Posted by
Taylah Gertrude,
Published on
24 January 2012
To put together a well-curated collection of objects, it helps if your interior designer is experienced in art and antiques, as is the case with Alison Davin of Jute Interior Design in Mill Valley.
Davin (whose firm is a member of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory), spent nearly a decade working for galleries in LA and San Francisco, and switched over to interior design when she found herself not only consulting on artwork, but everything around the art. “Clients would ask me, What sofa should go here? What color should I paint the wall behind the art?” says Davin.
For a young family who had recently moved into a 1920s Spanish-Revival bungalow in San Anselmo, Davin found furnishings that “had a history and a story” to them.
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Posted by
Kiara Hudson,
Published on
20 January 2012
The rights of the owner are significant to be protected in order to keep the original design. In the design field, there is a firm who take a role in overcome about the matter of the designer’s rights. Dids Macdonald is the Chief Executive Officer of ACID (Anti Copying in Design), who has a role in protecting the original design about the property. Before, he was Vice Chair of the Alliance Against IP Theft. He
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Posted by
Kiara Hudson,
Published on
17 January 2012
Do you prefer listening to euphonious tunes through winsomely devised music players or do you prefer a simpler, yet high tech music player that will play your favorite tunes and also allow you to access to internet radio ? Well, whatever the urge is â the new addition to Pure 200 Series hits the bullâs eye. After pleasing users with the feature-packed Contour 200i, the company has now announced their latest Pure Sensia 200D Connect model.
Sensia 200D Connect
Displayed during this yearâs CES, the new touchscreen DAB radio features a neat 5.7-inch 640 x 480 resolution color display. The comp
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Posted by
Tyler Edman,
Published on
15 January 2012
Mechanical Sewing Machines
As the name implies, mechanical sewing machines have internal gears that control their functions. You adjust them to the stitch or function needed by turning knobs and switching levers. These machines are generally very basic, but sturdy, especially if you pick a model that is still made with metal gears.
A good mechanical sewing machine can handle most projects. They are quite affordable and it is possible to pick up a used older model for a bargain price. If you do not plan on doing fancy stitches or projects that require the most accurate stitch lengths a mechanical machine can be an excellent choice.
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Posted by
Taylah Gertrude,
Published on
13 January 2012
If you are doing some entertaining during the holidays then take a look at these easy and inexpensive ideas for holiday table settings. By using your imagination even the simplest ideas can turn a table into an elegant masterpiece!
To make simple yet chic place settings, collect some pine cones, spray paint them silver, gold or ice blue, and add touches of greenery. Make the name tag out of flimsy paper for an elegant finish!
Inexpensive, chic and natural!
Head off to your local thrift store and purchase an old fashioned music book to create a unique yet nostalgic place setting.
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