Have A Happy One!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Movie Night Party
With summer beginning to wind down, I think a great entertaining idea is to host an outdoor movie night. For a project a while back, I drew an outdoor ampitheater into a space plan for a future commons area.It was perfect outdoor addition for the revitalization of an old mill town in North Carolina .
The first step is to get a portable projector. There are a lot on the market to choose from.This model is by Optoma.
For the screen, a simple, inexpensive white sheet will work. Then, pop some popcorn, throw in some peanut butter m&m's, Dr. Pepper with a little cherry juice, some chairs and blankets, and you've got yourself a fun and memorable summer party.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
I Am So So Behind.....
..........after spending several wonderful days
at the beach with old college sorority sisters!!!!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Lisa from- Privilege Blog - Is So Reading My Mind!
Aren't you amazed at the lack of proper upbringing evidenced by peoples actions in traffic, customer service, simple acts of courtesies not being acknowledged and the list can go on......
Well, these subtle hints, on bumper stickers, hint in a nice way what some people need to be reminded of.
The following is a post from- Privilege Blog
What other sayings can we come up with??? Hummmmmm
Let's join in the campaign of supporting the art of being polite!!
14
JUL
The Privilege[d] Bumper Stickers Are Here[!]
Some time ago, we discussed bumper stickers with a few choice High WASP sayings. Rejoice. Or perhaps murmur happily and discreetly. They have arrived.
The kind people at Build A Sign sent this package.
Which, when opened, revealed shrinkwrapped bumper stickers. “Well that’s clever,” I thought.
Inside, the High WASP mottos you all chose. I’ll be affixing A Simple Thank You Will Suffice to my sturdy Rav4.
As you remember, these are yours for the asking. I’ll be sending them out next week to those who have already expressed interest. I have extras, so if you’d like one, send me an email with your address.. The options are:
- A Simple Thank You Will Suffice
- Quelle Mess!
- That Behavior Is Not Very Attractive
- Five Minutes Early Is On Time
In return for generously providing these free of charge, Build A Sign want me to link to them for their services offering Custom Signs. Done.
The Build A Sign people have been very helpful to work with. In the interest of full disclosure, I do have to say that their user interface behaves confusingly here and there, illogically spawning saved and unsaved versions of one’s work along the way. However, I may have made everything more difficult by a) insisting on 4 different versions b) uploading my own JPGs because I had to have this particular typewriter font rather than the fonts provided in their design tool. High WASPs are picky. I have no other excuse.
I’m happy with the results and quite like the way they look.
The other day I read an article via The Preppy Princess, in which The Huffington Post indicates that preppy has come to mean a style, not a set of values. That’s fine. As a Northern Californian I was never at home in that term to begin with. I’m also all for flexibility of language, and find the French Académie to be kind of, well, silly. On the other hand, some values from this culture, whether we call it preppy or High WASP, are worth hanging on to. Showing up on time is a good thing. Thank yous even better.
Thank you all then, for supporting courtesy. While perhaps we can’t vote for polite, certainly we can campaign.
Let's join in the campaign of supporting the art of being polite!!
14
JUL
The Privilege[d] Bumper Stickers Are Here[!]
Some time ago, we discussed bumper stickers with a few choice High WASP sayings. Rejoice. Or perhaps murmur happily and discreetly. They have arrived.
The kind people at Build A Sign sent this package.
Which, when opened, revealed shrinkwrapped bumper stickers. “Well that’s clever,” I thought.
Inside, the High WASP mottos you all chose. I’ll be affixing A Simple Thank You Will Suffice to my sturdy Rav4.
As you remember, these are yours for the asking. I’ll be sending them out next week to those who have already expressed interest. I have extras, so if you’d like one, send me an email with your address.. The options are:
- A Simple Thank You Will Suffice
- Quelle Mess!
- That Behavior Is Not Very Attractive
- Five Minutes Early Is On Time
In return for generously providing these free of charge, Build A Sign want me to link to them for their services offering Custom Signs. Done.
The Build A Sign people have been very helpful to work with. In the interest of full disclosure, I do have to say that their user interface behaves confusingly here and there, illogically spawning saved and unsaved versions of one’s work along the way. However, I may have made everything more difficult by a) insisting on 4 different versions b) uploading my own JPGs because I had to have this particular typewriter font rather than the fonts provided in their design tool. High WASPs are picky. I have no other excuse.
I’m happy with the results and quite like the way they look.
The other day I read an article via The Preppy Princess, in which The Huffington Post indicates that preppy has come to mean a style, not a set of values. That’s fine. As a Northern Californian I was never at home in that term to begin with. I’m also all for flexibility of language, and find the French Académie to be kind of, well, silly. On the other hand, some values from this culture, whether we call it preppy or High WASP, are worth hanging on to. Showing up on time is a good thing. Thank yous even better.
Thank you all then, for supporting courtesy. While perhaps we can’t vote for polite, certainly we can campaign.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
New Book For You- 101 Things I Hate About Your House- James Swan
Interesting name, don't you think?
I look forward to seeing what he calls people out on.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Put Your Collections On The Wall....
Click - Andrew Martin
and see other wonderful things offered at the UK's second largest privately-owned furniture and fabric house after Designer's Guild for designers.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Looking for a Qualified Interior Designer?
Use: www.asidcarolinas.org to find your interior designer.
Why is seeing ASID after your designers name important?
Under ASID Bylaws, professional membership in ASID recognizes an interior designer as having completed a course of accredited education, and/or equivalent work experience in interior design and successfully passing the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination. These members have achieved the highest levels of accomplishment and knowledge in their field.
The consumer, the public, other designers and affiliated professionals acknowledge the "ASID" appellation after an interior designer's name as the hallmark of professionalism.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
TViD - New Technology From Robern
Watch TV while you are getting ready for your day
“Research reveals that 55 percent of consumers want to watch
Robern has expanded its M Series of Medicine cabinets by adding new technology to already verisitle line up. TViD is a modular bathroom cabinet with a mirrored door and an 8-inch widescreen LCD TV in the lower right or left corner.
“Research reveals that 55 percent of consumers want to watch
or listen to the news, weather, sports, traffic, music or other TV
entertainmet while grooming, instead of blasting the volume
from an adjacent room,” says Robern President Steve Bissell.
“M Series with TViD extends technology into the bathroom in
a clutter-free manner.”
An electrical shelf inside includes an MP3 hook-up so users can play music directly through the TViD cabinet, as well as a duplex outlet to charge electronic personal care items. Imagine being able to connect your favorite playlist any time you want relaxing music or energetic music to get you moving in the morning.
Now watch the short video below.
NEWS‚ TRAFFIC‚ SPORTS‚ WEATHER … NO CLUTTER!
Now you can keep up to date on the latest news‚ traffic‚ sports and weather or
listen to your favorite music while preparing for the day ahead. M Series with
TViD™ lets you simultaneously see your reflection and your favorite program.
The 8¨ TV screen is integrated into the lower corner of the M Series mirrored
cabinet door‚ behind which is a fully functional mirrored bathroom cabinet.
listen to your favorite music while preparing for the day ahead. M Series with
TViD™ lets you simultaneously see your reflection and your favorite program.
The 8¨ TV screen is integrated into the lower corner of the M Series mirrored
cabinet door‚ behind which is a fully functional mirrored bathroom cabinet.
ROBERN revolutionizes the morning grooming routine.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
HAVE A COOL WEEKEND!
Maybe these will help!
Watermelon Mint Granitas
INGREDIENTS
- 9 cups (about 2 1/2 pounds) seeded, cubedwatermelon
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup mint, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/3 cup sugar
DIRECTIONS
Working in 2 batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain puree through a sieve and strain out solids, forcing liquid out with a wooden spoon. Discard solids. Combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, mint and sugar in a 9 by 13-inch metal pan. Place mixture in the freezer, scraping thoroughly with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the granita resembles coarse crystals. Scrape 1 last time and spoon into parfait glasses or bowls. Top with a mint sprig.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Paola Navone's Trompe l'oeil Design Uses Glaze To Simulate Repaired Vintage Dishes.
BROKEN
Porcelain manufacturer Richard Ginori was founded in Italy by Florentine Marquis Carlo Ginori in 1735, and gives home to hundreds of stunning, colorful patterns. I love this line of dinnerware named “Broken”..... can you see why?
This collection of tablewear was designed in 2010 by architect and eclectic product designer Paola Navone. Each of these stark white porcelain pieces features printed cracks “repaired” with trompe l’oeil metal staples.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The Newest Issue Of Matchbook Came Out June 29th!
I know that I am behind when I get one issue posted and
days later.....the next issue is out.
Oh well, here it is!
ENJOY!!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
West Elm in Miami
Inspiration pictures taken at West Elm during my trip to Miami last week!
Hope you enjoyed :)
xoxo,
Dina
Monday, July 4, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
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