Latest Home Design: September 2010

Kelly Wearstler's Fern Tree for $28 a yard!

Last Friday I made a quick trip out to the amazing fabric store Haute in Marshall, VA (www.hauteonline.com) hoping to find fabric for the family room couch I'm having reupholstered. JACKPOT - Kelly Wearstler's Fern Tree for Schumacher in charcoal grey/ivory at $28 a yard. (Later I read on Pink Wallpaper that this fabric retails for over $200 a yd)

I had a brief moment of hestitation so I'm so glad my friend Anne was there to encourage me to get it - especially since a number of other shoppers started eyeing my prize. Now the only question was would there be at least 12+ yards? I wasn't sure as the bolt didn't seem that large. After 5 yards we found the fabric was cut. My heart started pounding a bit (I know - it's "only" fabric) Well we got to 12 yards and I saw there was more so I kinda shouted out "I'll take it all!" I felt like I was in a casino putting all my chips on Red. My winnings - 18 3/8 yards. Although my husband reminded me it technically wasn't a "winning" but a purchase. Don't quite agree with that...

So now, here's my dilemma. Which way do I run the fabric? Vertical or Horizontal??
( Horizontal Repeat - 3.5", Vertical Repeat - 18.875")

This is not my couch (mine is more straight lined) but it gives an idea. So, what do you think?

(image of couch via Pink Wallpaper. Sorry for the lack of links. I'm posting from my ipad and forgot how to do this)

Thursday, September 30, 2010 fabric, U.S. stores 0 comments

Kelly Wearstler's Fern Tree for $28 a yard!

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Elegant Courtyard Stunner Home Designs

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Distinguished Eye Candy

In a recent blog post about her love for white, Canadian House & Home Design Editor Kathryn Bala posted a picture of her loft that appeared in House & Home's January 2010 issue. I'm noticing how a few elements, such as the leather bound books, worn wing back chair, period portrait and ticking stripe pillows take this space in a formal, distinguished direction. Also love how she paired the round, modern bulbs with the zinc finish chandelier. Photography by Donna Griffith.

Monday, September 27, 2010 magazines 0 comments

Distinguished Eye Candy

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Patterned Floors in Mary Douglas Drysdale's Living Room

I'm still thinking about the patterned floors in Mary Douglas Drysdale's living room at the Richmond Symphony Designer House. Here's some close-up pics of the floor that Tom Hickey and his staff at Rising Tide Inc created based on Mary's design. Beautiful work.

Love this floor too! Hope you're having a good weekend. I'm off to San Francisco later in the week.

Saturday, September 25, 2010 artist, designer, flooring 0 comments

Patterned Floors in Mary Douglas Drysdale's Living Room

Love this floor too! Hope you're having a good weekend. I'm off to San Francisco later in the week.

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Barn Sale in Vienna

Sharon Hayden of Fabulous Finds is holding one of her well known Barn Sales this Saturday September 25th from 8 am - 4 pm, 1870 Hunter Mill Road Vienna, VA. I went to the last one and came home with some beautiful vintage Italian sconces. A portion of the sales will be given to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in honor of her friend Lucy, a cancer survivor. Go here to see more of the vintage items that will be available. (If you can't make this barn sale, Sharon also offers her finds via her website between sales)

Thursday, September 23, 2010 Furniture, U.S. stores, upcycling 0 comments

Barn Sale in Vienna

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Colored Intaglios

Have you ever seen framed, colored intaglios? I recently saw them for the first time in the dining room of The Jefferson. Makes me wonder - are these colored plaster, Coral or Carnelian?

These two images are from a French blog here - the first image is a collection of both cameo and itaglios. These were noted as coming from the collection of the late Yves Saint Laurent.

Have you seen intaglios that aren't the typical white?

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Accessories, antiques, hotel interiors 0 comments

Colored Intaglios

Have you ever seen framed, colored intaglios? I recently saw them for the first time in the dining room of The Jefferson. Makes me wonder - are these colored plaster, Coral or Carnelian?

These two images are from a French blog here - the first image is a collection of both cameo and itaglios. These were noted as coming from the collection of the late Yves Saint Laurent.

Have you seen intaglios that aren't the typical white?

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NH Architects: New Hire

Welcome to Jessica Cook, Bonin Architects' new Intern Architect! Jessica grew up in Danbury, NH and comes back to the Lake Sunapee region from Martha's Vineyard where she worked at a prestigious architectural firm for the past four years.

Jessica received her Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies and her Masters degree in Architecture from Norwich University and has a background in graphic design and conceptual art. She has a well rounded knowledge of architectural science and practice and takes a sustainable design approach to every project. Jessica is comfortable working independently and with the Bonin Architects team in every phase of design and construction.

NOTE: An "intern architect" is a graduate who is working toward licensure (which includes seven exams).

Monday, September 20, 2010 Bonin Architects' news, fun stuff, hiring an architect 0 comments

Tricia Huntley's Lake Geneva Transformation

A few months ago DC based interior designer Tricia Huntley of Huntley and Company mentioned on her blog, Luxe and Lucid, that she had a project in Lake Geneva, Switzerland. Recently she posted the results of this Montreax apartment transformation and it is luxe and gorgeous. This bedroom is a beautiful mix of patterns and textures with various stripes repeated throughout. I love the textile hanging behind the bed.

Here's just one peek into the living room. Love this chair! Along with the furniture, Huntley and Company installed the wallcoverings, lighting, textiles and accessories. The 1970's faux tortoise multi-faceted table is from Georgetown's Darrel Dean's Antiques which Tricia blogged about.

I've never seen this tie treatment for a bedspread - love this detail. Notice the zig zag pattern in the stitching of the spread and in the pillows.

Here's Tricia gazing out at the incredible view of Lake Geneva from the apartment. For more images of the interior and a fun, behind-the-scenes looks at the installation go here.

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Tricia Huntley's Lake Geneva Transformation

I've never seen this tie treatment for a bedspread - love this detail. Notice the zig zag pattern in the stitching of the spread and in the pillows.

Here's Tricia gazing out at the incredible view of Lake Geneva from the apartment. For more images of the interior and a fun, behind-the-scenes looks at the installation go here.

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Sepasang Monyet Yang Mengadopsi Kucing di Bali, Penuh Kasih.[pic]

Luar biasa, walau mereka binatang yang berlainan jenis tapi kasih sanyang monyet pada seekor kucing ini sungguh menyentuh perasaan kita manusia yang menyaksikannya. Inilah yang terjadi di Ubud bali yang berhasil diabadikan oleh seorang fotografer Anne Young dan dimuat di situs Luar Negeri Treehugger, Rabu 25 Agustus 2010 lalu.

Monyet dengan penuh kasih menyayangi kucing yang di adopsi di sebuah hutan di Ubud Bali

Bagaimana kita bisa mengambil sebuah pelajaran dari seekor hewan yang tidak diberkati dengan akal namun mampu membagi kasih dengan binatang lain beda jenis, bagaimana dengan kita manusia yang diberkati Tuhan akal, mampukan kita berbagi kasih dengan sesama, walau beda suku, agama, keyakinan, golongan dan pilihan politik. Apakah kita bisa ikhlas berbagi kasih tanpa pamrih dan tidak membenci pihak lain yang berbeda dengan kita?

kalo mo liat VIDEO nya

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Sunday, September 19, 2010 Animal 0 comments

THE OSTOURE MOtor Konsep Super-Telanjang...Motor Konsep MASA DEPAN!!!

konsep desain motor tersebut adalah Mohammad Reza Shojaie. Dengan teknologi tinggi dimana akan digunakan two-wheel drive dimana teknologi tersebut akan membuat pengendara seperti mengendarai pesawat terbang...(beneran nggak yah ini). Motor tersebut juga dipaparas habis dari bemper depan dan samping sehingga akan terlihat seperti telanjang.

"THE OSTOURE" yang dalam bahasa persia berarti LEGENDA. Desaind dari motor tersebut diilhami dari ukuran batu persepolis kuno. Motor tersebut juga di desain sehingga terlihat agresif dan garang

rancangan motor dari Mohammad Reza Shojaie membuatnya mendapatkan beasiswa dari Istituto Europeo pada jurusan desain di italia.

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