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Currey Lighting: Essence of Quality and Sophistication
A Little Bit of History: Currey & Company, known today for its vibrant collection of lighting products, started its existence in 1988 as a purveyor of historic garden furnishings. When Robert B. Currey founded Garden Source Furnishings, the main focus of the company was the creation and marketing of classic garden furniture from the…
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Great Moldings: A Lesson
Ok, found this little ditty while hunting for more information after arguing with a tradesman about what to call what when talking about where what pieces go around a door, sheesh, it would be great if didn’t turn into a pissing contest sometimes… And really lets just get the right stuff in the right…
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The Pouf!
Who knew that the Pouf was once a hair style and now a reference to an ottoman. These cute little seats are shoeing up everywhere and are great in small spaces. They are adorable to look at, a terrific accent piece as well as functional when you have company. I always find it refreshing to…
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Pantone goes soft neutrals
COOL VIDEO ROSE QUARTZ & SERENITY PANTONE 13-1520 & PANTONE 15-3919 A softer take on color for 2016: For the first time, the blending of two shades – Rose Quartz and Serenity are chosen as the PANTONE Color of the Year As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming…
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Forsythart.com: Thing We Love
This is hands down one of my favorite resources for accessories and inspiration. This group is so creative and visual I just wait with baited breath for their semi regular emails to see what new they have found. Not all of us can travel all of the time. Seems these days I’m a total desk…
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To Wood or Not to Wood… In the Kitchen
Considered by many to be the ultimate floor choice, hardwood never goes out of style. This classic floor lends natural beauty and warmth to your kitchen; every board brings rich details achieved with nature and craftsmanship. It’s not the most comfortable floor to stand on for long periods of time, so dedicated cooks might want…
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To Split A/C or to Whole A/C
According to Energy Star the average home spends 20% of its electric bill on cooling. Stand Alone AC Pros: Portability Doubles as a dehumidifier and fan Works with a large variety of windows, whereas a window unit requires a certain size. Very easy to install and remove. Cons: Not the most effective or efficient…
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We All Need One of These….
Over the top party central. Going to be some goon bar b q’ in this back yard!!
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Design Solutions: To Split a/c or not to Split
I’m sure all of us are complaining in one way or another about the heat this summer. Here in Florida it seems hotter earlier. There is really nothing to do but be in the water or be in the A/C. Not every space is air conditioned, including my studio. Currently we have a window banger.…