color trends: fall colors on display by kimberly reuther

How bright and beautiful are all the fall leaves? It seems like overnight the colors exploded on the trees! Equally beautiful are the furniture and accessories on display all over the city. And pretty soon, Christmas season will be upon us! Can you believe the stores are already getting decorations out to sell? So, I […]

energy saving tips at home by paige gilbertson

Living Room Unplug objects when not in use. Plugs continue to draw current even when not turned on; the equivalent of one 100 watt bulb burning non-stop! Opt for LCD over plasma televisions. A plasma television, even when not in use consumes as much energy as your refrigerator! Install hardwood, tile or cork floors. Carpeting […]

the five senses with Barbara Barry by Kimberly Reuther

A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate to attend a presentation given by the iconic Barbara Barry. Barbara shared with us images of inspiration and explained how her visions have been realized both in exquisite residences and iconic furnishings. As she spoke, it was evident that she embodies the theme of gracious living that […]

pump up the volume by Victoria Dreste

Scalamandre’ has always been known for luxurious silk fabrics. Now they have re-energized classics. These fabrics are edgy and modern. The patterns include lime green chinoiserie, zebra-printed linen and fuschia paisley. A sophisticated, exuberant mix with a great take on color. Likewise, Knoll has always been known for commercial textiles. Recently, however, they launched a […]

Healthy Abode: water conservation by Melanie Holden

Do you realize how easy it is to save water in your home without sacrificing the performance or design of your plumbing fixtures? A simple way to identify high performance, water conserving fixtures is with the WaterSense label. Products that have achieved this label will be at least 20% more efficient than conventional models. Similar […]

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