A sampling of my design book library, spread out all over my house. Last holiday season, there were so many new design books published that I almost went broke buying the titles I wanted. So, I expected a long, long respite from Amazon and design books, I mean - how many new ones could possibly come out so soon after Christmas? Lurking around on Amazon last week I got my answer.
A sampling of my design book library, spread out all over my house. Last holiday season, there were so many new design books published that I almost went broke buying the titles I wanted. So, I expected a long, long respite from Amazon and design books, I mean - how many new ones could possibly come out so soon after Christmas? Lurking around on Amazon last week I got my answer.
One of Houston's more famous interior designers, Ginger Barber, is known for her spare, neutral interiors. She eschews patterns and fussiness and prefers her designs to be calm and soothing with a sprinkling of pine, concrete, seagrass, stucco, iron, and linen. Practicing in Houston for over 30 years, she has cultivated a "look" that is very casual with plushy down chairs and sofas covered in
One of Houston's more famous interior designers, Ginger Barber, is known for her spare, neutral interiors. She eschews patterns and fussiness and prefers her designs to be calm and soothing with a sprinkling of pine, concrete, seagrass, stucco, iron, and linen. Practicing in Houston for over 30 years, she has cultivated a "look" that is very casual with plushy down chairs and sofas covered in
Muchas veces el poco espacio que tenemos en una vivienda, no nos permite tener una habitacion para huespedes, sin embargo existen opciones prácticas y económicas como tener un lindo sofa cama en alguno de nuestro ambientes para recibir a nuestros amigos y familiares. A veces no sabemos donde comprar un bello Sofa cama, aqui algunas alternativas:
One of the more strange, yet oddly satisfying aspects of blogging is making new friends in cyberspace. Relationships between bloggers develop over emails and comments left on each other's blogs. Last summer Megan, aka Beach Bungalow 8, and I started just such a friendship that neither one of us would have predicted would have lasted this long. Megan is a very talented interior designer and
One of the more strange, yet oddly satisfying aspects of blogging is making new friends in cyberspace. Relationships between bloggers develop over emails and comments left on each other's blogs. Last summer Megan, aka Beach Bungalow 8, and I started just such a friendship that neither one of us would have predicted would have lasted this long. Megan is a very talented interior designer and
The living room from my all-time favorite movie house: "Something's Gotta Give." The elements that make this house so successful: dark wood floors & furniture, slipcovered upholstery, blue & white striped dhurri rug, white walls, the contrast between the light & dark. Tonight, the world is watching The Oscars to see if their favorite movie wins. The Fashionistas of the world watch The
The living room from my all-time favorite movie house: "Something's Gotta Give." The elements that make this house so successful: dark wood floors & furniture, slipcovered upholstery, blue & white striped dhurri rug, white walls, the contrast between the light & dark. Tonight, the world is watching The Oscars to see if their favorite movie wins. The Fashionistas of the world watch The
Los respaldos de camas o tambien llamadas cabeceras altas y acolchadas estan muy de moda, ademas nos brindan mucha comodidad. Por ejemplo el dormitorio que vemos abajo tiene una cabecera acolchada hasta el techo y el espejo colocado a los costados le da profundidad: Abajo Paris Hilton esta en una cama tambien con una cabecera alta y muy cómoda:Las camas con cabeceras tapizadas y acolchadas están
Se puede lograr un pequeño ambiente muy acogedor y organizado para este dormitorio que a la vez sirve para que los niños desarrollen su imaginación y se diviertan jugando en la casita. Aqui otras fotos que encontré en internet:
La imagen muestra un diseño de excepción, una divertida litera-autobús. El diseño de las formas, los colores y adornos hace que la cama parezca un gran juguete, que puede servir además de para el descanso, para la ambientación de las diversiones de los pequeños, el ambiente que se crea es muy alegre y ayudará a que los niños crezcan pasando ratos felices en su cuarto.
Years ago, about 16 years I suppose, I saw the above picture in a magazine - I don't remember which magazine it was, but it was probably Southern Accents. I fell completely in love with this room. I adored everything about it - the then, in vogue taupe and white striped linen fabric on all the furniture, the creamy stucco walls, the french furniture, the fireplace, the blue and white
Years ago, about 16 years I suppose, I saw the above picture in a magazine - I don't remember which magazine it was, but it was probably Southern Accents. I fell completely in love with this room. I adored everything about it - the then, in vogue taupe and white striped linen fabric on all the furniture, the creamy stucco walls, the french furniture, the fireplace, the blue and white
Tanto en camas bajas, camas nido o literas las posibilidades de diseños para los más pequeños son enormes y es que los mayores disfrutan como niños imaginando, fabricando y viendo este tipo de elementos.La cama puede servir a la vez no sólo para descansar, sino también como inspiración de juegos y como mueble contenedor, en este caso la cama está en la parte superior del mueble y a ella se accede
La cama cuna de “Tomás el Tren” (Thomas & Friend) es una idea muy original, funcional y divertida para la habitación de los niños en sus primeros años de vida. Dispone de espacios para guardar objetos como juguetes o cuentos, incluido un baúl juguetero en la parte delantera, utiliza un colchón de cuna de tamaño estándar. Sus divertidos colores, su forma única, sus carriles laterales en el borde
Éste es el regio dormitorio de Josephine en Malmaison, con el lecho doselado en el cual agonizó y murió la emperatriz. Jamás hubiera podido imaginar, durante su infancia, que acabaría residiendo en formidables palacios, luciendo trajes de ensueño y alhajas fabulosas. Sus orígenes, en realidad, eran bastante "humildes". Al día de hoy, lo que queda de la gran plantación La Pagerie, en Martinica, se
When designing rooms, there are several elements that I always prefer to include: a floor covering with some type of pattern or texture, draperies, sconces, and chandeliers. Now, the key word here is, of course, "prefer" because many clients do not always agree with me. Many people detest window coverings of any kind, especially draperies (you know who you are, B.R.!!!). Other clients
When designing rooms, there are several elements that I always prefer to include: a floor covering with some type of pattern or texture, draperies, sconces, and chandeliers. Now, the key word here is, of course, "prefer" because many clients do not always agree with me. Many people detest window coverings of any kind, especially draperies (you know who you are, B.R.!!!). Other clients
An antique Swedish Moro Clock sits in the hallway between the den and kitchen. Last April, House Beautiful featured a Houston home that had been remodeled in true Swedish style. The story made the cover and it was great fun for me because the owner is a friend of mine. As is probably true of each story in a design magazine, there is always a more interesting tale that isn't told in its
An antique Swedish Moro Clock sits in the hallway between the den and kitchen. Last April, House Beautiful featured a Houston home that had been remodeled in true Swedish style. The story made the cover and it was great fun for me because the owner is a friend of mine. As is probably true of each story in a design magazine, there is always a more interesting tale that isn't told in its
Wow!... que cama tan grande, muy pero muy grande ... Seguro que muchos como yo estaran sorprendidos de su tamaño, pero existe, se trata de una Extreme UltraKing de mas de 3 metros y medio por lado y el precio es tambien es asi de grande tambien :) aprox. 23 mil dolares (en ultraking.com): Buscando en internet encontré camas de todos los tamaños desde las de media plaza hasta las super grandes
Months ago I read a blog by another interior designer who talked about a disease she suffered from called "Magazine Coveritis." She described it as a disease "that makes one obsessive about each and every corner of their home maintaining a cover shot existence. Creating an image of beauty becomes a priority over creating a beautiful home." Melissa, the sufferer of Magazine Coveritis, writes
Months ago I read a blog by another interior designer who talked about a disease she suffered from called "Magazine Coveritis." She described it as a disease "that makes one obsessive about each and every corner of their home maintaining a cover shot existence. Creating an image of beauty becomes a priority over creating a beautiful home." Melissa, the sufferer of Magazine Coveritis, writes
A pair of blue opaline candlesticks pop out from this soothing interior. One of my favorite things to collect is a glass called blue opaline. Authentic opaline was made in France from the late 18th century through to the end of the 19th century. This semi-opaque, hand blown glass first came into popularity during Napoleon's reign and later peaked in Napoleon III's time during the 1850-
A pair of blue opaline candlesticks pop out from this soothing interior. One of my favorite things to collect is a glass called blue opaline. Authentic opaline was made in France from the late 18th century through to the end of the 19th century. This semi-opaque, hand blown glass first came into popularity during Napoleon's reign and later peaked in Napoleon III's time during the 1850-
Cover story: Magnificent Swedish clock/desk combination. I love when a magazine's cover is beautiful. I'll spy the new issue on the stands and my heart skips a beat while I rush to the checkout counter. If the cover is especially pretty, I won't scan the magazine on the way home. Instead, I'll wait until I can take the article all in, with no distractions. The new Veranda
Cover story: Magnificent Swedish clock/desk combination. I love when a magazine's cover is beautiful. I'll spy the new issue on the stands and my heart skips a beat while I rush to the checkout counter. If the cover is especially pretty, I won't scan the magazine on the way home. Instead, I'll wait until I can take the article all in, with no distractions. The new Veranda
Este precioso dormitorio matrimonial es uno de los mas bellos y cálidos dormitorios matrimoniales que he visto. Otro elegante diseño de Karim Chaman. Resaltan los tonos marrón o nogal y marfil.
Esta recámara juvenil con la pared de fondo negro tiene un interesante contraste. Este dormitorio lo puede usar cualquier niño, jovencito o hombre adulto.
Recently, I completed a library for a client. Previously, the wood paneling was painted a dark gray, which appeared to me to have a purplish undertone. When talk of redoing the room first started, the client was extremely reluctant to have her walls repainted. Eventually I wore her down and we had the paneling antiqued in this gorgeous cream color with the ceiling painted a pale green shade.
Recently, I completed a library for a client. Previously, the wood paneling was painted a dark gray, which appeared to me to have a purplish undertone. When talk of redoing the room first started, the client was extremely reluctant to have her walls repainted. Eventually I wore her down and we had the paneling antiqued in this gorgeous cream color with the ceiling painted a pale green shade.
Cote de Texas, In(side) the Loop, Carolina Eclectic, and La Dolce VitaToday, the elder statesman (actually, me, a.k.a. the older hag) of the Association of Design Bloggers of Houston had lunch with three of its younger members. OY! Talk about low self esteem! I mean, have you ever had the sun blaring down on all your wrinkles while trying to be young, fresh and casual while eating with three 20-
Cote de Texas, In(side) the Loop, Carolina Eclectic, and La Dolce VitaToday, the elder statesman (actually, me, a.k.a. the older hag) of the Association of Design Bloggers of Houston had lunch with three of its younger members. OY! Talk about low self esteem! I mean, have you ever had the sun blaring down on all your wrinkles while trying to be young, fresh and casual while eating with three 20-