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Nursery and Children’s Room decor can lend to whimsy

If you reminisce or relive your childhood through your own children, you can remember that childhood is full of wonder and whimsy. At least it should be! Why not start out that way? There are many products on the market to help institute creativity, whimsy and wonderment in every child’s world from wall decals, colorful [...]

Repurpose household items into great design!

We all know that every object has more than one function. As a child our mom showed us how to transform a milk carton into a bird feeder. We used paper towel tubes as telescopes and so much more. Just because we have grown up doesn’t mean we can’t still think outside the box and [...]

Finally, a Modern Rocking Chair!

For all of those who have spent long sleepless nights rocking a crying hungry baby to sleep, I’m talking to you today. After designing two nurseries for my own babies and countless others for clients and friends, I have never found a good looking rocking chair that suits budget, style and function. Until today. Crate [...]

Organizing in Style

Do you want to save money, time and effort? Well who doesn’t? That’s exactly what Interior Designers are here for! Designers will save you hours of shopping, and get products from sources someone off the street can’t get. You may have a variety of styles you like; a designer is there to help organize your [...]

Mixing the old with the new

Forget throwing away grandma’s old antique mirror, give it a new life! Using antiques in your new home design is a great way to achieve any look you want. Antiques represent relics of the past, by mixing them with our modern lifestyle they remind us of how far we have come. You can change the [...]

A chair that is living?

Paris based industrial designer, Arthur Bodolec has created a conceptual furniture line called Jack Chair that, as he puts it, “comes alive” when it is used. The chair which is in the form of a box or an unbloomed flower when not used, forms different shapes when someone sits on it.

Watch this short video to see how the chair moves.
http://vimeo.com/11238808

Mod pieces I love

If you know me, then you know I love mid century modern. I am sad it is becoming more and more popular. I like to keep it a secret within the design community. But then I wouldn’t be doing any of my architure forefather’s any justice.

What happens to all the “stuff” removed from a remodel?

Have you ever seen a T.V. show or a neighbor’s house being remodeled and they replace cabinetry, plumbing and carpet with new? Did you ever wonder where it all goes? Probably to the landfill you might have thought. More and more designers and contractors are being conscientious with what they remove and how it is disposed of.