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The power of Crystals in design

June 26th, 2010

Rock crystal nugget chandelier – StudioWorkshops ByTherien
Crystals are used in feng shui in a variety of ways, all with one single goal – to create good feng shui energy in your Home.
The word crystal comes from the Greek word krystallos, meaning frozen light. Crystals have been used over the centuries for a myriad of purposes – from healing [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Color, Dining Room Design, Feng Shui, Feng Shui Design, Feng Shui for the Home, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Lighting design, restaurant design

The Art of Displaying in Design

June 23rd, 2010

Creating an appealing display is a real Art. Several parameters play a crucial role in making your display noticed  and admired. I have put together a small list of great displays and explained why they turned into real artful showcases.
To create your display,  look around the house for things that share a common element. Maybe [...]

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Filled Under: Color, Design Accessories, Home Decorating, Interior Design

Stylish Bamboo Looks

June 22nd, 2010

Bamboo style chairs – Designer Jonathan Adler
Bamboo-look furniture, accents, and chandeliers have been popular for more than two centuries of interior design. Whether used in a zen-like spare and modern home or a Hampton’s style beach house, bamboo-look pieces can look great in a variety of homes. I’ve found some great real bamboo or bamboo-style [...]

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Filled Under: Bedroom Design, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Kitchen Design, Lighting design, Living room Design, furniture

A Greenhouse turns Glamourous!

June 22nd, 2010

What a wonderful surprise to discover this beautiful greenhouse featured by Country Living. It is so pretty and creative that I absolutely wanted to share it with you.
As a wedding gift, Heather Cameron’s husband, Kevin, took apart a neglected potting shed on their property and rebuilt it into a greenhouse with a tempered-glass roof.

In this [...]

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Filled Under: Design Accessories, Design Fabrics, Green Design, Outdoor Design, Outdoor Furniture

Turtle Lovers in Design

June 22nd, 2010

The Chinese believe that the turtle has the secret of heaven and of earth within its body because its back symbolizes Heaven and that its underside represents Earth. They love turtles and it is a great Feng Shui symbol of prosperity.
The turtle  is also associated with longevity and wisdom. Incredibly, sea turtles have existed on [...]

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Filled Under: Bedroom Design, Design Accessories, Feng Shui, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Lighting design

The look of Mohair in Design

June 21st, 2010

Did you know Mohair was done from the long silky hair of the Angora goat?
The Angora goat is thought to originate from the mountains of Tibet, making their way to Turkey in the 16th century. Of course, Mohair is shorn from the goat without harming the animal.
Here is a good looking Angora goat! The Winner of [...]

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Filled Under: Bedroom Design, Color, Design Fabrics, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, furniture

Feng Shui for your Hotel Room

June 20th, 2010

Make your hotel or  vacation stay wonderful with these Easy tips!
You may have heard of using FENG SHUI  to design a home, but did you know its principles can also be used to promote a positive flow of energy during your vacation or business trip?
FENG SHUI  IS AN  ANCIENT CHINESE ART USED TO CREATE ABUNDANCE, HEALTH, HAPPINESS, [...]

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Filled Under: Bedroom Design, Color, Feng Shui, Feng Shui Design, Interior Design for business

“When Kathy met Rally”… A Colorful, Textile, Exotic Story

June 10th, 2010

“When Kathy met Rally” , Katherine Rally Textiles was born… is a fairy tale story just out of the design world!!!
Rally is an architect originally from Nashville and Kathy is an interior designer born and raised in the desert of Arizona.
This lovely couple and their two little children are the creators of Katherine Rally Textiles.

They [...]

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Filled Under: Bedroom Design, Color, Design Fabrics, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Living room Design, Uncategorized

Burlap is Chic!

June 3rd, 2010

Used to transport grain, coffee, potatoes and other dry goods, these humble bags have inspired high-style accessories. You can buy  them or DIY from recycled bags to bring a well-traveled rusticity to your decor.
Burlap is now being used in home furnishings.  Known more for it’s durability, burlap has traditionally been used in the home for area [...]

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Filled Under: Bedroom Design, Design Accessories, Green Design, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, furniture
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