border="0" /></a> A floor-to-ceiling etched glass wall was installed next to the sink cabinet, to act as a privacy wall for the toilet area. <div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1YL_nc78V7H2WxA9FIGpjbQLQCsmLwOlZ-B7aYgbUrgyid6yMiUR8bHTU6vY8Le5kVcOhaDyxFXr9zeE-n6r_LZD2MtvRg7VxZZVbB1nR2_xmnDCZ-fnA48Xj3zSLv9uzJ3dDkrW1rC2/s1600-h/ptwesthallview1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403851611639060114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1YL_nc78V7H2WxA9FIGpjbQLQCsmLwOlZ-B7aYgbUrgyid6yMiUR8bHTU6vY8Le5kVcOhaDyxFXr9zeE-n6r_LZD2MtvRg7VxZZVbB1nR2_xmnDCZ-fnA48Xj3zSLv9uzJ3dDkrW1rC2/s400/ptwesthallview1.JPG" border="0" /></a> A glimpse into the adjoining renovated master bedroom from the bathroom reveals dark exotic wood floors, low modern furniture, warm gray tones and a subdued, luxurious feel. A few more accessories are needed to make this project perfect, but the clients are ecstatic, and as always, that's what matters most to us. This space went from blah to Ahhh!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Here's hoping all of your holiday preparations are Ahhh! inspiring! Click <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">here</a> to visit "<strong>Metamorphasis Mondays</strong>" and see what others are transforming, and to participate in a great giveaway!</div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-74479967551221058232009-09-27T19:07:00.001-07:002009-10-03T20:10:12.231-07:00Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, on the table, the bed, and the chest....<u><span style="color:#0066cc;"></span></u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0zlCXXZWjHT68NP5qd1sQ_JBTF_Zzofxz6e4yZqpnO8S34CMRS2y1q2uv2KBZlAm-Vjq-j2IRv_3FTA3KqLSLEvw_wTz5qRTb7XekuQVR0kDccVWaDI3FJsRCL_mHr17uquMy6bqVIMm/s1600-h/lg_5120251_Model_looking_through_a_mirror_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388273078791330722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0zlCXXZWjHT68NP5qd1sQ_JBTF_Zzofxz6e4yZqpnO8S34CMRS2y1q2uv2KBZlAm-Vjq-j2IRv_3FTA3KqLSLEvw_wTz5qRTb7XekuQVR0kDccVWaDI3FJsRCL_mHr17uquMy6bqVIMm/s400/lg_5120251_Model_looking_through_a_mirror_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via <a href="http://bluetramontanastyle.blogspot.com/">Bluetramontanastyle</a></span><a href="http://bluetramontanastyle.blogspot.com/">
<br /></a>Mirrors speak to me. Beyond reminding me each morning those fine lines and wrinkles are<strong> NOT</strong> <strong>'noticeably improved'</strong> by the ridiculously expensive cream I religiously pat around my eyes each night, the sultry shimmer of a beautiful mirror seduces me every time.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXJI_sbRAiF0xYpa5n7UAmqnEV6aL8DqVsBVY0GoY79r1WVtd7ZoRAX3v_NsdaRsezIpJKqghAdHiPAhxELMzIiKdu6HrOzjpCVWlQSruzj3l1xui66aJHjv7k4h3jeTgo3KbWw5rBJdF/s1600-h/mirrorsbyglobalviews.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387490318145168002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXJI_sbRAiF0xYpa5n7UAmqnEV6aL8DqVsBVY0GoY79r1WVtd7ZoRAX3v_NsdaRsezIpJKqghAdHiPAhxELMzIiKdu6HrOzjpCVWlQSruzj3l1xui66aJHjv7k4h3jeTgo3KbWw5rBJdF/s400/mirrorsbyglobalviews.jpg" border="0" /></a> Large-scale mirrors are always stunning, but with geometric styles, small mirrors can be placed together to create an oversized mirror. Mirrors from Global Views.
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<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-0gFTgeBIa92xUKwBXdbO2FMY5JR6kak7OBW9bIINwgPEcJ-1feXPiRr_r9y0a7ZZUNN56pfpbTMkuon9nscv_eb0nQ2f5aP40RYuMLst2T8NrsHwP3MwSSGQEE3w-XsFH07uJFkdAkj/s1600-h/grayson_mirror+from+oly+studio.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388222579522689842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-0gFTgeBIa92xUKwBXdbO2FMY5JR6kak7OBW9bIINwgPEcJ-1feXPiRr_r9y0a7ZZUNN56pfpbTMkuon9nscv_eb0nQ2f5aP40RYuMLst2T8NrsHwP3MwSSGQEE3w-XsFH07uJFkdAkj/s400/grayson_mirror+from+oly+studio.jpg" border="0" /></a> This modern "Grayson"venetian mirror is from <a href="http://www.olystudio.com/">Oly Studio</a>, and I love the touch of brass!
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<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388222568309526738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhe0NFsjosfD3MJMMYdwxBKCcK7J6TPwuzOieIiQmN28Q8R9YE7JVhQ3MAKwDqKAZlTuqtKz0WnOqOwCz-_cc2eTnZHMcmuXxBK9vAuhRD0fKhLjX_vEtY5L0V2Wq6mNxuP1GMBAxPqHD/s400/peacockmirrorfromwisteria.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div><a href="http://www.wisteria.com/">Wisteria</a>'s Peacock mirror is handmade with german silver and has an inlaid feel.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTs88CsBrTcTm0QiPHNSWJ9NnR70uYa0CHQHfebC2SSSFflO1JjcXX39CEyM6U7w49BoQiWCpVk9r1BF5hv0DtITlznFXminOP2q0K7gGpQDQpVY6DFIXk08rpu0ozQ0neJQviiXT8uhGz/s1600-h/sunburstmirroronmirrorthelennoxx.files.wordpress.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387446693754394306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTs88CsBrTcTm0QiPHNSWJ9NnR70uYa0CHQHfebC2SSSFflO1JjcXX39CEyM6U7w49BoQiWCpVk9r1BF5hv0DtITlznFXminOP2q0K7gGpQDQpVY6DFIXk08rpu0ozQ0neJQviiXT8uhGz/s400/sunburstmirroronmirrorthelennoxx.files.wordpress.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.thelennoxx.files.wordpress.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">thelennoxx</span></a>. A mirror on a mirror is maximum drama! What other accessory throws around so much power? A shimmery, sophisticated mirror can enlarge a room, double the lighting, bring the outdoors in, and look shiny and beautiful all the while. Major multi-tasking! </div><div>
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hoLCi8rASHf_83npuqdQz7PtunQKkZv6XG32NsTJb5RFKj4TnMIoartP1dMDBUF7L-GlaWR1a-DMJPkKYyAjjkUplRe5SQE_c-hpG1exR4aUSQJ1CJ58L7JeXKrQZd5EZSCWOMXJvocY/s1600-h/janshowers_niermanrajeesood.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388246598901051762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hoLCi8rASHf_83npuqdQz7PtunQKkZv6XG32NsTJb5RFKj4TnMIoartP1dMDBUF7L-GlaWR1a-DMJPkKYyAjjkUplRe5SQE_c-hpG1exR4aUSQJ1CJ58L7JeXKrQZd5EZSCWOMXJvocY/s400/janshowers_niermanrajeesood.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.rajeesood.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Rajeesood</span></a>. This floor to ceiling framed mirror gives the illusion of another room beyond the dining table. </div><div>
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoV5wfDKkC-QyaZyMrqmgYOO3x7ZBqrD4xtxsd7kl4cydZ3AdhshbkzJz9w1dnayLvq-gvhUF8W2P3OrX_tquVJ71kdB0Dvw_6aqi1R5H6i-kIwMfZFZtJLsRDrymqm_3ODXiTspNLDek/s1600-h/mirroricandystyles.blogspot.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388246589509645298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoV5wfDKkC-QyaZyMrqmgYOO3x7ZBqrD4xtxsd7kl4cydZ3AdhshbkzJz9w1dnayLvq-gvhUF8W2P3OrX_tquVJ71kdB0Dvw_6aqi1R5H6i-kIwMfZFZtJLsRDrymqm_3ODXiTspNLDek/s400/mirroricandystyles.blogspot.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy </span><a href="http://www.icandystyles.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">icandystyles</span></a>. A large venetian mirror adds a vintage look to this bathroom.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKubV1X3LmIoDn7DH58OJabOlt8hFpleJG94nVSnd0WadcyHSPtFke4w6lOueEaG2gY6wY5U1FtwM2L1cDe5Kns-wj7zHZQjEUKG2AVNZvQKI8OQ8mH9nuvuSFLDRZz9fYF6VELDGBTcv/s1600-h/photorebeccagreenfieldmilesreddbathroomviaelledecor.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387490331195799026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKubV1X3LmIoDn7DH58OJabOlt8hFpleJG94nVSnd0WadcyHSPtFke4w6lOueEaG2gY6wY5U1FtwM2L1cDe5Kns-wj7zHZQjEUKG2AVNZvQKI8OQ8mH9nuvuSFLDRZz9fYF6VELDGBTcv/s400/photorebeccagreenfieldmilesreddbathroomviaelledecor.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Rebecca Greenfield via Elle Decor.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><span style="font-size:100%;">The magnificant mirrored bathroom of Miles Redd.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNT9E3S1AdwL2Ux2LGSSfTNDjuIFxl-D05u1AWrTm0zetxMqt7y-TYdwqpreqpjn1HULrPg0V-QqEFhLFBgVtmNWjh7gafF5Iftj0X0iPnu9R6F_dDTJ05BSUd9pCEJbzZToX3UD4C9baV/s1600-h/mirror+panels+in+dining+room+via+neiman+marcus.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387114156368846978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNT9E3S1AdwL2Ux2LGSSfTNDjuIFxl-D05u1AWrTm0zetxMqt7y-TYdwqpreqpjn1HULrPg0V-QqEFhLFBgVtmNWjh7gafF5Iftj0X0iPnu9R6F_dDTJ05BSUd9pCEJbzZToX3UD4C9baV/s400/mirror+panels+in+dining+room+via+neiman+marcus.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Neiman Marcus.</span> This symmetrical repetitious arrangement of mirrors is the focus in this dining room, and adds to the ornate entry. Below, the simple rectangular mirror repeated makes a bold statement.
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<br /><div><u><span style="color:#0066cc;"></span></u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHG8ylufszWmMkrndfELFwOjjXg_slmtni20lvRS-BmEP9DJXZdvsDpRxZl_kG8YORUCCRhw7o4Xi2xp_KAWFjE7LfWncGNfzxPrSy0nn2r24vvRmp8PDpJdl4wzuUET1Md1s4Xu4aYhmf/s1600-h/mirrorsfromglobalviews.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388276596380114402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 323px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHG8ylufszWmMkrndfELFwOjjXg_slmtni20lvRS-BmEP9DJXZdvsDpRxZl_kG8YORUCCRhw7o4Xi2xp_KAWFjE7LfWncGNfzxPrSy0nn2r24vvRmp8PDpJdl4wzuUET1Md1s4Xu4aYhmf/s400/mirrorsfromglobalviews.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo from Global Views.</span>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bdgr7VySrkoFZJlj-V63rEdw8abxZdhyphenhypheneX198HYHxCAZrpbhudtgYQWMgKyZhIr-WuWC-jaINQyTCrG7Q4N2Q4_gQjBPiz8DkqOmT6anOq_qq1s6whhh6h182oa-OjsFJ4r-R4drldYX/s1600-h/mirroredcabinetdoorsfromdecorpad.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387476378314087282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 363px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bdgr7VySrkoFZJlj-V63rEdw8abxZdhyphenhypheneX198HYHxCAZrpbhudtgYQWMgKyZhIr-WuWC-jaINQyTCrG7Q4N2Q4_gQjBPiz8DkqOmT6anOq_qq1s6whhh6h182oa-OjsFJ4r-R4drldYX/s400/mirroredcabinetdoorsfromdecorpad.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy </span><a href="http://www.decorpad.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Decorpad.</span></a> Mirror panels on doors make the upper cabinets disappear. </div>
<br /><div>In <strong>Feng Shui</strong>, the mirror represents the element of <strong>water</strong>. They bring a sense of refreshment and tranquility (with three busy kids in my house, it's no wonder I have them hung throughout!)</div><div>
<br />Mirrors expand a space, as well as to draw in the Chi, or positive feng shui energy.
<br />They're a magic pill of feng shui; with proper placement, they can dramatically shift positive energy in any given space. </div>
<br /><div><strong><em>Take inventory in your space to see where your mirrors are located:</em></strong></div>
<br /><p><strong>Best</strong> <strong>Feng Shui</strong> areas of your home to have a mirror-
<br /><strong>East</strong> (Health & Family)
<br /><strong>Southeast</strong> (Wealth & Abundance)
<br /><strong>North</strong> (Career & Path in Life)
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<br />Feng Shui areas to <strong>avoid placing a mirror</strong>-
<br /><strong>South</strong> (Fame & Reputation)
<br />on the wall directly facing the main door
<br />on the wall facing your bed.
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<br />The look of mirrors is illuminating the <strong>lighting</strong> scene, in polished chrome and other reflective surfaces. Mirrors in lighting magnify the light. If you don't want shiny light fixtures but have a room with minimal lighting, a mirror opposite a window can double the daylight, and if positioned near a lamp, will magnify the light emitted from the lamps. Here's what's shimmery in fixtures right now:
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmDO_6VNkNCuNMepSiUZiKWe0wsCiPWjZ0fRIn26bIZcKTK6US6JjaweBQPi02d_UnLCxz84AHNLiL9C_qJkwq_jpzAlzgGUUT3Rek8au2xfO2uD_DGaYuQCn6s4BhiFd-0Q4CepH7N_d/s1600-h/pierced+metal+pendant+light+neiman+marcus.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387114166620132690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmDO_6VNkNCuNMepSiUZiKWe0wsCiPWjZ0fRIn26bIZcKTK6US6JjaweBQPi02d_UnLCxz84AHNLiL9C_qJkwq_jpzAlzgGUUT3Rek8au2xfO2uD_DGaYuQCn6s4BhiFd-0Q4CepH7N_d/s400/pierced+metal+pendant+light+neiman+marcus.jpg" border="0" /></APIERCED Marcus. Neiman from light pendant metal>Pierced metal pendant light from Neiman Marcus.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqzsEqQq5IHToG14uFNW0zVRs8CuO1S2hfg-kZWR62L8ho2fnBm742RI8jXBQQspWyqAeqgIMdT8fw7xEB-eEcD5Nwk8cme1jtlZCfT3JxoSacaAGQFKA3eLzOYgLTeMhVE_n5gMYm7Ds/s1600-h/eurolucelightingshowstudioitaliadesignbrianrasmussen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387114150194644610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqzsEqQq5IHToG14uFNW0zVRs8CuO1S2hfg-kZWR62L8ho2fnBm742RI8jXBQQspWyqAeqgIMdT8fw7xEB-eEcD5Nwk8cme1jtlZCfT3JxoSacaAGQFKA3eLzOYgLTeMhVE_n5gMYm7Ds/s400/eurolucelightingshowstudioitaliadesignbrianrasmussen.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Euroluce</span>. Studio Italia has introduced a modern twist on the disco ball, designed by Brian Rasmussen.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZZMtP8aXZnAMdTpXafuGF40IdugGp4P_FU6rlxUCLG80_4mZ1JDuqH22LPywKoW6lAAN_OLcHGwuNPnTNg_lry6TJVB3v_HLienMsvW-W1j77t_kB2SnzEGfduhBObuVqtwWTpeegRT6/s1600-h/chandeliers+in+chrome+by+global+views.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387490309841019426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZZMtP8aXZnAMdTpXafuGF40IdugGp4P_FU6rlxUCLG80_4mZ1JDuqH22LPywKoW6lAAN_OLcHGwuNPnTNg_lry6TJVB3v_HLienMsvW-W1j77t_kB2SnzEGfduhBObuVqtwWTpeegRT6/s400/chandeliers+in+chrome+by+global+views.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Global Views. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Classic pendants in polished chrome, and a modern chrome chandelier.
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<br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWl7X_wedgvIDdZ71D02WEF6BXElnjvkCIV1mSdn-48Zj-xdjSj6UbNHU4pBaMhJJsnRa3zsn8Etji0nO0CUPNPeOnpklFPjg267WBjag3-h47PDqRJIEqL2Y_6oDec2rRqtgqLNWYbVf/s1600-h/quattro+bar+in+south+beach,+via+sketch42.files.wordpress.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387471561396774354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWl7X_wedgvIDdZ71D02WEF6BXElnjvkCIV1mSdn-48Zj-xdjSj6UbNHU4pBaMhJJsnRa3zsn8Etji0nO0CUPNPeOnpklFPjg267WBjag3-h47PDqRJIEqL2Y_6oDec2rRqtgqLNWYbVf/s400/quattro+bar+in+south+beach,+via+sketch42.files.wordpress.png" border="0" /></a>Mirrors are also moving into tile. A sophisticated application of mirrored subway tile is found at the Quattro Bar in South Beach.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZSePPHI6mA4hlJAsD7gfXUim0g3QVCTmckVrFr9jyK6-eIObn2xLDYMj7JGcjqkEQgIWF0GKJfQbgionrBVpTJbOSYpcSte4-PdIReVLalF-yINdpLUEWE2jnoRDNZlhMGb4ouUBmZ97/s1600-h/luxury-insider+agua+spa+at+mondrian+hotel+south+beach.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388261102244188514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 243px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZSePPHI6mA4hlJAsD7gfXUim0g3QVCTmckVrFr9jyK6-eIObn2xLDYMj7JGcjqkEQgIWF0GKJfQbgionrBVpTJbOSYpcSte4-PdIReVLalF-yINdpLUEWE2jnoRDNZlhMGb4ouUBmZ97/s400/luxury-insider+agua+spa+at+mondrian+hotel+south+beach.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy </span><a href="http://www.luxury-insider.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Luxury Insider</span></a>.</div>
<br /><div>Inside the Agua Spa at the Mondrian Hotel in South Beach...the reception desk is tiled -pure bling!
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<br /><div><a href="http://www.bellemaison23.blogspot.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388246607022377842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 384px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAjTMnN6Yw0CuwFbTabfkYf57twcpKlfITk2cdOHQRblCVJ5ywzo5RIwkg9Z2chTvQdZ9rOHlHWet0fa1PQt-SXfFhBwfNJ2XJ_sebuNKC06EsoR4PEn2uRtFkgQHuCmpFqu3umCHrDkW/s400/offsetmirrortilevia%3Ca%20href=" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy bellemaison</span></a></a>
<br />Offset mirror tiles, used for the applications at the Mondrian Hotel.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhqTVoCO8ddFMo9zakpsdnWyEOIC9fJkoyj_cp_mBooZd09VwPSQGSvmDzFeCqQ5SuPQ5BLcFacrsj35L-wFCcv34l-MQP98RYYWT4knUlWQuushSXgN6NFlInrPfJ-dzQ86JHRHhgkfG/s1600-h/hallofmirrorsversailles.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387467110069848146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhqTVoCO8ddFMo9zakpsdnWyEOIC9fJkoyj_cp_mBooZd09VwPSQGSvmDzFeCqQ5SuPQ5BLcFacrsj35L-wFCcv34l-MQP98RYYWT4knUlWQuushSXgN6NFlInrPfJ-dzQ86JHRHhgkfG/s400/hallofmirrorsversailles.JPG" border="0" /></a> A devinely notorious mirrored room is the Hall of Mirrors at <strong>Palais de Versailles</strong>, France.</div><div>The above photo is one I snapped when I visited: the grand scale and repetition of the windows with their filtered sunlight and ornate candelabras was to die for! Below is a complete photo of this decadent room, which looks quite bright, but without the mirrors, it would be quite dark and dismal. The mirrored panels directly reflect the daylight of the windows and their sheer draperies, and at night, the mirrors double the chandelier light.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9i0gNtTRspo5DhLfZEq2z-8Nxf3D0QxGhFQ_2clbw1UAjBp1SdoURC8bBMikZtYg5z_3CML2ZSqNq_NnjkDBy4elBDnT8zEPmAxnK4H6XcRClmWVaYFRyoJz1Q_Pp62RjNq_1ZGEgAKY9/s1600-h/hallofmirrors.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387465716554426482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9i0gNtTRspo5DhLfZEq2z-8Nxf3D0QxGhFQ_2clbw1UAjBp1SdoURC8bBMikZtYg5z_3CML2ZSqNq_NnjkDBy4elBDnT8zEPmAxnK4H6XcRClmWVaYFRyoJz1Q_Pp62RjNq_1ZGEgAKY9/s400/hallofmirrors.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>'Mirrors have come to mean much more than the original 'looking glass.' They are now a part of the decorative scheme of a modern home. By using them, there are no dark, gloomy corners, no drab caverns for halls. There can be a feeling of freedom, light, air, space.'
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<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFDiQfbwjP3R6oT72NbDqbIJv2KvyPPNGNUi4z2m5zVgy8KL2USOsy_OFom1ZSt9V6o5XpnP86AwdFFQBkiMePzDHCswM9NncmWbcH3vprmemxSsy66gsrCt41pEENxL7-0kvQh6e8yWd/s1600-h/mirrored_closetvialovinglivingsmall.blogspot.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387490321057195746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 325px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFDiQfbwjP3R6oT72NbDqbIJv2KvyPPNGNUi4z2m5zVgy8KL2USOsy_OFom1ZSt9V6o5XpnP86AwdFFQBkiMePzDHCswM9NncmWbcH3vprmemxSsy66gsrCt41pEENxL7-0kvQh6e8yWd/s400/mirrored_closetvialovinglivingsmall.blogspot.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<br />Gone are the days of bifold mirrored closet doors!! Here is a fresh take on the mirrored closet door, via <a href="http://www.lovinglivingsmall.blogspot.com/">lovinglivingsmall</a>.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEbqQYZYiNvk0vfO_JWPijy7HHhXviEM9t3lS4ATR-6GvjVIQEXeyKZAD3TlxV7kzW80K1QdypdUqzrYDeS1Tlp4vkehuHLu8rxvkSwiLyEDa5OhXBFBciYDq-pfvxjpPstRslKSKkcpT/s1600-h/bowling+alley+from+Kelly+Wearstler,+via+adesignista.blogspot.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387465697776648946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 284px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEbqQYZYiNvk0vfO_JWPijy7HHhXviEM9t3lS4ATR-6GvjVIQEXeyKZAD3TlxV7kzW80K1QdypdUqzrYDeS1Tlp4vkehuHLu8rxvkSwiLyEDa5OhXBFBciYDq-pfvxjpPstRslKSKkcpT/s400/bowling+alley+from+Kelly+Wearstler,+via+adesignista.blogspot.bmp" border="0" /></a>The designs above and below are creations of design Diva Kelly Wearstler, courtesy <a href="http://www.adesignista.blogspot.com/">adesignista</a>.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHboLLfg_DLMF9-t-qBZt4bzyuir4jBsl2x3Ju-jj618bFrYjoapwVD6ijXltK1c2RAwafgcqk4at8USlc518pzuh7AeyHZ_PyIfOnpmFOES25FnZaekWPcYRAnzsLHPrKCKk9_1WY_-h/s1600-h/mirrorwallbykellywearstler.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387465695402451506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHboLLfg_DLMF9-t-qBZt4bzyuir4jBsl2x3Ju-jj618bFrYjoapwVD6ijXltK1c2RAwafgcqk4at8USlc518pzuh7AeyHZ_PyIfOnpmFOES25FnZaekWPcYRAnzsLHPrKCKk9_1WY_-h/s400/mirrorwallbykellywearstler.jpg" border="0" /></a>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84pf4WLZYyVzZzPl6DifNuvExkScl_Xn-_VoVzQvLbU4riy9c_cMKiTLmMvANjWH1nTxe44mWmsRcpb170NAU2Xw9-MxwKpRkveAabSniECFs6DzidYNKd-GZ40-NW0ewI3aEm1PdC-mC/s1600-h/mirroredwallstepfordmommycreateschichi&luxe.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387465692295685474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84pf4WLZYyVzZzPl6DifNuvExkScl_Xn-_VoVzQvLbU4riy9c_cMKiTLmMvANjWH1nTxe44mWmsRcpb170NAU2Xw9-MxwKpRkveAabSniECFs6DzidYNKd-GZ40-NW0ewI3aEm1PdC-mC/s400/mirroredwallstepfordmommycreateschichi&luxe.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via </span><a href="http://www.stepfordmommycreates.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">StepfordMommyCreates</span></a>. Love these unique wall panels! Mirrors are great if they are reflecting something gorgeous, but placement is critical - a mirrored kitchen backsplash can double your kitchen size, but it is not so effective if it also doubles the collection of dirty dishes on your counter!
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQS2Rs56us3UnLeHmeJTBwsGVdApiRT0s6AdxcFB8m3_Hbo3kUTP-OFlTurujX0O-vNzlHOf3K_Bh8lQA3gEIWripDj3KNA9vWjjf4aKVU19IILxavkZAMmPMhyphenhyphen0qYG6eeBsUZ5pfrwyj/s1600-h/mirror-tvfromox-home.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387446684637933266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQS2Rs56us3UnLeHmeJTBwsGVdApiRT0s6AdxcFB8m3_Hbo3kUTP-OFlTurujX0O-vNzlHOf3K_Bh8lQA3gEIWripDj3KNA9vWjjf4aKVU19IILxavkZAMmPMhyphenhyphen0qYG6eeBsUZ5pfrwyj/s400/mirror-tvfromox-home.jpg" border="0" /></a>Mirrored Technology:this stunning fireplace mirror television is from <a href="http://www.ox-home.com/">OX Home</a>.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIm9QIZOlne7Z_yq1ooQ81QWWD0IVbcDM7rTC0Bdisx89-I-9OwPFy19eg5AY4WQw_lkf-y3qCK7_16g7VsHh07gV2kbSgCgqrhBK8LlbEd3wuIpC9ko2LVwFnGMlP1cJz5-C-rIot8xzW/s1600-h/mirror+panels+look+gigantic+decorpad.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387438444280096194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 284px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIm9QIZOlne7Z_yq1ooQ81QWWD0IVbcDM7rTC0Bdisx89-I-9OwPFy19eg5AY4WQw_lkf-y3qCK7_16g7VsHh07gV2kbSgCgqrhBK8LlbEd3wuIpC9ko2LVwFnGMlP1cJz5-C-rIot8xzW/s400/mirror+panels+look+gigantic+decorpad.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Decorpad. </span></div>
<br /><div>Beyond a large wall mirror or a mirrored wall treatment as the one above, mirror is finding its way into all aspects of furniture. Here are some wonderful pieces to enjoy!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi09ZQX_fZegwq1ksAzWC4HOJE7KnzWY3vKblLFgqqsZJHYULUZW7vsZIY5u6OVNtP6uhIw93Ls-22UC5ia-V1x5HAlwXPbj8YZJZ7s0Y0LrDm8TLJ5Kroe8UZ4v1ZmTnb8tJbDRjkxUrRx/s1600-h/lyle-umbach-mirrored-armoire.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387438427456982994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi09ZQX_fZegwq1ksAzWC4HOJE7KnzWY3vKblLFgqqsZJHYULUZW7vsZIY5u6OVNtP6uhIw93Ls-22UC5ia-V1x5HAlwXPbj8YZJZ7s0Y0LrDm8TLJ5Kroe8UZ4v1ZmTnb8tJbDRjkxUrRx/s400/lyle-umbach-mirrored-armoire.jpg" border="0" /></a>Mirrored Armoire from Lyle and Umbach.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9vhyuhQMjNEnpHbGrjSfYJ4VonsuSTBqeU0a8E3EI4eUmSnHKuSLVOpW7YoRnWaQNlnbE2nAbSAJJs0VxPRy-Btw_Ty8MpVO0pAkPs2LXJlo6sPmaBsuKJlB1bBY7wdmGKf1r3-2FA1ic/s1600-h/cleocabinetfromhickorychairlifeinaventicup.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387438421796773506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9vhyuhQMjNEnpHbGrjSfYJ4VonsuSTBqeU0a8E3EI4eUmSnHKuSLVOpW7YoRnWaQNlnbE2nAbSAJJs0VxPRy-Btw_Ty8MpVO0pAkPs2LXJlo6sPmaBsuKJlB1bBY7wdmGKf1r3-2FA1ic/s400/cleocabinetfromhickorychairlifeinaventicup.png" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy </span><a href="http://www.lifeinaventicup.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">LifeinaVentiCup.</span></a>
<br />This amazing Cleo Cabinet is from Hickory Chair.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK14j7k7RV9cl6373Hmj0xyCBQBD2zcCszEZxdfqgnwG7diUCZ7TaORNLIdKrNEzR_KwAbUZznMJlyMKvsDkXoruyWA-G9MFHq0EZqCerF3VSJGcPe0HVp1JAJNxcKhcYQbQl50EgNRa21/s1600-h/mirroronmirrorvialadolcevita.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387446701983820866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK14j7k7RV9cl6373Hmj0xyCBQBD2zcCszEZxdfqgnwG7diUCZ7TaORNLIdKrNEzR_KwAbUZznMJlyMKvsDkXoruyWA-G9MFHq0EZqCerF3VSJGcPe0HVp1JAJNxcKhcYQbQl50EgNRa21/s400/mirroronmirrorvialadolcevita.bmp" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy </span><a href="http://www.ladolcavita.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">LaDolceVita.</span></a>
<br />Is a mirror paired with mirrored furniture too much? Not at all, if done well, as in this photo...even with mirrored accessories!</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP85wKN28WcV1uPnxN5qRIYEK1A8KttKvS1MtSpFPYx1ojRdqdclCai6dZ6HMomy2hrNm616IqTU5Z-Epnj5ZeE96FbFv7TILZTRh-mJpDJjB9FUTt5cqkLMFeh5nzB0YNsA0oYdcp5dh6/s1600-h/blackmirroredcabinetviadecorfair.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386335621270202338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP85wKN28WcV1uPnxN5qRIYEK1A8KttKvS1MtSpFPYx1ojRdqdclCai6dZ6HMomy2hrNm616IqTU5Z-Epnj5ZeE96FbFv7TILZTRh-mJpDJjB9FUTt5cqkLMFeh5nzB0YNsA0oYdcp5dh6/s400/blackmirroredcabinetviadecorfair.jpg" border="0" /></a> Black mirrored cabinet with brass inlay via <a href="http://www.decorfair.com/">decorfair</a>.
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<br /><a href="http://www.bethelin.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387446717452878898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNcJokWOFxcXCeEHdY8wawCpUY48t4ojQOhWgPV7vfo_TAEWJHvfoH_cPRyA2_mDjCxVZoxJZbt7wqoTJvwmwECe1WkVYyLOGgPKgyfu9_jdsw6tOVm-vWS9q9bDId8alRK8YKSrbgB17/s400/blackmirroredfurniturefrombethelin.jpg" border="0" />
<br />Bethel</a> has introduced black mirrored furniture to their extensive array of mirrored pieces. The pieces are stunning!
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi256EaWI9GSYAHqIs4_hAPkHIewkUfo7wrFzBiupjDP0qtScyMXafMj3WpOE5BmUrxj_poSQd4397qyGYMDR6xcZhzJIjC_tF2Sy6NXJk_yROB0A8YUXn206Cq8GMjLeFpdmb9mJiScoe2/s1600-h/TMItaliaDarkSymphony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388202037084743218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi256EaWI9GSYAHqIs4_hAPkHIewkUfo7wrFzBiupjDP0qtScyMXafMj3WpOE5BmUrxj_poSQd4397qyGYMDR6xcZhzJIjC_tF2Sy6NXJk_yROB0A8YUXn206Cq8GMjLeFpdmb9mJiScoe2/s400/TMItaliaDarkSymphony.jpg" border="0" /></a> M.T. Italia's kitchen in a luxurious black mirror finish, called Dark Symphony.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNLRBmb_DchQTY9t7vAEpUaGjtcZ-EqBKAOLCazx2SfmOG0EX7B3p5bZhydz7q00FkZILJ6h3TSd99FJD6YJHnEYQa5cIzRIg6LR674fbV1zUVmSPMHc_xAiceBbkFYMBFbygs-eKM_bk/s1600-h/ralphlauren_modernmetropolisbarwareviainteriordesignideas.net.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386335054806250514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 349px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNLRBmb_DchQTY9t7vAEpUaGjtcZ-EqBKAOLCazx2SfmOG0EX7B3p5bZhydz7q00FkZILJ6h3TSd99FJD6YJHnEYQa5cIzRIg6LR674fbV1zUVmSPMHc_xAiceBbkFYMBFbygs-eKM_bk/s400/ralphlauren_modernmetropolisbarwareviainteriordesignideas.net.png" border="0" /></a> Ralph Lauren's Modern Metropolis Collection of barware via <a href="http://www.interiordesignideas.net/">Interior Design Ideas.</a> </div><div></div><div>Consider other shiny chrome and silver accents: photo frames, bar and tableware, a silver tray, silver vases. The reflective properties of polished metal deliver the same impact in small doses. It's time to bring on the bling!</div><div>
<br />Add luxurious shimmer and shine to your home with mirrors. Beyond the beauty, they can brighten and enlarge your space! We're enamoured with mirrors this week; check out what others are hooked on <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">here.</a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-74059802539181913342009-09-01T21:59:00.000-07:002009-09-04T23:11:24.426-07:00Colour Focus - Seeing Red!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC00TRyjWmH58CdJMR6D68aoy3oUYCjj5AIR6p6hihyMAPQoX9oVPugHS5U-uWS2m0S9oQhckzNP5D7U07aEW6kAhGHRe5ZzvAFg6Egt3dFdeHpW8wHz9h2FrDhOjNZ2fpTZ_-6pFvmMLI/s1600-h/smithmountainlake.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377456882424851986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC00TRyjWmH58CdJMR6D68aoy3oUYCjj5AIR6p6hihyMAPQoX9oVPugHS5U-uWS2m0S9oQhckzNP5D7U07aEW6kAhGHRe5ZzvAFg6Egt3dFdeHpW8wHz9h2FrDhOjNZ2fpTZ_-6pFvmMLI/s400/smithmountainlake.bmp" border="0" /></a> Here we are, a few sunsets from Labour Day!!! Summer has been a hive of activity for Housewears, swarming with B's - basements, bathrooms, and bedrooms! Fall promises to be even busier, but fear not, dear readers, we'll just have to take you with us on some of the special projects we're working on! This week, we're focusing on the hottest trend, the ravishing power of red!
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<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377441118362934338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4g3MiEWfnoo90HrhZDrJ3WqylZJyhTcAz3-1YVUhtdngFJiIKzNRZjkm49Bk3cId5jq1bMHdqTyOHUltAekBTekpCpg3J5ntED5V5jfeYvUppiuIVwO1xPwGyW7DZBwMAHX64nFA1yJtq/s400/paintswatchesviadesignsponge.jpg" border="0" />
<br />Red=Drama. Love, war, heat, courage, patriotism, anger, passion...it's all in there, an emotional entourage in one intense little colour. Historically, when times were tough and economic constraints were prevalent, colour brightened the horizon. Hence, fall's colour forecast is red hot!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSzg6LynFrwnNqwnxS37PG8TCqegXeuru-Dk6bajwqWSZ9vDUuLNJogiRmhtO_fEoRG6zBk05g7zyF8JCzlbe_-GMvyzpyVGfjKYmAX1V3M-_mzOOPCS09Ip8PE1PNvmKK8wjdjsWCkn8/s1600-h/AmericanBeautypantonepinkred.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376735406185931330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSzg6LynFrwnNqwnxS37PG8TCqegXeuru-Dk6bajwqWSZ9vDUuLNJogiRmhtO_fEoRG6zBk05g7zyF8JCzlbe_-GMvyzpyVGfjKYmAX1V3M-_mzOOPCS09Ip8PE1PNvmKK8wjdjsWCkn8/s400/AmericanBeautypantonepinkred.gif" border="0" /></a>Pantone reveals a pink-red hue appropriately named 'American Beauty' as the colour of the season. Fresh, vivid and flattering, this red looks glamourous and adds punch to black, white, and any neutral.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBIcJyiYZvDUDpaYtXs-rbSiF1DD8v_K1bm50xvdw98tV7xT7Hxj1iyMJtgJv9Ka8W5BQ0o_wUNJ5_WLTZDLgTagLn5fhLOTKlNzEItKZ5lV-OB2IaBuJJaX2Zk4b8xnjgUVluAW6Onti/s1600-h/red-doorvianewlyweddiaries.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377099997269857170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBIcJyiYZvDUDpaYtXs-rbSiF1DD8v_K1bm50xvdw98tV7xT7Hxj1iyMJtgJv9Ka8W5BQ0o_wUNJ5_WLTZDLgTagLn5fhLOTKlNzEItKZ5lV-OB2IaBuJJaX2Zk4b8xnjgUVluAW6Onti/s400/red-doorvianewlyweddiaries.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.newlyweddiaries.blogspot.com/">Newlyweddiaries.</a></span>
<br />Analysis of the psychology of colour reveals red is a colour of excitement, ambition, and activity. A red environment invigorates the senses, and the dining room usually comes to mind for this bold hue, as red is said to stimulate the appetite. In Feng Shui, the Chinese believe red is a colour of luck, and a red door implies an entry to happiness. The doors above and below are true bliss! </div><div>
<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCAAMa88t2j6itmV2na9gUGwLIr6yI84SxBI_Cno3VWzyCp0qjj-1jCLGBNQ8_osZn3AB17bcD4G6BsooqHSF2QYlTyPJ20-fxSnP-7hoVROrzkGA8dsZRUUOkBncepcB9NVPX_dAS9a1/s1600-h/bruno_frisoni_domino.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733953430702450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 391px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCAAMa88t2j6itmV2na9gUGwLIr6yI84SxBI_Cno3VWzyCp0qjj-1jCLGBNQ8_osZn3AB17bcD4G6BsooqHSF2QYlTyPJ20-fxSnP-7hoVROrzkGA8dsZRUUOkBncepcB9NVPX_dAS9a1/s400/bruno_frisoni_domino.jpg" border="0" /></a> Shoe designer Bruno Frisoni's office via Domino Magazine. Red is ideal for a high activity space like a home office.</div>
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pq9n9OzMJ96T7eWSM-hv0oxIwNvMrIbYdkfvSSReeTJXd43PiYOLcQBQrRQPLnei-LN_SYhdYOJV1KWWPUNswt24PhEh3YSkLGi5wzHlFBX8xQtn7QbekKTv9G81H5MHwxlKT14bfZXO/s1600-h/interior-design-trends-red-04-met-homeviasimplenest.net.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376731537859709842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pq9n9OzMJ96T7eWSM-hv0oxIwNvMrIbYdkfvSSReeTJXd43PiYOLcQBQrRQPLnei-LN_SYhdYOJV1KWWPUNswt24PhEh3YSkLGi5wzHlFBX8xQtn7QbekKTv9G81H5MHwxlKT14bfZXO/s400/interior-design-trends-red-04-met-homeviasimplenest.net.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo from Metropolitan Home via <a href="http://www.simplenest.blogspot.com/">SimpleNest.</a></span><a href="http://www.simplenest.blogspot.com/"> </a>
<br />Often, a hit or two of red is enough to evoke huge impact, as in this room with this stunning red chandelier! </div><div>
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<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvA5dWvEZ_ZfAZ826pxkdEHfHBzqVBR9PYWoUWq23AIUD-Mmas9YHDXbjaiHfwew9EFgBm3MsBju33ZtXxcRYfZ-NH_Q-mYi_KTGbERNAbgr4QojCibF3XhE0_VJwpSTrJqWYxHhjFNmj2/s1600-h/eva-longoriainredearrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733386756345762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvA5dWvEZ_ZfAZ826pxkdEHfHBzqVBR9PYWoUWq23AIUD-Mmas9YHDXbjaiHfwew9EFgBm3MsBju33ZtXxcRYfZ-NH_Q-mYi_KTGbERNAbgr4QojCibF3XhE0_VJwpSTrJqWYxHhjFNmj2/s400/eva-longoriainredearrings.jpg" border="0" /></a>Eva Longoria looks regal with her red Verdura earrings at the 2009 SAG awards.
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<br />Your stylish red investment for this season may be as simple as OPI's rich new Espana nail colour collection. Above is a rich berry red called 'Manicurist of Seville'.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NXybMLzRA5bPuCAuEguOLBOxOXQnv7JCwWwSwA_Fq-3OyVUSbl5yjk9LjaohqBriDoNNw_yDptz5wgLLBNvoSXUEXsKBhJQ0M_GVilrTDGjxU0VELWCR-g273wmlHG4DuvIAS2Im2Quq/s1600-h/donnakaranfashionweekfall20092010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376732396180659570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NXybMLzRA5bPuCAuEguOLBOxOXQnv7JCwWwSwA_Fq-3OyVUSbl5yjk9LjaohqBriDoNNw_yDptz5wgLLBNvoSXUEXsKBhJQ0M_GVilrTDGjxU0VELWCR-g273wmlHG4DuvIAS2Im2Quq/s400/donnakaranfashionweekfall20092010.jpg" border="0" /></a> Donna Karan debuts her fierce looks at Fall Fashion Week 2009/2010....be on the lookout for the accents in red- gloves, scarves, bold collars, belts, and tights!
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376732388444122562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 227px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEvcmEAUHk_jwvGnrp7XsP_DQJ8IZ_QRY4s01yAEfJJbFTdPC7sX6bhFPBbm3PbJ2ht4zAVuXDPd5b5FKI87c-b0N50PQZvCvGvkMHDvtoAn3bM1fhne_pMG4B600Vf4ezXGWxqzxJ8mmZ/s400/christian-louboutin-fall-winter-2010-adphotobypeterlippmannbarocque.png" border="0" /></span>This baroque-inspired ad from Christian Louboutin shows off sexy red platform slingbacks for Fall/Winter 2010.<span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo by Peter Lippmann. </span>
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<br /><p>In Feng Shui, a room decorated with elements of red symbolizes wealth and luxury, but too much red can create anger and agitation. How can you effectively add the drama of red to your rooms? A little goes a long way, and if you're thinking of paint, keep in mind red is energizing and stimulating, so a red room should be an area of activity, not a space for relaxing. Before you paint an entire room red, consider some alternatives. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYJUmqXnklJ_QeU_mzS0r2lVMHUrYiMzSBJcSSmk4-Iuft3Le7O0Y5yCwISoVtCAx3_qwNbShl4jnXz1nyUYWfPhnZXy63HCBpiYlvoPVBPRZ3wj_fPe6rQALaPPkKWtXuPmmiiT891_N/s1600-h/kelly+wearstler%27s+imperial+trellis+wallpaper+in+cinnabar+gloss.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376734658362517090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYJUmqXnklJ_QeU_mzS0r2lVMHUrYiMzSBJcSSmk4-Iuft3Le7O0Y5yCwISoVtCAx3_qwNbShl4jnXz1nyUYWfPhnZXy63HCBpiYlvoPVBPRZ3wj_fPe6rQALaPPkKWtXuPmmiiT891_N/s400/kelly+wearstler%27s+imperial+trellis+wallpaper+in+cinnabar+gloss.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<br />Great red wallpaper hung on feature wall, such as Kelly Wearstler's Imperial Trellis wallpaper in Cinnabar Gloss.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmjlt4Fa35jnByNxUlHO-k9IxoMBqTL3R7BeTcGSBLxpgO_-Kolq4kc-t-1wqaaFiXz9ccPFonpy_xegUuO-fuzEjHSjF2Q2b_ROUkvRyVCe2e6820RzpUwWgHKEzq7RZALxfTfLJY6UT/s1600-h/neishacroslanddottedovalsinraspberry.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376734655445536850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmjlt4Fa35jnByNxUlHO-k9IxoMBqTL3R7BeTcGSBLxpgO_-Kolq4kc-t-1wqaaFiXz9ccPFonpy_xegUuO-fuzEjHSjF2Q2b_ROUkvRyVCe2e6820RzpUwWgHKEzq7RZALxfTfLJY6UT/s400/neishacroslanddottedovalsinraspberry.jpg" border="0" /></a> Neisha Crosland's Dotted Ovals wallpaper in Raspberry would be stunning in a bathroom!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbuWZ2tHg1ELpMVOadsZVqCQLjjaLAtp7v73aAZgIAB4KjtHBF9Gk2fGBRVgGjj9TKkrCmyKE3svvoWeb2jfxdNFAB0ang2sY7DP_uLtGR5ROHQ0Qtvo2azMopqJ63m8IH6-j99j0rWTiS/s1600-h/Lola_Redarteriorshome.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377099495953556962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbuWZ2tHg1ELpMVOadsZVqCQLjjaLAtp7v73aAZgIAB4KjtHBF9Gk2fGBRVgGjj9TKkrCmyKE3svvoWeb2jfxdNFAB0ang2sY7DP_uLtGR5ROHQ0Qtvo2azMopqJ63m8IH6-j99j0rWTiS/s400/Lola_Redarteriorshome.jpg" border="0" /></a>Add high drama with a piece of red furniture, like this Red Lola table from Arteriors Home.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMcoHuEk7KcaOXOu3NRxUOqbAr6VJuFGdZNQmEQ6X6nKc280mzeZ9BS-pcFZdM9mu45PUp_O5gLkDoWa62oO3fdcjrH28Mm0FEexOtP89vons0LyIySbivKfKc8KlegVvY5H3MNeYhAB-/s1600-h/chagall+fabric+from+designerfabrics.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377099489442796722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 350px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMcoHuEk7KcaOXOu3NRxUOqbAr6VJuFGdZNQmEQ6X6nKc280mzeZ9BS-pcFZdM9mu45PUp_O5gLkDoWa62oO3fdcjrH28Mm0FEexOtP89vons0LyIySbivKfKc8KlegVvY5H3MNeYhAB-/s400/chagall+fabric+from+designerfabrics.jpg" border="0" /></a>Reupholster a cozy chair or add some pillows in Chagall cut velvet fabric from Designer Fabrics.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXtmaZ80gG1CfGRFrFr4iqh0TrJ8EfZhFO48W6CPJH3Q-qSIv0uijh8sepqlJumkQVMCblWPmRuUlHxO5DUFv0XsSnYts7J9bgyKSH8OihQD7IYmtr7gPYlLjBTeDIkteUz3CYN5RlmI4/s1600-h/bluefly_hermes_dessert_platesviacococozy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376731540468168562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXtmaZ80gG1CfGRFrFr4iqh0TrJ8EfZhFO48W6CPJH3Q-qSIv0uijh8sepqlJumkQVMCblWPmRuUlHxO5DUFv0XsSnYts7J9bgyKSH8OihQD7IYmtr7gPYlLjBTeDIkteUz3CYN5RlmI4/s400/bluefly_hermes_dessert_platesviacococozy.jpg" border="0" /></a>Add these Hermes plates to a plain white table setting....instant drama and luxury!
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<br /><strong>And now, a collection of rooms with red for your viewing pleasure! Enjoy!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YQmlLyBR_Q331IE4ESHQUJ4UO-SZMjeV-PaUpfIAnMZmrnrTykinY7YR6wY299z3Qsw0DwYUHy5nSWEWxSFqJnoaFS8svOPYL8l3jE5rMDTbTtGXu_wwtV3qfACkAsybCVtHl9qkeh77/s1600-h/redaccentsviadecorpad.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376734651063527938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YQmlLyBR_Q331IE4ESHQUJ4UO-SZMjeV-PaUpfIAnMZmrnrTykinY7YR6wY299z3Qsw0DwYUHy5nSWEWxSFqJnoaFS8svOPYL8l3jE5rMDTbTtGXu_wwtV3qfACkAsybCVtHl9qkeh77/s400/redaccentsviadecorpad.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy <a href="http://www.decorpad.com/">Decorpad.</a></span> Red is low cost but high impact in this bedroom.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNshiEFRmIon3a-pn0RtsOurTNCteNaQi8jsJJGzwujmPYyEhUJGEpjy4Y934nrzlp-PkdVZLfiXNb5r9UuesfCvm9MdV0nBsZN8bL8twF8NSd55GihwrPWPXm_RXK-IxoMdHKeLsOcks/s1600-h/ashleywittakerfromfloridaviaodietamoblog..jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376735416167840626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNshiEFRmIon3a-pn0RtsOurTNCteNaQi8jsJJGzwujmPYyEhUJGEpjy4Y934nrzlp-PkdVZLfiXNb5r9UuesfCvm9MdV0nBsZN8bL8twF8NSd55GihwrPWPXm_RXK-IxoMdHKeLsOcks/s400/ashleywittakerfromfloridaviaodietamoblog..jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>A fabulous colour-blocked red wall is softened by a large grouping of prints - design by Ashley Wittaker<span style="font-size:78%;">, photo via <a href="http://www.odietamoblog.wordpress.com/">odietamoblog.</a></span>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXUGu5CxE0vsv2VSHAciAzDc6WXe_huCewCt6dcTe2wbGjQPN5rOqV35o1A1KBIvFGOqULYmPeorcr4TpRWs63QeLlysTjHsGYaXUM3_lMLkxmgAAQzGozJV0ZQCIDg6gycKvtuLXiuEH/s1600-h/stephen-shubel-black-white-red-bdrm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733962065782226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXUGu5CxE0vsv2VSHAciAzDc6WXe_huCewCt6dcTe2wbGjQPN5rOqV35o1A1KBIvFGOqULYmPeorcr4TpRWs63QeLlysTjHsGYaXUM3_lMLkxmgAAQzGozJV0ZQCIDg6gycKvtuLXiuEH/s400/stephen-shubel-black-white-red-bdrm.jpg" border="0" /></a>Black,white,and red bedroom from Stephen Shubel.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisB33uQ3o0kXckNukWIXXLw5iuPVq3b7k_P9Ws6WQhijJs5leSObOV2mZlOrer3laS8qayO6ed-lY3U8U_yT2Us1cFUNPiPOoGwzmM8FHeWhuf-lArZpD77n8SG4JWRM3H1lgCMH_iRk8b/s1600-h/reddomino_May_2008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733950679443522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisB33uQ3o0kXckNukWIXXLw5iuPVq3b7k_P9Ws6WQhijJs5leSObOV2mZlOrer3laS8qayO6ed-lY3U8U_yT2Us1cFUNPiPOoGwzmM8FHeWhuf-lArZpD77n8SG4JWRM3H1lgCMH_iRk8b/s400/reddomino_May_2008.jpg" border="0" /></a> Red bedroom from Domino, May 2008. Love the red frames and red bolsters!!!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG44MOgWkHbYiyqwE1BtYY6ZTkPHIyUp3oZL0jxfkP8ulVAUH2KjWuW6R8AVO4NcTALdgDsohkEKIfDLg5lujuEt_1bw0pbnqMnSxOu4q1rYf3fGAf3Afl0Xy8ZRZsnPhwPpdpAukJ39_z/s1600-h/sarahrichardsonredoffice.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733941390105218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG44MOgWkHbYiyqwE1BtYY6ZTkPHIyUp3oZL0jxfkP8ulVAUH2KjWuW6R8AVO4NcTALdgDsohkEKIfDLg5lujuEt_1bw0pbnqMnSxOu4q1rYf3fGAf3Afl0Xy8ZRZsnPhwPpdpAukJ39_z/s400/sarahrichardsonredoffice.jpg" border="0" /></a> This red office by Sarah Richardson looks inviting and ready for business!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RlN6wjvP3H7K0Sjszw22FxU-Ho4EW6G8tMTtQcor_SaQHhm6IuOT1hCUd8vg14wzETRQUM86kDUr9pupcsp4vvh8AO5MFMZ0K_t0QUyxhF3n1YK1uRIchcGtey_dpZ1T6CKVuqCo-xU2/s1600-h/sarahrichardsonredkitchenaccentstheglobeandmail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733938085359410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RlN6wjvP3H7K0Sjszw22FxU-Ho4EW6G8tMTtQcor_SaQHhm6IuOT1hCUd8vg14wzETRQUM86kDUr9pupcsp4vvh8AO5MFMZ0K_t0QUyxhF3n1YK1uRIchcGtey_dpZ1T6CKVuqCo-xU2/s400/sarahrichardsonredkitchenaccentstheglobeandmail.jpg" border="0" /></a> A cheery red kitchen by Sarah Richardson. <span style="font-size:78%;">photo courtesy the <a href="http://www.globeandmail.com/">Globe and Mail.</a></span>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreGg0vaXXJ7hJbzR7PLwsjWPXaHdFvj_ufZVDGZGYm2BnrNHeI2odHZRM4qw99ROatrd8JS0Tb8csO6-c6bnvCBSQjTEJdkUR9aOCC9rP9uQa7Wc0cciJb8H6DwsD25gctGjy32Tgdn5F/s1600-h/uktvromofabrics.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733384969040642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreGg0vaXXJ7hJbzR7PLwsjWPXaHdFvj_ufZVDGZGYm2BnrNHeI2odHZRM4qw99ROatrd8JS0Tb8csO6-c6bnvCBSQjTEJdkUR9aOCC9rP9uQa7Wc0cciJb8H6DwsD25gctGjy32Tgdn5F/s400/uktvromofabrics.bmp" border="0" /></a>Romo drapery fabric. <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo by <a href="http://www.uktv.com/">UKTV</a></span><a href="http://www.uktv.com/">.</a>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBNtzSdEZi9PxcQY9vXMMYI46F7rWSRaDhFxaaMrJN2vFfnR_bifNMJ01ltkJEEyLwHBqHCWjQauo7Vzik7uKwNMdMBupcOOwCfF3iKOMKB5HhR1u87Ffm0Za0HSGa_TRpNKeEwyn-f5Q/s1600-h/jamie-drake-redphotobyjosephDeLeo.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733379850078866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBNtzSdEZi9PxcQY9vXMMYI46F7rWSRaDhFxaaMrJN2vFfnR_bifNMJ01ltkJEEyLwHBqHCWjQauo7Vzik7uKwNMdMBupcOOwCfF3iKOMKB5HhR1u87Ffm0Za0HSGa_TRpNKeEwyn-f5Q/s400/jamie-drake-redphotobyjosephDeLeo.bmp" border="0" /></a>Interior by Jamie Drake.Photo by Joseph De Leo.
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<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377474695005284722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFHf-IYhV2TAwUt-mfZsW_3vEe7ODiquxZGPVNnIeMRBYP2zQTn3jAvzeZAURrXy-e2v0DeLSakcS3VzSarNK7Njv-QljIu-eqqk7vpkpmbcDAGLMzSIA_0Ez3FWQIyi8SFN1-UBf4Oap5/s400/prinblog.JPG" border="0" /></a> Housewears created a neutral room with accents of red and plum for a busy family.
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<br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vlwtUxWWMlU/Sp3_qo-cWiI%20%20%3Ca%20href="><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733369738304930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaF8iE-p0892vKwXCCXN06-OgVQMArlU5_7Gvvpte4HgZ2UXFC0OpwjCGzPZZ63Bx3Hcev9MmXgzFM_awcyz-Q25jgMBBPNf9k_JP3uH9oW8kzaTF_yLOZT5wNIgQYiEYZlbTb9ZzRNI2I/s400/redroomdesiretoinspire.net.bmp" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/">Desire to Inspire.</a></span>
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<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKT3ibKqqE-p5ubXI-_09-8tpS2OnFSIVLVmdPNU5WDvSoKBwZQagkdmmO8PdxGN3adHd5MUQGRIoswf1wWSmzu55UNzOGMiYS3-kl_Q8U2d7so_TntQSzy9lDCLqatYoTy0Hi5l-yi9TI/s1600-h/reddiningroomviadesiretoinspire.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376733361585857938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 293px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKT3ibKqqE-p5ubXI-_09-8tpS2OnFSIVLVmdPNU5WDvSoKBwZQagkdmmO8PdxGN3adHd5MUQGRIoswf1wWSmzu55UNzOGMiYS3-kl_Q8U2d7so_TntQSzy9lDCLqatYoTy0Hi5l-yi9TI/s400/reddiningroomviadesiretoinspire.bmp" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Red dining room via <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/">Desire to Inspire. </a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/">Decorpad.</a></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377500056212041778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtPlC0Pa0ZqSQBIEprlup-G2GrcLxdloOGy4FzIrWU3eTCo1Ngk8eOSrC6LtE4MwmXCl2HVRpk3nCPFJPT5PlAHCz5o57_Yzy_jSRQa8AGgdGuIrWVUV4kI-CBytQ-Ma0XlDq0NTYl8mV/s400/persimmon-red-foyer-house-beautifulviasproost.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>House Beautiful featured this persimmon red foyer. <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via <a href="http://www.sproost.com/">Sproost.</a></span> </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJi-h-3PDH-p_Py7ZKZfKF6_XGYiij4Any_g_KAF6IvsQE5yIrcaLDYZoMKzFN_jvwebmKK9Z4kJLzp9zZunaFLMQSLZYCdinwA0ndhykth9D2QTqR-WZFHedPjTELcwovEhcI3CUcD5w/s1600-h/jamesmerrellhomeofficefromcococozy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377500049692486322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJi-h-3PDH-p_Py7ZKZfKF6_XGYiij4Any_g_KAF6IvsQE5yIrcaLDYZoMKzFN_jvwebmKK9Z4kJLzp9zZunaFLMQSLZYCdinwA0ndhykth9D2QTqR-WZFHedPjTELcwovEhcI3CUcD5w/s400/jamesmerrellhomeofficefromcococozy.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<br />Photographer James Merrell's home office, via <a href="http://www.cococozy.blogspot.com/">Cococozy</a>.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8wcFE-NM53p4tjSS2_IKQXCFoMzBeuiVL-Sbe9qZPMq9NGygZ2GLZi-XSaF_xCWIBGgQV-fgezyRtdARRyaImp1QlHKIefuQZBaLtcbK8Hiva27_LHqGbuPj5ZABSe4m1KAMH328BJvK/s1600-h/mdesigninteriorsincviacococozybamilekesidetable.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376732413844642466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 317px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8wcFE-NM53p4tjSS2_IKQXCFoMzBeuiVL-Sbe9qZPMq9NGygZ2GLZi-XSaF_xCWIBGgQV-fgezyRtdARRyaImp1QlHKIefuQZBaLtcbK8Hiva27_LHqGbuPj5ZABSe4m1KAMH328BJvK/s400/mdesigninteriorsincviacococozybamilekesidetable.jpg" border="0" /></a>Room by M Design Interiors via <a href="http://www.cococozy.blogspot.com/">Cococozy.</a>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_yFL-3IdNMgCVEBk-w9t3ERCaRBTZ4cOeBjGbH33OJBRB51UID7QDUnFNgyo6mZtO6M4LuF7PBagbAiQYwpC5l2fm3A7OryPQ96WDK6Roi4hapg1Me3zRc5Hq6E3S2ruHFAe3VY0e4mr/s1600-h/redbathroombyglitterinared.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376732402540143042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_yFL-3IdNMgCVEBk-w9t3ERCaRBTZ4cOeBjGbH33OJBRB51UID7QDUnFNgyo6mZtO6M4LuF7PBagbAiQYwpC5l2fm3A7OryPQ96WDK6Roi4hapg1Me3zRc5Hq6E3S2ruHFAe3VY0e4mr/s400/redbathroombyglitterinared.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">photo courtesy <a href="http://www.glitterinared.com/">glitterinared
<br /></a></span>These glossy red walls magnify the beauty of the chandelier.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7dR1OwccGCoiBa2asbIPr2KKN9BC6crRYnNcWbTCxNDerri8UYDnU97SniswO1oWXOX9H3Y10_HBiTQZt0uYNlk1a8CLU4-fgAqB0BnalpfDHeVVwbTBXZX7F_jSBpSnJzt_1Hto7C5q/s1600-h/black-and-red-interior-living-room-designviakabmurungraya.net.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376731527037988130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7dR1OwccGCoiBa2asbIPr2KKN9BC6crRYnNcWbTCxNDerri8UYDnU97SniswO1oWXOX9H3Y10_HBiTQZt0uYNlk1a8CLU4-fgAqB0BnalpfDHeVVwbTBXZX7F_jSBpSnJzt_1Hto7C5q/s400/black-and-red-interior-living-room-designviakabmurungraya.net.jpg" border="0" /></a>Living room via <a href="http://www.kabmurungraya.net/">kabmurungraya
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<br />Add some drama to your life... red shoes, a red bag, a red wall and some red accessories....this fall is about pumping up the excitement in your life with red!
<br />We're hooked on the colour Red! Check out what others are hooked on this Friday <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">here</a>! </p>
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-5353439950232160842009-08-05T08:07:00.000-07:002009-08-07T00:19:51.107-07:00The Hunt is On! Accessory Shopping at Trade Shows<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0sYS2PiVacwTnlTEpG7qmSBgJtWjYTtCM-0aunnp39yXriEWvjNwBYJGY3K3nLL28DwCdAY7C3JcPK_1Px-35IYpePPhy_JvhLFmnPVM2E3GiblW37AeBTFsFqlAqq6j8DrTBjStxoV6/s1600-h/18kviaapartmenttherapy.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367071689113893762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0sYS2PiVacwTnlTEpG7qmSBgJtWjYTtCM-0aunnp39yXriEWvjNwBYJGY3K3nLL28DwCdAY7C3JcPK_1Px-35IYpePPhy_JvhLFmnPVM2E3GiblW37AeBTFsFqlAqq6j8DrTBjStxoV6/s400/18kviaapartmenttherapy.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Accessories from 18 Karat, via <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">Apartment Therapy</a></span>
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<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Nzb64BWSViXmsOoYSNE5m0gSoGZpss-lzEronzfmjJ9T5kuICrIcbusQ3cnWqds5RdMRiUkyeCt7wMlFVTPSPnpsKU2C6nGu96jwxuujHED-9JCn4u1qQu9bVSKafAZn-MhGjXm7v0iB/s1600-h/Trends-07-09-31.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367071683902728994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Nzb64BWSViXmsOoYSNE5m0gSoGZpss-lzEronzfmjJ9T5kuICrIcbusQ3cnWqds5RdMRiUkyeCt7wMlFVTPSPnpsKU2C6nGu96jwxuujHED-9JCn4u1qQu9bVSKafAZn-MhGjXm7v0iB/s400/Trends-07-09-31.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Accessories display from Global Views Inc.</span>
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<br /></span>Accessories in decorating can really make or break a room. Can you imagine the two rooms above without them? Blah!! </p><p>Accessorizing a room isn't rocket science, but it's definitely an art that requires a critical eye and a sense of restraint. Twenty years ago it was tough for homeowners to find those special, unique items...and so we saw a lack of accessories. Now the selection is endless, but the opposite problem has occurred....there's accessory overkill. Homeowners sift through the tons of options on the shelves of Pottery Barn,Target and Homegoods (or Homesense in Canada), buy too much of it, plunk it everywhere around the room, and still aren't sure what really works. Price isn't the issue, either; a multitude of expensive tchotchkes still looks like clutter. It's wonderful to see high end items mixed with inexpensive, basic items, because the look is authentic.</p><p></p><p>I'm obsessive about accessories; like an outfit, too many, too few, or poorly chosen accessories can ruin the look completely. Sadly, people often think of these items as an afterthought, because by the time accessories are needed in a newly built home or a renovation, there's not much left in the budget.
<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZ5jfkL0cPm5gjOpQKvHjdqoqdx9XMzHPEK7I5qH9044MGb45c45Yu99xp-7wIU0gbSYaGOYdKI01XulNKzmiUeGI1pqe6C0kF4tVAOHNWX383QjRu9jmNmSdbOCyTaC1m6OluD3S99ko/s1600-h/2010trendsgiftshow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367071679677091810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZ5jfkL0cPm5gjOpQKvHjdqoqdx9XMzHPEK7I5qH9044MGb45c45Yu99xp-7wIU0gbSYaGOYdKI01XulNKzmiUeGI1pqe6C0kF4tVAOHNWX383QjRu9jmNmSdbOCyTaC1m6OluD3S99ko/s400/2010trendsgiftshow.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Trends forcast 2010 display from Global Views</span> <p>There are many versatile decor staples I like that are not always easy to find. I purchase them at trade shows to keep stock for many projects, and there are always those elusive accessories needed for someone's space that are a challenge to uncover.
<br /><span style="font-size:100%;">This month, the trade shows in New York and Toronto for accessories are marked on my calendar, so I'm on the hunt.</I like stock up on decor staples find versatile many projects, and there always the elusive items I need for someone?s space that are challenging to find.span></p></span><p></p><p><a href="http://0.0.0.4/"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8R-5vSYfLWeslTFxxmodhil5k5RL_Ss_bXLftpWjM4TKwbA41J2sxfnBQMA6wctSVzXf3LOLhFAzfWqQ7uR5ve2_DKbpf5tP2y9n2egCNITsEFSqsjOKDIVsJiomKGUWD7Vqn5RbNi3d8/s1600-h/globalviewstradeshow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367071676001454530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8R-5vSYfLWeslTFxxmodhil5k5RL_Ss_bXLftpWjM4TKwbA41J2sxfnBQMA6wctSVzXf3LOLhFAzfWqQ7uR5ve2_DKbpf5tP2y9n2egCNITsEFSqsjOKDIVsJiomKGUWD7Vqn5RbNi3d8/s400/globalviewstradeshow.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Trade Display for Global Views.</span></p><p>Trade shows are exciting and exhausting. There's so much eye candy and so much walking and various copies of items, so items need to be scrutinized for price and quality. If it's everywhere, I don't want it! Vendors try to squeeze in as many accessories as possible to show the possibilities of their products, so the look is maximalist! </p><p>
<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fmGytJCvgFnNkSUIgJrpJ6kkMhMQLHPU9QyhUSMIJ4dNaIZZjgc87Mnd3Df4_jlwblGwhFgxNvT7808xo5ZiIO38SyLUJExBtbyJa_dpzAMbL0Amf5aWw3OVPl5jRHomNQ3Wsw9S-BbY/s1600-h/giftshowlasvegas09globalviews.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367071664610761138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 373px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fmGytJCvgFnNkSUIgJrpJ6kkMhMQLHPU9QyhUSMIJ4dNaIZZjgc87Mnd3Df4_jlwblGwhFgxNvT7808xo5ZiIO38SyLUJExBtbyJa_dpzAMbL0Amf5aWw3OVPl5jRHomNQ3Wsw9S-BbY/s400/giftshowlasvegas09globalviews.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Las Vegas Gift Show display, Global Views </span><span style="font-size:78%;"><p></span></p><a style="FONT-SIZE: 100%" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vlwtUxWWMlU/Snuro44sx4">
<br /></span></ I AAAAAAAABZc qgj2gYlbifQ s1600-h royalgreenenterprises.jpg?><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></a><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367072099895396226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvXhtfH_iqrbJvkv-UE63bIsMByN7geWhALOSFzpwKvTx0HszpRcJLyVgf36m2t-RMC5fTUFb3aLgLYNKnI1eZgsjnLjWEeOiyx00K1g8lm3t11yXk4NqkGGB0O0brwhAqQelZF3OU6Os/s400/royalgreenenterprises.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Showroom by Royal Green Enterprises.</span>
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<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367072247640052162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPaxC34bBDVcpimtXWNTSACqatmyBVbrfZIVaELvdPQtWVztw12jkG5Lksxta7G2yPaa3lElZjpOuIbv32i0BHGdf24vuudh-LbyAO9SrZ3K-5gxdyuSWH1C54qbCDsQ_b2hbf6viG8-x/s400/Canfloyd_homepage.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Accessories by Canfloyd Trading.</span> </p><p>Many of my current clients know I'm going Gift Show shopping, so I have a list of your items to track down. If you're a client in need of something we haven't discussed, <a href="mailto:info@housewears.ca">email me </a>with your request! We here at Housewears have tossed around the <strong>idea of adding some little decor trinkets for purchase on our website</strong> so you have access to some of our favourite things that are challenging to find. What decor item are you looking for, but you can't seem to find?</p><p>I'm hooked on Trade Show Shopping this week! Find out what others are hooked on at <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">http://www.hookedonhouses.net/</a>.</p><p></p>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-6064249806501595012009-07-16T21:40:00.000-07:002009-07-31T21:50:28.913-07:00Outdoor Rooms- The best seat in the house may not be IN the house!<span style="font-size:78%;"></span>
<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxswpnyru4gT0kib3-6JSi1QImCvhTzvo7o9mIQ8Y99QGz3Uag3o2Es2mqZmrSTKuXfci-0_t5ZkmwnJxXwIYt6bazAVjD-fsm8-L0DRbIvJ1nF2N66UJ8FNPRVhc-E_j5-X3Gt-uLd4vM/s1600-h/backyardblogmod1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360392421859862338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 352px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxswpnyru4gT0kib3-6JSi1QImCvhTzvo7o9mIQ8Y99QGz3Uag3o2Es2mqZmrSTKuXfci-0_t5ZkmwnJxXwIYt6bazAVjD-fsm8-L0DRbIvJ1nF2N66UJ8FNPRVhc-E_j5-X3Gt-uLd4vM/s400/backyardblogmod1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Oh July, parting is such sweet sorrow, already we're saying goodbye! Dear readers, my apologies you've not heard from me in a while, it's been a crazy month! Although the summer is swiftly sailing away, I hope it's been enjoyable for you! I'm assisting some of my clients with outdoor spaces this summer, and so I thought I'd share some outdoor rooms with you! For me, little bits of downtime are enjoyed here, in my backyard, sipping coffee on a sunny Sunday morning, or unwinding with a glass of wine after dinner. </p><p>
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<br />Truth be told, I had never been a fan of 'hanging in the backyard'. This changed when my husband and I decided to create an outdoor living room to be comfortable while watching our kids in the pool.
<br />While many of us enjoy a getaway to the cottage, the decision to create a resort in the backyard is a daily pleasure that is a worthwhile investment. Whether your space is large or small, creating a lounging area beyond an umbrella table and chairs is the way to go. Here are some wonderful outdoor rooms to enjoy!
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtocX4EvXiCLXzJkNF9AJfVVVhFO4Eu2lMOf5Gnv6wzgvnRtJOCn0wWjLldOVSOHvdrwRPFd1-N_MVFf0-1q1W9N12FwZykm-csZoHWAWFsaQyGNeInmZpNjN5EvhXIQWOp_SuvIXj8aar/s1600-h/outdoorroomdecorpad.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359301576986645826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 323px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtocX4EvXiCLXzJkNF9AJfVVVhFO4Eu2lMOf5Gnv6wzgvnRtJOCn0wWjLldOVSOHvdrwRPFd1-N_MVFf0-1q1W9N12FwZykm-csZoHWAWFsaQyGNeInmZpNjN5EvhXIQWOp_SuvIXj8aar/s400/outdoorroomdecorpad.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Outdoor room via Decorpad</span>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSxsNu3GBrAITbGecXbkkXuHbJNrY-wjcrMtEnihuYQTXtEAADQjes2y2zGUx8KEv1kQFtilARlgBSRXK_RUuenZCeV251fJQGNrOMTfT5CaDwH5zf714EEpWHp8D4ILNyOZ6t2jqnauh/s1600-h/style-guide-Poolside-pointclickhome.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360416009349809842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVSxsNu3GBrAITbGecXbkkXuHbJNrY-wjcrMtEnihuYQTXtEAADQjes2y2zGUx8KEv1kQFtilARlgBSRXK_RUuenZCeV251fJQGNrOMTfT5CaDwH5zf714EEpWHp8D4ILNyOZ6t2jqnauh/s400/style-guide-Poolside-pointclickhome.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of pointclickhome. </span><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6C8qJzZHrEwNSheGh1sdBgNVjYq0Z_HP0Qmbia9O0EeLmosEnNmQk64vfPC2nywgg4vRusW4zEOh0ms4yRz7L6TCR5_eS7-xslms8773_AXW4k-F2_45yKYlrNrcX2g6wGLvRIch9pUQh/s1600-h/kriess_montoroviadesignnewjersey.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360410532337038386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6C8qJzZHrEwNSheGh1sdBgNVjYq0Z_HP0Qmbia9O0EeLmosEnNmQk64vfPC2nywgg4vRusW4zEOh0ms4yRz7L6TCR5_eS7-xslms8773_AXW4k-F2_45yKYlrNrcX2g6wGLvRIch9pUQh/s400/kriess_montoroviadesignnewjersey.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Kriess Furniture via Design New Jersey</span>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1SqiTGZqM3HoTMiO3UnqAuI2ib5_hoMfnBHvs965aDVJ1KA9rhdgS_7D1crjc7DmbX0nlkXJD9Cp3IMhHbgYv1eFYqZgHQNgHd6-YCUkyRM0ehE0XAvI_hEwa7t0g71mEezI8CV7Lnuh/s1600-h/outdoorroomviadecorpadnearpool.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360410528837987234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1SqiTGZqM3HoTMiO3UnqAuI2ib5_hoMfnBHvs965aDVJ1KA9rhdgS_7D1crjc7DmbX0nlkXJD9Cp3IMhHbgYv1eFYqZgHQNgHd6-YCUkyRM0ehE0XAvI_hEwa7t0g71mEezI8CV7Lnuh/s400/outdoorroomviadecorpadnearpool.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Outdoor room via Decorpad</span> </p><p>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zNbIY2AsIpvFxE9qC9nsyltQG6QkM3epbqOc1tW1A2IKF2K-Un-rkU0Xmv2KdFMdOIe8acx9Qy5Oztr2xFdVD2Z5z4oeyY_glM4lIPACy0YYiftzE7-WvFLuIqys9B5nAxWIuoURK7ki/s1600-h/outdoorroomviahouseandhome.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360410523751007762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 338px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zNbIY2AsIpvFxE9qC9nsyltQG6QkM3epbqOc1tW1A2IKF2K-Un-rkU0Xmv2KdFMdOIe8acx9Qy5Oztr2xFdVD2Z5z4oeyY_glM4lIPACy0YYiftzE7-WvFLuIqys9B5nAxWIuoURK7ki/s400/outdoorroomviahouseandhome.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo from Houseandhome</span>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8F385yi2_qAxxAdqyvi6VZs9cnq6DZIA6-Y98X7kTR_MqOk27uyvor2_nQcrRmCae-gRf9P83vFDEiq-i-mNHj5bPqWDAeYDExZpdS2nUA5rV5WzQEm6V7z_3mwoJ2OvOJvQVvh-8p-P_/s1600-h/outdoorroomfromcoastallivingviaapartmenttherapy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359304472182216098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8F385yi2_qAxxAdqyvi6VZs9cnq6DZIA6-Y98X7kTR_MqOk27uyvor2_nQcrRmCae-gRf9P83vFDEiq-i-mNHj5bPqWDAeYDExZpdS2nUA5rV5WzQEm6V7z_3mwoJ2OvOJvQVvh-8p-P_/s400/outdoorroomfromcoastallivingviaapartmenttherapy.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">photo from Coastal Living via Apartment Therapy</span>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zbt28k5ww7Lt_-feGRyqFX0YqwDPVovnwuCNoO1UwEEzIbt3p_oKoTW7RHfZ6o5hgPd9J6S7f5LjdcbIRRiPhf3s09q2ECiU02XSVi0JpX4U7_obQ5_MkKvSWi9imLcyHr0AgowCQU-P/s1600-h/mimi&megoutdoorsmallroom.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359303568104524210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zbt28k5ww7Lt_-feGRyqFX0YqwDPVovnwuCNoO1UwEEzIbt3p_oKoTW7RHfZ6o5hgPd9J6S7f5LjdcbIRRiPhf3s09q2ECiU02XSVi0JpX4U7_obQ5_MkKvSWi9imLcyHr0AgowCQU-P/s400/mimi&megoutdoorsmallroom.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo from Mimi and Meg</span>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYT_ROMo92XfBabr2mtq2tvaI_Sxs08EbhxKf3upyw0AFcysIwjv72NDS-aQ78woch_KIeQln7NclDAdkxWoYiYjn0MV3OAmt-JS8gjkAlmVDOMVWA9Hc7uOLsei6uFw63s7Q5_1sm6Mg/s1600-h/outdoor-white-room-southernaccentswilliamwaldron.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359303566664336738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYT_ROMo92XfBabr2mtq2tvaI_Sxs08EbhxKf3upyw0AFcysIwjv72NDS-aQ78woch_KIeQln7NclDAdkxWoYiYjn0MV3OAmt-JS8gjkAlmVDOMVWA9Hc7uOLsei6uFw63s7Q5_1sm6Mg/s400/outdoor-white-room-southernaccentswilliamwaldron.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo by William Waldron for Southern Accents </span>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKiajo9LcGqjhIxAJfyFj9bgqSyG7zeHgBx4CV_2y3VfoCxlpIT0YjDs3KOl8U1Zi7JpVhYsTvfoyT6DcNsMQSUHQ9Sf7XhI1XIrAzJvId_Geo7qkWeZ11PFWfoAJj_HWm4TcrCZQKy_L/s1600-h/outdoorroom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359303559488467474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKiajo9LcGqjhIxAJfyFj9bgqSyG7zeHgBx4CV_2y3VfoCxlpIT0YjDs3KOl8U1Zi7JpVhYsTvfoyT6DcNsMQSUHQ9Sf7XhI1XIrAzJvId_Geo7qkWeZ11PFWfoAJj_HWm4TcrCZQKy_L/s400/outdoorroom.jpg" border="0" /></a>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgav9aVbCwFZKmBxXiG24Mdxvfc8798WFyJ-X14oo5BEZf5djz4CLzIUzibMlN0LaEqafiFycnUn4OEcDnNtkNABT2seNHASyUD316i3fTbTMiRdwCCp3f4p0btnR5T9feZvlCMrDBkzGf3/s1600-h/southernaccentspoolside-pavilion-3-m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359303561590722786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgav9aVbCwFZKmBxXiG24Mdxvfc8798WFyJ-X14oo5BEZf5djz4CLzIUzibMlN0LaEqafiFycnUn4OEcDnNtkNABT2seNHASyUD316i3fTbTMiRdwCCp3f4p0btnR5T9feZvlCMrDBkzGf3/s400/southernaccentspoolside-pavilion-3-m.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of Southern Accents</span>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6PPUkxkPeE3f0ZdpyRpiW5L8Gs_ipmyFq6SrG_YxrjySXYh7Wn7W_9luXZv4dc4na5EARQRStkyog3r5oNkNT200NOE61uVKzI3tz1HoFYpQrp8esGsQ_IV_YagbiNqPg8FbAcGhKK-U/s1600-h/greayer.comatMondrianSouthBeachsixinchpolyurethaneoutdoorfurn.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359303550943890834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6PPUkxkPeE3f0ZdpyRpiW5L8Gs_ipmyFq6SrG_YxrjySXYh7Wn7W_9luXZv4dc4na5EARQRStkyog3r5oNkNT200NOE61uVKzI3tz1HoFYpQrp8esGsQ_IV_YagbiNqPg8FbAcGhKK-U/s400/greayer.comatMondrianSouthBeachsixinchpolyurethaneoutdoorfurn.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Six Inch polyurethane outdoor furniture.</span>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pjpgmyN53hYdH6XK493Uh7pM4obyxNIxaoi7WuLT1xdyteJmt5jWN0U_88rBerFZPBodGspTHD8P9-7pY9UCL0t9PmKZEzOCbskKPbWd1b5cxINtmWjK5YO7Va5t7L8rUleiUYQREeDE/s1600-h/outdoorroomszenroomenvy.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359302554736979810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pjpgmyN53hYdH6XK493Uh7pM4obyxNIxaoi7WuLT1xdyteJmt5jWN0U_88rBerFZPBodGspTHD8P9-7pY9UCL0t9PmKZEzOCbskKPbWd1b5cxINtmWjK5YO7Va5t7L8rUleiUYQREeDE/s400/outdoorroomszenroomenvy.bmp" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">photo via RoomEnvy
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0a9LQngd3s4gdt_S1WtdjgG1eC8QfuKW8oZ2ewgnCN7xdQzumaQNDBKnITjKxgInbP4SYXfc4Nr4WFxXo_XzohuzAXJWu-TWF9Bb6ueGFXvaGBAFNIVCqPkATp593KIgrl6W9YBM4_K8/s1600-h/blackandwhiteoutdoorscountryliving.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359302551516812098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0a9LQngd3s4gdt_S1WtdjgG1eC8QfuKW8oZ2ewgnCN7xdQzumaQNDBKnITjKxgInbP4SYXfc4Nr4WFxXo_XzohuzAXJWu-TWF9Bb6ueGFXvaGBAFNIVCqPkATp593KIgrl6W9YBM4_K8/s400/blackandwhiteoutdoorscountryliving.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">photo via Country Living</span> </div><div>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OUFiamiIoF8618crZ2Ykl7UU-h4VarLanFfME6fPcqk846frmE8F6ZCL3Y6qVv1rQ0er0etJiCamabLvEUoPG-cGj6bg9AsfbPXAb_xQcVkvA0excsOYlB-c1ZGWO55jv7qQBJ7ry-wI/s1600-h/hhttn102_outdoor-livingbonuel.ca.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359301583361243218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OUFiamiIoF8618crZ2Ykl7UU-h4VarLanFfME6fPcqk846frmE8F6ZCL3Y6qVv1rQ0er0etJiCamabLvEUoPG-cGj6bg9AsfbPXAb_xQcVkvA0excsOYlB-c1ZGWO55jv7qQBJ7ry-wI/s400/hhttn102_outdoor-livingbonuel.ca.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">photo via livingboneul.ca</span>
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vlwtUxWWMlU/SmAQYlwTqfI/AAAAAAABQg/Ve-eL_ojIqU/s1600-h/outdoorroomcalgaryherald.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359301571208522226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-psZNcs9sggrzAwDrpJaMz61zD0QCb4SxbZtMM2oWn7fimYxyYeSRhpw9mJdqj6ezo9Jf2iaR0w4DVGqSY8A2_do2H1TRL-6lMoaf_JqoZ5EUA1MbY62RI_1Gu2zpMiloYduO1rtGJ3o/s400/outdoorroomcalgaryherald.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Outdoor room from Calgary Herald </span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">
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<br /><div><strong>Adequate seating</strong> - there should be areas to sit and eat, and somewhere to lounge, so guests need not sit in folding lawnchairs....and for lounging, a sofa or chaise is best.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRugPx46S1f8kN2_aiSygRNGvo9ZLr2pz0QNAA_-r-Hbmo1yu1QkkSDffxmMqjOmbsXccZ0Qr1iy11Rq5pSAXeV86C6KFH_UEfMqAuDe0oQz0RJjI6V-JNm4p3_2Ue7fr60tlqKCfLbE85/s1600-h/dedonfurniture.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363744054047706002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 209px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRugPx46S1f8kN2_aiSygRNGvo9ZLr2pz0QNAA_-r-Hbmo1yu1QkkSDffxmMqjOmbsXccZ0Qr1iy11Rq5pSAXeV86C6KFH_UEfMqAuDe0oQz0RJjI6V-JNm4p3_2Ue7fr60tlqKCfLbE85/s400/dedonfurniture.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Always beautiful, the furniture of Dedon. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Outdoor furniture from Six Inch.</span> </div><div>
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<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2f_Z9DxzYoD5IVD2QN3-bgRO3pDkDPzYFiAaYK7yNtduOEPEOEFD38bYlkK-qfkC0Vt1zFZ3FvqxHzCsy2DmChLe6K4xXie0lG_6KmYjVw4e7otU-hvTGR87x7sgGmMIH5rkIf4HcsjN/s1600-h/brocadehomeoutdoorviaapartmenttherapy.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361138170691908290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 382px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2f_Z9DxzYoD5IVD2QN3-bgRO3pDkDPzYFiAaYK7yNtduOEPEOEFD38bYlkK-qfkC0Vt1zFZ3FvqxHzCsy2DmChLe6K4xXie0lG_6KmYjVw4e7otU-hvTGR87x7sgGmMIH5rkIf4HcsjN/s400/brocadehomeoutdoorviaapartmenttherapy.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Outdoor Furniture from Brocade Home via Apartment Therapy</span>
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<br /><div><strong>Coverage</strong> - Shelter from the elements and hot sun is imperative. Umbrellas, pergolas, vines, awnings, or an actual roof are possibilities.
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<br /></div><div><strong>Softness</strong> - cushions on hard chairs and an outdoor rug...these elements, in my opinion, make the difference: guests sit, kick off their shoes and want to stay all night! Mildew resistant fabrics are needed, such as Sunbrella. Think chair pads on the chairs around your table, as well as some larger arm chairs, ottomans, chaises, and sofas. Rugs add softness underfoot and floor cushions on the rug are another option. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360416004800041458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 132px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ZKNuk4O0GrId5UIvR34XKIaNQwNQPUpP4jl-v7etumYRyGwVH8x1VTB8muJBEmy5Kp0T6XJQfOqlkzTUPvpaAom1diNwxyQLRcKJpBheKdztjFcD9Gmi_hD3olHn3rj_WWeRvnkjWseL/s400/williamsonomahomepillowsviaapartmenttherapy.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Outdoor pillows from William Sonoma Home</span>
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<br /><div><strong>Dining </strong>- Lots of space for putting down drinks and appetizers, as well as for dinners.
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<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxzWHxzAGeK_HQ_i89KfWJJ77FXZ9R-pptF5LQHjhUJSYOHGFCeUAraNeBw89_48xcZVQMpvP1ViwBOgaBwObe7nxQOeQdSTph2o1FeDU722z_ZgHJBkO7z4iIqSJ572aMeqw391sg7Yh/s1600-h/tablesettinghousewears.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360425511668186098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxzWHxzAGeK_HQ_i89KfWJJ77FXZ9R-pptF5LQHjhUJSYOHGFCeUAraNeBw89_48xcZVQMpvP1ViwBOgaBwObe7nxQOeQdSTph2o1FeDU722z_ZgHJBkO7z4iIqSJ572aMeqw391sg7Yh/s400/tablesettinghousewears.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">a table setting by Housewears for a local Kitchen and Garden Show</span>
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<br /><div><strong>Lighting </strong>- Adequate lighting for night, and lights in the yard to add drama to landscaping, pool, or feature areas.</div>
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<br /><div><strong>Water feature</strong> - a pool with a waterfall, a bubbling pond, a small water fountain, or waves of the lake add to the resort feel of a backyard. </div><div>
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<br /></div></span><div><strong>Fire feature</strong> - an outdoor fireplace, patio heaters, or an outdoor fire pit are wonderful for chilly nights.
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<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEint6eUIUY_h7Y_cSrR095Y7rT5wk3xOyWlgIS8SfOAGuYhuSgZtKCTyU7DCr7ErO-hKa4rIGldw91bE4tTWdmal64VB4R405JNHuoNboWe86OT7R3G17f6O9On2gvwnBDrNainSTBvky7t/s1600-h/GandiaBlascoBraseroModernOutdoorFirepitbyJoseAGandia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363750341069440610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEint6eUIUY_h7Y_cSrR095Y7rT5wk3xOyWlgIS8SfOAGuYhuSgZtKCTyU7DCr7ErO-hKa4rIGldw91bE4tTWdmal64VB4R405JNHuoNboWe86OT7R3G17f6O9On2gvwnBDrNainSTBvky7t/s400/GandiaBlascoBraseroModernOutdoorFirepitbyJoseAGandia.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Gandia Blasco Brasero Modern Outdoor Firepit by Jose A Gandia</span> </div><div>
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<br /></div><div><div><strong>AV equipment</strong> - A flat screen tv, and a sound system with speakers around the property is ideal for entertaining.
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<br /><div><strong>Privacy</strong> - a fence, a private screen, a tented wall, trees and shrubs, draperies, all of these make us feel enclosed and removed from the neighbours. This is essential, as many clients of mine with new homes don't have established landscaping, and they feel uncomfortable and 'exposed'.</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiCpSOD-m2MNEkNN_3bTryhbQ_YYll26iAq4doHFIq30IpDRI9jynIpAkmZMp0_1lnK4ypCWpDCJyxLaov_E-tjvwLwcFKgA5sSbgl1Bxvj5xZU6OCwt8j8Z49XDCC6P3Y5s4XVgSKjIU/s1600-h/dedon-room-separator-green-trendsupdates.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363744057123758834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 387px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiCpSOD-m2MNEkNN_3bTryhbQ_YYll26iAq4doHFIq30IpDRI9jynIpAkmZMp0_1lnK4ypCWpDCJyxLaov_E-tjvwLwcFKgA5sSbgl1Bxvj5xZU6OCwt8j8Z49XDCC6P3Y5s4XVgSKjIU/s400/dedon-room-separator-green-trendsupdates.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Room Separator by Dedon
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<br />Some other luxurious ammenities: </div><div>
<br /><div><strong>An Outdoor kitchen</strong>
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Cheope Outdoor Kitchen via Elite Choice</span>
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<br /><div><strong>A Bar
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<br /><div>A <strong>cabana </strong>keeps wet guests out of the house, and is equipped with towels and hooks for clothing. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Vml4ZCbonTuxkLThvxeFXx9NpsJ6dD0q_nPpR8s9qyNeVQVmkUblT_M1CuVg_nXRBs27Li-kxm7nB7Y5cVAwGfrNEGQj01sNGzhyphenhyphen3IBDSQRiL-1dd07fhlqo8FJ6luxwTwNbwAq_HhO2/s1600-h/cabanaby+ruthiesomers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 377px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Vml4ZCbonTuxkLThvxeFXx9NpsJ6dD0q_nPpR8s9qyNeVQVmkUblT_M1CuVg_nXRBs27Li-kxm7nB7Y5cVAwGfrNEGQj01sNGzhyphenhyphen3IBDSQRiL-1dd07fhlqo8FJ6luxwTwNbwAq_HhO2/s400/cabanaby+ruthiesomers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363773513834344434" /></a>Cabana by Ruthie Somers.
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<br /></div><div><strong>Hideaway</strong> for storage- area to house garbage, pool toys, equipment, etc. </div><div>
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<br />So what do you wear to lounge in your backyard room? I love a comfortable cotton beach coverup - I add a pair of cropped yoga pants to hit the store to buy supplies for a weekend barbecue.
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<br /></span>The shoes I live in these days - some comfortable Cole Haan patent leather thongs.
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Cole Haan air capri buckle thongs </span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span>
<br /></div><div></div><div>Cheers to beautiful outdoor rooms! If you haven't created one already, think about it! Outdoor furniture is now on sale and there's still time to enjoy the summer in your own backyard!
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<br />This week, we're hooked on outdoor rooms! Check out <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">http://www.hookedonhouses.net/</a> this Friday to find out what others are hooked on.
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-22441267903466779152009-07-04T23:04:00.001-07:002009-07-04T23:41:19.121-07:00Design By 5: Housewears Interviews City TV's Ramsin Khachi<strong></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_IK-o7eJ_IqoyhRQULX9E2UMffEzx5_xTjidQTw_sxCiDVMJzlKwbwhuDBCgeGdqAeo4XZmAqWOH4rEQDkV8d_MwHXUQ_RnXA0-BuD3MGqZFj7sWYylDfmjQWvNm23bzhcuzRc_YmT7z/s1600-h/ramsinblogphoto.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346684641669351922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 342px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_IK-o7eJ_IqoyhRQULX9E2UMffEzx5_xTjidQTw_sxCiDVMJzlKwbwhuDBCgeGdqAeo4XZmAqWOH4rEQDkV8d_MwHXUQ_RnXA0-BuD3MGqZFj7sWYylDfmjQWvNm23bzhcuzRc_YmT7z/s400/ramsinblogphoto.jpg" border="0" /></a>We've come to the fifth and final designer of our <strong>'Design By 5' series</strong> of interviews! I had the pleasure of attending an interior design seminar led by <strong>Ramsin Khachi</strong> of <strong>Cityline</strong> fame, and spent time chatting about interiors with him. Ramsin was charming and friendly, and was kind enough to contact me after our chat with additional information for the interview.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353725574181778466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 114px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 101px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2VhQhHYnHNz2mBzcagZNGsGRFhEiMl-ZkD5ysRoVMR2yjc3rFtNdhecfcKwXxZ3RJCOcLQYEt1eJrCPRG6oEVbZU3sUli3l8AxsApAhRUgI4iJI9Th1dj8f35fXyzDiAIAK3o2b7zX1g/s400/cityline_logo.gif" border="0" /><br />First, some background - Ramsin's endeavour in television began when his daughter's "princess" bedroom, which he designed and built in 1999, was featured on <strong>Cityline</strong>. Since then, he's made regular appearances on <strong>City TV's Cityline and Breakfast Television</strong>, dispensing common-sense advice on home improvement projects, and also bringing the hottest in home products and gadgets to viewers.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5ezkzBg8xEOPNC7HQDCC1nkB3ps-TNafXO-hdWeVSw-ZUPM_EPOEaZ5hkvR4trMSBYu8Z-slkv2OpT8dx32MmpCLKbINr9uQkYPQIR0z9w08Y_kqoxhepgOFQcC__aSK1rRm-6Tgpgqr/s1600-h/khachigirlsroom.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346681105089660946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5ezkzBg8xEOPNC7HQDCC1nkB3ps-TNafXO-hdWeVSw-ZUPM_EPOEaZ5hkvR4trMSBYu8Z-slkv2OpT8dx32MmpCLKbINr9uQkYPQIR0z9w08Y_kqoxhepgOFQcC__aSK1rRm-6Tgpgqr/s400/khachigirlsroom.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Ramsin's daughter Brianna's 'princess' bedroom.</span></div><br /><br /><div>Ramsin is principal of <a href="http://www.khachi.com/">Khachi Design Group</a> and its sister company Khachi Interiors Inc. located in Oakville, Ontario, specializing in both residential and commercial projects. Known for unparalleled integrity for quality and extensive knowledge for construction, Ramsin has grown a one-man construction company into a full service design/build firm, and he's recognized as a leader in his field. He is a frequent lecturer at public forums and to professional organizations such as <strong>'IDS'</strong> and <strong>The Ontario Home Builders Association</strong>, where he also judges annual award entries for all of its members. </div><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353725577015089634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mkKnyQHRE_BASJ1UqkAisvSixcNm2JDH2clT8ZhoIjQon6g3C2WYHLgnU7m-ckWjcYsaf35yRORu5k3WjNvz5P4jRleOUWp8WUDVLGN7I9BzJBCkmNyrOvgEbsanXG9c-c7rVyf129fF/s400/ramsinmagazined37f5bbd4ed788519e3325c43dd5.jpg" border="0" />Find out more about Ramsin in a great article from <strong>West of the City Magazine</strong> by clicking <a href="http://www.khachi.com/Media/PDF/WestoftheCity.pdf">here.</a> As a devoted husband and father, family is a huge priority for Ramsin. He shares his design talents with other families for charity, creating room makeovers for children with life-threatening illnesses through the 'Make-A-Wish' organization.<br /><br />And now, the interview:<br /><br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> The <strong>HRTC</strong> (Home Renovation Tax Credit) allows Canadians to save money on home renovations until February of 2010, so what renovations would you suggest a homeowner do for $10, 000 to create a 'wow' factor?<br /><br /><strong>Ramsin:</strong> There are all kinds of amazing wallpapers out right now, and that's a great way to create a statement! Here are 3 wall coverings I like from the Maya Romanoff Collection.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg527v4AZtb0vj-L_4t8DrDahO1QBY9iJYTimpw7g1hKlBCL-cNuAuirTnQi5nNgNVh9shHkNS7fryKfIlLnoo61NJ1rgC9ByVkPL9_k7oYSg1ZEZGJUuqNHM8WkMujhPHuUS2dEkAL99yi/s1600-h/mayaromonoffpuzzle.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354084527440259266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 359px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg527v4AZtb0vj-L_4t8DrDahO1QBY9iJYTimpw7g1hKlBCL-cNuAuirTnQi5nNgNVh9shHkNS7fryKfIlLnoo61NJ1rgC9ByVkPL9_k7oYSg1ZEZGJUuqNHM8WkMujhPHuUS2dEkAL99yi/s400/mayaromonoffpuzzle.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354084522696501042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 359px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXyxgWST4MGk5NRPtFHpmVf5Ioj5SwHt5mkCHhEN5HE-G375gyGEyL0Q25qrKfviIh10OoCgvhYQ6DPZja2uBr71o8Po6NFzEcm8R-F4tDTlVFmLjrAIoDyeUHlobeUCMmFNRujAC4veYN/s400/mayamotherofpearlchevron.bmp" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjExyKzbcn3q5JSdnzjKehkD27OCLPnwhVon5bVmYeKDeouqxtyJZKdrSgdFLBo9QtRFe2adJTHnlAUoyzBv-ZIs5rzjqzGiuyg5p6rsPuYn5X1_nC5mkHqTUYe11_0bsB5K745cbZgCE/s1600-h/mayaromanoffwallpapers.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354083122510056610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAjExyKzbcn3q5JSdnzjKehkD27OCLPnwhVon5bVmYeKDeouqxtyJZKdrSgdFLBo9QtRFe2adJTHnlAUoyzBv-ZIs5rzjqzGiuyg5p6rsPuYn5X1_nC5mkHqTUYe11_0bsB5K745cbZgCE/s400/mayaromanoffwallpapers.bmp" border="0" /></a> <strong>Housewears:</strong> What are some of your favourite materials to utilize in a bathroom renovation?<br /><br /><strong>Ramsin:</strong> I love many of the latest natural stones as well as the porcelain tiles. The high polished look in both is very hot right now. Two of my favourite stones are Calacatta marble and Eramosa limestone.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1sqJdfaeXthUDMf51nOO7XQ5mm58-rqIj9lhrMvpJRWjHRiK4lI6JMuecO4H17y_VAuBh1gGXyYito1hu2Ri6Db5mqu0mLuahi2KOQn_hvXHeri84BPPnA7LTRJuTqoJao_Yzrh44P_o/s1600-h/veincuteramosa.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354109164293839218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1sqJdfaeXthUDMf51nOO7XQ5mm58-rqIj9lhrMvpJRWjHRiK4lI6JMuecO4H17y_VAuBh1gGXyYito1hu2Ri6Db5mqu0mLuahi2KOQn_hvXHeri84BPPnA7LTRJuTqoJao_Yzrh44P_o/s400/veincuteramosa.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Vein cut Eramosa limestone from Stone Source.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAaLqBCPtqvwoM_i5KUwHsV2iZtMBtwezgGsNNHjk8jojAwffh8397BJ4ESACYoBI12rseVjFwEX3cs-nNGEkuzfc4Bm8pGzIco0Z_nTj8_9ZM4i4H5UDoFQ2GeajVXGNzRb7EJgNbpw1/s1600-h/ramsinmasterbathDSC_0037.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353729814875132370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAaLqBCPtqvwoM_i5KUwHsV2iZtMBtwezgGsNNHjk8jojAwffh8397BJ4ESACYoBI12rseVjFwEX3cs-nNGEkuzfc4Bm8pGzIco0Z_nTj8_9ZM4i4H5UDoFQ2GeajVXGNzRb7EJgNbpw1/s400/ramsinmasterbathDSC_0037.jpg" border="0" /></a> A photo of a recent bathroom project by Khachi Design Group, with a stunning Calacatta marble floor.<br /><br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> Ramsin, you're known for enlightening people about the latest and greatest gadgets and technology for the home- what's hot in bathrooms?<br /><br /><br /><strong>Ramsin:</strong> I just returned from the Hans Grohe Aquademie in Atlanta, and had the chance to personally try all of the new <a href="http://www.hansgrohe.com/">Hans Grohe</a> products. One of the new amazing products in the <strong>Raindance E</strong> shower head.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_1_tJ5slYjKBvj5vKjrkt2SXlvOBVl2mav8q4hG7dh7ikyvd4eO6DEIkmjlwOdxWW-wnZ7VLG351kSOqa_LPacPLC6fjb08FGUX4NI5TXdfpVg2ToomuFwE_4iAp7hDfWN0byr7IMsBP/s1600-h/raindanceeshowerheadhans+grohe.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354113469832973714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_1_tJ5slYjKBvj5vKjrkt2SXlvOBVl2mav8q4hG7dh7ikyvd4eO6DEIkmjlwOdxWW-wnZ7VLG351kSOqa_LPacPLC6fjb08FGUX4NI5TXdfpVg2ToomuFwE_4iAp7hDfWN0byr7IMsBP/s400/raindanceeshowerheadhans+grohe.bmp" border="0" /></a> There's also some fantastic electronic thermostatic systems for showers such as the <strong>Ondus </strong>by Grohe,<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlioIM_aBZ_p7c9NeyC3w-lAf51nTbBx2tl4o68bMKuojHryEiJuDjBM8jpR6LKlOed3bYsaRbOR45L9fu8A4pTOePrUZ5LgVYwB1-OYmVtRt4fdDIUlqS4VP5lRmv-9QXkq0KJbQVDNW/s1600-h/ondusbygrohe.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354113477311560066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 292px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlioIM_aBZ_p7c9NeyC3w-lAf51nTbBx2tl4o68bMKuojHryEiJuDjBM8jpR6LKlOed3bYsaRbOR45L9fu8A4pTOePrUZ5LgVYwB1-OYmVtRt4fdDIUlqS4VP5lRmv-9QXkq0KJbQVDNW/s400/ondusbygrohe.bmp" border="0" /></a> And the <strong>Hansgrohe Rainbrain</strong>. Keep your eyes open for some great new innovations and designs.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo-t1kFfxfZDnpzPqe03zvTIsraMPY5nGRpvIUDzya3ltNDh-rhFy9T4IH3TtFoEfxEzuLhkagcavEfW9XrYf32RYLMgHMcOI4aX5aGloo4G6G4OSnJU8scn0rIOPQT08EcX-Eba0HK2D/s1600-h/Hansgrohe+rainbrain.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354113475049649682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo-t1kFfxfZDnpzPqe03zvTIsraMPY5nGRpvIUDzya3ltNDh-rhFy9T4IH3TtFoEfxEzuLhkagcavEfW9XrYf32RYLMgHMcOI4aX5aGloo4G6G4OSnJU8scn0rIOPQT08EcX-Eba0HK2D/s400/Hansgrohe+rainbrain.bmp" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div>I'm also really excited about two other technology systems for the home, <strong>Sonos</strong>, and <strong>Schlage's</strong> <strong>Link.</strong> Sonos is a multi-room, multi-source audio system for the home, an amazing wireless system at a very affordable price. Go to <a href="http://www.sonos.com/">http://www.sonos.com/</a> for more information. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCZ19vGsZ44edei6ETAwf-GareiL2VLh1dSmXanI04Wp9yp856RH5Qm5VfsJTyCmVoqfY1CiIzuEipVRu72QSXdzFCR3S6YcTq1LeAtG7AY5witSNCVFI89p08tGQ4Iurki6Fp78-oow5/s1600-h/3b54-sonos.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825732726409762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 231px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCZ19vGsZ44edei6ETAwf-GareiL2VLh1dSmXanI04Wp9yp856RH5Qm5VfsJTyCmVoqfY1CiIzuEipVRu72QSXdzFCR3S6YcTq1LeAtG7AY5witSNCVFI89p08tGQ4Iurki6Fp78-oow5/s400/3b54-sonos.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Schlage's Link is an interactive keypad lock using z-wave technology to provide secure remote access and control of the lock....you can lock your doors from your cell phone! This is a great way to provide a simple means of creating an automated home. For more information on this product, visit <a href="http://www.schlage.com/">http://www.schlage.com/</a>.</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8XbvjMadxB1KFQoT1N3TPu0R7BMCC3cmcV_wXn6lQu7QOlB0qxIOhG-zaJhGjht2QnjB-s4ltxVygh7qOn_V3lXZ-mdoujUsff4qA7nsWVOzzxtfMKZh3EVZhKv0h3iu4zOt_Vv44kqZ/s1600-h/schlagelink-sb.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825733546646306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8XbvjMadxB1KFQoT1N3TPu0R7BMCC3cmcV_wXn6lQu7QOlB0qxIOhG-zaJhGjht2QnjB-s4ltxVygh7qOn_V3lXZ-mdoujUsff4qA7nsWVOzzxtfMKZh3EVZhKv0h3iu4zOt_Vv44kqZ/s400/schlagelink-sb.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> These products sound incredible! In terms of colour, what are your favourites in paint colours right now? </div><br /><div><br /><strong>Ramsin</strong>: I like neutrals, specifically grays, and some of my newest favourites are <strong>Benjamin Moore</strong> <strong>Thunder (AF685)</strong> - a soft gray, <strong>Edgecomb Gray (HC-173),</strong> <strong>Natural Linen (CC-90),</strong> and on the bold side,<strong> Black Beauty (2128-10), Black Bean Soup (2130-10),</strong> and <strong>Metropolis (CC-546).</strong> All are from Benjamin Moore.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkfC8N_G-Hh5HIZAdgPorpWSAmGxGZQ9rrJBVmdWrDutTwVFtCJUne1_o-cY0XpvRw7NVvCCpK-zNMlTCpdFsiI6q9WXu4X5uBBy4ZTYPcydQ1ewULj1WDoYzDPr7lW8gh58thgaBVJxr/s1600-h/af685thunder.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354808717272315586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 123px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 131px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkfC8N_G-Hh5HIZAdgPorpWSAmGxGZQ9rrJBVmdWrDutTwVFtCJUne1_o-cY0XpvRw7NVvCCpK-zNMlTCpdFsiI6q9WXu4X5uBBy4ZTYPcydQ1ewULj1WDoYzDPr7lW8gh58thgaBVJxr/s400/af685thunder.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_uzLsqydwfKfHB2evF2GLf1OmauPWRd8-JO51lcqaL3YTHO5f7cdKvKJ4rC-Zl1OqHmMgG8ScU2JgLLvszgOCMuwt9HkJIcqx4ICl11VE3fgEpnOn8KgreWZAZSZce7dBdLaaKe10q5v/s1600-h/bmedgecombgray.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354809117768645410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_uzLsqydwfKfHB2evF2GLf1OmauPWRd8-JO51lcqaL3YTHO5f7cdKvKJ4rC-Zl1OqHmMgG8ScU2JgLLvszgOCMuwt9HkJIcqx4ICl11VE3fgEpnOn8KgreWZAZSZce7dBdLaaKe10q5v/s400/bmedgecombgray.jpg" border="0" /></a> Benjamin Moore's Edgecomb Gray, HC-173 </div><div><br /></div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIuMncAWnBFwcolDEH0LtT1nxqTHZR6KmVWSdOvxKGc7HFLkvNGrkwmNNbla7Clk0K1Ndap4kmdfBq1yab_9MG3uug464Tet0rhC5lWqFvNE9ZkK5l72vlGvIiktCR1rm75xlRDJOEdkC/s1600-h/black+beauty.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354811671224545890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIuMncAWnBFwcolDEH0LtT1nxqTHZR6KmVWSdOvxKGc7HFLkvNGrkwmNNbla7Clk0K1Ndap4kmdfBq1yab_9MG3uug464Tet0rhC5lWqFvNE9ZkK5l72vlGvIiktCR1rm75xlRDJOEdkC/s400/black+beauty.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354808865513212594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtOPOJHy_QmGgXICao3nNssRR4zpVGA_QawwkizkabexoTYubOC1uwpBRGna5L2Vj2OE_MmaBEPg6rXPrX8kp-fDzDCmyiD8m4OvIAHWbWbam-OKnDc52edu5BoMMVDvob2GJzVOWZMuY/" /><br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> What exciting projects are you currently working on?<br /></div><br /><br /><div><strong>Ramsin:</strong> As you know, Jill, we're working on the <a href="http://www.dovespa.ca/">Dove Spa</a> project, and we've just completed the second location at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. A third location is being considered for Bloor West Village, and there are plans for building 50 Dove Spa locations across Canada. We've also completed a state of the art 'medical office of tomorrow', with paperless office technology and HP touchsmart touchscreen computers. We're also looking into adding to our own office with a retail furniture and accessory showroom and a retail innovative product website. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks so much, Ramsin, for sharing your ideas with us! Here are more photos of Ramsin's wonderful work to enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346681955301265698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV6ZfN908mCDQgfhN9hEv5aGYq6aiwG1fbVid90p0fQcmAcSj0ZQj4t0q0_OZ1LFovW99hTFo-GisqkGGkK3o2bQZ9xpROIjbdONiKU2Yhib7Kqbd8Mexh_hyD4qxl87k-8zptfD8M0Fwx/s400/khachidovespaarea.jpg" border="0" /> A photo of a lounge inside Dove Spa.<br /><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScR0jQwQVfh5XYLh_vurliSG13Xyb72jWE-r0Zy2jkS62Fyjv-J9qIVHKnnBZVH1ty0cuAk19RpF_WaGABfDb_sCLLTRn6C7fX_FZGApMa6KDrs7_Ja2A-WTfCU7NDHC4Lmh2QAVR4srf/s1600-h/ramsinDoveSpa0209-009694.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353729815558876882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScR0jQwQVfh5XYLh_vurliSG13Xyb72jWE-r0Zy2jkS62Fyjv-J9qIVHKnnBZVH1ty0cuAk19RpF_WaGABfDb_sCLLTRn6C7fX_FZGApMa6KDrs7_Ja2A-WTfCU7NDHC4Lmh2QAVR4srf/s400/ramsinDoveSpa0209-009694.jpg" border="0" /></a> Dove Spa photos above and below.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTavqToWLt99x1dKjjGEyWBFsmZR7zZ4fI9ZSPDozoOAhyphenhyphenPcsyzj8v3B-YfW7zE4CdtZM7TBdkc0F7SZwW901tfPn8vNykrLLhkodLHNYhS7rbmB3CYYyRLFt7POYliDvOIIGHyv_PRMyh/s1600-h/khachidove.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346681098642444306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTavqToWLt99x1dKjjGEyWBFsmZR7zZ4fI9ZSPDozoOAhyphenhyphenPcsyzj8v3B-YfW7zE4CdtZM7TBdkc0F7SZwW901tfPn8vNykrLLhkodLHNYhS7rbmB3CYYyRLFt7POYliDvOIIGHyv_PRMyh/s400/khachidove.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353729827188515426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbEZM_MQ_HESkPXH4SmwalEvFghHT0oTfLyKOx7PwAm_HigrkGQSnRXnstxO3ZCupNEalshRu1lSmTRglqspvyaOtFMJ1s3_ftbQcJQyf9VAa23BIs6qeQ8jyQVngBieJdtqvcslRNjGc/s400/ramsinfamilyroomDSC_0047.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBRTGMp-FZoAzQEWNovvFD0veUEm4WxVAntkVoTtPKZwnwETCNeLWw2QRQDb7o7eCAffYPfgNDv4msiEJuAZwqO6P4E9aCdVCiQNxU5hSumc8Od8UJj4lHMq9rNTilPLNLx84oHwUGXFK/s1600-h/ramsindesignDSC_0514.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353729818072630402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBRTGMp-FZoAzQEWNovvFD0veUEm4WxVAntkVoTtPKZwnwETCNeLWw2QRQDb7o7eCAffYPfgNDv4msiEJuAZwqO6P4E9aCdVCiQNxU5hSumc8Od8UJj4lHMq9rNTilPLNLx84oHwUGXFK/s400/ramsindesignDSC_0514.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3SMwrwO2r-gwQnNt9-1IAxyqB07Gc49yIkptSbxAWZ-27e2yXFxaSRpUbZxOeRpjaUGYMXV2boahNWhvs7kLp_2AtcDJMmsxMmTwrcFgwG6ERrufi1dMpxNBfAvQeVzHPHTfDycZ8I_U/s1600-h/khachilivingroom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346681102964402498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3SMwrwO2r-gwQnNt9-1IAxyqB07Gc49yIkptSbxAWZ-27e2yXFxaSRpUbZxOeRpjaUGYMXV2boahNWhvs7kLp_2AtcDJMmsxMmTwrcFgwG6ERrufi1dMpxNBfAvQeVzHPHTfDycZ8I_U/s400/khachilivingroom.jpg" border="0" /></a> Click <a href="http://www.housewears.blogspot.com/">here</a> and type in a name under the new"<strong>Search Housewears Blog</strong>" icon on the right to find Housewears' interviews with the other 4 Canadian designers - <strong>Sarah Richardson</strong><strong>, </strong><strong>Tommy Smythe</strong><strong>, </strong><strong>Emmanuel Belliveau</strong><strong>, </strong>and<strong> </strong><strong>William MacDonald.</strong></div><div><br />Today we're hooked on Ramsin Khachi's design! Check out what others are hooked on at <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">http://www.hookedonhouses.net/</a>. </div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-40849160867110971612009-07-01T23:34:00.000-07:002009-07-02T00:21:01.881-07:00Book Giveaway Winner!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikC2DaowEkp1-ZJL0DBNxnUncd__HWrqfgoCE1uVCD0T8K-uDCM5rizk400EayPuGizAAteAqGMzyHJn2Bv_CaUNUtuZEoajBztoGR3GPzptEtc6Jsfb70ShAgp2vx7ZAiWqcX7basqwhw/s1600-h/citybookgiveawaystaffordcliffgillesdechabaneix3995.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353749075715714882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 344px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikC2DaowEkp1-ZJL0DBNxnUncd__HWrqfgoCE1uVCD0T8K-uDCM5rizk400EayPuGizAAteAqGMzyHJn2Bv_CaUNUtuZEoajBztoGR3GPzptEtc6Jsfb70ShAgp2vx7ZAiWqcX7basqwhw/s400/citybookgiveawaystaffordcliffgillesdechabaneix3995.jpg" border="0" /></a> The winner of the fabulous book, "The Way We Live in the City" was notified today by email.</div><br /><div>With permission, the winner's name will be posted on my next post, which will be this Friday.... and thanks for subscribing by email! Remember, all subscribers will be eligible for our next giveaway, which will be soon! </div><div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2QNsnChItV83taYzI3OW3zdSTdsTZEGs10-1yF9vQ23BuksB_b4ayFTXX2rRFhjy9wCi1l0KZiM-62SM0HB8SMY-EK9D23ohpExTNDIwc5ct9FFCT2u5UDVCXVymMgwJbxd6L6Qh7O2F/s1600-h/bookgiveaway2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353748810090560834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2QNsnChItV83taYzI3OW3zdSTdsTZEGs10-1yF9vQ23BuksB_b4ayFTXX2rRFhjy9wCi1l0KZiM-62SM0HB8SMY-EK9D23ohpExTNDIwc5ct9FFCT2u5UDVCXVymMgwJbxd6L6Qh7O2F/s400/bookgiveaway2.JPG" border="0" /></a> Stay tuned Friday for a great interview with Ramsin Khachi of Cityline, who was kind enough to forward more information to me to add to my post!<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYPnV2RjNCaGr3x62RmeBnehgYqyTVel0TfskXINDbYi8PwWmCOH8tm_SIvGDjD1Sggeh5SW9YdiHLjXTJzTDDmleiKS3kQFbef2uIzd8HSBTuy27c2QjY7OEyTU5HAExWLeWOfy8SlVo/s1600-h/ramsinblogphoto.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353753958440462274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 342px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYPnV2RjNCaGr3x62RmeBnehgYqyTVel0TfskXINDbYi8PwWmCOH8tm_SIvGDjD1Sggeh5SW9YdiHLjXTJzTDDmleiKS3kQFbef2uIzd8HSBTuy27c2QjY7OEyTU5HAExWLeWOfy8SlVo/s400/ramsinblogphoto.jpg" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-37726994455716705562009-06-18T05:49:00.000-07:002009-06-29T15:02:48.815-07:00Housewears Warehouse Giveaway: For the love of books!<p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348662072454541266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAaIKC_5nGAyRNWVdC3J_pHdfU8wEVfihuTg98PTtzSvDl3ETJMp1JoCL0el-bDor5lAak1E_Gsuhy0O0WHCAQQVM-VmtrDVCvKWHL1UVAn64DR9VUCc2wAmXXKLEmGGkn93mTn_qUZhFs/s400/booksfromhomegraffiticom.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via <a href="http://www.homegraffiti.blogspot.com/">Home Graffiti</a></span><a href="http://www.homegraffiti.blogspot.com/">.</a></p><p>Design books are pure pleasure....to me, hanging out in the design section of the bookstore is as wonderful as being in a candy store to my children. Sure, they're a sinless, fat-free, sugarless treat for me, but my bookshelves are perpetually packing on pounds with all of my purchases! </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTchgtAdl7SmqqwYz_SVakBFFpXse5_wbo8zJaOPteKJU4AhdtOHT1toV6kqDYypArKANIb3Qr11ieoeGBIDeJ9IQzUJE5zX8YEdJC5NWfVR_WjJAYU8mYN1VLMqlb0fsyKLl8GYhRmiY/s1600-h/housewearsbookcaseforblog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348878772180575266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTchgtAdl7SmqqwYz_SVakBFFpXse5_wbo8zJaOPteKJU4AhdtOHT1toV6kqDYypArKANIb3Qr11ieoeGBIDeJ9IQzUJE5zX8YEdJC5NWfVR_WjJAYU8mYN1VLMqlb0fsyKLl8GYhRmiY/s400/housewearsbookcaseforblog.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<br />This is a small tidbit of the Housewears library, which is wall to wall bookcases, filled with design books and magazine subscriptions that span 15 years. It's ridiculous, and hard evidence of my addiction. Magazines are a regular small indulgence, but the trouble is, I can't justify ever parting with these beauties: Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Canadian House and Home, Veranda, House Beautiful, House and Garden. Each glossy edition surely contains some inspirational idea that may be perfect for my next client....and so, the stacks are getting higher, and heavier.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Vk9VG4AnN-GH1SMKKm0sa7zugE0eorAbHiZobomM9-jG6tTgCQYztE0LtmkcykbAp0PD7pf0X0b6nT0xN7y6seCq61fi7g4H5eWn2J0F7HOI-PC2D1eWejYxicUtZS4U_T1oCc52R5H9/s1600-h/Booksviaalkemie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348662085174738418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Vk9VG4AnN-GH1SMKKm0sa7zugE0eorAbHiZobomM9-jG6tTgCQYztE0LtmkcykbAp0PD7pf0X0b6nT0xN7y6seCq61fi7g4H5eWn2J0F7HOI-PC2D1eWejYxicUtZS4U_T1oCc52R5H9/s400/Booksviaalkemie.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via <a href="http://www.alkemie.blogspot.com/">Alkemie</a></span><a href="http://www.alkemie.blogspot.com/">.</a></p><p>Thankfully, I'm not alone. Karl Lagerfield obviously has the same addiction!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuD6eVnKMCad4_IidfOuoyr2qEbgP2AcrTNTxES0Ir33XAvGHIj_ukNkODy9saaxC_QE2yvd7gdDdVAobEsnq1-jMll8dHGrIJsyzXF37kvZkZqjxg7090fGAzjGh7QU93K0D5HpmWGUZ3/s1600-h/bookgiveaway2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348876385295834434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuD6eVnKMCad4_IidfOuoyr2qEbgP2AcrTNTxES0Ir33XAvGHIj_ukNkODy9saaxC_QE2yvd7gdDdVAobEsnq1-jMll8dHGrIJsyzXF37kvZkZqjxg7090fGAzjGh7QU93K0D5HpmWGUZ3/s400/bookgiveaway2.JPG" border="0" /></a> Fortunately, Housewears email subscribers can take advantage of this book obsession, as I have a second copy of the fabulous book <strong>'The Way We Live In the City' </strong>from Rizzoli Publications (this one is untouched, still encased in plastic) which is the featured product for HOUSEWEARS' FIRST WAREHOUSE GIVEAWAY! To be eligible to win this beautiful book, you need to be an <strong><em>active email subscriber</em></strong>. If you currently have a subscription, best wishes to you! If you'd like to have a chance at receiving this free book, just <strong><em>subscribe to the Housewears blog via email</em></strong>. <strong>The draw for this book is JULY 1st,</strong> so don't miss out!!
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<br /></span>Books can go beyond reading pleasure by adding personality and depth to a design scheme. Todd Klein's display of these books is dramatic and functional; drawing the drapes creates a sleek look, and the books displayed amongst small accessories in these bookshelves create a full wall of art.
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<br /><a href="http://0.0.0.1/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348869585972731490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRBYLcoTSHalWloS_P2N9AHMWFVTT_m0MKY6Dqk_Nzjck-pGD3b77KH5Jl0s8scdyr1CtCwNvKOHVEw6MkTrpyZwp0fjyJiObLR1ZO-dD7R88hHf4Hfp-QLOtmGDDRFWMYva0umry9IV8/s400/booksbluehousebeautifulviacolourmehappy.png" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo from House Beautiful via <a href="http://www.colourmehappy.com/">Colour Me Happy. </a>
<br /></span>A small stack of beautiful books in blue repeat the colour palette and make this room feel less formal. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbU49oT5u12oAkrLw9C0HfgfvpwFkuFh8ZLsi2FNYV6DYPXI9Ne3CO9BpOqtp1vK_CiaoLy36lOB62sDn_ZsgAfFqXyKAYktdJJHkmgSKSTKXQTY3SMTcV9WyxsA-R2JCzCQr4d_wGojNO/s1600-h/bookshelfneatmaterialgirlsblog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348869599552102258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbU49oT5u12oAkrLw9C0HfgfvpwFkuFh8ZLsi2FNYV6DYPXI9Ne3CO9BpOqtp1vK_CiaoLy36lOB62sDn_ZsgAfFqXyKAYktdJJHkmgSKSTKXQTY3SMTcV9WyxsA-R2JCzCQr4d_wGojNO/s400/bookshelfneatmaterialgirlsblog.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via <a href="http://www.materialgirls.blogspot.com/">Material Girls.</a></span><a href="http://www.materialgirls.blogspot.com/"> </a>
<br />This tall bookcase of neutral books softens the black and white colour combination, giving the room some warmth.
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<br />I am ready to reach for a great recipe book and begin my plan for a wonderful dinner with these books. Note the books repeat the white scheme of the wall behind. Coloured, mismatched books would not feel as cohesive in this kitchen. The use of bookcases keeps the dark island from appearing too heavy.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-SzECuIgHQIjnIyQ-KP-T5zDYm-qCU72sWXtaeeZNTZ7mVdKlTWJq_LqFK-eMoSmju87MapMuwzAhELOTIk7O4H9rHWEtt-4YVaPjd3o5RjG1_QkcYsAOPwdhdNVhEBEkcg35VSXZhwu/s1600-h/colormehappyzebrabookbarbarabarry.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348869581139950530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-SzECuIgHQIjnIyQ-KP-T5zDYm-qCU72sWXtaeeZNTZ7mVdKlTWJq_LqFK-eMoSmju87MapMuwzAhELOTIk7O4H9rHWEtt-4YVaPjd3o5RjG1_QkcYsAOPwdhdNVhEBEkcg35VSXZhwu/s400/colormehappyzebrabookbarbarabarry.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo via ColourMeHappy.</span>
<br />Barbara Barry has used a few books as simple, casual accessories in this room, and the bit of zebra skin on the book's jacket (on top of the pedestal table) makes a statement.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzoCKX5qhUU-F9MHfZE_rjq2awSl1KHojWWkH64n0XunEMvJy4nOM7C20TGzhC7DWQj2i7KczWoEYOOoiq7KgiziQRnyAtTGuOI2bzraeL8H-yVYjwx2S1LkXihUkGxrJVFEcr2GFm2X6W/s1600-h/vicente+wolf+books+via+katiedid.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348869576535125234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzoCKX5qhUU-F9MHfZE_rjq2awSl1KHojWWkH64n0XunEMvJy4nOM7C20TGzhC7DWQj2i7KczWoEYOOoiq7KgiziQRnyAtTGuOI2bzraeL8H-yVYjwx2S1LkXihUkGxrJVFEcr2GFm2X6W/s400/vicente+wolf+books+via+katiedid.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via <a href="http://www.katiedid.com/">Katiedid</a></span><a href="http://www.katiedid.com/">.</a>
<br />The books in this wall unit add interest, break up the wall of wood, and help create a lived-in, relaxed feel to this room.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQcW2HlHriNhPO0KuGLos18kumHlQG0vUQ7nM176QV2RiZulMALiNvfxCkeEkd9qdKOrNYW0qJfx-SUzexZ0qaM1G185U77hH-A7epAtBcL1q3s7-4o032djFJeCqyttrxeqXAiBBuWOD/s1600-h/bookspointclickhome2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348868960020518866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQcW2HlHriNhPO0KuGLos18kumHlQG0vUQ7nM176QV2RiZulMALiNvfxCkeEkd9qdKOrNYW0qJfx-SUzexZ0qaM1G185U77hH-A7epAtBcL1q3s7-4o032djFJeCqyttrxeqXAiBBuWOD/s400/bookspointclickhome2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.blogspot.con/">PointClickHome.</a></span><a href="http://www.pointclickhome.blogspot.con/"> </a>
<br />I adore this night table! The books are the perfect punctuation mark.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgno9Fm1z3I7JkdscgCV5_sZUQvejTwmekCyosmWSiJo04fSqbB6s0oh6XaGNigWr8YxBj0Qn5SHxcdY2amJs10iv8ZYhrxhoc96LkHF-Sq8lYUwHBi6IKxLqgBQLnZ42UyMXN_9ycgM4eo/s1600-h/jamiedrakebookshelvesapartmenttherapy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348868955746498194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgno9Fm1z3I7JkdscgCV5_sZUQvejTwmekCyosmWSiJo04fSqbB6s0oh6XaGNigWr8YxBj0Qn5SHxcdY2amJs10iv8ZYhrxhoc96LkHF-Sq8lYUwHBi6IKxLqgBQLnZ42UyMXN_9ycgM4eo/s400/jamiedrakebookshelvesapartmenttherapy.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via Apartment Therapy.</span>
<br />Jamie Drake has created a dramatic wall of symmetrical millwork flanking the grand upholstered headboard, and the books are the perfect foil to soften the strong lines to make this room feel more intimate.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zVEZXcCd-KHi1CsNLaUrRtGaKofVzKS1Yl6sRHVJNhJV93YwXlp6aG1Qg6oOz2jqFD3yTiwnBtEnuvKgPn4xVMaHkbYnkh-AYmeIBU0KEJ7SVn9Q4sTznXShwbYB8AoxiE2qVZfYdlIk/s1600-h/library2.gluckstein.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348898041834147250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 374px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zVEZXcCd-KHi1CsNLaUrRtGaKofVzKS1Yl6sRHVJNhJV93YwXlp6aG1Qg6oOz2jqFD3yTiwnBtEnuvKgPn4xVMaHkbYnkh-AYmeIBU0KEJ7SVn9Q4sTznXShwbYB8AoxiE2qVZfYdlIk/s400/library2.gluckstein.jpg" border="0" /></a> Brian Gluckstein is a big fan of using books in design, and his styling is perfection. When I saw the bathroom below in person, it was truly spectacular, and the books were Reader's Digest Condensed Editions.
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<br />Another fan of design books is our lovely Ms. Kelly Wearstler, seen here in her own library with her children.
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<br />Like my own office, this white bookcase is the perfect backdrop for the liveliness of colourful books and art.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3d_RZyg49c4oppEHvHI8v5j7s4PjJirAZlsfwqvhWQT8msXQD_7o2e6X-HJLEPnVKWReqkZXSteXoDVALL_Yht8dagbZtP819FGcoVNVz0JIQTmFP7QF-CnVlXdeJXo9ls_U-ssaJ6Q7P/s1600-h/bookcasemanolahome.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348662921471554674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 310px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3d_RZyg49c4oppEHvHI8v5j7s4PjJirAZlsfwqvhWQT8msXQD_7o2e6X-HJLEPnVKWReqkZXSteXoDVALL_Yht8dagbZtP819FGcoVNVz0JIQTmFP7QF-CnVlXdeJXo9ls_U-ssaJ6Q7P/s400/bookcasemanolahome.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">photo via <a href="http://www.casamanola.blogspot.com/">Casamanola</a></span><a href="http://www.casamanola.blogspot.com/"> </a>
<br />Often used for wine cellars, this diamond pattern storage area is an interesting alternative for books.
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348876379217348866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDR2gzGiwtI6BrrBbBWW6h4fdjkV7wHPQXMT7OIVXV4OC29u-ONvn0X6yIlnf10Bmupcnx-SdkYyBmj9AHZZqFGSOSrv6P1e3ecrdXIJlqONr1ST7KYjomKW4ZyVdJwwML1JTxjElKYPh/s400/atelier29modernbookcase.jpg" border="0" /></a>Photo via <a href="http://www.atelier29.blogspot.com/">Atelier29.</a></span><a href="http://www.atelier29.blogspot.com/"> </a>
<br />Another modern bookshelf, here with hits of yellow, can add complexity and drama in a minimalist space.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp24tRL8i_PtWu80E49iVcwHdjBGNVjtQ_9wypvEFo43UN0ModxEC-pggc5OFx9ltfkrnT1PIURDsqDNsXgKVytZ9xj3vUYF7qx19ekRWGz6X2-3bSpZgQHUlbHsBcxRXh6Sd4h7WuwCpS/s1600-h/furniturestoreblogmoderntablewithbooks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348911791951284706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 273px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp24tRL8i_PtWu80E49iVcwHdjBGNVjtQ_9wypvEFo43UN0ModxEC-pggc5OFx9ltfkrnT1PIURDsqDNsXgKVytZ9xj3vUYF7qx19ekRWGz6X2-3bSpZgQHUlbHsBcxRXh6Sd4h7WuwCpS/s400/furniturestoreblogmoderntablewithbooks.jpg" border="0" /></a>The beauty of books: their presence is appropriate for any period and any design style, from the most contemporary of spaces, as in this photo, to the most embellished period spaces.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodyNr3PACFbsKuR1FUegfSCU1PDApg3FwRGCRZaQfGV_Q23QdJfSiaxok34ewOCKVSy-BmELU0ESUuFADfde7tzoCEfAzEok4qaVZEIpTNsSyJ0PF4tUjfCqEW-ShJyQqvy22VDszAWeZ/s1600-h/gasl_ione_skye_bellemaison.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348659211843199714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodyNr3PACFbsKuR1FUegfSCU1PDApg3FwRGCRZaQfGV_Q23QdJfSiaxok34ewOCKVSy-BmELU0ESUuFADfde7tzoCEfAzEok4qaVZEIpTNsSyJ0PF4tUjfCqEW-ShJyQqvy22VDszAWeZ/s400/gasl_ione_skye_bellemaison.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via <a href="http://www.bellemaison.blogspot.com/">Belle Maison.</a></span><a href="http://www.bellemaison.blogspot.com/"> </a>
<br />Books are a central part of this bohemian chic vignette.
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<br />Sometimes, books act as a connector, bridging a table to a mirror or piece of art, as shown. Without the small stack of books, there would be too much negative space between the artwork and the desktop.
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<br />Display your books by stacking them horizontally as well as vertically and breaking them up with accessories to make the bookcase more interesting.
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<br />Whether spaces are contemporary or traditional, books go beyond reading; they add life and richness to interior spaces. As we all become more tech-saavy, the luxury of turning the pages, cracking a spine and relaxing with books endures!
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-25132190278949235552009-05-25T22:04:00.000-07:002009-05-28T23:55:41.809-07:00Colour Focus - It's Easy Being Green<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMq4EexrzJHpy2qidc9OatpfT28psgJ8CiR4pl9tTYIgAMf4bkp2-F2gCLuF1aG35_8LKodSB_LoI8ROIbat4sK_WQF3uEB8AlYISHBEoK5MIo3dqzF5bS-C-CNMxbfxxQ3yGEz6EMNUL/s1600-h/green11-western_interiorsviamaterialgirls.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340337696503198882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMq4EexrzJHpy2qidc9OatpfT28psgJ8CiR4pl9tTYIgAMf4bkp2-F2gCLuF1aG35_8LKodSB_LoI8ROIbat4sK_WQF3uEB8AlYISHBEoK5MIo3dqzF5bS-C-CNMxbfxxQ3yGEz6EMNUL/s400/green11-western_interiorsviamaterialgirls.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo courtesy Western Interiors via <a href="http://www.materialgirls.blogspot.com/">Material Girls</a></span><a href="http://www.materialgirls.blogspot.com/"> </a>
<br />Green is a colour that can't be ignored in design. If your view outdoors is wonderful, your home design often takes advantage of the view. Green is an essential hue that is sometimes overlooked, because it`s a backdrop. When clients say they aren't interested in green or neutral colours with green undertones, I often have to remind them that their windows are like art; the green is in their views, and bringing a bit of the outdoors into the indoor scheme is often a great look.
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<br /></div><div>Vibrant kelly green looks bold and Draper-esque with a black and white scheme.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKJ4ktNrCiVv8IBoYUQNlN4eTt5_vAK9XvoUZJRbokQH9QmRfZVS2r5DXcscnkp56hprmipHWFtcBp0MuPxLuxX9EfdQJyH1m0h5bV9BJTxYJ28PJemIQgWSTMsLCpQo5zVe3ljwYCbq4/s1600-h/greenviadecorpad.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340357718926644562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 373px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKJ4ktNrCiVv8IBoYUQNlN4eTt5_vAK9XvoUZJRbokQH9QmRfZVS2r5DXcscnkp56hprmipHWFtcBp0MuPxLuxX9EfdQJyH1m0h5bV9BJTxYJ28PJemIQgWSTMsLCpQo5zVe3ljwYCbq4/s400/greenviadecorpad.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo via <a href="http://www.decorpad.blogspot.com/">Decorpad</a></span><a href="http://www.decorpad.blogspot.com/">
<br /></a></div><div>Green somehow maintains it's identity, even if it is muted, muddied, or watered down....it's green, just softer and subtler. With a vibrant colour like red, the watered down version changes to pink and it's no longer considered 'red'. Like the variegated leaves of plants in a summer garden, different greens can be harmonious together.
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<br /></div><div>The psychology of green indicates it is a colour of growth, life, wealth and health, and it has a calming effect. Many celebrities relax in`the green room` before they take the stage. On the downside, green is also a colour associated with sickness and jealousy. Feng Shui describes green as a healing, earth colour, a colour of good luck and new beginnings. </div><div>
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<br /></span>A dining Room with capiz chandelier and soft green upholstered chairs by Phoebe Howard Designs.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPGwxz3QSA-2PtlHLOqcelAr6re-CLKWetCzJKT9NxaLud80A7DHVlpgQmUHj0h-QuUBTHc3TMLbzRZJmPkXqbePGhUeJaKNpFuAfH9ycdE3uOgkuATV4_nAujxQf5KtbRZauT5b6B-Bh/s1600-h/greengaragebysimplyseletaviadecorpad.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340357717071634018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPGwxz3QSA-2PtlHLOqcelAr6re-CLKWetCzJKT9NxaLud80A7DHVlpgQmUHj0h-QuUBTHc3TMLbzRZJmPkXqbePGhUeJaKNpFuAfH9ycdE3uOgkuATV4_nAujxQf5KtbRZauT5b6B-Bh/s400/greengaragebysimplyseletaviadecorpad.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via decorpad</span>
<br />This fabulous photo is actually a garage from <a href="http://www.simplyseleta.typepad.com/">Simply Seleta.</a> A bit of green colourblocking makes a dramatic statement, and brings outdoor freshness inside.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRFV239uAjrRDzhrBw50w_zB7QCi_1Z3TtkM7I_BWMGcJgHHkFCx5GiK8NDC-WKeM1ey2Q8Mw8wO4y24u0k_aH9rOQSHD_NvIXqmw9SeRI9Ne0qvRixWsc-T8tgzcwzfFZQWGkb6w-0Qg/s1600-h/greenbygregnataleviadesiretoinspire.bmp"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340357713353829138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRFV239uAjrRDzhrBw50w_zB7QCi_1Z3TtkM7I_BWMGcJgHHkFCx5GiK8NDC-WKeM1ey2Q8Mw8wO4y24u0k_aH9rOQSHD_NvIXqmw9SeRI9Ne0qvRixWsc-T8tgzcwzfFZQWGkb6w-0Qg/s400/greenbygregnataleviadesiretoinspire.bmp" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Green room by Greg Natale via <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/">Desire to Inspire.</a></span> </div><div>Green is the compliment of red on the colour wheel, and this photo reveals how well they can work together.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiXAhkgrGX44JQMaL5rZBe__V4gTauCeX8QTDQsEdCy4QOyXPGdx2kYeFKI-2OusER4MCk6yRHQr50t6ScJBh-InaqbNiElRVcv1VNAIwzaq5o8XggjCfTnJ0g5kRJqj2ABg_9Ny3xeE2/s1600-h/greenCharlotte_Moss_living_room+via+Pantone.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340357703661800962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 271px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiXAhkgrGX44JQMaL5rZBe__V4gTauCeX8QTDQsEdCy4QOyXPGdx2kYeFKI-2OusER4MCk6yRHQr50t6ScJBh-InaqbNiElRVcv1VNAIwzaq5o8XggjCfTnJ0g5kRJqj2ABg_9Ny3xeE2/s400/greenCharlotte_Moss_living_room+via+Pantone.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">photo courtesy Pantone</span>. </div><div>Designer Charlotte Moss used this soft celery green hue in her own home, which exudes the freshness of spring.
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP575gQsiO63YDbE8dbhVlPPC4GbgkvA1WCCjlUNrq4G0XaSXw7F3jv4SxtaKtK9xe1zeLWem_aN4zgIwj1J6ppwqq1W4rT2JznIf_bv7Jbrg5mWK6C8RAEez_jP7GVykGGnnJfr6r_EI7/s1600-h/15-paint-youngwheatpantone12-0521housebeautiful.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341112932126076498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP575gQsiO63YDbE8dbhVlPPC4GbgkvA1WCCjlUNrq4G0XaSXw7F3jv4SxtaKtK9xe1zeLWem_aN4zgIwj1J6ppwqq1W4rT2JznIf_bv7Jbrg5mWK6C8RAEez_jP7GVykGGnnJfr6r_EI7/s400/15-paint-youngwheatpantone12-0521housebeautiful.jpg" border="0" /></a>Young Wheat Pantone 12-0521, the colour used in Charlotte's room above. <span style="font-size:78%;">paint photos above and below from House Beautiful.</span> </div>
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<br /><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vlwtUxWWMlU/Sh4ZhO-"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDY7iDnerrqiOJm6K-YrAKCt-rffGBITGdGdB-9c0sdWeMX5ALoVuFlr2NwBDhREIam4M1LmuCxhLYhMcVUS9xxjc3V63T6aptsZGb64LyLdex2ukxXYUem2P7nNghpZnkXmtYuIP_O7Gu/s1600-h/barbarabarryformcguireviathingsthatinspire.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340337707130329650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDY7iDnerrqiOJm6K-YrAKCt-rffGBITGdGdB-9c0sdWeMX5ALoVuFlr2NwBDhREIam4M1LmuCxhLYhMcVUS9xxjc3V63T6aptsZGb64LyLdex2ukxXYUem2P7nNghpZnkXmtYuIP_O7Gu/s400/barbarabarryformcguireviathingsthatinspire.jpg" border="0" /></a> Barbara Barry has been quoted to have an affinity for greens. Here, the Macguire furniture ad for Ms. Barry's collection shows the subtle yet dramatic use of green in the paneled wall and the hit of fresh green in florals.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDEuRDc6IEN50spIh_gZh-lGyDxYF3sPf94DGgKTmBF-6WILP4Xwm9sh7jhYTL9YJEHwnnHTNrCH6mrugD9xyw_xym2e8Otmj0ozdZsJ490fOL4qQ-znS-ZwQk8IUcUDyRmPIIDd3RvWE/s1600-h/celeriekembledesigngreen.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339999529071405394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDEuRDc6IEN50spIh_gZh-lGyDxYF3sPf94DGgKTmBF-6WILP4Xwm9sh7jhYTL9YJEHwnnHTNrCH6mrugD9xyw_xym2e8Otmj0ozdZsJ490fOL4qQ-znS-ZwQk8IUcUDyRmPIIDd3RvWE/s400/celeriekembledesigngreen.bmp" border="0" /></a>Designer Celerie Kemble of Kemble Interiors uses bold lime green and orange in this room, </div><div>with the rug as a jumping off point for the palette.
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<br /><div>Kelly Wearstler's design for the bathroom of the Viceroy Hotel.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRp7PNTiMcLqfHHTu6W_kLf-gTqwsGK0BaBn8PoxN-0Jx8kzZhg6226HLCSTimViWZM14ngPWmrckVNkpPCvYyURZKqavOjFQB2VN3i2tBznUUdugQY80KSSb_gww66cv-PjLtLn82XExZ/s1600-h/green.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339995216919249218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRp7PNTiMcLqfHHTu6W_kLf-gTqwsGK0BaBn8PoxN-0Jx8kzZhg6226HLCSTimViWZM14ngPWmrckVNkpPCvYyURZKqavOjFQB2VN3i2tBznUUdugQY80KSSb_gww66cv-PjLtLn82XExZ/s400/green.png" border="0" /></a> A lounge at the Viceroy by Kelly Wearstler-charcoal gray and green look so wonderful together.
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<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8qA2t7hCFru4QBFTgugskPL5qaoGV-FEU4108tOdaip7KckFAMRhyphenhyphenhKPoNOBAaark3F1-15djE26INGYpghJCZcQSJd60Zv6v7mo2We3Yqw9Y7UP9msUOLOVSSjHDdtCef6u-hOWu3lQ/s1600-h/greenfauxmalachiteboxesglobalviews2335_2336.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340332206969079378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8qA2t7hCFru4QBFTgugskPL5qaoGV-FEU4108tOdaip7KckFAMRhyphenhyphenhKPoNOBAaark3F1-15djE26INGYpghJCZcQSJd60Zv6v7mo2We3Yqw9Y7UP9msUOLOVSSjHDdtCef6u-hOWu3lQ/s400/greenfauxmalachiteboxesglobalviews2335_2336.jpg" border="0" /></a>Love these Malachite boxes from Global Views!
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxxM-DrwolQ6gWd_BHriZvVXObIwCXTVaLLXeAJcgPzhb3UUOr9eaw7XNgs8bfRtxsOxBLaEnBh_XAGzW7EbM1W3Cl6ADrWU4Mw6_vq206HzZk-VmqrlBfLn2FDnuA5xOkXkeFguoAXJY/s1600-h/greendeskarea.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339996984638390866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxxM-DrwolQ6gWd_BHriZvVXObIwCXTVaLLXeAJcgPzhb3UUOr9eaw7XNgs8bfRtxsOxBLaEnBh_XAGzW7EbM1W3Cl6ADrWU4Mw6_vq206HzZk-VmqrlBfLn2FDnuA5xOkXkeFguoAXJY/s400/greendeskarea.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Pottery Barn
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<br />Green in pale hues feels beachy!
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EuUb5Vg-0qDGFku65ST1UlgBiAuxXvcWZD9NfsF7H5kNHPhSTBk3uGbVn4UW_zcrBCwRtYT785IqlL5TLbHbCTb5W-Va5oNqofx2f22e4F87Ggchx8uJTpjopaHpJZHgqbLx06nOMM7Z/s1600-h/DL-14262-20.duralee.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339996982175600050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EuUb5Vg-0qDGFku65ST1UlgBiAuxXvcWZD9NfsF7H5kNHPhSTBk3uGbVn4UW_zcrBCwRtYT785IqlL5TLbHbCTb5W-Va5oNqofx2f22e4F87Ggchx8uJTpjopaHpJZHgqbLx06nOMM7Z/s400/DL-14262-20.duralee.jpg" border="0" /></a> Duralee's 'Pavilion' fabric.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Qcp9WKGzmZ3Mc8akvTG8fx_85RZB8lpxgAqMkOelpG6SQJvDIS3T-_BbHYGWuEjspDUHvdREbvuO4qAfOe9QmLLqeUFOMa4m2fgE28iBUGvw94leEcMvckGuSNkympVy2K7ptDiimBLq/s1600-h/GoldCoastCollectiongreenfloralrugdomesticmodernart193-B.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341089683302058514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 350px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Qcp9WKGzmZ3Mc8akvTG8fx_85RZB8lpxgAqMkOelpG6SQJvDIS3T-_BbHYGWuEjspDUHvdREbvuO4qAfOe9QmLLqeUFOMa4m2fgE28iBUGvw94leEcMvckGuSNkympVy2K7ptDiimBLq/s400/GoldCoastCollectiongreenfloralrugdomesticmodernart193-B.jpg" border="0" /></a> Gold Coast Collection Green Floral Rug in New Zealand Wool from <a href="http://www.domesticmodern.com/">Domestic Modern.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4lo8Wd_ok2B-K_olDBljDbIk1wttdH1HmXe5n7JFhuty7xlJ9b3FL7_RwGanx90bYoZinmmcmt6bz-W-aeGBq5k1oe42GpZ8ks_wTW6yDC28WJ06HOVHhOt0LRSqzuc-ebHLsSllq4Sy/s1600-h/romowallpaper.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341089051910623714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4lo8Wd_ok2B-K_olDBljDbIk1wttdH1HmXe5n7JFhuty7xlJ9b3FL7_RwGanx90bYoZinmmcmt6bz-W-aeGBq5k1oe42GpZ8ks_wTW6yDC28WJ06HOVHhOt0LRSqzuc-ebHLsSllq4Sy/s400/romowallpaper.bmp" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy UKTV
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidD5xT45Bhyphenhyphenk2VJNLWPP3gagNkaUHr4LdHAWdwW890O7odaguP-_UNbKNEo0wniwOF-YjVm02ZWBM0Fv4R_gxpQ_Bxm16BFzL44NjcqKrbNWHETMRcxZbPEXLwL3p5YAFdD6ge2z8QNGlr/s1600-h/greendining.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339996428056858450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidD5xT45Bhyphenhyphenk2VJNLWPP3gagNkaUHr4LdHAWdwW890O7odaguP-_UNbKNEo0wniwOF-YjVm02ZWBM0Fv4R_gxpQ_Bxm16BFzL44NjcqKrbNWHETMRcxZbPEXLwL3p5YAFdD6ge2z8QNGlr/s400/greendining.jpg" border="0" /></a> A traditional dining room by Mary Macdonald looks fresh and uplifting in green.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANTFMfQf-rrB-FjArBXU0ATbJzXBcUXOMeWNdVHkMy7aoPnyt2UT7ZDBH11MYcvmAOPZrEi8JOsJgPJxfFwqncp_PpqVf4v2R9KFnkMrIf79TF2XGNMYb5E9XRH4dtkzrgYrmdgNIrX86/s1600-h/greenzebraroom.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339996416224550082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANTFMfQf-rrB-FjArBXU0ATbJzXBcUXOMeWNdVHkMy7aoPnyt2UT7ZDBH11MYcvmAOPZrEi8JOsJgPJxfFwqncp_PpqVf4v2R9KFnkMrIf79TF2XGNMYb5E9XRH4dtkzrgYrmdgNIrX86/s400/greenzebraroom.bmp" border="0" /></a>
<br />Nick Olsen's gorgeous apartment was featured in Domino Magazine. Nick is the assistant to the talented Miles Redd. The green looks wonderful with the zebra rug!
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoObsstQVdRk6Glo4YKwMXoIBQlH0pyPdxf4pnffUYmkRbt6oR51MPpxGIdpIkhA2ECwP1OnlTNOJyPsRHrVww3v_oijhM6WLvQz6ultCwXRnDlTbPIMLCw7tgVhF6rRbjFrY0lJ29TWLF/s1600-h/greenbobbyberkhomelamp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340716655954751394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoObsstQVdRk6Glo4YKwMXoIBQlH0pyPdxf4pnffUYmkRbt6oR51MPpxGIdpIkhA2ECwP1OnlTNOJyPsRHrVww3v_oijhM6WLvQz6ultCwXRnDlTbPIMLCw7tgVhF6rRbjFrY0lJ29TWLF/s400/greenbobbyberkhomelamp.jpg" border="0" /></a> This stunning lamp is from <a href="http://www.bobbyberkhome.com/">Bobby Berk Home.</a>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALAXsccQ9-SgIq3LPABZ48uN3QqFlHJAh7nQjdHF2-7qwCg3cAdc9cQUNvRf_AfEwbxD4yKMxC9vuXUkfUzcXcl13ULEPjG9uwk6oto_OLwmupy9u91LemEqm5716Mdim4fjqRkyL7Nrf/s1600-h/angelinagreenearrings.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340336896135157298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALAXsccQ9-SgIq3LPABZ48uN3QqFlHJAh7nQjdHF2-7qwCg3cAdc9cQUNvRf_AfEwbxD4yKMxC9vuXUkfUzcXcl13ULEPjG9uwk6oto_OLwmupy9u91LemEqm5716Mdim4fjqRkyL7Nrf/s400/angelinagreenearrings.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy toniguy.blog</span></div><div>Green is fresh in fashion as well this year. Who can forget Angelina Jolie sporting the plump 115-carat emerald earrings by Lorraine Schwartz at the 2009 Academy Awards?
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy <a href="http://www.orignauxmoose.com/">orignauxmoose</a></span><a href="http://www.orignauxmoose.com/">
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<br />The adorable Baypointe Stella bag from Kate Spade.
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<br />Earrings from Banana Republic.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0dJt1P7TYRgEEpaX0fg9AKssFlXMBZVqJzltqCo0yTxgNmPDbgywCIyU9dMtRPgJ6YduP5VFL_-Tf5vGWaHefIfMiYUNLg1SUTxs06uQh_kQy9yT7GXNFSUEtvnshulWpycplzNY1MMB/s1600-h/williamsonomaessentialoilsinpersianlime.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340716660571703698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0dJt1P7TYRgEEpaX0fg9AKssFlXMBZVqJzltqCo0yTxgNmPDbgywCIyU9dMtRPgJ6YduP5VFL_-Tf5vGWaHefIfMiYUNLg1SUTxs06uQh_kQy9yT7GXNFSUEtvnshulWpycplzNY1MMB/s400/williamsonomaessentialoilsinpersianlime.jpg" border="0" /></a> Smell the green! Enjoy the Persian Lime essential oils collection from Willliam Sonoma.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br />Embrace green! It's a natural and neutral addition to your spaces and your wardrobe...add a bag, shoes or a cardigan in kelly green to anything black and white in your wardrobe. Add some gorgeous green monstera or palm leaves in a clear vase to your dining table. We are hooked on green! Check out what others are hooked on at <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">http://www.hookedonhouses.net</a>.
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-30001409020972213712009-05-03T20:21:00.000-07:002009-05-16T07:39:36.961-07:00Colour Focus: Hot for Orange!<p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335178095471324258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 390px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOsFId4uKd8eLwJWKA3iIzDA1IGTje3aoNHkpZ7VuIpLjh1NmHEja96lXIwLpkNZmHGO6imM-tczELOcWxd-mIy_s_pdFxtMYI9k24eh4us0IQHHp28paK5c8NDIJpz3AEKjgm7BP1SMj/s400/delmarsofarestorationhardware.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Delmar sofa from Restoration Hardware.</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span>As the weather heats up and we spend evenings and weekends outdoors, a favourite summer hue comes to mind that is versatile and fresh. Vibrant and juicy, orange is a jolt of radiance for both indoors and out.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YCUsTPp8maeCmp9Y8xS4QCFtoPmCVIUNIuhYGV6tRRGp7Fiw_UoniI6AsdCsfhqjO6BaXB-1pLsLsWV-a0McQRfvZ2N9anfHxHobX9mRGCCeBXsRO9asGvdsxHF0Jt5aFwC5iXaMh7MK/s1600-h/Orange_Dining_Set_from_Pottery_Barn.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336254338419837138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YCUsTPp8maeCmp9Y8xS4QCFtoPmCVIUNIuhYGV6tRRGp7Fiw_UoniI6AsdCsfhqjO6BaXB-1pLsLsWV-a0McQRfvZ2N9anfHxHobX9mRGCCeBXsRO9asGvdsxHF0Jt5aFwC5iXaMh7MK/s400/Orange_Dining_Set_from_Pottery_Barn.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Pottery Barn dining room via <a href="http://www.willowdecor.blogspot.com/">Willow Decor</a>.</span><br />Orange is modern yet warm and inviting when paired with white walls and rustic furniture.<br /></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96NOJA1TfHqMj-XY0pdgmrwt_pghR5LWShMHgvCXvvPZVIM4pAtk1KLiot1dDpSpHtQfSSIhet32XDtjJ46s0wz20GiMdLewDr9dj6mxhsChBVknHyMgzhjv1O7q1bjkuj-nwJ3T6Y6kf/s1600-h/orangepinkviaoprah.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336267322662300962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96NOJA1TfHqMj-XY0pdgmrwt_pghR5LWShMHgvCXvvPZVIM4pAtk1KLiot1dDpSpHtQfSSIhet32XDtjJ46s0wz20GiMdLewDr9dj6mxhsChBVknHyMgzhjv1O7q1bjkuj-nwJ3T6Y6kf/s400/orangepinkviaoprah.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo by Thomas Loof, styling by Tristam Steinberg</span><br />This orange, red and pink room featured in O at Home looks luxurious and inviting.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvs4b0R2RR9l3QFziSHP_Gc1YT4a5-j1rbR4ABVvljcfbekxelfOO5araMZL5YeCrNspxpj7HbOzVQLYq30j9n5dKe9Q7VNzHIMzWx2QJyD8LRo7Ethx58UgB_T7SOzP6iNeu2QPLc3Xd3/s1600-h/orangecoral.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331820248789709106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvs4b0R2RR9l3QFziSHP_Gc1YT4a5-j1rbR4ABVvljcfbekxelfOO5araMZL5YeCrNspxpj7HbOzVQLYq30j9n5dKe9Q7VNzHIMzWx2QJyD8LRo7Ethx58UgB_T7SOzP6iNeu2QPLc3Xd3/s400/orangecoral.jpg" border="0" /></a> Love how the round dark mirror and greek key ottomans punctuate this bold orange room!<br /><br />The psychology of colour suggests orange is a jovial colour that stimulates conversation, energizes and fosters creativity. It is also a colour representing health in Feng Shui. Orange always radiates warmth, and its colour family has seasonal longevity: think pale apricot in spring, bold tangerine in summer, and rustic pumpkin in fall.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLPENTilG0tzWV8wTPbRoq9CGxiYO08lx4_MeDJA-n5bcY3VQKgwd6Si8BvGZfb3pRIEbSsTAr6evZdFaZ66bZjzjoJ0ZIlwbJ4Xu4FT2m3qusf_zZONB8Hi9KNRj85RkK3Hu08dg9vVY/s1600-h/orange_kitchenlacuisineroyale.co.uk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335178755160329346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 149px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPLPENTilG0tzWV8wTPbRoq9CGxiYO08lx4_MeDJA-n5bcY3VQKgwd6Si8BvGZfb3pRIEbSsTAr6evZdFaZ66bZjzjoJ0ZIlwbJ4Xu4FT2m3qusf_zZONB8Hi9KNRj85RkK3Hu08dg9vVY/s400/orange_kitchenlacuisineroyale.co.uk.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Kitchen by La Cuisine Royale, UK<br /></span>Orange adds warmth and whimsy to this modern kitchen.<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335178101065732722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUB7QHJhVu4W1q013QnAg4MzhU2WTKHGbuTFwJRAS2LBrGwAyUoLRK8p2W-qX0DERmKRsy3g_Xih7x5n1UjYMPn3o6e-jPsoUxHRt_JbsMzncUjSPaiRGfHFydrpreAdHPuGDbbazQf-C/s400/closetwearstler.jpg" border="0" />Design Diva Kelly Wearstler likes orange, too....here's a peek in her closet!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEhAw7Y2oOCOT38mlVuGRVAVJMIPvWpfoKEiq5i7As_63Vp6geY7rsUB1FPXf9-dtCQHxeqd6K6NMUahHIKvHBX1_QBwifpxDnRmJnb6i2xgIjvZFa3mVHF8Afc2lvUnc4YT2yYIe3zhRI/s1600-h/sarahorangeandpinkjessicaclaire.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336287595621174466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEhAw7Y2oOCOT38mlVuGRVAVJMIPvWpfoKEiq5i7As_63Vp6geY7rsUB1FPXf9-dtCQHxeqd6K6NMUahHIKvHBX1_QBwifpxDnRmJnb6i2xgIjvZFa3mVHF8Afc2lvUnc4YT2yYIe3zhRI/s400/sarahorangeandpinkjessicaclaire.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy <a href="http://www.jessicaclairesworld.com/">Jessicaclaire's world.</a></span><br />Sarah Richardson combines orange and pink in this lucky baby girl's nursery.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi401k67yBvPJKvFWuTDlTXb16npz1NLiaRQzEyu7BBsDLYGt1-1MWq_yGJZlBDT0t-O6BiLkrqh9sw3toOnOxnN4mNCYfJaZERR12LLZMPsCMHUtNaiIUYRdpCTi4F9CGu4JIQUbfOE5-q/s1600-h/hobby-rooms-shelvesdesignbasics.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336282731741765010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi401k67yBvPJKvFWuTDlTXb16npz1NLiaRQzEyu7BBsDLYGt1-1MWq_yGJZlBDT0t-O6BiLkrqh9sw3toOnOxnN4mNCYfJaZERR12LLZMPsCMHUtNaiIUYRdpCTi4F9CGu4JIQUbfOE5-q/s400/hobby-rooms-shelvesdesignbasics.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy <a href="http://www.designbasics.com/">Design Basics.</a></span><br />Some orange paint can add instant drama to a space. This craft room definitely inspires!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizvi5gMADL62TBMZ29hZQMHxNS0pYSHamuuCIN-vvQlRgdePX5W0B8ouU4AO8BhWURnpc5sVucTUMj69rjd0hfKaGc9gyheVnhU2XUGqipv-nHLFO9nEOWbptTO9fEJVc428Q9Qk4LBABZ/s1600-h/030309_orangeblackviaapartmenttherapy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335178097997972450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizvi5gMADL62TBMZ29hZQMHxNS0pYSHamuuCIN-vvQlRgdePX5W0B8ouU4AO8BhWURnpc5sVucTUMj69rjd0hfKaGc9gyheVnhU2XUGqipv-nHLFO9nEOWbptTO9fEJVc428Q9Qk4LBABZ/s400/030309_orangeblackviaapartmenttherapy.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via William Waldron for <a href="http://www.sohaute.typepad.com/">sohaute.</a></span><br />This combination of orange, gray, ivory and charcoal in stripes from Sheila Bridge's room is stunning. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332578751401599954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpUdST0ldAp_MSsVwZ2jigV8hmW6sZ3RTIUWlCQkW3rqk6tasDHfQ8YPMYsynKXjfRTDcRL02omyTcO0gsCBdeuFQ4lxnCW7AQPaHA2x3OmLGq_klszBZRWp2HUXzys7fonaPJCYz4BTD/s400/windsrlifecabana.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>How does</strong> <strong>Housewears use orange</strong>? We added a bold splash of orange to a pool cabana and outdoor living space. This photo shows inside the cabana, where there's plenty of room for a quick change and blowdry after a refreshing swim. The room acts as a protective storage space for the outdoor furniture in the winter. Flooring: limestone subway tiles, Chair: Philippe Starck's Louis Ghost Chair for Kartell.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RgUmdI9VWvnILfK6w_m4hLSLKpjoSlBFo-6-8jlnQKH_PvkyWhu4ixMY1rRGK1B6kzc1eokjiZcnSDvLr63xX38-_Eu6NExYiHaEKW6Hkk9IpPE36VsyFGC6toIAvLpdYl3CfHYndtbZ/s1600-h/weddingsonthefrenchriviera.comorange.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335179617421950658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RgUmdI9VWvnILfK6w_m4hLSLKpjoSlBFo-6-8jlnQKH_PvkyWhu4ixMY1rRGK1B6kzc1eokjiZcnSDvLr63xX38-_Eu6NExYiHaEKW6Hkk9IpPE36VsyFGC6toIAvLpdYl3CfHYndtbZ/s400/weddingsonthefrenchriviera.comorange.jpg" border="0" /></a>An elegant orange wedding table display courtesy of <a href="http://www.weddingsonthefrenchriviera.com/">Weddings on the French Riviera.<br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhhcGUez21G7roLJHu__tNW4JYKcO1NRThrM3GiRgCjFlwFa1j0mhGEyCG4Xz_hFIWivJWSLpE6a-zH6MnBMP6cp-h4xT3ZWnbjkghQrK-AQyrt304Dbsn2nlI-F9HeUpu8XoX1A-JYjV/s1600-h/fabrics-shimmer-veranda.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336159635859179138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhhcGUez21G7roLJHu__tNW4JYKcO1NRThrM3GiRgCjFlwFa1j0mhGEyCG4Xz_hFIWivJWSLpE6a-zH6MnBMP6cp-h4xT3ZWnbjkghQrK-AQyrt304Dbsn2nlI-F9HeUpu8XoX1A-JYjV/s400/fabrics-shimmer-veranda.jpg" border="0" /></a> A collage of orange fabrics from Veranda Magazine.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcorCDGNVOoX04Hqi9NqMMOqIseQ4yPwoLOWeZLLh7IqaCwRTRJ_noB_qLjnmSuDNd1GzjZLgQz1l3WOlrv7PPXCRjl9cBUXxgfkF5xjvDRRNolTrTepF3ps426bqD_z1FXnHeosEichy-/s1600-h/sigorniafirenzeblossomneimanmarcus.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332577306993750338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcorCDGNVOoX04Hqi9NqMMOqIseQ4yPwoLOWeZLLh7IqaCwRTRJ_noB_qLjnmSuDNd1GzjZLgQz1l3WOlrv7PPXCRjl9cBUXxgfkF5xjvDRRNolTrTepF3ps426bqD_z1FXnHeosEichy-/s400/sigorniafirenzeblossomneimanmarcus.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sigornia Firenze Blossom bedding from Neiman Marcus.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0bFm9wWsQnOymj3nabep1vjYZ8SyQAg-1fh2zY1cpEzfBqH6E0kuCahrWSZ7P-LB44bB-acii_BmW0ZlmHzFxWa5Kl-OcvCB4Mg5m6GQgj93OKCar1oPkH9hVJXzhr0jrWPg6CEoohbW/s1600-h/conranmirror.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336152296295236322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0bFm9wWsQnOymj3nabep1vjYZ8SyQAg-1fh2zY1cpEzfBqH6E0kuCahrWSZ7P-LB44bB-acii_BmW0ZlmHzFxWa5Kl-OcvCB4Mg5m6GQgj93OKCar1oPkH9hVJXzhr0jrWPg6CEoohbW/s400/conranmirror.jpg" border="0" /></a> Orange gloss rococo mirror from The Conran Shop.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCmXym1U1I-TwNmMWBurUBkfE_5YJ7y-NUmn4dZIeA-LQuFwplB_Nc14AWQhNP8iIHCjUwUY4kH8YtF9YjYb9W-xicNBvUEzrzNSwHP7sLIm3CUzU2xzM3N1seb44-cudG0l0T4H0nHBt/s1600-h/orangehalequinwallpaperbluemountain.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336157095490229330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 145px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCmXym1U1I-TwNmMWBurUBkfE_5YJ7y-NUmn4dZIeA-LQuFwplB_Nc14AWQhNP8iIHCjUwUY4kH8YtF9YjYb9W-xicNBvUEzrzNSwHP7sLIm3CUzU2xzM3N1seb44-cudG0l0T4H0nHBt/s400/orangehalequinwallpaperbluemountain.gif" border="0" /></a> Orange harlequin wallpaper from Blue Mountain.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3hcJwaRifK5lkOFrVP5jIb8JCJH2wKVBBeXhHI07BCWKeD3djgmMRSJpy0G1HrCv2lULeIAdqNobkJ1442e0bynvi2gkKdzcX-zOjKe4FZMn9EfYWZNG4eoFfY2ezYTVp7FdM9-DEihyphenhyphen/s1600-h/fbw_co008wallpaperfromwalnutwallpaper.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336162084391827042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3hcJwaRifK5lkOFrVP5jIb8JCJH2wKVBBeXhHI07BCWKeD3djgmMRSJpy0G1HrCv2lULeIAdqNobkJ1442e0bynvi2gkKdzcX-zOjKe4FZMn9EfYWZNG4eoFfY2ezYTVp7FdM9-DEihyphenhyphen/s400/fbw_co008wallpaperfromwalnutwallpaper.jpg" border="0" /></a>FWB Wallpaper in co 008 from Walnut Wallpaper.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiut16kw_LPMjGtOck0JiQ3L_NRPgRPVzePHxt2cIMQXmoEmim9dc25lACpYwXcJVp2JJWBacF4QRui2-3si04WxcnDKN_ng-MBu9u06B6xQ0SpWXK5H7DxSpeCagzpTM-STt_vpWeYrJVR/s1600-h/collettestoolinorangespice.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332576264803303026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiut16kw_LPMjGtOck0JiQ3L_NRPgRPVzePHxt2cIMQXmoEmim9dc25lACpYwXcJVp2JJWBacF4QRui2-3si04WxcnDKN_ng-MBu9u06B6xQ0SpWXK5H7DxSpeCagzpTM-STt_vpWeYrJVR/s400/collettestoolinorangespice.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pottery Barn's Collette stool in Orange Spice.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyTD_h1mN7YfDMc13Owqji-zG8VubmCWdlfLggMVbVele-siE6iEn8CF8FSX3vS08xybtOFhE3m0_fBULvMN4NuW4SxEkfzpzHSG6sR8WP4Y0aenrG4aFFsA7SLK3ft8HcbNd6IRbzXC_/s1600-h/Moroccodinnerwarefromcb2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332576262886210690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 290px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyTD_h1mN7YfDMc13Owqji-zG8VubmCWdlfLggMVbVele-siE6iEn8CF8FSX3vS08xybtOFhE3m0_fBULvMN4NuW4SxEkfzpzHSG6sR8WP4Y0aenrG4aFFsA7SLK3ft8HcbNd6IRbzXC_/s400/Moroccodinnerwarefromcb2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Fun Morocco Dinnerware from cb2.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuojJf5mtBHorKqjbe_yZL9pdcDOxjyf4OC4p72Hvj-ss7DTrI-j0EUr5entrApnmrOwdb60fFLjnKpzXBw2y5KPqvnYMlDf08qIZrQqDJHuERYCQVdUjgLKxlusF3fhTOntyuGet0yOB/s1600-h/orange+and+pink+lacouturienyc.files.wordpresslouiscruise09.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336243980513248402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuojJf5mtBHorKqjbe_yZL9pdcDOxjyf4OC4p72Hvj-ss7DTrI-j0EUr5entrApnmrOwdb60fFLjnKpzXBw2y5KPqvnYMlDf08qIZrQqDJHuERYCQVdUjgLKxlusF3fhTOntyuGet0yOB/s400/orange+and+pink+lacouturienyc.files.wordpresslouiscruise09.bmp" border="0" /></a> Orange and pink is a beautiful thing! Louis Vuitton ad via <a href="http://www.lacouturienyc.wordpress.com/">lacouturienyc.<br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJK1b_-HGBH2fd80KpFDjrINR0ShKVV3rgRf7uomG0KAXKnE_Ka5JEF_hF-zTbhkoG7QgQfNGUbPY1sPYXINWt7H35a8m2xkIvpdpQc79Ebr7LVUQAKBWXcPtFU4ryOtg3-l901LGNZWa/s1600-h/lorapianastolanuvolaasparawrapbergdorf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336243974329452354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJK1b_-HGBH2fd80KpFDjrINR0ShKVV3rgRf7uomG0KAXKnE_Ka5JEF_hF-zTbhkoG7QgQfNGUbPY1sPYXINWt7H35a8m2xkIvpdpQc79Ebr7LVUQAKBWXcPtFU4ryOtg3-l901LGNZWa/s400/lorapianastolanuvolaasparawrapbergdorf.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lora Piana stola Nuvola Aspara wrap from Bergdorf Goodman.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0l7UuWwfq4LV1S132G9ki5cLEKXE6yLDBvoOPTlFOSS6AR-HfrgjS2Qzwxv6Y_mS30-o2BOaADRx39xHq7zhP5cP3XpHmcDPYjqY-k3b0Qz3J9XeHRBEoS5Hz_6EFrkGpUKEzd0-xbJGa/s1600-h/toywatch-orange.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335180596500418594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0l7UuWwfq4LV1S132G9ki5cLEKXE6yLDBvoOPTlFOSS6AR-HfrgjS2Qzwxv6Y_mS30-o2BOaADRx39xHq7zhP5cP3XpHmcDPYjqY-k3b0Qz3J9XeHRBEoS5Hz_6EFrkGpUKEzd0-xbJGa/s400/toywatch-orange.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Neon Orange watch from Toywatch.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUF9FWT7P9_3TGciO9hM2mAZ5V7aHwO_9Lis8GLhe9ledCSqTk_xU5lEA43r_AeBtWv45FQQuWhLKo6tDwzThLak_abfE43lb3BFTdjnLuwP6bhfYupOX0Ygg4ucJbu6oOYgr4YbBxmHX9/s1600-h/hermes_bracelet_orangeiheartthat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335180591328134674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUF9FWT7P9_3TGciO9hM2mAZ5V7aHwO_9Lis8GLhe9ledCSqTk_xU5lEA43r_AeBtWv45FQQuWhLKo6tDwzThLak_abfE43lb3BFTdjnLuwP6bhfYupOX0Ygg4ucJbu6oOYgr4YbBxmHX9/s400/hermes_bracelet_orangeiheartthat.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hermes bracelet via <a href="http://www.iheartthat.com/">iheartthat.</a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvfcSg1s1n8qdBsh1RhUb1tff7oNZYdD0jQL6qP3AhOU-aXLZiKiPGPQWNGVahWu4sWkSAvvHknBQDdfqvDCMAeuALef6FiMS9xqH6iw6X4TqCv6yZW86O4toN637mY_dt4_G_LtZ5MFY/s1600-h/coraldianevonlowbackjerseydressneiman.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332553158523863970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 173px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 216px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvfcSg1s1n8qdBsh1RhUb1tff7oNZYdD0jQL6qP3AhOU-aXLZiKiPGPQWNGVahWu4sWkSAvvHknBQDdfqvDCMAeuALef6FiMS9xqH6iw6X4TqCv6yZW86O4toN637mY_dt4_G_LtZ5MFY/s400/coraldianevonlowbackjerseydressneiman.jpg" border="0" /></a>Coral Diane Von Furstenberg jersey dress from Neiman Marcus.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5EBPxdubxRBpNkiPFBAazeYn8X1Wl_D93tNEVoeuNC-59Lyl0ifcGOVC8eclryGxW4nd3Z5bOOlGLIdsT82WhkMDC-tilXLJCZvOHiA_CgU5oWyOpGMme0nuNCuvXN06Hn5uRLxAdYQz/s1600-h/louisvuittonmonogramvernisbaginorangeviaeluxurycity.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332553157305595058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5EBPxdubxRBpNkiPFBAazeYn8X1Wl_D93tNEVoeuNC-59Lyl0ifcGOVC8eclryGxW4nd3Z5bOOlGLIdsT82WhkMDC-tilXLJCZvOHiA_CgU5oWyOpGMme0nuNCuvXN06Hn5uRLxAdYQz/s400/louisvuittonmonogramvernisbaginorangeviaeluxurycity.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis bag in orange via <a href="http://www.eluxurycity.com/">eluxurycity.com </a><br /><br /></div><div></div>How can you add <strong>a slice of orange</strong> to your life?<br /><br /><div>Start small! Small hits of orange in pillows, candles, vases can make a great statement without blowing a budget. The same goes for a wardrobe... a chic orange tote and a chunky orange bracelet add a summery statement to a white linen blouse and jeans. </div><div></div><div>This week, we're hooked on orange! Check out what others are hooked on by visiting <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">Hooked on Houses</a>!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-75121164391422014152009-04-23T23:11:00.000-07:002009-04-24T23:59:23.046-07:00Design By 5: Housewears Chats with HGTV's Tommy Smythe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2BXf-eh97O7pAfRmOWUTwHkKgviUsAMP5mwCRLar0MM-7s0HVCAqq8Y6-5eCPjjSSEhcDs7Kaf2wS_k22Uc0LG2C5EroJ0hJJkLcZ-0H-3rVSojnAjwG5E0wKNGJqzGjQw85UXZE9e-a/s1600-h/tommyandme2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328482528303508178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 362px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2BXf-eh97O7pAfRmOWUTwHkKgviUsAMP5mwCRLar0MM-7s0HVCAqq8Y6-5eCPjjSSEhcDs7Kaf2wS_k22Uc0LG2C5EroJ0hJJkLcZ-0H-3rVSojnAjwG5E0wKNGJqzGjQw85UXZE9e-a/s400/tommyandme2.jpg" border="0" /></a>I had a great time chatting with the fourth designer in our Design By 5 series - <strong>HGTV's Tommy Smythe</strong>, the witty and stylish sidekick for Sarah Richardson on 'Design Inc.', 'Sarah's House', and currently on 'Sarah's Cottage'. Tommy may be slight in stature, but his personality is super sized! As for his design style, he calls himself a maximalist rather than a minimalist. He was happy to give us his perspective on home improvement, and how can you not adore those smiling eyes and perfect (freshly bleached, he told us) pearly whites?
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<br />Beyond his television work, Tommy is a regular contributor to Canadian House and Home and Style at Home magazine, and he's travelling around the country making appearances. He was the featured designer at the London Home and Garden Show last weekend. At the Opening Night Party at IDS09, we discussed home renovation and the colours he's gravitating to as of late. Design is in Tommy's blood; his grandmother Dorothea was a designer, and his sister Christie Smythe is co-owner of 'Smythe Les Vestes', a chic line of womens' jackets carried by high end department stores such as Holt Renfrew, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale's.
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<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWXjSCGtjGlEM_m9qYlGMTHir754TxAoNrHwgY4GVz1KTA0FNOEo4ryznU5sQjBSFxbIla0jFvV_HKiie_K8_z5H5ZOm2OaS7KRYWG9v0KOw_ysijwF8CjSdOKmNb9QYyFAL1X-UGt3Ss/s1600-h/luxelabelequestrianjacket.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328348289901054786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWXjSCGtjGlEM_m9qYlGMTHir754TxAoNrHwgY4GVz1KTA0FNOEo4ryznU5sQjBSFxbIla0jFvV_HKiie_K8_z5H5ZOm2OaS7KRYWG9v0KOw_ysijwF8CjSdOKmNb9QYyFAL1X-UGt3Ss/s400/luxelabelequestrianjacket.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Smythe Equestrian Jacket courtesy <a href="http://www.luxelabel.com/">Luxe Label </a></span>
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<br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> As you know Tommy, the HRTC (Home Renovation Tax Credit) is an incentive provided to Canadian homeowners until February 2010, allowing savings of up to $1350 for a $10,000 home renovation. Where in a home do you feel people should invest that money to create a 'wow' factor?
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<br /><strong>Tommy:</strong> That's a really great question. I would say kitchens and bathrooms are a great place to invest in, and for both of these, rather than concentrating on up high or down low, I would focus on the mid-line areas, from eye level to waist level because we notice these areas and interact with them most.
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<br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> So, give me some examples of what you would change in an existing kitchen.
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<br /><strong>Tommy</strong>: Definitely kitchen countertops is a good area, even an island top, all of those working areas, backsplashes are a great way to add detail, even faucets, sinks, are areas you would be looking at and interacting with on a daily basis, so a perfect place to add interest.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUogtmJ_RkZYNhJ8ENB5BPZnujfx7yeEnVjfwRMrMJrddlwKYs1tdFYDcTTLE1UjC6-24TDFOLWejeejAUwMd465e9po5iJNlmp2bz9yjFpWPjlGugFc4uRQ2bMx3bd8dWme_ZlURqbr7/s1600-h/carreratilekitchenvia+cotedetexas.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328475066943363458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUogtmJ_RkZYNhJ8ENB5BPZnujfx7yeEnVjfwRMrMJrddlwKYs1tdFYDcTTLE1UjC6-24TDFOLWejeejAUwMd465e9po5iJNlmp2bz9yjFpWPjlGugFc4uRQ2bMx3bd8dWme_ZlURqbr7/s400/carreratilekitchenvia+cotedetexas.png" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Carrera marble tile kitchen via <a href="http://www,cotedetexas.blogspot.com/">Cote de Texas</a></span>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdf6wzEQdUWNbxideWqy0_BV19TuGnJYj3_mrVsqXC91yT1omAS90dkAjam2TkBvkg30cUgfPxu4EmqQF6hyArhdmkv683k8XNiB2EvhYI_VtNCuv0hczT5ah-EXg-90qo1Bfa3aQlOwT/s1600-h/backsplashandartarea.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328360767091940946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdf6wzEQdUWNbxideWqy0_BV19TuGnJYj3_mrVsqXC91yT1omAS90dkAjam2TkBvkg30cUgfPxu4EmqQF6hyArhdmkv683k8XNiB2EvhYI_VtNCuv0hczT5ah-EXg-90qo1Bfa3aQlOwT/s400/backsplashandartarea.jpg" border="0" /></a> Simple subway tile and an art niche creates huge interest in this kitchen.</div>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6fmQvrPKF5ZxMAwaUuPkpcRt6wQM_wAMq6Vjk1lRjCEE-MSwDx52voUrWJyMPy_dWhsSRT5k1U1819E23ruQ7St8uqOZFHT0AybYOj_5NI3otI58m5TQEDG9TQyHSaJajbigDdUVmE_V/s1600-h/apartmenttherapybitofglassmosaictile.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328361284172704930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6fmQvrPKF5ZxMAwaUuPkpcRt6wQM_wAMq6Vjk1lRjCEE-MSwDx52voUrWJyMPy_dWhsSRT5k1U1819E23ruQ7St8uqOZFHT0AybYOj_5NI3otI58m5TQEDG9TQyHSaJajbigDdUVmE_V/s400/apartmenttherapybitofglassmosaictile.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">photos above and below courtesy of Apartment Therapy </span>
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<br /><strong>Housewears</strong>: So we also want to know what colours and paint chips you really like right now.</div>
<br /><div><strong>Tommy:</strong> Well, one would definitely be green, a deep rich green. It's very regal.
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<br /><div><strong>Tommy:</strong> I would call it Yves St. Laurent green, it's stunning. And another colour I love is a battleship gray. It's a great neutral.</div>
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<br /><div><strong>Housewears</strong>: So the battleship gray would be considered a light gray?</div>
<br /><div><strong>Tommy:</strong> Think of a pair of sweatpants. The gray of a sweatshirt. That's a great colour that</div><div>works well with so many other colours, and it's so comfortable....like sweats!
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<br /></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328506924718477058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyjskfFn_q_6O5b5NQbK8dbgFxdm2_YDIB_R_Qh_NOC3tz77vlWgJ8lSxnixFdGzFg-Hubhc_Pe2iL9-1WWc-a87OpWvWN-ct7nIYF4f1QgtzD0TOFXIFZyscqwyOESYypcIsJKuEOMx0/s400/graybedrooms1.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.twolia.com/">Twolia.com</a> <span style="font-size:100%;">These grays look cozy!</span> </span></div><div>
<br /><div>Thanks so much, Tommy, for your great ideas! Your energy is infectious, Sarah is so wise to have such a great counterpart! This week, Housewears is hooked on Tommy! Check out <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">Hooked on Houses </a>to see what others are hooked on this week.</div>
<br /><div>We're going to take a break from interviews, so stay tuned for next week's post on colour!!! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-33148327131317088262009-04-16T22:23:00.001-07:002009-04-18T09:07:36.110-07:00Housewears Interviews HGTV's Emmanuel Belliveau<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMV1X-BGhle2zKGoHqRwVViUgv3l_V81rutV5FMEFaQ1KepNckwpu010JlYaNhwjSW-L9yUEkyjwGN5ahAT81MEswtIJadYNe4bz_BHsrlmRPA1Krkc_huFisck9u2vIjlJNux5uW7oZKi/s1600-h/emanuelperfect.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325527428571442258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMV1X-BGhle2zKGoHqRwVViUgv3l_V81rutV5FMEFaQ1KepNckwpu010JlYaNhwjSW-L9yUEkyjwGN5ahAT81MEswtIJadYNe4bz_BHsrlmRPA1Krkc_huFisck9u2vIjlJNux5uW7oZKi/s400/emanuelperfect.jpg" border="0" /></a> In light of the fact that <strong>Earth Day</strong> is quickly approaching, I thought I'd share with you my interview with a "green" TV designer in my 'Design by 5' series of interviews, Emmanuel Belliveau. He's the humourous and creative designer from <strong>HGTV's 'My Parents' House'</strong>,where together with co-host Andrika Lauren, he transforms bland and dated homes caught in a timewarp into updated, functional, beautiful spaces.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEWSMTBBJOpXsZwyn-sWdjkt1t4opO16VgrjoFxIAYaLyocbpMvlzrWHOk3A6e-TqfedUSot2Hqm86qD48HfRkGEvFNGkazCe1szFQLpTERcI9qXous5IZY799i0Q87wWw_yfUw8z0g4e/s1600-h/MPH_home.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325532079770733074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEWSMTBBJOpXsZwyn-sWdjkt1t4opO16VgrjoFxIAYaLyocbpMvlzrWHOk3A6e-TqfedUSot2Hqm86qD48HfRkGEvFNGkazCe1szFQLpTERcI9qXous5IZY799i0Q87wWw_yfUw8z0g4e/s400/MPH_home.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />He is also the host of a show on the <strong>Discovery Channel, (Planet Green)</strong> called <strong>'World's Greenest Homes'</strong>, where he travels the world to report on homes that are innovative and completely environmentally friendly.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9icqM2-mAaHEveEg1bAuxWdw9ZwndTOHkibtypyNmd_S10MrgBw4pvDARZ6FETqOA_GqJENax76-Qmm-PI_fGvxRfTh_Z1R9QMm9OfR3k7LFUL2p3UDDoTMvC2mc5K2d22fBUels6z2Fi/s1600-h/banner-background-659x305.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325532079693767426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9icqM2-mAaHEveEg1bAuxWdw9ZwndTOHkibtypyNmd_S10MrgBw4pvDARZ6FETqOA_GqJENax76-Qmm-PI_fGvxRfTh_Z1R9QMm9OfR3k7LFUL2p3UDDoTMvC2mc5K2d22fBUels6z2Fi/s400/banner-background-659x305.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A native of New Brunswick, Emmanuel began his career in design with FNDA Architecture Inc. in Vancouver, where he travelled extensively doing design projects in exotic places such as Dubai and Umbassa.<br />When I met him, he had just returned from a trip to Africa. He was very friendly and sincere, and very happy to chat with me about his recent endeavours.<br /><br /><em>Now, for the interview:<br /></em><br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> As you know, for 2009, Revenue Canada is providing incentives to Canadian homeowners by offering a 15% tax credit for home renovations from $1000 to $10,000. What, in terms of renos, should homeowners be doing to give their homes a 'wow' factor?<br /><br /><strong>Emmanuel:</strong> Honestly, Jill, since I've been hosting "World's Greenest Homes", my perspective on design has changed significantly. I've just come back from Africa, and I've always been someone who has wanted to help others and improve things, but after seeing what I've seen in various parts of the world, I'm more concerned about improvement in a broader sense. We have so much here, and I guess the focus for me is more about conserving and using the 4 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reclaim. It would be great if homeowners could maximize their home's efficiency and maybe incorporate the 4 R's in some way.<br /><br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> What specifically would you recommend they do?<br /><br /><strong>Emmanuel:</strong> Have their heating and cooling systems checked, upgrade the energy efficiency if needed, replace drafty windows, leaky taps and toilets, improve insulation, purchase high efficiency appliances. In terms of decor, I'd recommend homeowners install recycled and renewable products in their homes, such as bamboo or reclaimed wood, choose recycled glass for tile backsplashes and light fixtures, install carpeting with natural materials such as wool or hemp, reinvent some of their existing furniture, and use paint with low emissions to protect their air quality.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8NVW2IrIOQ1ZSvVbsoU02g9kbbM0_YlJ_kjf6W65DW8D11Vtgcx0KRO3Rs8_XI0Z8mdP7xjDoap7Oxl6SyqYEnNR4tEfLIXeuhIfJ5TsnfxwQ4H9xxK5qZfEwGYmehpp07rv5n_E7Zh1/s1600-h/peerless+bamboo+flooring.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325909429440644066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8NVW2IrIOQ1ZSvVbsoU02g9kbbM0_YlJ_kjf6W65DW8D11Vtgcx0KRO3Rs8_XI0Z8mdP7xjDoap7Oxl6SyqYEnNR4tEfLIXeuhIfJ5TsnfxwQ4H9xxK5qZfEwGYmehpp07rv5n_E7Zh1/s400/peerless+bamboo+flooring.bmp" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Peerless Bamboo Flooring</span><br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> Great ideas!I guess little things like using energy efficient lightbulbs in all fixtures can be done. And speaking of paint, can you tell me a paint colour you're a fan of these days?<br /><br /><strong>Emmanuel:</strong> Exactly- change your lightbulbs, put in a water filtration system instead of drinking bottled water, have a recycling center in your kitchen, it's all good! And as far as paint, I've always really liked gray, a rich charcoal gray looks great in so many applications.<br /><p>Thanks so much, Emmanuel, for your ideas! Fortunately, environmentally friendly products are becoming regularly more available, so fear not, to be green does not mean sacrificing style! Here are some great products you can incorporate into a "green" renovation:</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UhhqUfttD0LP3o8FwC5olKuRz8Mmj3nm-KC31AqCvheTJSc8_8ZKQXkVpbV7BsSm11RwuweqOHzX7wlb3PLxsXEQ3eKv0p0ymSruFe9Lxt72L1_d_uTvttA4z-RjoaBh2mMlua2ANPo4/s1600-h/naturalpebbletilesmodrocks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325872086530217778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 365px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UhhqUfttD0LP3o8FwC5olKuRz8Mmj3nm-KC31AqCvheTJSc8_8ZKQXkVpbV7BsSm11RwuweqOHzX7wlb3PLxsXEQ3eKv0p0ymSruFe9Lxt72L1_d_uTvttA4z-RjoaBh2mMlua2ANPo4/s400/naturalpebbletilesmodrocks.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Natural pebble tile</span> photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.modrocks.com/">Modrocks.com</a><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFiP5yCLiDxNiPPPbYlJyC00r4NxbK9RjoGPAZOwvXTgpfs890YeI6ZWgZvsAqAJd8MIap2uevAySd6Kh2uBjcLVyL8ZOzFnhlDNPDtCarGFSe2xho83wG6v0Mp7gTQgPK04TYoHq-PxkF/s1600-h/styleplantationspec-net.com.au"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325870631498778946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFiP5yCLiDxNiPPPbYlJyC00r4NxbK9RjoGPAZOwvXTgpfs890YeI6ZWgZvsAqAJd8MIap2uevAySd6Kh2uBjcLVyL8ZOzFnhlDNPDtCarGFSe2xho83wG6v0Mp7gTQgPK04TYoHq-PxkF/s400/styleplantationspec-net.com.au" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Plantation bamboo flooring</span> photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.spec-net.com.au/">spec-net.com.au<br /></a></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-qTGPDxoPxZxm8pfJBvCV21CwbE1aPQXTnZoOLPQO1V9Mv1g20Xxkjb9EDCWI2TluCEgXFlBe8vfbka3-L_dDWpWFSp_teSp8rCoECMppbSn7XoJhmjsxkOUk1MHzezOM0bw1dVylV_M/s1600-h/iannonedesignecofriendly.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325870631332226674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 350px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-qTGPDxoPxZxm8pfJBvCV21CwbE1aPQXTnZoOLPQO1V9Mv1g20Xxkjb9EDCWI2TluCEgXFlBe8vfbka3-L_dDWpWFSp_teSp8rCoECMppbSn7XoJhmjsxkOUk1MHzezOM0bw1dVylV_M/s400/iannonedesignecofriendly.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hip furniture! <span style="font-size:78%;">photo courtesy <a href="http://www.iannonedesign.com/">Iannone Design </a><br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.ridgelystudioworks.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325869636204778786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4EngPq3l8ogszgOx0yA5kRRYLHYdoZJIBodA3VNV4gdqPSislDYXGNeMGje3vdcnNK1kwsG64Sq-6_25ib1jikQqp2ie_czuDFlre0Q1fk77ZFu87LYHvPX9y1aVRRjEkOvTIOBscvD5/s400/zac_ridgely_crushed_wall_sc.jpg" border="0" />Zac Ridgely's</a> 'Crushed' recycled glass wall sconce, <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy <a href="http://www.mocoloco.com/">Mocoloco </a></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukYo7EC8LJr3-z0bJeCJUKIZAsLhZqZ0UcA9NB5g-Gn7Mm11vDb42GQb7dPpKI8XvYJQnB5oQxfDBJOVRkqb1OyalXl8xcjcJBKHCsWMP96pHOEMItpMWXVi83p9eNzDD9yQS1n2pRAGR/s1600-h/zac_ridgely_stainless_weave.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325869632752092738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukYo7EC8LJr3-z0bJeCJUKIZAsLhZqZ0UcA9NB5g-Gn7Mm11vDb42GQb7dPpKI8XvYJQnB5oQxfDBJOVRkqb1OyalXl8xcjcJBKHCsWMP96pHOEMItpMWXVi83p9eNzDD9yQS1n2pRAGR/s400/zac_ridgely_stainless_weave.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.ridgelystudioworks.com/">Zac Ridgely's</a> Stainless weave lighting, <span style="font-size:78%;">photo courtesy <a href="http://www.mocoloco.com/">Mocoloco </a></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABbKwZB7okrl0keJNLoWXHiLJmKIPP-ZYkj1ed45UlvofXeNIqEWNK3kvE6sXeJRNnZE_M9KyAp2J-MGKcwowOaN85fCpc5gwjYsqO64LW-PLjEGtLHWiw3tnTU59QZDBXniz4vfWRt2J/s1600-h/Adamovich+perfect+recycled+chair2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325896424803291474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABbKwZB7okrl0keJNLoWXHiLJmKIPP-ZYkj1ed45UlvofXeNIqEWNK3kvE6sXeJRNnZE_M9KyAp2J-MGKcwowOaN85fCpc5gwjYsqO64LW-PLjEGtLHWiw3tnTU59QZDBXniz4vfWRt2J/s400/Adamovich+perfect+recycled+chair2.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong>A Housewears recycling project!</strong> Here is the result of a makeover we did for a client on a pair of dated pickled oak chairs with pink and green floral print upholstery. We added gridding to the wall, had the chairs sprayed in high gloss finish, reupholstered them, added statement pillows, and voila, tres chic! Her friends couldn't believe these chairs weren't hot off the showroom floor!<br /><br />One can still be environmentally conscious and fashionable as well, hence, the term 'eco-chic chick!!'<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtj7FpSEQo_WNiRat3WCtYuxnb6tAdj-fXaVhKgFNVPHo4c6txP83ViARoCrbedej2XuhRFYceKM0n4-6JmlU4o7bAp4Q7mkuDbgAF86XobekKvuJDs2J92jyfxXHzkCtXlKUpm5iLs9di/s1600-h/bambooshrug.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325870627259549554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtj7FpSEQo_WNiRat3WCtYuxnb6tAdj-fXaVhKgFNVPHo4c6txP83ViARoCrbedej2XuhRFYceKM0n4-6JmlU4o7bAp4Q7mkuDbgAF86XobekKvuJDs2J92jyfxXHzkCtXlKUpm5iLs9di/s400/bambooshrug.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Bamboo shrug and organic cotton dress by Kelly Lane at </span><a href="http://www.juteandjackfruit.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Jute and Jackfruit</span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtin6rwGSSOo1Zyd_NpF8pA20-u6LOS1qnpzKH52ffhCNlKtHeyEeK5-mnOwYgZtMcUctlqfQ0xKydAHaCRJQI_rWq6cZYq_G0LvTbjl7f_HHJ26tl0NGuhdG0fMhamfJoSViPc1CI84mO/s1600-h/matt_nat_kalineimanmarcus.png"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325871577774736530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtin6rwGSSOo1Zyd_NpF8pA20-u6LOS1qnpzKH52ffhCNlKtHeyEeK5-mnOwYgZtMcUctlqfQ0xKydAHaCRJQI_rWq6cZYq_G0LvTbjl7f_HHJ26tl0NGuhdG0fMhamfJoSViPc1CI84mO/s400/matt_nat_kalineimanmarcus.png" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Matt&Nat eco-chic Kali bag, available at Neiman Marcus, photo via </span><a href="http://www.bagsnob.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">BagSnob</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZLZRhkYbFNVc5UpanGZ-uC94ibtJi6I2u0xbajWx8XFchE7pRjqziB3CYaaPzLW1S1MQuXuN2DBNXSevO5wcgHh8OJmGpVNSA2Y-M0U6TTdKljDExJTq5FwD3H7PiSH_knYWq1n3NLdd/s1600-h/stellamccartneyraffiaplatformsandal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325870632617502386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZLZRhkYbFNVc5UpanGZ-uC94ibtJi6I2u0xbajWx8XFchE7pRjqziB3CYaaPzLW1S1MQuXuN2DBNXSevO5wcgHh8OJmGpVNSA2Y-M0U6TTdKljDExJTq5FwD3H7PiSH_knYWq1n3NLdd/s400/stellamccartneyraffiaplatformsandal.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://stellamccartney,com/">Stella Maccartney'</a>s eco-chic raffia platform sandal<br /></span><br />I'm hooked on eco-chic products! Don't forget to visit <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">Hooked on Houses </a>for Hooked on Friday, and <a href="http://fififlowers.com/">Fifi Flowers </a>for Fashionable Friday!<br />How are you being "<strong>green</strong>"? Stay tuned for my next designer interview in my 'Design by 5' series, or better yet, subscribe to my blog so you don't miss it!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-9083205585111433442009-04-06T21:16:00.000-07:002009-04-09T21:35:58.810-07:00Housewears Interviews William MacDonald: What's Cooking in Kitchen Renovations?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8WUfNTfw1svvGXgzAOM4vBSJ6PlVqXm92muoDgPDVsr2sI_6Z9827A37DEeKSV91H5yvLDs0Ho50NoCgT-kQ4No4VqH-tntr1IwAj4XxhQulyp3arO3ooBhnuLSp90YTdMK1ztrYEFgb/s1600-h/macdonald+design+pony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321799430350619042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8WUfNTfw1svvGXgzAOM4vBSJ6PlVqXm92muoDgPDVsr2sI_6Z9827A37DEeKSV91H5yvLDs0Ho50NoCgT-kQ4No4VqH-tntr1IwAj4XxhQulyp3arO3ooBhnuLSp90YTdMK1ztrYEFgb/s400/macdonald+design+pony.jpg" border="0" /></a> I attended a trade seminar in Toronto on kitchens recently, hosted by the entertaining and talented Canadian designer William MacDonald. William has a laundry list of credentials, including Colour Expert for Farrow and Ball, spokesperson for Jenn-Air, he's been a featured designer on HGTV's 'This Small Space', 'House and Home TV', 'CityLine', and a regular contributor for Canadian House and Home Magazine, Style at Home, and The Globe and Mail. He also co-starred in the TV series, 'Great Taste, No Money' and currently appears on the Alliance Atlantis show 'Three Takes' on Slice Network. He is the principal of his own interior design firm in Toronto, and his style is described as contemporary new world chic meets traditional European flair. Some great notes from William's kitchen Seminar:<br /><br /><strong><em>1. The hottest kitchen look: white, punctuated with bold colour.<br /><br />2. Appliances are varying their finishes and colours -bronze is a new direction for appliance finishes.<br /><br /></em></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxa63_UYv7Fl7or-FcH2pv_DLkeHCCwGkcP-MFcEFvABY21dVwI_7hhA4IF6R6xDZjVWcM8J7uIceVfDTqkn9FJ7bf9kJOm8cplDTu-6PDVE-KLhDMKfznoiO6Omj3FpQG-e1mvWQPawok/s1600-h/jennairoiledbronze1.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322176218672734210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 316px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxa63_UYv7Fl7or-FcH2pv_DLkeHCCwGkcP-MFcEFvABY21dVwI_7hhA4IF6R6xDZjVWcM8J7uIceVfDTqkn9FJ7bf9kJOm8cplDTu-6PDVE-KLhDMKfznoiO6Omj3FpQG-e1mvWQPawok/s400/jennairoiledbronze1.png" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Jenn Air's oiled bronze series of appliances.</span><br /><br /><strong><em>3. Go green by recycling a vintage item - repaint it or embellish it, to add personality to your space while being environmentally responsible. William recently had a vintage kitchen table painted in a bold colour and added a metal countertop to modernize the piece.</em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>4. Incorporate something unexpected in the kitchen, such as an oversized piece of art or a large sculpture.<br /><br /></em></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtvJ9VWo65IpqrNYr40as5b8F9cjyDpTnql9O4Rg7nvk3rJ09MQi6JaoK3HSV8Y78wdm8nqqvGO_a9kNQsWoIzFQld1GJpBsPyGY1SQfLKIF-J-4TC-T28CFjokBVHyU1dkeakJSCGFrw/s1600-h/williammacdonald.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321799410246544578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtvJ9VWo65IpqrNYr40as5b8F9cjyDpTnql9O4Rg7nvk3rJ09MQi6JaoK3HSV8Y78wdm8nqqvGO_a9kNQsWoIzFQld1GJpBsPyGY1SQfLKIF-J-4TC-T28CFjokBVHyU1dkeakJSCGFrw/s400/williammacdonald.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Examples of William MacDonald's design. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAxneSuzZNs6lcmQFDbPJ0sRPlCRweFeqW55WAVCekZ95kA65CtAVu6oB7kbrkS10nRtOjUdfIZ-fg-Qz_JTuh5GDf6KkFpM_vq5xDo6SsHiUmAal0aXpNLei2h9nl2SYf6nWikMUSVOL/s1600-h/williammacdonaldkitchen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321799409005009826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 217px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAxneSuzZNs6lcmQFDbPJ0sRPlCRweFeqW55WAVCekZ95kA65CtAVu6oB7kbrkS10nRtOjUdfIZ-fg-Qz_JTuh5GDf6KkFpM_vq5xDo6SsHiUmAal0aXpNLei2h9nl2SYf6nWikMUSVOL/s400/williammacdonaldkitchen.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And now, my interview:<br /><br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> As you know, the Canadian Government has given homeowners incentive to renovate with the HRTC (Home Renovation Tax Credit), which saves homeowners 15% on renovations beyond $1000 to a maximum of $10,000. What do you feel homeowners can do to add the "wow" factor to their kitchen to take advantage of this?<br /><br /><strong>William:</strong> There are a number of things that can be done, lighting I think is critical, updating your fixtures can change the look significantly. So many kitchens don't have adequate lighting!<br />Updated, functional appliances are important as well, and small touches like a backsplash can make a difference. We're seeing alot of interesting use of glass for backsplashes. I like putting metal countertops in a kitchen.<br /><br /><strong>Housewears: </strong>So many homeowners struggle with the colour of cabinetry for kitchens. Tell me more about your thoughts on a white kitchen.<br /><br /><strong>William:</strong> We're seeing many<strong> </strong>black and white kitchens with red accents, or another bold primary colour that can be changed when you tire of it. Chair cushions can be reupholstered, a wall can be repainted, accessories changed. Kitchen cabinets are a big expenditure, and the simple white shaker cabinet really has longevity, maybe more so than a particular wood stain. It's clean, dramatic, and the look can be changed with accent colours.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KynsVUlcXR6Deb8dh7X0POy-f34W7J_B5G7QX5FrQ8Q3-P5K375IFxTO-IpYPzv7PGxfkwKNU50O-cAnPpJQZLqSPdgW1kBmDzuNneW2sIJHc5XL0Xvglud6OHCDxxlZ0ep0PlXaCb27/s1600-h/kckkitchens.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322184280315735458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KynsVUlcXR6Deb8dh7X0POy-f34W7J_B5G7QX5FrQ8Q3-P5K375IFxTO-IpYPzv7PGxfkwKNU50O-cAnPpJQZLqSPdgW1kBmDzuNneW2sIJHc5XL0Xvglud6OHCDxxlZ0ep0PlXaCb27/s400/kckkitchens.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy KCK Kitchens. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>Housewears:</strong> So are we back to the Draper style of black and white and bold colour, traditional with modern furniture?<br /><br /><strong>William:</strong> Yes! That was during economic downturn, and here we are again in tough economic times with the bright bold look coming back again as an accent to black and white, we saw so much of it at IDS 09.<br /><br /><strong>Housewears:</strong> And speaking of colour, what is a paint chip you've used recently that you really like?<br /><br /><strong>William:</strong> There are so many, but <strong>'Fan Light'</strong> is a good one, it's a <strong>Para </strong>product, (<strong>P2103-01</strong>)it's a soft pale gray, and it goes with everything, it looks wonderful, and changes with lighting. I love this colour.<br /><br />Thanks so much, William, for taking time to chat with me! Here are some photos of great white kitchens to enjoy!<br /></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322543462827453138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1S9U4Z_XX_S-s7bpsaEzD06m0wxKmo12jnp6UZNJ3JCKUpv64BXawGOJNZHK-5MiPFzkziwR3xCswmVQSz8avZjDHxwyh_cen3H2LTU0hpg5LSzUKeT-7DxF9tCslQ1dNcFqXDArg_Z1b/s400/kitchenviabrookegianetti.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">photo via <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/">Brooke Giannetti</a></span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Love that marble!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirAUbzmsbFDIMAnVsenewxE25sIQdLbrOUUuJjxBESCfjhHnNh1L34LuLx1It7D6u2_UIq3hmy2bdDWvjwg4ZcrMV3wPMA9w935rdvadsWq5YnRLHM_euS2DMn75hcxk74FuXCVGef3nVA/s1600-h/kitchenviathekitchendesigner.org.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322537096100683714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirAUbzmsbFDIMAnVsenewxE25sIQdLbrOUUuJjxBESCfjhHnNh1L34LuLx1It7D6u2_UIq3hmy2bdDWvjwg4ZcrMV3wPMA9w935rdvadsWq5YnRLHM_euS2DMn75hcxk74FuXCVGef3nVA/s400/kitchenviathekitchendesigner.org.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy The Kitchen Designer.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3jCTJGAEDDw7ADtwnmVbQIh_4ED4CGWqtKk3Ap8rwix1wcYaDJKuy8n4EH2kHrC_3VQoblvQPEiDRx3Jp1Kc0Fzoi1WKFAPhhBycoRFgiIPVYY6a1uDZxapFWKK2EwTAFGL0UX_M2B17/s1600-h/kitchensouthernaccents.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322536590201937730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3jCTJGAEDDw7ADtwnmVbQIh_4ED4CGWqtKk3Ap8rwix1wcYaDJKuy8n4EH2kHrC_3VQoblvQPEiDRx3Jp1Kc0Fzoi1WKFAPhhBycoRFgiIPVYY6a1uDZxapFWKK2EwTAFGL0UX_M2B17/s400/kitchensouthernaccents.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Southern Accents.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">All white makes the veggies look deliciously fresh!</span></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5ZBfMERiZQmTAAem512iolCmQLTGHyeQk8DRiFhb9Oh5AuPIrLuW8TW6tLLHJeWDrAFoSXybHQApv-GypWxyCTot5Ky82DB-jxX0LYweDeIItS3_na0bzmGrD2c-OPktIwrhW9PUq4-i/s1600-h/ktichenallwhitedecorpad.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322535995704291874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5ZBfMERiZQmTAAem512iolCmQLTGHyeQk8DRiFhb9Oh5AuPIrLuW8TW6tLLHJeWDrAFoSXybHQApv-GypWxyCTot5Ky82DB-jxX0LYweDeIItS3_na0bzmGrD2c-OPktIwrhW9PUq4-i/s400/ktichenallwhitedecorpad.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Decorpad.</span></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_YVXeuLBArO-uGlzJbJiulVgIZtTJF0WViNB2W7i3cX17wSuBbZhMuFld6XIUJcD4w3CtzTOUyrH0z-uACx8Lqowsd_tisALLl-ZtJg5FOX0xA5PELug0HrQtsboKdJejFXcbppT-3c_/s1600-h/kitchenlivingetc.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322554769797773826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_YVXeuLBArO-uGlzJbJiulVgIZtTJF0WViNB2W7i3cX17wSuBbZhMuFld6XIUJcD4w3CtzTOUyrH0z-uACx8Lqowsd_tisALLl-ZtJg5FOX0xA5PELug0HrQtsboKdJejFXcbppT-3c_/s400/kitchenlivingetc.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Living Etc.</span> </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiO5diiTw5zia4MHJUeKq4coiWkxLyXKYEAhO-by9y1F2jq4Mxlz3vkIlS7hREqahfe7ev5_AakoyrnqX4IaEg-vAKNG0CMbRaVvAHebTvbsD6gj_n2fcXpyJVbaoxDMqeYjd4VD4c4wS8/s1600-h/kitchenviai.dailymail.co.uk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322535671862877938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 394px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiO5diiTw5zia4MHJUeKq4coiWkxLyXKYEAhO-by9y1F2jq4Mxlz3vkIlS7hREqahfe7ev5_AakoyrnqX4IaEg-vAKNG0CMbRaVvAHebTvbsD6gj_n2fcXpyJVbaoxDMqeYjd4VD4c4wS8/s400/kitchenviai.dailymail.co.uk.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via Daily Mail UK by Micky Hoyle.</span> </div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322535095382767330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUFnAIyuznE1H5HBUubwmVA4q6Tl8Bxlz4PmSYHUME27ZrQ8bRN1oBs7-XC4bBKYU35y6nflYqirE_wCm_xXBvuay6uuzazv_aw4KoV_cHyai4hrqV-Uu8175H31psrFFpj_10p_11iNC/s400/kitchen-color-red-andreas-charalambous_lg.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo by Andreas Charalambous .<br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Wyqcl45xbHZKXJBAB5AbIDRyIquE9oII5A2Al5qx3I6QC_pWxdLIS4q4FENJvj0Bi6E2_kntfvxc0cXPi_xL2bOawbwRPeYyaPZlBxESKKy67MR5TXp3itUB6QkSHHsTryND-4apdoEL/s1600-h/kitchedviakitchenoptions.net.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322535098239093778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 173px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Wyqcl45xbHZKXJBAB5AbIDRyIquE9oII5A2Al5qx3I6QC_pWxdLIS4q4FENJvj0Bi6E2_kntfvxc0cXPi_xL2bOawbwRPeYyaPZlBxESKKy67MR5TXp3itUB6QkSHHsTryND-4apdoEL/s400/kitchedviakitchenoptions.net.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Kitchen Options.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQzNpdfqF0fPQGeqQyi2zZZA38HYgtmqoi4NdNEOYY9ouyGnS_jZ-ZKoHaJH4a_IR0XrH1-tdcY63BfxDxM2V7lH7svW_0Pkqbw4ObEScNkKfTX3Q5FJMpbddkfC5uOGcuIJMLBrLnbP2/s1600-h/kitchenglassbacksplash.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322535097871609298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQzNpdfqF0fPQGeqQyi2zZZA38HYgtmqoi4NdNEOYY9ouyGnS_jZ-ZKoHaJH4a_IR0XrH1-tdcY63BfxDxM2V7lH7svW_0Pkqbw4ObEScNkKfTX3Q5FJMpbddkfC5uOGcuIJMLBrLnbP2/s400/kitchenglassbacksplash.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Courtesy Design In Out. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Solid glass backsplashes are an alternative to glass tile.<br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_5R1oJv2XCEgzRE1ay2y-eiNgRqa0z62jtw18oyL5fU_5GzZ7ERa4xZdH75eNuinUTg0fK4uS7pDXUkHsHGnMiDFN6bdX529bfslMTuPsd8q8Hywai1EyQhFtWff0Txayt_vrlPRdGdU/s1600-h/ktichenviabeachbungalow8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322535093410201922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_5R1oJv2XCEgzRE1ay2y-eiNgRqa0z62jtw18oyL5fU_5GzZ7ERa4xZdH75eNuinUTg0fK4uS7pDXUkHsHGnMiDFN6bdX529bfslMTuPsd8q8Hywai1EyQhFtWff0Txayt_vrlPRdGdU/s400/ktichenviabeachbungalow8.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo via BeachBungalow8 .<br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvFrPUtWRDqiNwvbdP8-cVAqyJJXhCXs60HNHKRQLzy8FPqv59AyX8qCnTBtER9TBHFxIrOhoossiv-hDpmirtV4ESSA1rybvZANXn_TMSUJpwhY3wKTj68my_1JVn0xWL2fpR4hkeQlc/s1600-h/roxxonyellowkitchen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322184280705774114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvFrPUtWRDqiNwvbdP8-cVAqyJJXhCXs60HNHKRQLzy8FPqv59AyX8qCnTBtER9TBHFxIrOhoossiv-hDpmirtV4ESSA1rybvZANXn_TMSUJpwhY3wKTj68my_1JVn0xWL2fpR4hkeQlc/s400/roxxonyellowkitchen.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Roxxon.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8exoXfhLyIiZrs8yBWzP_Vlffm1FICKbISujQ6XwIW5qMVf5Nm6wUBte9RLmbXzT60LJuU40nImxMs5ijvbYbGB1sM8pG9Ta7hNC_C3_fAZPKM4xzI2ojFuLLP77JA1gQWTXaMlAUPJdC/s1600-h/kitchenstyle-files.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322184274564160898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8exoXfhLyIiZrs8yBWzP_Vlffm1FICKbISujQ6XwIW5qMVf5Nm6wUBte9RLmbXzT60LJuU40nImxMs5ijvbYbGB1sM8pG9Ta7hNC_C3_fAZPKM4xzI2ojFuLLP77JA1gQWTXaMlAUPJdC/s400/kitchenstyle-files.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Style-Files.</span> </div><div></div><div>I'm hooked on fabulous white kitchens this week, check out what others are hooked on this Friday at <a href="http://www.hookedonhouses.net/">Hooked on Houses,</a> and check out <a href="http://www.fififlowers.com/">Fifi Flowers</a> for Fashionable Friday!</div><div></div><div>Stay tuned for the comments of the next designer I chatted with in my <strong>"Design By 5"</strong> series! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-88863117252800194692009-03-23T19:17:00.000-07:002009-04-02T23:06:26.126-07:00'DESIGN BY 5'- Housewears chats with HGTV's Sarah Richardson<em>I recently had the pleasure of interviewing 5 well-known designers in Toronto from Canadian media: <strong>HGTV, Canadian House & Home Magazine, and CityLine</strong>. I had a couple of burning questions for each of them, and I'm happy to be able to share their comments with you. I'll be featuring a new designer each week for the next 5 weeks.
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<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoDrWArHRKLCLlU53wb-SWwjpr6sd-z84s-zb0icln_GxqlPr_RfNvzw9S3nN0ZwrMKImXXi8tydCiM56K7_TMMnJ5BP1lggGYrACPA0eGVoPUyHjXvcTJUCNkUPUipIhDGCBlha2hjyg/s1600-h/sarahrichardsonwindsorlifeAjpg+(3).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316574008258466978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoDrWArHRKLCLlU53wb-SWwjpr6sd-z84s-zb0icln_GxqlPr_RfNvzw9S3nN0ZwrMKImXXi8tydCiM56K7_TMMnJ5BP1lggGYrACPA0eGVoPUyHjXvcTJUCNkUPUipIhDGCBlha2hjyg/s400/sarahrichardsonwindsorlifeAjpg+(3).jpg" border="0" /></a><em> <span style="font-size:85%;">Sarah Richardson and I at IDS09 Opening Night</span></em>
<br /></p><p><em>First up, HGTV's Design Darling, the Gemini award-winning<strong> Sarah Richardson, star of the popular television series 'Sarah's House' and 'Design Inc.'
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<br /></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqQtGNnuT69SEP2Rs_Q0w5xf-tHQAfhCTqj-khDeFMG-JKGl_y7mmb_xqQ3xSK3lVv78wpU-2WQ8E9AQhgcdOE0Qon6PfGe9UCd_bei_z-UuO5JcNMCl57Lzspqr-V4O_J23Zs2BFKU-M/s1600-h/designincbig.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317350086694553170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqQtGNnuT69SEP2Rs_Q0w5xf-tHQAfhCTqj-khDeFMG-JKGl_y7mmb_xqQ3xSK3lVv78wpU-2WQ8E9AQhgcdOE0Qon6PfGe9UCd_bei_z-UuO5JcNMCl57Lzspqr-V4O_J23Zs2BFKU-M/s400/designincbig.bmp" border="0" /></a>
<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317350084444692674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 117px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 151px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJWtKP-qo2V42CBrOD0sZdYFZ0q7c_TQYaInsu1KHZcTVpP7tEMl-WbniWoIJR_vYeqdCTBeek1yOIEnn4CMk5wQGb36FhFQvoenluaAerJIqQi3NCKyWcS9H1dmy5DF4iwXXvPr_zs1R/s400/logo_house.gif" border="0" /><em>Both shows air back to back on HGTV Tuesdays at 9pm ET, and on Fine Living in the U.S..<strong> Sarah's House is currently ranked the</strong> <strong>#1 television show on HGTV Canada.</strong> Sarah is a very busy girl- she also runs her own design business, writes a weekly column for The Globe & Mail, designs signature indoor and outdoor furniture lines, is featured in Canadian, U.S. and U.K. design magazines, and is a wife and mother of two. Her television shows are seen in 50 countries! She received the Caldwell Partners Award for the Top 40 Under 40, and was named the youngest Stylemaker in Canada by Canadian House & Home Magazine. Sarah is known for an elegant, modern, yet classic style aesthetic. Here are a few stunning photos of her work (<span style="font-size:85%;">photos courtesy Sarah Richardson Design</span>):</em></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316574011471488242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZTwSKIPfKVDpcLv_PwEcULjYPhx8z5Y84MExSvHp2_Kt8cV4OY7XK0aNL7xjNhENAjqxWbo5I7_0GPCpnAtrh_PydBHLgs5AmMQESkolKild3A4QaHmakY6MTv-EUOuSMHX_guUeZYpAl/s400/sarahshousemainroom.jpg" border="0" />
<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316574017789594578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Jr0tBnbK9aw0BCZPe1HaO1_B62znD6FZtO45nVs7AgnkbE181omeMX_kWRRAzG4wDki-kPqBBaB10_qsMgUYxkljosNQmuXwxFNGDCw7CVlrJhMtp-8eRvcBXeWKjz2BkW7Wo0uRAbmj/s400/sarrahhousebedroom.jpg" border="<div" /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcViZyfIpRywoDzoNRh2tdozkiIk9NWRqxgWDRu06UhkZ-a8Wl89fxIRqYcP4ACJWzakh9WN5zTDmmEm7kvk-g4CudMwLeBIpeiFu99MhCmr-LUdKIm8PudrpWep9lAdc-JrdjOty4Mqd/s1600-h/image2zebra.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317387721192498354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcViZyfIpRywoDzoNRh2tdozkiIk9NWRqxgWDRu06UhkZ-a8Wl89fxIRqYcP4ACJWzakh9WN5zTDmmEm7kvk-g4CudMwLeBIpeiFu99MhCmr-LUdKIm8PudrpWep9lAdc-JrdjOty4Mqd/s400/image2zebra.jpg" border="0" /></a></a>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0fDw5jsB46oByYOvxyIJp0WLvl32EqZxZ_uWGxpuefeOI-_weqgld96eKu-rggaGCcqqORcfMm4BRClxqIQqZY3x3a25Y4S5ncEjzl_-KiifHlj7PhEST3kfL6UqsO6bVFlSLiM37oqH/s1600-h/sarahdining.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317481389280419410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0fDw5jsB46oByYOvxyIJp0WLvl32EqZxZ_uWGxpuefeOI-_weqgld96eKu-rggaGCcqqORcfMm4BRClxqIQqZY3x3a25Y4S5ncEjzl_-KiifHlj7PhEST3kfL6UqsO6bVFlSLiM37oqH/s400/sarahdining.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317350768224524946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wWG6VHQxbVahqZnjcrs9_H6XT9xJ4rnb7K0QKcD8MPt1tFi1tcMB1OjHLnc0ylyVEN-7tsxGa64Yx1bTuX9oxR8gu1wzPlkpJ3awD6rGMknV_jSYRnCuX65ZciF2VDJKvvRTbIfl3ZvQ/s400/65_2.jpgthecarlu.jpg" border="0" /> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">The Carlu, Toronto's historic event venue was remodeled by Design Inc.</span>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOvYkTF54yPqtq8MN4LcKE8LrjCik4bcAJogaLF5OfiIxOxqQucGrvb2fVG9y04jlqXWwBJOodzX6TpTtOS57JwiPsuHXLt_o5mza8d7HExk_jukV1egdM_RaFwFEV94fW-cE1305-BeK/s1600-h/quinn+daybed+oceanfront+home+sarah.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317522080884045906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 293px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOvYkTF54yPqtq8MN4LcKE8LrjCik4bcAJogaLF5OfiIxOxqQucGrvb2fVG9y04jlqXWwBJOodzX6TpTtOS57JwiPsuHXLt_o5mza8d7HExk_jukV1egdM_RaFwFEV94fW-cE1305-BeK/s400/quinn+daybed+oceanfront+home+sarah.jpg" border="0" /></a><em> </em><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Oceanfront home, featuring a piece from Sarah's upholstered furniture line, the Quinn daybed.
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<br /></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioq0gc0Nlz8DD4iDZ_5uY0aSMhlm9ATnQc6cxQbxPH2qXcrO9OZB46CHaSrKnfiHsiBkgiBsGj3cZpIl9DGEXS7zpAbXNQI55LTWoNwr_YVQ0OKzJWYZpkopWexzhCyRiHN7Rua5LnQIVQ/s1600-h/bedroomsarahpink.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317350085942190658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioq0gc0Nlz8DD4iDZ_5uY0aSMhlm9ATnQc6cxQbxPH2qXcrO9OZB46CHaSrKnfiHsiBkgiBsGj3cZpIl9DGEXS7zpAbXNQI55LTWoNwr_YVQ0OKzJWYZpkopWexzhCyRiHN7Rua5LnQIVQ/s400/bedroomsarahpink.jpg" border="0" /></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"> Park Hyatt Toronto suite done in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness .....book the room to spend the night! </span>
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<br /><p><em>A designer, in my view, should look the part. On Opening Night at IDS09, I met a friendly and chic-looking Sarah in black, wearing a slim black mini-skirt and tights, punctuated by gold jewelry and a pair of stunning chunky calfhair pumps in magenta. This lean, fit Sarah was just coming off maternity leave for her second daughter, Fiona, and she looked fabulous!
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<br /><strong>The Interview:</strong>
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<br /><strong>Housewears</strong>:As you know, Revenue Canada has introduced the HRTC (Home Renovation Tax Credit) to save homeowners up to $1350 on a $10K renovation this year. What do you see as the most impacting changes a homeowner can make to give their home some 'wow' factor?
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<br /><strong>Sarah</strong>:I don't think it's any one thing that can create the 'wow' factor. I would rather see everything done in a room as opposed to just one thing; you can actually do alot on a budget of $10,000. I just did an entire kitchen renovation for $11,000 in the most recent house we did for this season's Sarah's House. (<em>Photos of this $11,000 kitchen are below).</em>
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<br /><strong>Housewears</strong>: That's amazing. Can you elaborate -how did you do that?
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<br /><strong>Sarah</strong>: We went with in-stock cabinets rather than custom, they were from Ikea, which was huge savings, so we were still able to do everything else. We sprayed some of the cabinets for a custom look and added hardware, the appliances were stainless, but well-priced, not restaurant quality high-end. (<em>See below, photos of another kitchen by Design Inc. using Ikea's Abstrakt and Rubrik cabinets.)</em> <p><em></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunfVvhgkK1EnlLz5hdvBNkrETpjEbPoE1bgnCXcMIwQT0EcM12XP5iO8gAm95lK-OU-Db3IQb93Fb7cQprA21GrUkrRq7_I6y7LgNkM1MqjLcDFaIYnvuvHGhEBZrgqolDgSMSSV_-j4u/s1600-h/sarah15rerubrikandabstraktikeacabinets.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317522084670282818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunfVvhgkK1EnlLz5hdvBNkrETpjEbPoE1bgnCXcMIwQT0EcM12XP5iO8gAm95lK-OU-Db3IQb93Fb7cQprA21GrUkrRq7_I6y7LgNkM1MqjLcDFaIYnvuvHGhEBZrgqolDgSMSSV_-j4u/s400/sarah15rerubrikandabstraktikeacabinets.jpg" border="0" /></a>
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<br /><strong>Housewears</strong>: So you would recommend shopping at Ikea?
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<br /><strong>Sarah</strong>: Not necessarily, it really depends on the home. I think you need to stay true to the house. If your home is high end, then you need to do a high end renovation. If it's a moderate home, then in-stock cabinetry from places like Ikea is a great option because it allows your budget to stretch so you can afford to get everything you want, the complete look.
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<br /><strong>Housewears</strong>: If someone is in a high end home, what can you recommend they do on the 10K budget?
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<br /><strong>Sarah</strong>: Paint is always a cost effective option and a great way to make a huge impact, and definitely things can be made more dramatic by painting cabinets and changing a backsplash for a kitchen. (<em>Sarah is known for creating interesting backsplashes and tile configurations.) </em></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4eMkmToCrRctKikwl52WDCC_intcUuFDftb_4GeO4n_zEd1vbIe2HHH0UILl_F-4ax59PWrVkuosEtkGpHE_X_IVIW9W6nFLikxOoXYHddLrUIQs8wpRzn0vKk-kJLuhUmeV7re9R-Oo3/s1600-h/lottery-livingroomstyleathome.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317304901527114066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4eMkmToCrRctKikwl52WDCC_intcUuFDftb_4GeO4n_zEd1vbIe2HHH0UILl_F-4ax59PWrVkuosEtkGpHE_X_IVIW9W6nFLikxOoXYHddLrUIQs8wpRzn0vKk-kJLuhUmeV7re9R-Oo3/s400/lottery-livingroomstyleathome.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><em> <span style="font-size:100%;">A lottery home done by Sarah Richardson Design -note the drama created with rich purple paint</span>. Photo courtesy Sarah Richardson Design. </em>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWpqoPjZrWCsBDGqHVREaXBKiZIJ-DrykZM7Yc2HrKuMhTCwTfa7aHooxIteWepzIQfLk0h53UfuV60n16KMt_Bl83n65IitiJ3MqDs8eo-mtzvM_ZzLzE26TuPk6Hk1gozyx4Tn9GccK/s1600-h/coolbacksplashsarah.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317481389971143362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWpqoPjZrWCsBDGqHVREaXBKiZIJ-DrykZM7Yc2HrKuMhTCwTfa7aHooxIteWepzIQfLk0h53UfuV60n16KMt_Bl83n65IitiJ3MqDs8eo-mtzvM_ZzLzE26TuPk6Hk1gozyx4Tn9GccK/s400/coolbacksplashsarah.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><em><span style="font-size:100%;"> Two types of tile are used to create a striped pattern on this backsplash.</span> Photo courtesy of Sarah Richardson Design</em>.</span>
<br /></div></span><div></div><p><strong>Housewears</strong>: Speaking of paint, can you give me a current paint colour or paint chip you love right now?
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<br /><strong>Sarah</strong>: I'd have to say I really like green. We just painted our office a gorgeous green from Farrow and Ball (Pea Green 33) that is rich and intense and fresh.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBtbwJsOuCtJIjqccrV8bWE9YkKnVnivlvqY8CbSk2mMKk-sfFRCYtVbZpYX4g0L7rTzB1C9yRYWmmCvHVRDjcLHjdGOXqzvAfG5i8gCJDrXdhtatzWGJi_6M48tW-y4rEorcowbWWdw6/s1600-h/fandp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317370367585190514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBtbwJsOuCtJIjqccrV8bWE9YkKnVnivlvqY8CbSk2mMKk-sfFRCYtVbZpYX4g0L7rTzB1C9yRYWmmCvHVRDjcLHjdGOXqzvAfG5i8gCJDrXdhtatzWGJi_6M48tW-y4rEorcowbWWdw6/s400/fandp.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><em> Photo courtesy Farrow and Ball</em>.</span>
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<br />Another favourite colour right now would be apricot.... I really like apricot.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYz1xLSiyxFIjYVvHG1gAlcxUAwYvtM321rnKYaEukEtKLWNNqOH7ptyXnLSDpUKpr8Edmb7Yie3rCu9q3q2z7ogafjTEITyj31ZbosgG4kq-69FwleTrS38fUvrZj42rPb-NZkH_rFku/s1600-h/apricotloggiafarrowandball.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317522082610058946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYz1xLSiyxFIjYVvHG1gAlcxUAwYvtM321rnKYaEukEtKLWNNqOH7ptyXnLSDpUKpr8Edmb7Yie3rCu9q3q2z7ogafjTEITyj31ZbosgG4kq-69FwleTrS38fUvrZj42rPb-NZkH_rFku/s400/apricotloggiafarrowandball.jpg" border="0" /></a><em> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Design Inc.'s renovation of a dining room, using apricot hues (Farrow and Ball #232 Loggia).</span> Photo courtesy Design Inc.</span></em>
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<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317380936241578594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX9sD6acQ7mfEoYZpBEOW7If1IlUczT4xyJBegE_mIcBZIdJfByQuz76_mEuUq9Kcgdn2ZbRtap_dlC8g2cbDtQhGCCMF7DLtOtaRLfPDqHDSqS7wTUjfluRMMGoArlfkp6QmrmqMpNo9B/s400/thebathroomsarahgreen.jpg" border="0" size="2" /><em> Sarah's use of green makes this child's bathroom look fun and fresh<span style="font-size:85%;">. Photo courtesy Sarah Richardson Design.</span></span> </em>
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uwKBzgbtil7FC6w8BriRZ2vDAWSVibd-TMIgZMFByKUQfEAI2UzHZ1iE2Mr4kU21hSjmaBSUYLHdbWu4E8A21ZgW_GfyaEMv2TuVpE3rQG-F5ML0kHZSvMUOfDcf9T5wsLjTQg7asLdm/s1600-h/greenaccents.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317481379241104114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uwKBzgbtil7FC6w8BriRZ2vDAWSVibd-TMIgZMFByKUQfEAI2UzHZ1iE2Mr4kU21hSjmaBSUYLHdbWu4E8A21ZgW_GfyaEMv2TuVpE3rQG-F5ML0kHZSvMUOfDcf9T5wsLjTQg7asLdm/s400/greenaccents.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> <em><span style="font-size:100%;">Another hit of green adds drama and freshness</span>. Photo courtesy of Sarah Richardson Design.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtaKO1tj1JBB94GCpsaVnha2rewS7JKNxooFTI65kHTW9CAiKichBnwobdB9XnLo3Y20zFQATUdoo_Ysx5Mt2PC2Xhv3XTnvcmqtwW0pZML-6Fmc_HXggaUF1JVA_GcYkQbNJqxId7VooR/s1600-h/coral.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317387709691665074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtaKO1tj1JBB94GCpsaVnha2rewS7JKNxooFTI65kHTW9CAiKichBnwobdB9XnLo3Y20zFQATUdoo_Ysx5Mt2PC2Xhv3XTnvcmqtwW0pZML-6Fmc_HXggaUF1JVA_GcYkQbNJqxId7VooR/s400/coral.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="font-size:100%;">Hits of apricot add drama to this bedroom</span>. Photo courtesy Sarah Richardson Design.</em>
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<br /></span><em>Thanks so much, Sarah, for your answers! </em></div><div><em>Be sure to tune into <strong>'Sarah's Cottage'</strong>, which premieres Tuesday, March 31st at 9pm ET on HGTV for more great ideas and inspiration, as Sarah gives us a look at the renovation process of her own cottage. </em></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WwzyCkLXjLzOEzRCKsUwrkdRmkwA1enFDGnloej2J4dxeEUSm45SJBucToWDGZ67AP0GTineOPYditTGs_XlWrl_Td7343FPvUg7HQf9zTWjlo3gwaPNFlPzAF-bWWRNjeBArG_DefW7/s1600-h/logo_cottage.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317365296478807842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 117px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WwzyCkLXjLzOEzRCKsUwrkdRmkwA1enFDGnloej2J4dxeEUSm45SJBucToWDGZ67AP0GTineOPYditTGs_XlWrl_Td7343FPvUg7HQf9zTWjlo3gwaPNFlPzAF-bWWRNjeBArG_DefW7/s400/logo_cottage.gif" border="0" /></a><em> Enjoy some more fabulous photos from the talented Sarah Richardson: (<span style="font-size:100%;">all photos courtesy Sarah Richardson Design</span>).
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-61790506996349274742009-03-14T09:28:00.000-07:002009-03-15T23:15:18.468-07:00Designer Interview: Jennifer of Design Hole<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgen0S-6VrgUq-7qLDmbCmPPEw5gtgFss6ZJ-mWQvLvPy_AbDR95UBXbHxckj0S9oeMRlZKT1NFtvkEj1iulwbuM-tQG9owjwmoz1vmSfzY72_2bBALrVX0uanlDQwkU5oUqv7Cjk-agR-i/s1600-h/pendant-mastheaddesignhole.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313634614718171266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 72px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgen0S-6VrgUq-7qLDmbCmPPEw5gtgFss6ZJ-mWQvLvPy_AbDR95UBXbHxckj0S9oeMRlZKT1NFtvkEj1iulwbuM-tQG9owjwmoz1vmSfzY72_2bBALrVX0uanlDQwkU5oUqv7Cjk-agR-i/s400/pendant-mastheaddesignhole.jpg" border="0" /></a> I had the pleasure of interviewing a friendly and talented designer, Jennifer Mitchell, of Design Hole - <a href="http://www.designholeonline.com/">http://www.designholeonline.com/</a>. Jennifer is based just across the river in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEaP-D5ONQUQAix21PtJlOaiEb0jtFeyLGzyZ1N4I4ChimN5Xo7BBsJUIWLPhdRWio1lGn3mCpk0wJkPKA-SSWJ6gmafXJB0DyZ1Gt5ua0SPXTwR3ZlWkFjiTo_0QwD1Usw5WjYSvG3iWt/s1600-h/opening-nightdesignholdjennifer.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313635259047000546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEaP-D5ONQUQAix21PtJlOaiEb0jtFeyLGzyZ1N4I4ChimN5Xo7BBsJUIWLPhdRWio1lGn3mCpk0wJkPKA-SSWJ6gmafXJB0DyZ1Gt5ua0SPXTwR3ZlWkFjiTo_0QwD1Usw5WjYSvG3iWt/s400/opening-nightdesignholdjennifer.png" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Design Hole<br /></span>Here is a photo of Jennifer with 'Misterarthur' (a regular guest blogger for Design Hole) at the Junior League of Detroit Showhouse opening night. Jennifer transformed a powder room, adjacent coat closet and dressing area into a chic space dubbed the 'Gentleman's Club.'<br /><br /><strong><em>1. In a nutshell, how would you describe your personal style?</em></strong> </div><div><br />My personal style is a bit eclectic. Truly, if I could have my way I’d own several houses and have one that was super modern, another that was a beat up beach shack, and a third house in a mish-mash of styles which would require a bed with a canopy. I’ve always wanted one of those. Maybe it could be sort of Indian. I’m into that a lot right now. </div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFI-iYh09Sf_TFF7VqXIpdWGXajut064QnlPUQ4f2n6VG2E_NjnGvI9UULImMClZiBtLJEsrLkIe-ui55d1J1BNbxUum8r0I_f595rtZ01ApAMQy1X7yHQs_Frz9PTWaE69GmIHCkFTU-y/s1600-h/canopy+bed.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313660356654452210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 365px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFI-iYh09Sf_TFF7VqXIpdWGXajut064QnlPUQ4f2n6VG2E_NjnGvI9UULImMClZiBtLJEsrLkIe-ui55d1J1BNbxUum8r0I_f595rtZ01ApAMQy1X7yHQs_Frz9PTWaE69GmIHCkFTU-y/s400/canopy+bed.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo courtesy Domino Magazine<br /></span><br /><strong><em>2. What/who has been the biggest influence on your design style?</em></strong> </div><div><br />I’d have to say that it was learning to look at all sorts of things to find inspiration. That’s where design starts for me. Expanding my knowledge regarding where to go when I’m feeling stumped or when I’m looking for something fresh allowed my creativity to truly break free. </div><div><br /><strong><em>3. What is your favourite design trend?</em></strong> </div><div><br />Right now, I’m loving ethnic patterns from India and Africa. Suzanis are great. All the tiles, textiles, and colors are gorgeous. I have a special affinity for color and love to work with it when I design. So styles from those countries are a trend I see taking off. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Zft6sFxorFCaFrFZTXMod8-X6dLe9DUnCZg9ro4WRNRM0uGWtLmueiyJXzNozl7hxf7j1_JP1qCOohCJoSWNq2kqbD0EVA1grQOR-A_HNE0keYwnDXVrdfEDrCebUcgvbWdsABzcwmOY/s1600-h/littlegreennotebooksuzanis.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313642593352819810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 351px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Zft6sFxorFCaFrFZTXMod8-X6dLe9DUnCZg9ro4WRNRM0uGWtLmueiyJXzNozl7hxf7j1_JP1qCOohCJoSWNq2kqbD0EVA1grQOR-A_HNE0keYwnDXVrdfEDrCebUcgvbWdsABzcwmOY/s400/littlegreennotebooksuzanis.bmp" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Littlegreennotebook.com</span> Gorgeous suzani fabrics!<br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSccBy63zY2x_6JnsbwIsduf1R7KmdD_ewWIe8zhclxcl5lWW7o6nWVWPuJwIe61PP6YWkODTeI485qVnno9UMXL4wzT5sjbYt1AOPtVTpnKIAXQQKCLXqYTVNY9l4xM2XL0O7ZAw5Eq5c/s1600-h/suzanifabricecosalon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313632750309726626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 341px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSccBy63zY2x_6JnsbwIsduf1R7KmdD_ewWIe8zhclxcl5lWW7o6nWVWPuJwIe61PP6YWkODTeI485qVnno9UMXL4wzT5sjbYt1AOPtVTpnKIAXQQKCLXqYTVNY9l4xM2XL0O7ZAw5Eq5c/s400/suzanifabricecosalon.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy ecosalon.com</span> A suzani upholstered ottoman<br /><br /><strong><em>4. What is the most annoying decor/design pet peeve you see with clients or in general?</em></strong><br />I have two pet peeves. One is clients who know everything they don’t like, but nothing they do, and are not willing to do any homework. The first place to start when working with a professional is the bookshop. Start a collection of images you like, colors, furniture, over all looks, anything that appeals. This not only helps a client to think about what they like, it a great way to communicate those likes to a designer. </div><div><br />The second is paint. So many times I get to a prospective client’s home and they’ve already painted. I like to remind my readers at Design Hole to always choose the paint last. You can mix a can of paint in any color imaginable. But your carpet, your curtains, all other color-related elements come in a limited palette. </div><div><br /><strong><em>5. What is your current favourite resource/store?</em></strong> </div><div><br />Any good designer shops in lots of stores because each job is different. Each look is different. However, Royal Oak is full of great home stores. Shine, Vertu, and R2Home are some favorites. And, of course, there’s Mezzanine, which is owned by a friend of mine. He sells amazing things and great accessories. Plus, he can help me find things and makes great suggestions. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pMEIRXrRsZSPKswExuH-rRHP4Li1e94601FRQ1Uif_0sRM2noIGocp07f-dzmHqPBeA3wHR0RTiD2RvJRHcH_VNmcl9I1051RKG6L_IK7R9IoNxqVC7llIyQpWF-MqciX_jflcPz2QyP/s1600-h/shinedetroitmetromix.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313660348558654466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pMEIRXrRsZSPKswExuH-rRHP4Li1e94601FRQ1Uif_0sRM2noIGocp07f-dzmHqPBeA3wHR0RTiD2RvJRHcH_VNmcl9I1051RKG6L_IK7R9IoNxqVC7llIyQpWF-MqciX_jflcPz2QyP/s400/shinedetroitmetromix.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo courtesy Detroit Metro Mix<br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfAIoRkoGzvqS-bC2Pr3CbKnfW5LQRThvEfU9wqllnn1lNNJKVniqkn3WhSi3IOk4UxNtLfL9Gdd3Ef6vvMUKW_od_ugxElBpeLDVhxufEmGxZ6beN4f9r1uT1EcbbWS7r0mKgfSBXDTR/s1600-h/mezzanine-logo.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313632364385340706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 79px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 109px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfAIoRkoGzvqS-bC2Pr3CbKnfW5LQRThvEfU9wqllnn1lNNJKVniqkn3WhSi3IOk4UxNtLfL9Gdd3Ef6vvMUKW_od_ugxElBpeLDVhxufEmGxZ6beN4f9r1uT1EcbbWS7r0mKgfSBXDTR/s400/mezzanine-logo.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><em>6. What is the simplest design-related thing you’ve done that has made the biggest impact?</em></strong> </div><div><br />I was finishing up a room for a show house and I had about an hour left before my deadline. I realized that the room was screaming for an additional art work and, to my perfectionist’s eye, would be a failure without something. Eureka! I ran home, where I had the perfectly sized canvas. I whipped out my paints and created my own Rothko–inspired masterpiece. Even a solid block of color on a wrapped canvas can work wonders in a room. (See the actual Rothko painting below).</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6nvI1bIwjuY-cyIB6jRzXlppRtfyesyzLOKgUXjV15vLZi7EKYROH5FRzZ2v8WC4nVLJwC7KTlJm1oUw2PBgT5sY7frvE6yxK81jMP7acRIzFoFyWpWUYtx_JXnzCs8LnzSRczcuFRd0/s1600-h/rothko_paintingcolourlovers.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313662113461829026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6nvI1bIwjuY-cyIB6jRzXlppRtfyesyzLOKgUXjV15vLZi7EKYROH5FRzZ2v8WC4nVLJwC7KTlJm1oUw2PBgT5sY7frvE6yxK81jMP7acRIzFoFyWpWUYtx_JXnzCs8LnzSRczcuFRd0/s400/rothko_paintingcolourlovers.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Rothko painting photo courtesy colourlovers.com<br /></span><br /><strong><em>7. In this ‘economic crisis’, how do you feel your clients and people in general may change? </em></strong></div><div><strong><em><br /></em></strong>Geez, that’s a tough question! I think it started with people not moving and fixing up their existing homes. Now, things are worse and folks are looking to do things themselves. I’m doing a lot more consulting work, as opposed to full-on design work than I used to.<br />But clients still want quality products. I think if they can paint a room themselves, they’ll save money by doing that so they can afford the furnishings they really want.<br />I also recommend that, if you see something you like, don’t be afraid to ask for a discount. Everybody's hurting and everyone needs to make a sale – even if it’s at 10% off. </div><div><br /><strong><em>8. What paint colour did you paint your office? </em></strong></div><strong><em><div><br /></em></strong>I don’t remember! It’s a sort of sage green with more blue in it than yellow. </div><div><br /><strong><em>9. Name 2 favourite items you currently wear that you love. </em></strong></div><strong><em><div><br /></em></strong>I bought a really cool pair of Navy pants from Max Mara that I’m looking forward to wearing this season. They’re high waisted and have suspenders. I love those. I bought a great black Jil Sander dress with a metal zipper up the back. Now I need a party to go to! </div><div><br /><strong><em>10. What could someone identify as some trademark elements of your designs? </em></strong></div><strong><em><div><br /></em></strong>I like the color red, to paint ceilings a color and to mix contemporary and antiques together. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3zW_197XQq9-UrTLW1DhzVYrjhAnvWhRwha8CxSubxLg3m_qm0mo3qattL3OUd2xq1Q1LTbvEjGkd0wyrOZ2v_BY0C70Gx2azgYPL4GYav54CPvsjXu3asYphR44fKyxzen72yCgrnWL/s1600-h/show-room-house-1designholesample.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313081984683640626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3zW_197XQq9-UrTLW1DhzVYrjhAnvWhRwha8CxSubxLg3m_qm0mo3qattL3OUd2xq1Q1LTbvEjGkd0wyrOZ2v_BY0C70Gx2azgYPL4GYav54CPvsjXu3asYphR44fKyxzen72yCgrnWL/s400/show-room-house-1designholesample.png" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Design Hole</span> </div><div>A photo of Jennifer Mitchell's Junior League Showhouse Design. I love how she has used red and black!<br /><br /><strong><em>11. Please answer : If I could be anywhere right now, I’d be...</em></strong></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong><em>....</em></strong> in Paris reading Emma Who Saved My Life, staying at Le Relais St Sulpice, with plans to dine at Benoit.<br /><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEUTD47boKE2w115FjI_8OLvpFrLe5RxR1x5ykF2VAkXmiwBpWhwrD4Qy_zvwuHzBacm3K4AkrEV8jY6OyZkiz7RhEBX2_Hv-n3o2oQeei3tR2KnoRNDRTYeonQgupmHRbo51s0fBksDa/s1600-h/lerelais.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313632361448908882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEUTD47boKE2w115FjI_8OLvpFrLe5RxR1x5ykF2VAkXmiwBpWhwrD4Qy_zvwuHzBacm3K4AkrEV8jY6OyZkiz7RhEBX2_Hv-n3o2oQeei3tR2KnoRNDRTYeonQgupmHRbo51s0fBksDa/s400/lerelais.jpg" border="0" /></a> Photo of Le Relais St. Sulpice, Paris<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2G_dzVprNKSbTVKcR_2HYJ8kT8YdyiBQFgXDybTzb4uTS85sbzOOZVUfyr2v3vnDvD34lhoubLKIb3oQ6zf-WuTALpLQ3SzlhjTM5IcmRYETtr3ScMtHjQ1jX8QnhRZG-3ZY4dAPQDtP5/s1600-h/benoitmichaelpiazza.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313632365305828722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2G_dzVprNKSbTVKcR_2HYJ8kT8YdyiBQFgXDybTzb4uTS85sbzOOZVUfyr2v3vnDvD34lhoubLKIb3oQ6zf-WuTALpLQ3SzlhjTM5IcmRYETtr3ScMtHjQ1jX8QnhRZG-3ZY4dAPQDtP5/s400/benoitmichaelpiazza.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Michael Piazza<br /></span><br />Thanks so much Jennifer, for your great answers and your Junior League photos! Be sure to check out Jennifer's blog <a href="http://www.designholeonline.com/">http://www.designholeonline.com/</a>.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-33447081920265689712009-03-07T22:35:00.001-08:002009-05-15T22:45:44.534-07:00Mellow Yellow<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScAtcSMdYX3VkKZewC9WH4Bz1f5SsPeSbrayc4BoKzTfNCwlc1dRTPmKFdq3BuaPJZUaJbskzLVjGtaqLK6pukGph2-SGf7ApZtpguBFCskyvUIsRS_fmufsQDWpiXdu8ou8y4xJRWkEF/s1600-h/dwellshopyellowbed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310705079595903106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScAtcSMdYX3VkKZewC9WH4Bz1f5SsPeSbrayc4BoKzTfNCwlc1dRTPmKFdq3BuaPJZUaJbskzLVjGtaqLK6pukGph2-SGf7ApZtpguBFCskyvUIsRS_fmufsQDWpiXdu8ou8y4xJRWkEF/s400/dwellshopyellowbed.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Bedding from Dwell </span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span>Yellow perpetually evokes warmth. It is symbolic of the sun, and the colour of optimisim and cheer. Certainly, we need to be optimistic and cheerful during the tough times of this recession! As I have mentioned in a previous post, the Pantone colour for 2009 is Mimosa, a yellow-orange hue. Yellow is energizing and when saturated, it demands attention. Here are some inspirational photos of yellow used in interiors, as well as current yellow accessories.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitML-vUHW84YbWCKumSTcFK2WkEKrwcFiMg6Dx-jTWdMC_nSyM6dVEMmGWMfHQXJfr8KNu1azKq2KZPoaekW5qclfXOQsdJ01WrxGaRnBJbmFKEKFp6GJOzcd4os8ZoVt4MZmb-4cQP2sQ/s1600-h/yellowhitspatriciagraydesign.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310705073905640258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 308px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitML-vUHW84YbWCKumSTcFK2WkEKrwcFiMg6Dx-jTWdMC_nSyM6dVEMmGWMfHQXJfr8KNu1azKq2KZPoaekW5qclfXOQsdJ01WrxGaRnBJbmFKEKFp6GJOzcd4os8ZoVt4MZmb-4cQP2sQ/s400/yellowhitspatriciagraydesign.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Patricia Gray Design</span><br />Neutral tones with an injection of yellow keep this space looking current.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuLe-SKE8FaPCsCENyVo0F9Rm6piBcwFT1LY85TFrf9LC7ITC047nnj07gwtpJ-drMUDWVXP7c2Mt4VE3aPvRL329Ig-AOOPgptiuv6g0S7upC-Eipo_2vtJZe5Uwb7N21h2yl7TGhSFA/s1600-h/Western_Interiors_AugSept08_via_katidid_yellow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310705068737461090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 292px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuLe-SKE8FaPCsCENyVo0F9Rm6piBcwFT1LY85TFrf9LC7ITC047nnj07gwtpJ-drMUDWVXP7c2Mt4VE3aPvRL329Ig-AOOPgptiuv6g0S7upC-Eipo_2vtJZe5Uwb7N21h2yl7TGhSFA/s400/Western_Interiors_AugSept08_via_katidid_yellow.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo courtesy Western Interiors via Katiedid</span><br />This art makes a statement. Art and accessories are elements that can be changed when colours or trends change.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIUCaEeWPyKhdDYW5FDa0mxHG4IimZa_XEI3uqGC0g45ci2KB-k3McosKLCaI0IYokt1jEQmNbWnt8kEgofkLZGtIV5lzgdtCQ-oANWqORvHMPlEKX8sPbZ3lKTxObcnvweWYyivkvL69/s1600-h/globalviewsmustardstool.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311056223806458450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIUCaEeWPyKhdDYW5FDa0mxHG4IimZa_XEI3uqGC0g45ci2KB-k3McosKLCaI0IYokt1jEQmNbWnt8kEgofkLZGtIV5lzgdtCQ-oANWqORvHMPlEKX8sPbZ3lKTxObcnvweWYyivkvL69/s400/globalviewsmustardstool.jpg" border="0" /></a> Accessories from Global Views Catalog</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIvCcFElBdNO1-mwQGcCVlfBbeWGOj5vXrpiJGEops60rPld1KH1ksPAe4mDkYAWu2bj4LITAhTq0w5bn5IPtdn0E73j-ojGgyibQvcFsfq1wIYZ5PzMXlNnkGDDeODQgdxOzZ_gwBzNd/s1600-h/ecosalonstool.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311060022737378290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 337px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIvCcFElBdNO1-mwQGcCVlfBbeWGOj5vXrpiJGEops60rPld1KH1ksPAe4mDkYAWu2bj4LITAhTq0w5bn5IPtdn0E73j-ojGgyibQvcFsfq1wIYZ5PzMXlNnkGDDeODQgdxOzZ_gwBzNd/s400/ecosalonstool.jpg" border="0" /></a> Goldenrod Garden Stool from Gumps' San Francisco.<br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ksaTLtzclyLjkddrSiA7tooCKe2OutGBFSB-SHTXrwYC4LHieKGBWfRvTlYPBpZSQzHMIWKoMkav0-Y3kQFdO7IX8MoqkuZuADXLncd_7Yg-pov1jgpwXdQzAnYEWq3iNozTSZH3HTDS/s1600-h/kwid_trellis.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311060013879858402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 308px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ksaTLtzclyLjkddrSiA7tooCKe2OutGBFSB-SHTXrwYC4LHieKGBWfRvTlYPBpZSQzHMIWKoMkav0-Y3kQFdO7IX8MoqkuZuADXLncd_7Yg-pov1jgpwXdQzAnYEWq3iNozTSZH3HTDS/s400/kwid_trellis.gif" border="0" /></a> Kelly Wearstler's Imperial Trellis fabric in Citrine by Schumacher </p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3TV7WH6bRTxy3rkZIFrCXJTD8Sm6Q8-55FzkETFIK-XmFRjYo0XL6wC-PComyFaxhZj5rmzmBYdN7xsPWsncJ55dld_Ge7jqhmYG2XxJTukPr1o_xq4MMjpvF1GgZUU7tpfMv4bJa8Sg/s1600-h/romo+wallpaper.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311060009308498530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3TV7WH6bRTxy3rkZIFrCXJTD8Sm6Q8-55FzkETFIK-XmFRjYo0XL6wC-PComyFaxhZj5rmzmBYdN7xsPWsncJ55dld_Ge7jqhmYG2XxJTukPr1o_xq4MMjpvF1GgZUU7tpfMv4bJa8Sg/s400/romo+wallpaper.jpg" border="0" /></a> Romo's Kimura Wallpaper </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFs4dNVxP4IY_qxVO_BORxb2onPvXiT5CVnxrVvZPncqf-73AO9yrfxQI4LXxMEoUeifCSukJnKAnyRsuttXr-SiCViUvn2m3ZigJtEQNy6Vg4w9JWseG53TFYOUJDa0F86cci6zcfZxaw/s1600-h/blackwhiteyellowapartmenttherapy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310703682569077426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 273px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFs4dNVxP4IY_qxVO_BORxb2onPvXiT5CVnxrVvZPncqf-73AO9yrfxQI4LXxMEoUeifCSukJnKAnyRsuttXr-SiCViUvn2m3ZigJtEQNy6Vg4w9JWseG53TFYOUJDa0F86cci6zcfZxaw/s400/blackwhiteyellowapartmenttherapy.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Apartment Therapy</span><br />Black and white with yellow is modern and elegant.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_8x2KtH72aocsz6HVYwl9NzpHJZBcsQKuZwWBEFE3JiV0n7YUu_QU42DHFbWWBA7xwXJFkBj3xgtDlsU3hgbnLs1uW0svOE4vgcRXT1Dx67TvIDhKBR7VVRo6yKZEAQ8XChAL1TgZhWt/s1600-h/yellowprintsviadesignshrine.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310703677382141746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 346px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_8x2KtH72aocsz6HVYwl9NzpHJZBcsQKuZwWBEFE3JiV0n7YUu_QU42DHFbWWBA7xwXJFkBj3xgtDlsU3hgbnLs1uW0svOE4vgcRXT1Dx67TvIDhKBR7VVRo6yKZEAQ8XChAL1TgZhWt/s400/yellowprintsviadesignshrine.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy design shrine</span> </div><div>The sleek Saarinen table is punctuated with the simple yet vibrant variation of yellows.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lLVC44lcNIQ6AfWQpsf-vlYyUSDKNpkhtmB3_oyIIvjcIa42eJhQj4J8T5EmXmUGVBqHhlgheXQlvov7RNH4ezRghq6zcGxWfAdhKzEtyEiggU04LXcCy0jn2JKs7ijwROCp_afgTVbb/s1600-h/yellowbacksplashviaelementsofstyle.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310703666227610610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lLVC44lcNIQ6AfWQpsf-vlYyUSDKNpkhtmB3_oyIIvjcIa42eJhQj4J8T5EmXmUGVBqHhlgheXQlvov7RNH4ezRghq6zcGxWfAdhKzEtyEiggU04LXcCy0jn2JKs7ijwROCp_afgTVbb/s400/yellowbacksplashviaelementsofstyle.png" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Elements of Style</span></div><div>Resembling bamboo, this subway tile layed vertically adds a modern island feel to this white kitchen.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJj9a2oRpJC26t_Pk65EYtCCs5KQX1Er_uJ_4UaWiE9m_j1bCGHDavXP32gd95rs84MiVil39xYqgYgeDIWFNDE2IDGiPM5yKPP5lodVfYK9YH6lbOuRdChz-0uop8Ut9arbjnYhKoDcal/s1600-h/yellowkwiddesign.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310702993313996434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJj9a2oRpJC26t_Pk65EYtCCs5KQX1Er_uJ_4UaWiE9m_j1bCGHDavXP32gd95rs84MiVil39xYqgYgeDIWFNDE2IDGiPM5yKPP5lodVfYK9YH6lbOuRdChz-0uop8Ut9arbjnYhKoDcal/s400/yellowkwiddesign.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy kwid</span> </div><div>Kelly Wearstler takes black and white to new heights with a burst of fresh citron yellow.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupfEv5-BDsQXj1s5KS2oaYjsuO4rrIBKUjBhrcfbxxx__xLB-s8b7439k2rEf5jw2VSDtvzskCeora_xwjq3gNzIjTqztkH8EkwnmJEaDm3xqRK9Voogj3xvxOv1J65XV7IfsURpXaz9R/s1600-h/2-by-mickael-mynet-300x192.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310702989545119778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupfEv5-BDsQXj1s5KS2oaYjsuO4rrIBKUjBhrcfbxxx__xLB-s8b7439k2rEf5jw2VSDtvzskCeora_xwjq3gNzIjTqztkH8EkwnmJEaDm3xqRK9Voogj3xvxOv1J65XV7IfsURpXaz9R/s400/2-by-mickael-mynet-300x192.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo by Mickael Mynet</span><br />Yellow works well with natural wood tones. This chair and accents add to the warmth of the wood. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFTaK3YSzFibj3NW2sCSB7umPEXIsiAK4t6sDIO_H_hBpZFcqrLCQJEiCpQuhyphenhyphenoS4KthLxzazbUyv_5EiJDWCPbmh2mh-nKHGWSTzvkeg8nz9wOsz4ZLk61FMl1x0WT_no2vzR91-PbY0m/s1600-h/june-08-jubella-grey-crawfordyellow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310702986673243282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 347px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFTaK3YSzFibj3NW2sCSB7umPEXIsiAK4t6sDIO_H_hBpZFcqrLCQJEiCpQuhyphenhyphenoS4KthLxzazbUyv_5EiJDWCPbmh2mh-nKHGWSTzvkeg8nz9wOsz4ZLk61FMl1x0WT_no2vzR91-PbY0m/s400/june-08-jubella-grey-crawfordyellow.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy Jubella</span></div><div>The dark backdrop and traditional seating becomes contemporary and bright with yellow.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_szi2R3L0Q-CuOQm1LezNt7OUiGbBelhqfbusU1ONIcjx8nZI7Chxcs2R15wUMEUVyDlYpiILWxrvncj_YdtAHdt-8yCroRNJ1SUrfHhYiElcBBUkm8tpFh5dPtdlkw28hfYX4V_M6Da/s1600-h/jefferybilhubernationalgeographic.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310702977492075618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 351px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_szi2R3L0Q-CuOQm1LezNt7OUiGbBelhqfbusU1ONIcjx8nZI7Chxcs2R15wUMEUVyDlYpiILWxrvncj_YdtAHdt-8yCroRNJ1SUrfHhYiElcBBUkm8tpFh5dPtdlkw28hfYX4V_M6Da/s400/jefferybilhubernationalgeographic.bmp" border="0" /></a> How great is this? Hit the used book store to add National Geographic issues to your bookshelves for a fresh punch of colour, as designer Jeffery Bilhuber did in this room. This year, add a touch of instant sunshine into your space with a hit of yellow: pillows, books, a bowl of lemons....but yellow should be used with care, as too much can be overkill, just as too much sun will burn! We all need a little bit of optimism to brighten our days as the first day of spring approaches! </div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-52972342459491747952009-02-26T20:48:00.000-08:002009-03-01T12:25:41.669-08:00Island Inspired!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwz34aMPFg-cBgBSikZHFkoy3aQJcNgUV8LJ5KAqCdOCM8jBgvUzZmkkzPj77fSTP5N_JdpqLVdOTQDE3vLGpqfj1BACQGv6DI6OwfEsOLp4wYn9pGyvqAWcLIhQOaRuPLNNn2rjQRh-l2/s1600-h/resort.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307340961883191250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwz34aMPFg-cBgBSikZHFkoy3aQJcNgUV8LJ5KAqCdOCM8jBgvUzZmkkzPj77fSTP5N_JdpqLVdOTQDE3vLGpqfj1BACQGv6DI6OwfEsOLp4wYn9pGyvqAWcLIhQOaRuPLNNn2rjQRh-l2/s400/resort.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1pPxKye-LDtnBjMr9FSU1AtQ_g9IkeUyefIE8eIYar11B0GmowjHHXl-AuGUkyuJvERVWAbSIbLE5cvkg5CV1s1aSSj-m3OhOQ8YB9d30LsBmN7CSRnVWS-oEqKJWOnCib0PrcSlqfwW/s1600-h/water.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307350484045177746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1pPxKye-LDtnBjMr9FSU1AtQ_g9IkeUyefIE8eIYar11B0GmowjHHXl-AuGUkyuJvERVWAbSIbLE5cvkg5CV1s1aSSj-m3OhOQ8YB9d30LsBmN7CSRnVWS-oEqKJWOnCib0PrcSlqfwW/s400/water.JPG" border="0" /></a>March is the time for daydreaming about hot sun, endless beaches, and the chance to spend a week restricting decision making to the list of specialty cocktails at the swim-up pool bar....martini or margarita? A client of ours coined her yearly pilgrimages to the tropics as her ‘Annual Flake and Bake’, and the phrase says it all. A getaway to the Caribbean can be sublime rejuvenation for the spirit, and for the design-minded, a sunny source of inspiration. Through this recession, tap into those airmiles, and it may be worthwhile to take advantage of some of the specials your travel agent has to offer!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308273346582254866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcnXKKwYGVnBz5_cZ5pLnh-6e_aVKTozWpxOLCFHFzbsa1X3KfQnPowZUUkg8bhtmCfjjw1bXqd43MdiGaiL8_vX0HRs9AQUDAO9Wh08i6fJaMzUiw2l333YAOlVAZa-U8SqB-BPn1Jdc/s400/beach_bar.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo courtesy </span><a href="http://www.carribeanmag.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">www.carribeanmag.com</span></a><br /><br />I received an email this week advertising some reduced rates for a destination that's definitely worth consideration. Atlantis, the luxurious resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas, is an upscale oasis for families with children, eye candy for designers, and a little slice of heaven for everyone else. Considered the largest island resort in the world, Plato’s lost Continent of Atlantis is the inspiration for this complex, a place of harmony and abundance. Guests would concede even Plato himself would be inspired by developer Sol Kerzner’s tropical masterpiece. Most of the photos of this destination are my own, so the beauty is au natural, no retouching needed!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd0ARp4HN3VucnFKHZAOxVrHPyc4u4DTT_5elCbpQKodlYcPuU0t58N0kVu6icqu3BvsDZj33FYfGlyA4jq0Uc-nuRIPyP3RaIq79AYsVzddN3Rvllvu3eDEXcodJbcSIMEW_GLpgb52qC/s1600-h/aerial_400.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308286690523414162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd0ARp4HN3VucnFKHZAOxVrHPyc4u4DTT_5elCbpQKodlYcPuU0t58N0kVu6icqu3BvsDZj33FYfGlyA4jq0Uc-nuRIPyP3RaIq79AYsVzddN3Rvllvu3eDEXcodJbcSIMEW_GLpgb52qC/s400/aerial_400.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">An aerial view of Atlantis.</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy </span><a href="http://www.travelwithkids.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">www.travelwithkids.com</span></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YzKsZbXVZ-Ky60_lsxfmqqI-D-Mc6sCGBeaL3Q3qzdksrp8VZwBB0fih60n79khDCbRVhrLxWcu-rUq7RSnYFURFV3TaZ6qw91fZpLKjGplRnHf1NhZpHtCniY-SaE9OEDj_V3-nLRhF/s1600-h/Mandara_Spa_entrance_b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308278437309078114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YzKsZbXVZ-Ky60_lsxfmqqI-D-Mc6sCGBeaL3Q3qzdksrp8VZwBB0fih60n79khDCbRVhrLxWcu-rUq7RSnYFURFV3TaZ6qw91fZpLKjGplRnHf1NhZpHtCniY-SaE9OEDj_V3-nLRhF/s400/Mandara_Spa_entrance_b.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">The friendly staff at the Balinese-inspired Mandara Spa offer endless packages to pamper both men and women.<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLQ1vBdKdV5mjxgrQxS6qfzbQRLALANJWhQlDneLKs3xJDzvHjwm-oFcEMpRp8c_Ir7ibQoicZKI7HwRbWjC_EXrLiu4jhnAhxFNpQ-PyhIB8UAYjEbAUfZ5pHFk9CaXDXS_EyuoE-PZo/s1600-h/shopping.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308278444894845106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLQ1vBdKdV5mjxgrQxS6qfzbQRLALANJWhQlDneLKs3xJDzvHjwm-oFcEMpRp8c_Ir7ibQoicZKI7HwRbWjC_EXrLiu4jhnAhxFNpQ-PyhIB8UAYjEbAUfZ5pHFk9CaXDXS_EyuoE-PZo/s400/shopping.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Premium indoor shops such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Cartier and Versace are located here.</span> </div><div><br />The multiple amenities within the 171-acre resort include 23 restaurants (including 2 eateries run by celebrity chefs), 20 beach/swimming areas, a 30,000 square foot Balinese-inspired spa, an action packed casino, hip lounges, luxe shopping, the world’s largest open-air marine habitat, a world class marina, and a unique state of the art ‘Aquascape’ waterpark.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMxuCvit1acg3IrK3C788KI4sLNJqGe6w37RCJEWQi71J3_fCcU_K2crW5K7ew-rDnpBpsNBExUrCcNtrgyWCUmfAZwyjVu9jClJM-1c0C4in9YHSl5s2IMkUymvWmhwtcd9Hl_AfoS-0/s1600-h/entranceofcove.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307343740861584850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMxuCvit1acg3IrK3C788KI4sLNJqGe6w37RCJEWQi71J3_fCcU_K2crW5K7ew-rDnpBpsNBExUrCcNtrgyWCUmfAZwyjVu9jClJM-1c0C4in9YHSl5s2IMkUymvWmhwtcd9Hl_AfoS-0/s400/entranceofcove.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">The stunning entrance to The Cove, one of the newest additions to the resort.</span></div><div><br />The original buildings depict the mythical Atlantis, with elaborate sculptures and rococo details, grand architecture and murals. With the vision of interior architect Jeffery Beers, Phase III of the Atlantis resort epitomizes the ultimate chic resort lifestyle with contemporary architecture. Opened in May of 2007, ‘The Cove’ is a 22- storey building with 600 suites. The strong , clean architectural lines, exotic woods, glass, smooth plaster and stonework combined with a luxurious neutral palette result in a space that is sumptuous modern relaxation. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HNPJCznPFUWa4uBk-CDP6KyUnMgarz5J_NXTSKrSdYAFXH6gUWUS5kPfIqVbXd3z87z4OpsFDAGnwdjfJaUDVIYNB7YYrQ_tD9pvzLkZlzbwOMV5VZLtGnHAFtGlA7c5Ay6R8-d44imn/s1600-h/seatingareaincove.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307347254335443874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HNPJCznPFUWa4uBk-CDP6KyUnMgarz5J_NXTSKrSdYAFXH6gUWUS5kPfIqVbXd3z87z4OpsFDAGnwdjfJaUDVIYNB7YYrQ_tD9pvzLkZlzbwOMV5VZLtGnHAFtGlA7c5Ay6R8-d44imn/s400/seatingareaincove.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">lounge area in the lobby of The Cove.<br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-oFxY9NV-w7oNsfzOnn39zNwvLKAVN17U_cLfR6MMbY0ck6xJ8ws5VYZIv4yNk9bwiODECDdWPEWMHxyZMdvRqvnBVBEGbkMmkBHvGfYV1baKugHWRkIxKVuUVzbpWyd5uSWGeKrFneqL/s1600-h/entryof+thecove.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307343545181334658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-oFxY9NV-w7oNsfzOnn39zNwvLKAVN17U_cLfR6MMbY0ck6xJ8ws5VYZIv4yNk9bwiODECDdWPEWMHxyZMdvRqvnBVBEGbkMmkBHvGfYV1baKugHWRkIxKVuUVzbpWyd5uSWGeKrFneqL/s400/entryof+thecove.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Check your reservations for The Cove and enjoy this interesting wall of lights in the lobby.</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjqN6mpKNdOpqoHAfP8d8jLE74g6rsGUDzMeWdZyY8sTnYBNlcpjg9lydIkZIc1anGYbdOxBgqOttG0MfHKKIVy6yJ0ikpfNwWjzNq-uppkMlSKq6cXfqU9WZHt_6Ulaxrmn8UhMRyzDq/s1600-h/seating.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307343296801679682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjqN6mpKNdOpqoHAfP8d8jLE74g6rsGUDzMeWdZyY8sTnYBNlcpjg9lydIkZIc1anGYbdOxBgqOttG0MfHKKIVy6yJ0ikpfNwWjzNq-uppkMlSKq6cXfqU9WZHt_6Ulaxrmn8UhMRyzDq/s400/seating.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Need a break from all this excitement? Come and relax!</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionr1hOxxsFD37crccSUyBD0VQb26UX92X51N1Rms3bu53uraiF_87Gmufk_UQO9qys0G5vcHPnDss2y8xeCJM_vcjCF2Bg8Hh7ZvFoebRbDaGzxYyNmCi0D0kVd66b1WmnpW9uGOnTIEh/s1600-h/coverest.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308307253346214594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionr1hOxxsFD37crccSUyBD0VQb26UX92X51N1Rms3bu53uraiF_87Gmufk_UQO9qys0G5vcHPnDss2y8xeCJM_vcjCF2Bg8Hh7ZvFoebRbDaGzxYyNmCi0D0kVd66b1WmnpW9uGOnTIEh/s400/coverest.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Restaurant within Phase III of the resort.<br /></span></span><br />Lastly, beyond the outstanding beaches, entertainment and accomodations Atlantis offers its guests, one of the features that must be mentioned is the fantastical modernist glass art of sculptor Dale Chihuly. Mr. Chihuly began his prolific career in the 60’s, and his work revolutionized the studio glass movement, as well as dramatically impacted the world of contemporary art with his organic, colourful, room-sized glass sculptures. His pieces embody the current modern trend of using bold colour, large scale, light, and organic shapes. Developer Sol Kerzner commissioned Chihuly to create 4 outstanding pieces for the resort, and they are here for you to enjoy....note the scale of these pieces is massive! To admire more of Dale Chihuly's work, click <a href="http://www.chihuly.com/">here.</a></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_b9M78tHQmi87XBpQjGnbD0IZal1dqNkn_EeXswlZMJLNJkMSj3d48A9SUzFHQvzkSJOsDKidTrXand8jjto-GWVcvNvdxiQ2-S_-02UsHG25hd0Ma4UcVYGa0mjw-BFc-ozdBU1fpEt/s1600-h/chiluly3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307347252963278258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_b9M78tHQmi87XBpQjGnbD0IZal1dqNkn_EeXswlZMJLNJkMSj3d48A9SUzFHQvzkSJOsDKidTrXand8jjto-GWVcvNvdxiQ2-S_-02UsHG25hd0Ma4UcVYGa0mjw-BFc-ozdBU1fpEt/s400/chiluly3.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Temple of the Moon<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspotamidst/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307349008232657874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6FQHdYvWKzJ8TZsc-R6qryjnfzh9I0oDMz6e43-FYCIjX1XlVV28Ii1US-2kGySb3IlPYa3hf090eHOs4-bhPQ-5ZZGK82eLwhX6wh_kS0_I7M5frGxGHzVzYt70K62wGE3mNIt227j5/s400/crystalgatew.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Crystal Gate, my personal favourite!</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.chihuly.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.chihuly.com/</span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfiDZEu3Po13WI9ZGZriO4CVt01GZMqtI2KBWtd0e4IepvKxYrEBbV0uCAhwwQ4VrXpZmENwu70RwQJfK8C07RLTGp8-jB9eCFkDSJA1L0hBFAoQlG5CmFVySYtJjVReh7wtOrKjSrGD7/s1600-h/chilulysun.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307343304718052674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfiDZEu3Po13WI9ZGZriO4CVt01GZMqtI2KBWtd0e4IepvKxYrEBbV0uCAhwwQ4VrXpZmENwu70RwQJfK8C07RLTGp8-jB9eCFkDSJA1L0hBFAoQlG5CmFVySYtJjVReh7wtOrKjSrGD7/s400/chilulysun.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Temple of the Sun<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0IxvF-ynxTCNXy4wlHA64tB3f-L93qzboIVOkxQktsdNGXc348kSUG2plUkfy-PUyRyuGE1hvAsh0AmrQzS8F41zBDd1k_xesb8gxIa3zIgz6Cx1ahyphenhyphenNt2DUeYYRvdur2iyv46eOLZGu/s1600-h/at41M.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308295910013784370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0IxvF-ynxTCNXy4wlHA64tB3f-L93qzboIVOkxQktsdNGXc348kSUG2plUkfy-PUyRyuGE1hvAsh0AmrQzS8F41zBDd1k_xesb8gxIa3zIgz6Cx1ahyphenhyphenNt2DUeYYRvdur2iyv46eOLZGu/s400/at41M.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Atlantis Chandelier, which Chihuly describes as a departure from his typical work</span>.<span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.chihuly.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.chihuly.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span></p><p><br />If you're contemplating a visit to Atlantis Paradise Islands, click <a href="http://www.atlantis.com/">here.<br /></a>If the Bahamas just isn't exotic enough for you, don't despair, there's more.....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimtZFZMXEQVVRK6TNSdLVSCTJVuBfG9IOIyKCaZqlxuv8QlyIpCZ4VuHrZ4RG0Qf458WluDckU4RIfWHGs7NuW0iyetwTB3jjmL4atyIy-aruiQf_fkkPXEkJApcmB_eYBuQK9-S8xTuU/s1600-h/atlantis-dubai-uae-main1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308285141325673090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimtZFZMXEQVVRK6TNSdLVSCTJVuBfG9IOIyKCaZqlxuv8QlyIpCZ4VuHrZ4RG0Qf458WluDckU4RIfWHGs7NuW0iyetwTB3jjmL4atyIy-aruiQf_fkkPXEkJApcmB_eYBuQK9-S8xTuU/s400/atlantis-dubai-uae-main1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />How about Dubai? Sol Kerzner has just completed Atlantis 'The Palm', a second resort located in Dubai, which opened this past September.<br /><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-47214515303545742462009-02-19T09:51:00.001-08:002009-03-26T19:40:33.002-07:00Spring, will you ever get here??<div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhau8becjsu2yLCiO5x4HgMtXPWWNkDTCI37PCfquMnQb4J27QW71_tr7oqj_GKHmnmYpUAYX6T2oRlitKcTs5ZI36P1-wnWfrpQ6jCM2rZ9z8DBxeCXPexPJpV73yWdFJntTF9n5oxRpP7/s1600-h/magnoliabranches.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305131510898571954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhau8becjsu2yLCiO5x4HgMtXPWWNkDTCI37PCfquMnQb4J27QW71_tr7oqj_GKHmnmYpUAYX6T2oRlitKcTs5ZI36P1-wnWfrpQ6jCM2rZ9z8DBxeCXPexPJpV73yWdFJntTF9n5oxRpP7/s400/magnoliabranches.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo courtesy of Flickr </span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvneu6KcYx6f5pWqqIZ01evDasnr5ZHiKKl0ZKuDm-hzm0n3mMjYQUtvC03AT01xI2S4yV_0UihbFnlpZ1zHiEF8PNMFvDh0kC5zDEdY8jMDId9uBCOp5QniYDUoB2OhiU47kt53BIyGCg/s1600-h/flkrbranches.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304971647910051778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvneu6KcYx6f5pWqqIZ01evDasnr5ZHiKKl0ZKuDm-hzm0n3mMjYQUtvC03AT01xI2S4yV_0UihbFnlpZ1zHiEF8PNMFvDh0kC5zDEdY8jMDId9uBCOp5QniYDUoB2OhiU47kt53BIyGCg/s400/flkrbranches.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of Flickr.<br /></span>For those of us here in Canada, it has been, to say the least, a long, harsh winter. We are all tired of being sick, and sick of being cold! More snow is scheduled!! I tried to simulate some Spring this past week, to remind myself of warmer, cheerier days and sunshine that lasts longer than a few minutes. I believe Martha Stewart would agree: the perfect pre-spring brightener is to force a few branches. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQiSSRaPeZfiWa7Six2Ekucbk5Z-Ery2US5nvmnMg106EdwFobbtapVPT1olzu-rxBgE0oC2eCtxFhZUeMdYR5beeYIMWx1WCEwR9PAn-Hs-GrI1aZoPPKr8r9txo5Vf3MgQBNEWv4bxx/s1600-h/brancheskitchenrobinstandeferandstephenaleschofromanwilliams.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305132113653557074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 367px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQiSSRaPeZfiWa7Six2Ekucbk5Z-Ery2US5nvmnMg106EdwFobbtapVPT1olzu-rxBgE0oC2eCtxFhZUeMdYR5beeYIMWx1WCEwR9PAn-Hs-GrI1aZoPPKr8r9txo5Vf3MgQBNEWv4bxx/s400/brancheskitchenrobinstandeferandstephenaleschofromanwilliams.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo by Robin Standeger and Stephen Aleschof from Roman Williams</span>.<br />Somehow, seeing these sparse stems with the budding growth are encouraging - give me some green!!! This is a little project that doesn't cost anything if you have a few interesting trees nearby to obtain a few branches from. The best branches are forsythia, magnolia, curly willow, </div><div>pussy willow, flowering dogwood, flowering crab, and quince.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgps4AdO5ZVFojjr08JElIrMao608M1gNsJ1YLfrG15GHQUAAW7jSQrP3cwzz8P0kEgPk03Bq2UjwRWXK8TqCo6d0H3iyHtA4oa8lebse5Juxr-2hrGFS9_W_-ULz3jwy00aI1V1b_ayqSM/s1600-h/branches_valesca+guerrand+hermes985.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304977347012660274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgps4AdO5ZVFojjr08JElIrMao608M1gNsJ1YLfrG15GHQUAAW7jSQrP3cwzz8P0kEgPk03Bq2UjwRWXK8TqCo6d0H3iyHtA4oa8lebse5Juxr-2hrGFS9_W_-ULz3jwy00aI1V1b_ayqSM/s400/branches_valesca+guerrand+hermes985.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of Habitually Chic.</span></div><div>This photo of this gorgeous, simple arrangement is from the home of Valesca Guerrand-Hermes. </div><div>Sometimes, I cheat a bit, and put in a few artificial (but very realistic-looking) branches with sparse buds and blooms on them, amongst the real branches, to keep the arrangement looking healthy. I found some gorgeous but minimalist-looking forsythia branches at Pottery Barn a few years ago, so look around for some. It's important that any synthetic branches or florals used look very real.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSzPQCkYVW8lShHZfdBfCM63PwjAPsTFdjgwDiC7ntRm15l1D5MZD4md2QjXec-H26W0jyyiAP_ncHDxf0Vqo2KPxxvR6cmQudVqwXlRRqYBL6OJ4SZQvclFEk2yw0OxCQZ9lJX_GbGsZ/s1600-h/kennethbrowndesign.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304972220396133922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSzPQCkYVW8lShHZfdBfCM63PwjAPsTFdjgwDiC7ntRm15l1D5MZD4md2QjXec-H26W0jyyiAP_ncHDxf0Vqo2KPxxvR6cmQudVqwXlRRqYBL6OJ4SZQvclFEk2yw0OxCQZ9lJX_GbGsZ/s400/kennethbrowndesign.jpg" border="0" /></a> If you have no branches in your yard to clip, the flower department in your local grocery store will often have branches that are used as fillers for their arrangements. They're generally inexpensive and sometimes quite lush, as with this vase full of branches in this photo above from Kenneth Brown Design. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfp8cxlLq1o0pHM8RYEmsqKy0XrM4kqEqnir77Ap9Oq-vCF8mkKd7-UkgmjJJP0wsYcy7FsYuxoCaavW8NDyI0jxDW3P2HTl7U5OORx36wXuDvGepkX7tx97gYDA-6D2mux4ezgYywuhGD/s1600-h/marthastewartblogpussywillow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304985256203474002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfp8cxlLq1o0pHM8RYEmsqKy0XrM4kqEqnir77Ap9Oq-vCF8mkKd7-UkgmjJJP0wsYcy7FsYuxoCaavW8NDyI0jxDW3P2HTl7U5OORx36wXuDvGepkX7tx97gYDA-6D2mux4ezgYywuhGD/s400/marthastewartblogpussywillow.jpg" border="0" /></a> Pussy willows are easy to work with, stand tall in a shallow vase if supported properly, and are quite sculptural.<br />In this photo from Martha Stewart's blog, it appears as if the view of the snow outside is intentionally being hidden by these huge arrangements (these people must be as tired of looking at the cold and frozen scenery as I am!).<br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj01jEtUdSK1NsGBh5-qAv7Fdv41Uj7aZK-y4evUM9U4-B4qs6ck2Ig318OoLf7zKN4GXyzDhLSnPqm_aMaC43aELbyPfeTUgqzjBL1YkKheCncfBmHxkhem2tXErB0hVrkxiR0OBf3U3Z6/s1600-h/111108_branchesmarthastewart.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304972218906844242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj01jEtUdSK1NsGBh5-qAv7Fdv41Uj7aZK-y4evUM9U4-B4qs6ck2Ig318OoLf7zKN4GXyzDhLSnPqm_aMaC43aELbyPfeTUgqzjBL1YkKheCncfBmHxkhem2tXErB0hVrkxiR0OBf3U3Z6/s400/111108_branchesmarthastewart.jpg" border="0" /></a> Arrangements of branches are also stunning as a centerpiece, as in this Martha Stewart photo.<br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIlySKUXI8zZvvH3Ri-VTKbp_f4vO__XKnRWzHKPEnf7Y6Vxktn49nXzfp3WgZZ3ossYsj3FGyBensk-6mHem5CnokTWMEopjNwqiMAqM33ZVOERMSPZBK57BM03KlR8tkdEveoy900ZM/s1600-h/methomebranchchandelier.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304972217868155154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIlySKUXI8zZvvH3Ri-VTKbp_f4vO__XKnRWzHKPEnf7Y6Vxktn49nXzfp3WgZZ3ossYsj3FGyBensk-6mHem5CnokTWMEopjNwqiMAqM33ZVOERMSPZBK57BM03KlR8tkdEveoy900ZM/s400/methomebranchchandelier.jpg" border="0" /></a> In this photo from Metropolitan Home, branches were used as a chandelier. This piece</div><div>was equipped with tiny lights and actually functioned as a light fixture.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7yltPTZUQWQyb2hq_zWJiO7zjYzrREARafRPdO0dr0MOwX9kR8FvXgB54djdTLutE0Jt28ByWvLeYkgUIfKnJrjwmOoFq_SBf6YqBhooRIiqZUHxBgPunap649n35zRQoWPqDQJOSbDzd/s1600-h/forsythiafeldmanfurniture.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304971647280259634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 365px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7yltPTZUQWQyb2hq_zWJiO7zjYzrREARafRPdO0dr0MOwX9kR8FvXgB54djdTLutE0Jt28ByWvLeYkgUIfKnJrjwmOoFq_SBf6YqBhooRIiqZUHxBgPunap649n35zRQoWPqDQJOSbDzd/s400/forsythiafeldmanfurniture.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Forcing branches requires a few steps:<br /></div><br /><br /><div>1. Clip several branches from trees and shrubs outdoors that have small buds on them.</div><br /><br /><div>2. Clip the branches again indoors on the diagonal, trimming all small branches about 6- 8" above (where the branch will be submerged in water).</div><br /><br /><div>3. Place one large branch in a vase in a few inches of hot water, until it cools down to room temperature. </div><br /><div><br />4. Fill the vase with more lukewarm water, add the rest of the branches, and place the arrangement in a bright, cool place. Try to avoid direct sun.<br /></div><div>In a few weeks, you should see blooms!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhjAgAmkHxSGZ-IiWghpnDnIaXuELn46IEGQWNzw9-tgHw9G620hkAbkxXR_EijYLtyxuY29SyPo0BftL0W-3Bn8eFKS-T1b4Qx7ZPvPDQQpvfAFnzJ1SbwD5iN2kcA9M3pp1hJ0iNb2O/s1600-h/branchesatsettable.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304971644945185266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 340px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhjAgAmkHxSGZ-IiWghpnDnIaXuELn46IEGQWNzw9-tgHw9G620hkAbkxXR_EijYLtyxuY29SyPo0BftL0W-3Bn8eFKS-T1b4Qx7ZPvPDQQpvfAFnzJ1SbwD5iN2kcA9M3pp1hJ0iNb2O/s400/branchesatsettable.jpg" border="0" /></a> These arrangements for a spring wedding included a mossy nest.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Ngm5V6z9Q60_5GoOrekZOFPwhoX0f3QqPTzDzTio7xxrq-mKBg1BVR5Nyz3tbWiZPqWyeKGDIMpWBPfhVv88p4zK2V_wKS_ahBA-8tChhdX09BEUR-waBomFKtGIaSkjZrjqJLXkdW8E/s1600-h/branches+stevengambrel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304568773443637922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Ngm5V6z9Q60_5GoOrekZOFPwhoX0f3QqPTzDzTio7xxrq-mKBg1BVR5Nyz3tbWiZPqWyeKGDIMpWBPfhVv88p4zK2V_wKS_ahBA-8tChhdX09BEUR-waBomFKtGIaSkjZrjqJLXkdW8E/s400/branches+stevengambrel.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo courtesy of Habitually Chic</span>.</div><div>This gorgeous hall arrangement is from talented New York designer, Steven Gambrel.<br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93AbZ_dW914LibyRYwmdU7FQsFkB_Q_SCJn6DOFANuUgcy7FmDlaeLs6sTGg1F86-tmZnc34OChmH7_BP0b9RWy6TLg2xghKdcAcBh3_7ZHvFVYN8_8_an-gaNhxrDWbS3jNr4U9EAiD4/s1600-h/kellywearstlerbranches.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304568745553842290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93AbZ_dW914LibyRYwmdU7FQsFkB_Q_SCJn6DOFANuUgcy7FmDlaeLs6sTGg1F86-tmZnc34OChmH7_BP0b9RWy6TLg2xghKdcAcBh3_7ZHvFVYN8_8_an-gaNhxrDWbS3jNr4U9EAiD4/s400/kellywearstlerbranches.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo from Habitually Chic.</span><br /></div><div>Kelly Wearstler's dining table arrangement is flanked with some symmetrical arrangements of branches. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHDIIsfpry5rcOiPfIh1mddDoa9tu6Fk-LeMcTXn1xRsrC0VGpmZDRE71WZkTfVlWrlcFxSKHXtkgyDTwSOXjglE4jM_H1w9sB5efEOqqcF0E3es6wqNice5IKJjjjMJgzmisuShbCuPO/s1600-h/stevengambrel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305140417481825506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHDIIsfpry5rcOiPfIh1mddDoa9tu6Fk-LeMcTXn1xRsrC0VGpmZDRE71WZkTfVlWrlcFxSKHXtkgyDTwSOXjglE4jM_H1w9sB5efEOqqcF0E3es6wqNice5IKJjjjMJgzmisuShbCuPO/s400/stevengambrel.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Photo from Steven Gambrel Design </span><br /><div>Another favourite 'Spring fix' is to buy several large green Granny Smith apples or pears and place them in a modern bowl. It's a great healthy snack for the kids and that hit of juicy green feels fresh for this time of year. How can you get better than that...low cost decor and nutrition all in one? In my house, the fruit is gobbled up before I can appreciate the look of it , so I buy extra!<br /></div><div>If you're not snowed in this weekend, hope you have a chance to bring some Spring into your home! </div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-53334193104481732402009-02-11T20:49:00.001-08:002009-05-15T22:47:46.406-07:00IDS 2009 Review- White Hot!<u><span style="color:#0066cc;"></span></u>Design was definitely inspirational in Toronto at the Direct Energy Center last week.
<br />Here are some of the highlights of the 11th Toronto Interior Design Show (IDS09):
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysv1eKPbu39_hDIMOynIsRsPl089-jMNEoZDXfhCUXBntMDHwJqYbocNsmNbjwBY-JaKbOX8VKDPxZlSujNlQY6J02TDiHHF3AcN8xOYe88KnMQ2G0nv1zmfgv_J_JBgu1LLtr3UmdgLw/s1600-h/swarovski+crystal+swing+light.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301776860945523506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysv1eKPbu39_hDIMOynIsRsPl089-jMNEoZDXfhCUXBntMDHwJqYbocNsmNbjwBY-JaKbOX8VKDPxZlSujNlQY6J02TDiHHF3AcN8xOYe88KnMQ2G0nv1zmfgv_J_JBgu1LLtr3UmdgLw/s400/swarovski+crystal+swing+light.JPG" border="0" /></a>A Swarovski crystal lighted swing amidst a dark ethereal metal forest was the creation of the talented firm Munge Leung as a 'Crystal Clear' display sponsored by Audi and Allure Magazine.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMRU_gK0FwccYkyQLnoZKLVdU09LGjT0B5AMJol35kkygMt813FutudMvVF14kLa5zoalYoLK0NcXYSxyOXi3HMbr6vmyGQ_5tL832yErfQoz63J-UybuHdrddpvFVcDZ0Lb9l-K7lpB1/s1600-h/powell&bonnell+lighting.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301776860492084194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMRU_gK0FwccYkyQLnoZKLVdU09LGjT0B5AMJol35kkygMt813FutudMvVF14kLa5zoalYoLK0NcXYSxyOXi3HMbr6vmyGQ_5tL832yErfQoz63J-UybuHdrddpvFVcDZ0Lb9l-K7lpB1/s400/powell&bonnell+lighting.JPG" border="0" /></a> Powell and Bonnell created this synthesis of water, light, metal and </div><div>Swarovski crystal for the 'Crystal Clear' display.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbvHQPp7oMYvNF-ZlWKgh9p6qpP6H9Wm2C1SXqKmy8qpEnCVNMNUqtLpjuK9bSk7kO9aHFvBFo9EzPWsPvcJkHOlSqF4w8ove9brvNBbNR917ABKnYN5nzd-Rj5jX8OGmzhvyoC9hZlBC/s1600-h/chairs+display+show+2009+009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301776853175542162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbvHQPp7oMYvNF-ZlWKgh9p6qpP6H9Wm2C1SXqKmy8qpEnCVNMNUqtLpjuK9bSk7kO9aHFvBFo9EzPWsPvcJkHOlSqF4w8ove9brvNBbNR917ABKnYN5nzd-Rj5jX8OGmzhvyoC9hZlBC/s400/chairs+display+show+2009+009.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hot colour combinations - fuschia, orange, red, against white. White with pop colours was </div><div>a prevailing theme in this year's show.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5o63XFYSnGuiVsxFpwP12LPfkb6CYjVJf8nQDdPY_014cc4CK9enjrUfizWqwKAmrHC3Pc2svW0zrcaCL_w8UySgoLHc3CB0tUuDTdQVrMQS2jAeijXY-_4SrKD2VX7M3MM_dxzAV1y0O/s1600-h/relaxation+room+ids.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301775815718713906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5o63XFYSnGuiVsxFpwP12LPfkb6CYjVJf8nQDdPY_014cc4CK9enjrUfizWqwKAmrHC3Pc2svW0zrcaCL_w8UySgoLHc3CB0tUuDTdQVrMQS2jAeijXY-_4SrKD2VX7M3MM_dxzAV1y0O/s400/relaxation+room+ids.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>'Red Lounge' area sponsored by Grand Marnier, buzzing with inspired visitors on Trade day.
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBxnKrihGJXdWbujGVC-VHAFA-5W-AhsTzQrwnTOd6N2cVR9WOxlDYdcTkf_v6Ykz9ys_wvU5G6Ik74cv8bM2Ks9MblpUjcIIILuBKSMmgJWos8-BVi_cz4uzmLrGZEv0MDM3zUeCMZmE/s1600-h/jacob+design.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301775805896624306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBxnKrihGJXdWbujGVC-VHAFA-5W-AhsTzQrwnTOd6N2cVR9WOxlDYdcTkf_v6Ykz9ys_wvU5G6Ik74cv8bM2Ks9MblpUjcIIILuBKSMmgJWos8-BVi_cz4uzmLrGZEv0MDM3zUeCMZmE/s400/jacob+design.JPG" border="0" /></a> The Warp chair by Atelier Jacob. </div><div>
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZXFp_LzZzrPjFLgeqL7MIchrPiQOan5bdWviMSq3cyxFsjxeL4zEnz_BlGzWlCSZ5xrha-2Iwcijs0Dsbof-R19mQ0Wiq0XxCJaeZtXPapdKzLJ5aSVjrHNRE1mUjqfUPFEW16Vjo7nO/s1600-h/ikea.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301775801158237490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZXFp_LzZzrPjFLgeqL7MIchrPiQOan5bdWviMSq3cyxFsjxeL4zEnz_BlGzWlCSZ5xrha-2Iwcijs0Dsbof-R19mQ0Wiq0XxCJaeZtXPapdKzLJ5aSVjrHNRE1mUjqfUPFEW16Vjo7nO/s400/ikea.JPG" border="0" /></a> Ikea's room displays reveal the chic versatility of their products. </div><div>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGyXuYSzG9HqouGZT4Cm9Cu94WG9PyDc8kS6hILp00maSRKjuL37ueITcETyt6buyt5S5VSizILWAWCAXD2xi41dngD-y-MMWV1D2osv5Z_wzK0gW5N7Rj3w1Kjo7cr4Hqrdi8oHqRuD2/s1600-h/chairsource.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301773884173761650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGyXuYSzG9HqouGZT4Cm9Cu94WG9PyDc8kS6hILp00maSRKjuL37ueITcETyt6buyt5S5VSizILWAWCAXD2xi41dngD-y-MMWV1D2osv5Z_wzK0gW5N7Rj3w1Kjo7cr4Hqrdi8oHqRuD2/s400/chairsource.JPG" border="0" /></a> The elaborate Chair Source display reveals their fabulous selection of chairs, and once again, we see the chic modern look of white on traditional chairs with geometric prints. Below, a gorgeous
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<br /></<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDDF5EOaXJiIgfpNW5P6xLNQWZszJbT5xvfRM9um7xVs5B2n8QbVJKVk89E9Y3334N00QdJSG3xX6B07lWbiUCLmPCxXGYPc_K09kX8R6OpZqgPm94cxuSlJmJm81Pbz6eqHfxYs9sCon/s1600-h/ayakitchensglenpelosointeriors.JPG"></a><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301773852753031218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDDF5EOaXJiIgfpNW5P6xLNQWZszJbT5xvfRM9um7xVs5B2n8QbVJKVk89E9Y3334N00QdJSG3xX6B07lWbiUCLmPCxXGYPc_K09kX8R6OpZqgPm94cxuSlJmJm81Pbz6eqHfxYs9sCon/s400/ayakitchensglenpelosointeriors.JPG" border="0" /> </div>Nudesign, a synthesis of Aya Kitchens, Glen Peloso design and Wolf/Sub Zero have banded together to create this fabulous kitchen!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkUK_8NnimA9hjvJiFrKPoCB_Ih4zm71DaLFpz3-xRkhDM0lDpnKPdUY6o6REWKJQGfvYZ3WVXTKV8w7sktsPqrc-aEigFdiylgXgdACapLIZ7Lg_MFMkKt-umWLk2hgAdVGB7K5OhfDrI/s1600-h/3265133194_05f88e99c3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302894684038257186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkUK_8NnimA9hjvJiFrKPoCB_Ih4zm71DaLFpz3-xRkhDM0lDpnKPdUY6o6REWKJQGfvYZ3WVXTKV8w7sktsPqrc-aEigFdiylgXgdACapLIZ7Lg_MFMkKt-umWLk2hgAdVGB7K5OhfDrI/s400/3265133194_05f88e99c3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Over the top design by 64th and Queen, part of the 5 X 5: 5 Designers, 5 Inspired Spaces.
<br />It was a spectacular show this year! Stay tuned for highlights of conversations I had with five top designers on renovations!
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964612470562125060.post-54134865146221902452009-02-02T10:23:00.000-08:002009-05-15T22:50:39.253-07:00IDS09: Anticipation for Inspiration<em></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUt-pz_8_uUnTtV0OCzFNxV1-TbovC5-8pHTGiHQu4rnkjbrASwhrSe8G_bbTg7l9L5vcez6z_mxRXvvSXFI_7MierJykDXCbElY9CpmP59wB0jYfUD6ZNtmTV666_9G6TwMO5GHWehMo0/s1600-h/IDS09interiordesignshow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298357186964096450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUt-pz_8_uUnTtV0OCzFNxV1-TbovC5-8pHTGiHQu4rnkjbrASwhrSe8G_bbTg7l9L5vcez6z_mxRXvvSXFI_7MierJykDXCbElY9CpmP59wB0jYfUD6ZNtmTV666_9G6TwMO5GHWehMo0/s400/IDS09interiordesignshow.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em>It's that time of year again, when the wicked doldrums of Winter have taken their toll, and we are all in need of some freshness. In a few days we are off to Toronto's 2009 Interior Design Show, an annual event displaying new and notable contemporary design trends. We've attended this show every year since it began 11 years ago, and despite that it seems each year to take up less space and have fewer sponsors, there are still loads of ideas to be gleaned. After attending interesting seminars, discovering new suppliers and innovative products, we leave Toronto armed with an arsenal of hot ideas, and the snow seems insignificant.<br /><br /></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvYAqL0S8wBU3i5JK-_hPvNHoQdasRsuWTy7GbD4rhOVIHNgV6ARQWsGouLrNp5-3SYAempPgse_PpD_skK1MkriS4f60Gp8KN0L8Qo21pckDlOr_w6isL8_zKei_dXoqlo08Qu7r82wy/s1600-h/IDS_BVB_1024_768.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298285155851800178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvYAqL0S8wBU3i5JK-_hPvNHoQdasRsuWTy7GbD4rhOVIHNgV6ARQWsGouLrNp5-3SYAempPgse_PpD_skK1MkriS4f60Gp8KN0L8Qo21pckDlOr_w6isL8_zKei_dXoqlo08Qu7r82wy/s400/IDS_BVB_1024_768.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Guest speaker Ben Van Berkel is proprietor of UNstudio and an award-winning architect from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Wallpaper Magazine has named Van Berkel as 'one of architecture's most active star professionals'.<br /><br /></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2fUXLny_E7YKmDdGU6VN3zKYGncghzreLcSXSNqMW8LrFpnUd6NKwka9rp6EsDAlbNoHWLrNCEa2fLuycd7HDD-iFHM4-l90zsQJUgqhRNBfLIoWD_VqoIGeI5HcRAkCMIEsSLSCl1p_u/s1600-h/lindareeveshouseandhomemedia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298284006302602114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2fUXLny_E7YKmDdGU6VN3zKYGncghzreLcSXSNqMW8LrFpnUd6NKwka9rp6EsDAlbNoHWLrNCEa2fLuycd7HDD-iFHM4-l90zsQJUgqhRNBfLIoWD_VqoIGeI5HcRAkCMIEsSLSCl1p_u/s400/lindareeveshouseandhomemedia.jpg" border="0" /></a><em> Of course, we'll see Lynda Reeves, the everlasting face of House and Home, strutting her stuff all weekend.</em><br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHvKUC1A2viyXlJt90TIJKpjxE5uEjOVS_caR_eUaHWz0mLzHqJiTdFYVrJp-mftrb-WRo7h-v5eFU2as-GhK9yDydRby8v8dkb29UYpTT_BWWgBAgfNx-9nwf_VyFKjI3vGNLj_KmeBx/s1600-h/ChristopheDelcourt_portrait.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298284549421261362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 168px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHvKUC1A2viyXlJt90TIJKpjxE5uEjOVS_caR_eUaHWz0mLzHqJiTdFYVrJp-mftrb-WRo7h-v5eFU2as-GhK9yDydRby8v8dkb29UYpTT_BWWgBAgfNx-9nwf_VyFKjI3vGNLj_KmeBx/s400/ChristopheDelcourt_portrait.gif" border="0" /></a><em> French (as in Paris) Designer Christophe Delcourt will be showcasing his furniture design for </em><br /></div><div align="justify"><em>Roche Bobois.</em><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Here's a sneak peek of the products that will be featured:<br /></strong><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_HGtFxyzs2ONRvRssZFrC2yQTJ6l42j8JF_WVc1wniYeLRV6karW7be9sF-xHrXbjf8baukEwEdOJVrH8Hw3tXcCQqNCX3PQ_0p2T4d2wpKY5_PGV4iDKmTFANsirkq062p3H56BXmMz/s1600-h/bookcase01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298286904312868162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 376px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_HGtFxyzs2ONRvRssZFrC2yQTJ6l42j8JF_WVc1wniYeLRV6karW7be9sF-xHrXbjf8baukEwEdOJVrH8Hw3tXcCQqNCX3PQ_0p2T4d2wpKY5_PGV4iDKmTFANsirkq062p3H56BXmMz/s400/bookcase01.jpg" border="0" /></a><em> Bookshelf by Christophe Delcourt from Roche Bobois 'Legend' Collection in burgundy oak. </em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sjZG3BHBrnaUGpJFYoHsJGFVFVYNSRBXSTpKRT-2JIsNxmn9-xD1d3eC7xQqNA6Log7z_MjckTNHfAV0V16GmJ2_a2T-aNw7NuMxwYu71gPjlyQC351ofCcUrsWBFES-GsRRtIkzodLP/s1600-h/christopherochebobois.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298286904696095458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sjZG3BHBrnaUGpJFYoHsJGFVFVYNSRBXSTpKRT-2JIsNxmn9-xD1d3eC7xQqNA6Log7z_MjckTNHfAV0V16GmJ2_a2T-aNw7NuMxwYu71gPjlyQC351ofCcUrsWBFES-GsRRtIkzodLP/s400/christopherochebobois.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>The Legend Collection by Christophe Delcourt for Roche Bobois.<br /></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifS8qy0orIA0TjUrEiWFcJwtiJND2-FKdvtH7krc9qZ7IPrvMxTGp3PNzoSANQQ0Bb6-46GBhjVAy7pshei0V-ifxw3WNadaHUgbc0IdEXWJihJqFq49GAhGHU-lk0lPRwdNqq7zdt7AOi/s1600-h/tableRipplegroenart.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298283998186931490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifS8qy0orIA0TjUrEiWFcJwtiJND2-FKdvtH7krc9qZ7IPrvMxTGp3PNzoSANQQ0Bb6-46GBhjVAy7pshei0V-ifxw3WNadaHUgbc0IdEXWJihJqFq49GAhGHU-lk0lPRwdNqq7zdt7AOi/s400/tableRipplegroenart.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em>The Ripple Table, from Groenart. </em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OgLsz4NK-saIVshBdgbIvJzjTcgCrY7sPZS7OiAI9ez9QyXysNr4WvmlU5EdEbwQmDsZREpQqEMspfGyTkI_WOKHcgPsOEFPZnM91LdDzLD0a3aQImyJ3orZHYTSz3nAGlEdX3Kv3a8C/s1600-h/0064-5frinifurniture.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298283387214643202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OgLsz4NK-saIVshBdgbIvJzjTcgCrY7sPZS7OiAI9ez9QyXysNr4WvmlU5EdEbwQmDsZREpQqEMspfGyTkI_WOKHcgPsOEFPZnM91LdDzLD0a3aQImyJ3orZHYTSz3nAGlEdX3Kv3a8C/s400/0064-5frinifurniture.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em>New seating from Italy by Frini Furniture. </em><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298283396637603234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 346px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGBvsnioQ1KSFm7yiRpKbAZ7BGF6dukXsJZeHEbz4IxYHwiPPcunanLzouLpd9bCNZOvmvtHxx2kVIv8T1OgQIUhWj1YjOFCZtzHKXNtK6M64G5vQX4uRipa-O4-heinPaimZRrFJCQhSg/s400/1690766471q2ecosmart.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>A highlight of the show will be the new products from Ecosmart. These sleek fireplaces are environmentally friendly with ethanol, and they're flueless, so they can be placed just about anywhere. </em><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_eUHhneO-ycAhKbGD_KJrB1hTrxoOmAfmGiQji7iw4vBp_StfQWGFEBYRiC1SiMceI243StViyAOMiO38gGP3QAWZRaorib6Fo9XKiRQSKpern-WYyJXh9Vafhcz55SOnJA5ccbisjvA/s1600-h/984280238ecosmartfireplacestower.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298282957674079858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 171px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_eUHhneO-ycAhKbGD_KJrB1hTrxoOmAfmGiQji7iw4vBp_StfQWGFEBYRiC1SiMceI243StViyAOMiO38gGP3QAWZRaorib6Fo9XKiRQSKpern-WYyJXh9Vafhcz55SOnJA5ccbisjvA/s400/984280238ecosmartfireplacestower.jpg" border="0" /></a><em>Here is Ecosmart's new 'Tower', a sculpture and fireplace in one....and when used outdoors, it becomes a very modern luxe tiki torch! See below!<br /></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdY7ceE-k-f6ulbTcjBxklCyl0JeFJDqvWgmhhHkHh0MY-OJSgcvtFynQ1ulMoV6WiNIb29B6BeQlktNIjcx4_zvfmW9LC2z4Sgy4HoSKlPAU23WgA-G3kMwZQz16X01twHUwwyWJUJRem/s1600-h/1157556598PetershamRd_Richmond_05.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298282961734017266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdY7ceE-k-f6ulbTcjBxklCyl0JeFJDqvWgmhhHkHh0MY-OJSgcvtFynQ1ulMoV6WiNIb29B6BeQlktNIjcx4_zvfmW9LC2z4Sgy4HoSKlPAU23WgA-G3kMwZQz16X01twHUwwyWJUJRem/s400/1157556598PetershamRd_Richmond_05.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQBlOnFKrc2-mfbbU5f43T4Ytv1u6HeW_V4rmizN_oDXf8ad-LxGgCvh3TUJx_180d_YVFQYV6H2kjAvWJ7-VAjOnP41RE3kVWs0nvSzR0REmMqRmCj2ugwJLcEYmZvNFLzEfHPWgBpm5h/s1600-h/80149982zetaecosmart1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298282583558575026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQBlOnFKrc2-mfbbU5f43T4Ytv1u6HeW_V4rmizN_oDXf8ad-LxGgCvh3TUJx_180d_YVFQYV6H2kjAvWJ7-VAjOnP41RE3kVWs0nvSzR0REmMqRmCj2ugwJLcEYmZvNFLzEfHPWgBpm5h/s400/80149982zetaecosmart1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em>Zeta by Ecosmart</em> - T<em>his reminds me of my laptop, and what it would look like if I set it on fire. This thought crosses my mind some days, like last week when my email was down! </em></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqNMrEyooCw8kvhxASg2LRBgTxbN9TuvU7xZMld2UGw-YUNDb1t_Y1tMG7euXWJQEHhd47Gg0sT8g2WGzqPZ5xO21_ubf0vHR3dKH8kYNdhOPK_z4W3bGYbbthVortULon5L7xhjPGI3u/s1600-h/031MOC_COL16.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298353243878867634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqNMrEyooCw8kvhxASg2LRBgTxbN9TuvU7xZMld2UGw-YUNDb1t_Y1tMG7euXWJQEHhd47Gg0sT8g2WGzqPZ5xO21_ubf0vHR3dKH8kYNdhOPK_z4W3bGYbbthVortULon5L7xhjPGI3u/s400/031MOC_COL16.jpg" border="0" /></a><em>Oli modular furniture by Giorgetti.</em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibF0Dylo_YyfoAvkDLxm-MUZovczXKN8F4F9bPu002Jqox8lDNd7bzR1aBSUvEIz6vr2Z9Y5EK0PealuKQcN3cL0RoyBgcVFlfpGeIiNflegXeQKFWllUGAch9fQzBdb-tJs9GbT0lpBi3/s1600-h/lustoelinaheleniuscottonchenille369x318.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298282574877748354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 369px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibF0Dylo_YyfoAvkDLxm-MUZovczXKN8F4F9bPu002Jqox8lDNd7bzR1aBSUvEIz6vr2Z9Y5EK0PealuKQcN3cL0RoyBgcVFlfpGeIiNflegXeQKFWllUGAch9fQzBdb-tJs9GbT0lpBi3/s400/lustoelinaheleniuscottonchenille369x318.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><em>Rugs from Design Doctor Finland, in cotton chenille, design by Elina Helenius</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pmPgVT3MgCofbxcWMbYITUQOyQKQrO4-NJKpd6rj4XBOQU7nSKCKT50dSEmuSdTwJWG7g_L1WElYuZOuhzZKhcv1PEc3hNr9hyRTI6afCODNcGCCE_vzlPG4k8XJqfnUYgSSj46BUoZK/s1600-h/image_celinemettrostone.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298298148743148770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pmPgVT3MgCofbxcWMbYITUQOyQKQrO4-NJKpd6rj4XBOQU7nSKCKT50dSEmuSdTwJWG7g_L1WElYuZOuhzZKhcv1PEc3hNr9hyRTI6afCODNcGCCE_vzlPG4k8XJqfnUYgSSj46BUoZK/s400/image_celinemettrostone.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em>'Celine' Tile from Mettro Source</em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS03ZMxzbmf1oBtnRsU_M66H783b4G7j_ZLpw_Qx-DrC0Y4qTVGJSWYJIo2pJ7nIYSeZBgYQZHm6cZE4Kv8hhxlLhndnfu9TxvYRXIvsdjcnFiWZjASaymJs4VCUuJtvbgWeDh9SNm346K/s1600-h/1353tansyandcolighting.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298298143949037714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS03ZMxzbmf1oBtnRsU_M66H783b4G7j_ZLpw_Qx-DrC0Y4qTVGJSWYJIo2pJ7nIYSeZBgYQZHm6cZE4Kv8hhxlLhndnfu9TxvYRXIvsdjcnFiWZjASaymJs4VCUuJtvbgWeDh9SNm346K/s400/1353tansyandcolighting.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em>Lighting from Tansy and Co.</em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOYn3J87sfhC-v_HUBWh535jWp5irX3i-UHdi0tP2f3P9tlsSGORg7QRGNaTVgdx20wbmIUeLjPF_JnO47_0aiRQk0fRwTgbmWpx8arBmrTWSa58Zwgl0gkWNEe6ErRrjIL5Uk2s2MbW7/s1600-h/plastidermybyscience+sonspd_3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298298144374774786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOYn3J87sfhC-v_HUBWh535jWp5irX3i-UHdi0tP2f3P9tlsSGORg7QRGNaTVgdx20wbmIUeLjPF_JnO47_0aiRQk0fRwTgbmWpx8arBmrTWSa58Zwgl0gkWNEe6ErRrjIL5Uk2s2MbW7/s400/plastidermybyscience+sonspd_3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em>Plastidermy sculpture by Science + Son</em><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3E20k37Exbo2cwrqiV0pJbrylpRwk8t7eI-WTqxqcr4_vMOOLgc6V1a_0uKh3rAE8RjSKgYFIirERzb7tTwRLLLdCnbMepWtibc37JTvWqxOtuhcy1KI4Uz9X6P2xQlPEk_TDG0VkhKR/s1600-h/863dudleymackmacklab.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298281735262319074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3E20k37Exbo2cwrqiV0pJbrylpRwk8t7eI-WTqxqcr4_vMOOLgc6V1a_0uKh3rAE8RjSKgYFIirERzb7tTwRLLLdCnbMepWtibc37JTvWqxOtuhcy1KI4Uz9X6P2xQlPEk_TDG0VkhKR/s400/863dudleymackmacklab.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em>Sculptural storage by Dudley Mack.</em><br /><br /><em>Check back to find out what other interesting finds we discover...this is just a tidbit!</em></div><br /><br /><div><em>The 2009 Interior Design Show is held at the Direct Energy Center on the Exhibition grounds in Toronto. The show runs from Feb. 5-8, and the public is welcome on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $17. Will you be attending?<br /></em><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for visiting my blog! Feel free to leave comments by emailing info@housewears.ca. Find out more about Housewears by visiting http://www.housewears.ca</div>Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767521582448732966noreply@blogger.com4