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Nov 15, 2011, 10:32 pm
Here are a few fun photos I have collected for what I call Tasteful Bold Color. I have seen some really ugly bold color schemes in rooms. Colors need to be simple combinations and not fight with each other. You don't want a room that screams at you. I think these ideas are tasteful. Thes... Comment - Like
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Nov 7, 2011, 8:29 pm
There is no end to the beautiful bedding styles & designs you can have when you do custom or semi-custom.
Custom pillows, duvets, comforters, full spreads, dust skirts.
Any combination of fabrics, buttons, trim... Comment - Like
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Nov 7, 2011, 6:10 pm
As you may know, I love Mexican architecture. I plan to have a home in MX so I have been collecting great ideas. I thought I would share a few.
This is the gate to my lot in Baja. I can't wait to use some of my ideas for my Abuela casa.
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Oct 21, 2011, 11:03 pm
Whether you are moving to assisted living, a retirement community or another house, staying organized is the key to a stress-free move. This checklist contains suggestions and tips to make your move as simple as possible. These are the type of services a Senior Move Manager (SMM) can assist with if ... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2011, 5:59 pm
Senior Move Managers are service professionals dedicated to helping seniors relocate or prepare to age-in-place. Orchestrating a late-life move or preparing a home to meet the demands imposed by aging-in-place is an emotional and complex time for every family. Qualified Senior Move Managers can ... Comment - Like
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Sep 29, 2011, 12:16 am
Be kind to your neighbors and think of resale value for the whole neighborhood when you decide on your exterior paint colors. If you think any of these are great then you probably need a paint consultation before you paint next time.
Click to see Really Shocking Exterior Paint Combinatio... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2011, 4:00 am
Made a collage for a friend. Torn magazine & hand painted papers
Hidden words"God's Word guides our feet thru earths dark night. It's truth will set us free."
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Sep 24, 2011, 2:29 pm
Ever wonder where new colors come from or how they are decided on?This video from Pantone (color marketing) is insightful. Take a look.
If you would like to freshen up your colors for the coming seasons give me a call.
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Sep 13, 2011, 7:14 pm
I am always interested in what is new in the design field. What kind of a project are YOU working on.? Send me a before and after picture of your project with a brief description of the project & I will post it to this blog..
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Sep 4, 2011, 1:27 pm
Do you know a senior who needs to make a move to either a retirement facility or assisted living? We can help with that move. Be sure to check out our services available for this type of move. We can assist in Salem, Portland, & Bend (all of central Oregon). Space planning, packing, moving ... Comment - Like
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Aug 28, 2011, 7:21 pm
Had a great time at the art fair at the Old Mill District in Bend OR this weekend. Lots of great artists and a really nice variety of art. It was pretty hot on Friday but we were able to take a break at patio restaurant and go back after we cooled off. Nice venue. Will do it again next year.... Comment - Like
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Aug 25, 2011, 8:57 pm
If you want an unusual look for your kitchen you might want to check out some of the Sub Zero refrigerators. There are a lot of great configurations, and options including a glass front fridge (if you keep your stuff neater than I do). There are drawers, wine coolers, side by sides, side by sides... Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 8:02 pm
I had a great time this weekend taking an acrylics painting worshop from Barbara Berry at Donterra Gallery in Sisters, OR. I learned some basics I needed to know to go to the next step. We did practice pieces so I won't post anything from the class this time but maybe as I learn to use the con... Comment - Like
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Aug 13, 2011, 12:18 am
Simple side panel drapes are great for large view windows. Large rooms and large windows usually need some dressing up without detracting from a beautiful view. Sheer linens and cottons are suitable fabrics for this kind of treatment. I have also used a variety of linen look-alikes in poly... Comment - Like
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Jun 1, 2011, 1:22 am
Here are a few of my water color projects. I have been watching tutorials online so I am looking forward to trying new techniques. Two of these were painted entirely with a credit card. ( a unique new use for my card). I also used a cut out piece of craft paper as a stencil to lay on color ... Comment - Like
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Jun 1, 2011, 1:06 am
I have been doing new painting projects as I experiment & learn how to use the different mediums. I just tried mixed media collages on canvas. Probably not my best work. LOL but it was fun. These both have a lot of texture. I call this one "Ruins"
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Apr 1, 2011, 7:46 pm
Chain of Hope. Helping Japan
Contact the school to "adopt" a crane for Japan.
North Salem High School wants to raise $40,000 to help Japan. Salem Keizer students are making 40,000 origami cranes and displaying them on the trees at the Capital. You can help by "adopting" a paper crane f... Comment - Like
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Mar 28, 2011, 3:17 am
Spent the weekend drawing in charcoal, pastell & graphite. First time to use them. Had fun with the black paper. First time for portrait type drawings. I got out my book of Curtis indian pictures as inspiration. They don't photograph very well. Practice makes perfect so I will continue t... Comment - Like
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Mar 21, 2011, 12:25 am
We just finished taking down our booth for the annual Salem Spring Garden & Home Show. It is the first time in many years that we have participated in a trade show. Thought we would give it a try. We did a large corner booth that represented both Artisan Homes & Design (our home building & remode... Comment - Like
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Feb 9, 2011, 10:27 pm
I have been having fun learning to paint. I have been experimenting with lots of different ideas so thought I would share a few. I hope to take some lessons sometime soon so this SHOULD get better. :>)
This was my very first painting I ever did. "Orcas"
"Mountains, Rivers &... Comment - Like
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Jan 25, 2011, 8:04 pm
"Faux Iron" panels are being used in my current project in Bend OR.
We want to create some interest in shelves in the living room that need some pazazz.
Watch for photos of the completed project.
What is Tableaux® Faux Wrought Iron?
Tableaux®... Comment - Like
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Nov 15, 2010, 2:15 am
Art in Todos Santos Mexico
I am leaving this week to go to Pescadaro and Todos Santos MX (north of Cabo San Lucas.) I will be visiting my son & family who have built their personal home in Pescadaro just south of Todos Santos. I blogged earlier in the year... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2010, 3:20 pm
I always love the innovative designs from Johnny Grey, kitchen designer from England. Here is a great example of something I just found on his web site. This idea could easily be incorporated into a variety of styles. Finding your inspiration piece of wood (or other material) can set the tone... Comment - Like
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Aug 9, 2010, 3:35 am
The start of something great.
Finally got around to downloading photos of our Central Oregon Builders Assoc. tour home for this year. Built from 100% concrete Structuralstone, it is maintenance free and highly energy efficient. Lots of interest in this fabulous new buildi... Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2010, 2:46 am
I purchased my trusty little PT Cruiser way back in 2001. It was the new "fun" car back then. I had one of the first ones in the state &; I really loved it. It has given me such great service all these years. I have crammed many a sample book into the flip down cargo area, & I have carried... Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2010, 11:15 pm
Artisan Homes and Design, owned by my husband, Don Denning and myself, built a new concept home in Sisters at Aspen Lakes golf course. It can be viewed as part of the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) annual home tour again this coming weekend July 23-25. The home won 4 major awa... Comment - Like
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Jun 10, 2010, 12:55 am
I tried working in a retail furniture store for the last three months & found that it just wasn't for me so I am back full time working for myself. I did learn a lot about furniture while I was there. I will still be working with my clients in the Salem, Portland area and also in... Comment - Like
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May 11, 2010, 1:40 am
One of my clients here in Bend is moving & she has to sell some of the items from her beautiful. home.
She has a like-new 48" Sub Zero on Craigs list as well as a beautiful 1800's antique french vanity & mirror.
See them on Craiglist. Maybe you or a client could use them. They are ... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2010, 2:33 am
I can't imagine a lot of swimming going on in these beauties but they are sure fun to look at.
I found these fabulous photos on line.
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Can you imagine!!Below: Albuquerque, New Mexico, architect Bart Prince wanted “a sense of excitement” in the house that he ... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 11:10 pm
I have recently removed the beautiful drapery displays that I put into the Design Center in Redmond OR. The tenants decided not to continue with the center so these beautiful drapes are to be sold at bargain, prices if you can use them. They had not even hung there for 2 months so they are brand... Comment - Like
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Apr 25, 2010, 1:51 am
The following is a question from a client. Here is the simple answer.
Q: I am trying to decide on a paint color. I found a picture of a room I really liked but I have had 4 different paint samples put on my wall. Why am I having such a hard time recreating this color in my room?
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Mar 26, 2010, 2:58 am
Color Me Katie
Today I am just going to share a crazy blog I came across. I am easily amused these day but I think you will enjoy this young Manhatten photographer Katie Sokoler. She is a freelance photographer and street artist living in Brooklyn. I enjoyed h... Comment - Like
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Mar 20, 2010, 6:04 am
The Victoria and Albert Museum Shop in collaboration with Liberty Art Fabrics is offering a selection of limited edition fabric designs inspired by the quilts in their exhibition, "Quilts: 1700-2010," which opens at the museum this weekend.
There are curr... Comment - Like
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Feb 5, 2010, 6:30 pm
Save money! Save energy!
Energy Savings Made Beautiful.
Luminette & Silhouette Harmoney Program
1. The latest Rebate offer from Hunter Douglas.
NOW is the time to consider new window shadings for your home.
Rebates available now through April 15th.
The current offer includes rebates on th... Comment - Like
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Jan 30, 2010, 3:25 am
One of my blogs purposes is to share all things BEAUTIFUL and this is a winner!
Waimea Bay shore-break surfing pioneer, husband, and father of two, Clark Little has gained nationwide recognition for his photography with appearances on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and many local news statio... Comment - Like
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Jan 30, 2010, 12:28 am
I have always loved the themes and the fun colors in the art of Barbara Woods. Luckily I have a few pieces of her art in my limited collection. (Not originals I am sad to say). I thought you might like to see a few pictures from her collection. These first ones are retired prints now created... Comment - Like
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Jan 25, 2010, 10:27 pm
Fabulous Trims
As designers we are always interested in what is happening all over the world in design. Maison & Objet in Paris is a show that we all want to hear about. Fabulous fabrics & trims & haute couture . Here is one of the better reports. You might like to read all about what was... Comment - Like
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