Monthly archives:May 2012

Selections Fit For A Queen!

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Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Mountbatten-Windsor, QE II, or her majesty Queen Elizabeth the II is celebrating 60 years on the throne. As Britain’s second longest reigning monarch, outranked only by Queen Victoria, we anticipate that her majesty and the entire United Kingdom will feast, drink and be merry in honor of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, June 2-5. Day in[...]

Palm Beach Style

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They call Palm Beach “The Best of Everything.” And with miles of sand and surf, it never disappoints. Delight in the tropical beauty of Florida’s island haven with the best in everything Palm Beach – the styles that will transport you to the summer days and sun-kissed beaches of one of the country’s most architecturally inspiring ocean oases. So slip on your[...]

Palm Beach Style

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They call Palm Beach “The Best of Everything.” And with miles of sand and surf, it never disappoints. Delight in the tropical beauty of Florida’s island haven with the best in everything Palm Beach – the styles that will transport you to the summer days and sun-kissed beaches of one of the country’s most architecturally inspiring ocean oases. So slip on your[...]

The Other Shades of Gray

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All this talk about 50 Shades of Gray made us wonder if there really are that many shades. And what of gray as a color choice for kitchen or bath decor? Is it risqué? Would it raise eyebrows when used in a powder room? Homeowners don’t need to be tied to any one particular shade – when there are so many to choose from. Here are some products that speak to th[...]

The Works of Architect Luis Barragan

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Luis Barragan Many who are familiar with Luis Barragan will know him for his striking work as one of Mexico’s most famous and revolutionary architects. His buildings and landscapes are notable for their minimalist-inspired flat surfaces and clean lines, bright colors, beautiful use of light, and water features. While traveling in Europe, he attended Le Corbu[...]

The Works of Architect Luis Barragan

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Luis Barragan Many who are familiar with Luis Barragan will know him for his striking work as one of Mexico’s most famous and revolutionary architects. His buildings and landscapes are notable for their minimalist-inspired flat surfaces and clean lines, bright colors, beautiful use of light, and water features. While traveling in Europe, he attended Le Corbu[...]

ICFF 2012 Alternatives

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Those of us lucky enough to be in New York during Design Week will undoubtedly be occupied by a multitude of interesting (if not overwhelming) happenings and to-see’s at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. This being New York, there is no shortage of places to go and people to meet if you need to get out of the Javits Center for a few hours. Here [...]

ICFF 2012 Alternatives

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Those of us lucky enough to be in New York during Design Week will undoubtedly be occupied by a multitude of interesting (if not overwhelming) happenings and to-see’s at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. This being New York, there is no shortage of places to go and people to meet if you need to get out of the Javits Center for a few hours. Here [...]

The Challenge: Space Constraints – The Solution: Wall-Mounted Fixtures

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Space constraints can be the biggest challenge architects and designers face – in any room – but bathrooms in particular. When moving walls aren’t an option, making do in tight quarters is where design rubber meets the road. However, homeowners and designers need not fear the challenges of space issues because manufacturers have got that particular design fl[...]

ICFF 2012: What to See in NYC

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New York City’s Design Week is two weeks away and through all of the boroughs and beyond, designers and artisans, event planners and buyers, photographers and journalists are scurrying to print schedules and make arrangements for the annual pilgrimage to the big apple. At the center of what is certain to be a week of exclusive parties, showroom events, pro[...]