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Sensational Surface: Part #1 – Kerlite Porcelain Tile

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:35:42 -0600

Actually I am talking about two sensational surfaces here. One is the store: Surface, located at 1235 SE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97214. The other is Kerlite Porcelain Tile. I’m always on the lookout for cool looking, new and innovative materia

My Other New Favorite Panton Chair Shot

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:16:11 -0600

I should have known I’d come upon another wonderful Panton Chair shot at Living etc.: image via Living etc. P.S. The architect on this project was Steven Whiting

Stainless steel – then and now

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:02:06 -0600

The stainless steel was discovered in the 1900, decades after the French metallurgist Pierre Berthier found in 1821 that iron alloyed with chromium was resistant to some acids. In the years 1094-1911 researchers prepared alloys that would create what

Luxury Homes Are Slow Sellers In Today’s Market

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:24:13 -0600

The inventory of unsold upper-end homes is rising. Many of these pricey properties are in or close to foreclosure. Even more are "underwater" with their mortgage and owners are trying to negotiate a "short sale" agreement with the

Man Caves are Heating Up This Winter

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:07:33 -0600

Over the past few years Man Caves have been becoming more and more popular. If you don’t know already, Man Caves are places designed for the married man or family man as a place to have their space, decor and design. A Man Cave can be found in

FirePlace 3.0 For iPhone and iPod Selected As An iTunes Staff Favorite

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0600

Toughturtle LLC recently released FirePlace 3.0, an update to their hit utility app for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and was selected by Apple as an iTunes Staff Favorite. FirePlace is the go-to App for an instant romantic setting on that special date,

Housing Is The Bright Spot

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:09:33 -0600

Housing is the bright spot in our economic landscape, according to the Federal Reserve’s "Beige Book" report. More banks are willing to lend to first-time home buyers. However, commercial real estate is a weak sector, weighed down by

Modern Glamour in Black and White

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:09:40 -0600

The good thing about moving is packing. Not that it is fun, or uneventful, but it does allow you to see your space without all of the "stuff", so you can see the possibilities without all of those things that you are so artificially tied to.

Treasure Box Wednesday: the Road Less Traveled

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:40:00 -0600

In Sunday's post, we talked about how the Victorian look isn't particularly popular right now, so those of us who love romantic decorating can find some pretty amazing things at thrift stores.This post will explain where some of that idea came from.S

Veteran’s Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:39 -0600

1918 World War I, then normally referred to simply as The Great War (no one could imagine any war being greater!), ended with the implementation of an armistice [temporary cessation of hostilities'in this case until the final peace treaty, the infam

Sales Of Existing Homes Increasing

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:05:28 -0600

Existing home sales are on the increase, with first-time buyers driving the surge, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. The sales volume in this housing sector has been growing substantially over the past six months. The i

Bathrooms with style

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:55:04 -0600

I get teased on a regular basis by the boyfriend because although I love my books, so many of them bear the marks of my rather violent affection. They have watermarks where I've dropped them in the bath, small tears in the covers from where they get

Stylish Minimalist Elegant Contemporary Interior Design Corner with Fireplace by Modus Design

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:06:04 -0600

Working with clients and designers, Modus Design’s fireplace are bespoke and tailor made for each individual situation and taste. Need to create something totally unique in corner space for your interior design? Here is the internal & ext

Colder Days...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:01:01 -0600

Colder days bring warm fires in the fireplace!Not only are the fires warm, they're fun to watch!Hope you're staying warm and entertained at your house!AngelDisclaimer: I know I'm really close but Mommy makes sure I don't get too close and she won't l

Senate Supports Extending, Expanding Homebuyer’s Tax Credit

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:29:56 -0600

Senate leaders have reached a tentative deal to extend the first-time homebuyers’ tax credit that was originally passed earlier this year as part of the stimulus bill, it was reported by CNN. The agreement would extend and expand the credit to

Interesting Fireplaces to Eliminate Shivers

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:55:06 -0600

I first noticed it a few nights ago, when I woke up shivering and shaking at about 4 a.m. with my blankets and comforters kicked to the corner of my bed in a crumpled pile. Yes indeed, it’s starting to feel a lot like winter. Now, I live in San Die

3% Peroxide

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:37:00 -0600

Recently, a friend sent this to me. I thought, hmmmm, with the cold and flu season upon us - maybe this is worth a try. 1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit

The Rolling Fireplace

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:33:31 -0600

The Rolling Fireplace is a post from: SleepRevolution Bed Frames Blog Here is another fireplace you can check out. As the age of uniquely designed fireplaces seem to be growing in popularity, here comes one in the form of a circle or a wheel. Offere

Designer Ethanol Fireplace by Antonio Lupi – The Song of Fire

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:22:23 -0600

This is one of the coolest fireplace we’ve seen this season – the Song of Fire (il canto del Fuoco) designer ethanol fireplace by Antonio Lupi, created in collaboration with designers Domenico de... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we

Unique and Luxury Interior Design with Fireplace by Modus Design

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:04:55 -0600

Modus Design, with its partner in Holland, has been innovating fireplace design, transforming the traditional concept of the ‘fireplace’ and creating inspirational and contemporary functional objects of beauty that incorporate leading technology,

Suspended Fireplace

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:35:45 -0600

Picture this, a group of friends, a glass of mulled wine, records playing in the background and cozy slippers sitting around the fireplace- literally, around the fireplace. How so you ask?! SUSPENDED fireplaces is how. The variety of shapes from or

By the light of the fire...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:17:47 -0600

Fortunately, the fireplaces in both the living room and the bathroom are fully functional (if a little clogged with dust, dirt and the odd dead pigeon). As the nights draw in, there's little that makes me happier in this world than curling up in fron

Bring on the heat

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:10:29 -0600

When I first saw an electric fireplace I was curious on how functional it actually was. Come to find out most of the units can be purchased with our without heating elements so if you are looking for ways to provide additional heat to a living space

Cozy autumn interiors (real interiors!), and some easy feng shui ideas

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:45:22 -0600

I was recently introduced to Manoblue Interior Design & Feng Shui, and I wanted to share with you a few images from the portfolio which just really spoke to me. As you may know, I really like real, lived in images of homes over staged environmen

New Wall Mounted Fireplace from Spark Modern Fires

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:45 -0600

The "Direct Vent Slim 46" is the latest release in wall mounted fireplaces from Spark Modern Fires. The model measures 46 inches wide and conveniently fits into a wall thereby saving precious space in a room. A nice feature about wall mounted fire

Roll Fire from Conmoto

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:32:02 -0600

Who knew fireplaces could be so captivating? Check out the Roll Fire from Conmoto which can be your own personal mobile fireplace since it can be rolled away anywhere anytime. Measuring just 65 by 22 cm, the Roll Fire may not really warm those chil

Interior Design with Modern Contemporary Two Sided Fireplace by Modus Design

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:33:52 -0600

Modus Design has developed a truly unique collection that pushes the fireplace into a new design space. The collection includes dramatic suspended fireplaces, transparent two-sided glass-to-ceiling fireplaces, corner features, sculptured on-the-wall

Inspirations.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:21:32 -0600

A good writer, an optimistic person usually pulls inspiration from anywhere. They can find it in anything: a beautiful day outside, the laughter of a child as they run like a maniac outside...just because they can. The smells of sweets being baked, f

Don’t use slate

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:25 -0600

Up where Drew is from (Andi’s boyfriend) they have a lot of slate rocks laying around. He and his father used the slate rocks to build an outdoor fireplace and that was a bad idea. Drew said that the slate rocks hold a lot of moisture and wh

Out of Africa, into Chiswick

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:13:52 -0600

Hi, I’m Kelly Hoppen, welcome to week 4 of Room Rescue! This week’s room is Jo Greenwood’s sitting room in Chiswick. She moved in recently and is eager to start decorating: “We want to stamp some personality onto the blank canv