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ROHL Modern Collection
ROHL exhibits at the 2012 International Contemporary Furniture Fair on May 19-22 in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC. Their Total Home collection showcase’s modern, European crafted introductions such as the RHOL EcoModern Showerheads, the ROHL Wave Side Rail Set and the Modern Flat Panel Body Spray.
SieMatic BeauxArts.02
Based on the neoclassical architecture style, SieMatic BeauxArts.02 breaks the rules of customary kitchen planning to offer new, unconventional designs based upon one’s personal style. No matter whether it be classic or modern, painted or stainless steel, matte or glossy, or a little or lot of each, the BeauxArts.02 collection makes designing the perfect kitchen possible. The SieMatic BeauxArts.02 lets you combine a range of seemingly endless choices to create one magnificent...
Andie’s Window on Design: Lucia Lighting
Today, in the display window of our studio in Boston’s North End we feature Lucia Lighting. The Boston-based lighting company offers enchanting lighting options from their restored 8,000 sq ft mansion which includes 12 showrooms and over 1000 lighting fixtures. Lucia lighting lines encompass traditional, contemporary and modern choices such as Casablanca, Schonbek, Ralph Lauren, Waterford and Dale Tiffany. Lucy Dearborn, Lucia’s owner, has assembled a team of experts and created...
New Ravenna Mosaics for Spring
New Ravenna’s line of Mosaics represent growth and renewal for spring. The mosaics are inspired by the inlay technique which originated in 17th century India and are made entirely by hand in New Ravenna’s Virginia studio. Sara Baldwin, founder and creative director of New Ravenna Mosaics says of her designs, “My travels have taken me around the world where I delight in discovering ancient methods and patterns. I bring these ideas home to Virginia and interpret them...
Wende Cragg: The Art of Applique
Using Old World techniques, Wende Cragg brings the near lost art of Applique to life on wall panels, pillows and table runners. She uses Art Nouveau, Deco and Arts & Crafts, as well as traditional motifs, produced in rich jewel tones and burnished metals. “This neglected medium has unlimited possibilities. Somewhat like marquetry or stained-glass inlay, the composition can be manipulated to achieve shading and depth by “angling” the silk, turning it at 45 degrees to...
Color Your Kitchen Beautiful with Blanco Interactive Tools
It’s never been easier to select the perfect countertop/sink combination than with Blanco’s interactive color tools. Blanco Color Assistant "The BLANCO color assistant will help you create tasteful combinations of sink and countertop – with lots of contemporary countertop designs, any BLANCO sink color and recommendations for a wide range of combinations. So you can easily check the interplay between the colors and choose your personal favorite." Blanco...
The Pleasures of an Organized Kitchen
There is nothing quite as frustrating as having to fight through a messy kitchen drawer to find a utensil you need or searching through a disheveled pantry for a particular ingredient. It can take the fun out of cooking in no time. We love a well-organized kitchen with a place for everything and everything in its place. Whether you are starting from scratch on your kitchen design or working around an existing kitchen, there are many ways to keep your space clutter-free for an...
Nature-based Rugs at Landry & Arcari
There are many ways to bring nature into your home décor. One way we love to do this is by decorating with handmade rugs taken from Mother Nature’s resplendent colors and motifs. While at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show last week, we ran across Boston-based Landry & Arcari. Their nature-infused rugs come in several collections of glorious hues and styles from a scrumptious Pomegranate transitional rug to an eye-catching Topology modern rug. We’ve included some...
Frette 2012 Spring Essentials Collection
For the past 150 years, Frette has been producing the world’s finest bedding and linens. Their illustrious history includes providing more than 500 European dynasties with commissioned linens featuring each family’s crest. Today, Frette makes the highest quality Egyptian cotton (there are 26 grades of Egyptian cotton) bedding and linens for hotels and homes around the world. Frette’s Spring Essentials Collection 2012, with nine new lines to choose from, doesn’t disappoint....
Decorating with Fine Fabrics
While searching online recently, we ran across the most luxurious fabric and trimmings purveyor, Houles Paris. Their wares are so fine we coveted each and every collection, especially their 2012 line. It would be lovely to enjoy yards and yards of these fabrics in our own homes, but cost can be an issue. Following are some ideas for using fine fabrics such as those from Houles Paris without going over your decorating budget. In the past, fine fabrics like silks and velvets...