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2010 Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship: Deadline to apply--Nov. 15.

Now in its 10th year, the Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship was established as a memorial to Don Brinkmann, an inspirational and gifted interior designer who personified the essence of design vision and leadership. The program is open to students entering their final year of a CIDA-accredited interior design program in the fall of 2010. Finalists will be considered for a paid internship in a Gensler regional office for the summer of 2010, and selected winners will also receive an acade… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on November 3, 2009 at 8:11am — No Comments

The Obamas: Decorating the White House

Hello Everyone, The White House will soon be re-decorated by the incoming President. Namely, Michelle Obama and her team of decorators. Apparently, the White House has a small staff which assists the new President with these very important decisions. There is a large inventory of furnishings Michelle can eventually choose from to replace any existing furniture. I believe she can hire an independent interior designer for their private quarters but must maintain the decor in the official areas of… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on November 19, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Illinois Design Referral

name = TJ Lee email = mrtjlee@aol.com jobtitle = Glenwood subject = IL comments = Need to design a familyroom and decide how to make 2 bedrooms work with 3 kids! Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on November 17, 2008 at 9:50am — No Comments

Project Referral: Professionals located near Valencia, CA

name = Velvet Dailey email = vedailey@yahoo.com company = 661.992.8696 jobtitle = VALENCIA subject = CALIFORNIA comments = SLEEK YET IT HAS TO REPRESENTS MY BLACK HERITAGE Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on November 11, 2008 at 8:31am — No Comments

New York City: BIDS Interior Designer Referral

name = imani email = imani098@yahoo.com comments = i live in nyc and just bought an unfurnished apt. Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on November 1, 2008 at 9:43am — No Comments

For Professionals located near Temple Hills, Maryland--- Designer Referral Project

name = Yowanda Godfrey email = ygodfrey@comcast.net jobtitle = Temple Hills subject = MD comments = Would like a plan for remodeling every room in the home of my parents. My father would like for the plans to include work that he can do himself, as he is quite a handy-man, just has poor eye for design. All rooms are very small: There are two bathrooms; one with tub/shower combo, one with only a shower. One master bedroom. Two small guest rooms. One kitchen(complete redo). A family room (recta… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on November 1, 2008 at 9:41am — No Comments

BIDS Lifestyle...Live Well, Be Well and Shop Well. It's all about Being Black & Green

Hello All, The latest news from BIDS: Spread the word: Our newest "green forum" geared towards providing African American consumers with green products and services is now open! Join and become part of the eco-friendly movement as student and professional designers. We've lots planned for the future of this networking forum! Media News: BIDS Partner, "Low Impact Living" was recently featured in a segment on CNN. Here's the link to BIDS Lifestyle: http://bidslifestyle.ning.com/forum/topic/show… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on June 24, 2008 at 6:08pm — No Comments

BIDS Latest News: Casting Minority Designers for HGTV's "My House Is Worth What?"

Black Interior Designer Showcase (BIDS) Seeks Minority Interior Designers To Appear on HGTV's Highly Popular Reality Television Show, "My House Is Worth What?" BIDS is the first online networking organization of minority interior designers positioned to become the premiere talent casting resource for television networks and production companies seeking multi-cultural interior designers for home improvement and decorating shows. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- Black Interior Desi… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on April 19, 2008 at 8:40am — No Comments

Vote for BIDS! 3rd Annual Global BlackWebAwards begins April 14th

Announcement From the 3rd Annual Global BlackWebAwards: Peace and Blessings, Are you ready? Your opportunity to recognize African, African American and Caribbean excellence online will begin on April 14th. - We've got new categories; The bi-annual "Top Categories" including Most important site for Black People, and others returns; The nomination process has been simplified even further; and - Best of all, it's still 100% FREE! It's the 3rd Annual Global BlackWebAwards - the "Gold Stand… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on April 10, 2008 at 8:33am — 2 Comments

BIDS Events at ASID Interiors '08 Conference: March 13-16, 2008 in New Orleans

Images Courtesy of Jack Travis BIDS: Bridging T… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on March 6, 2008 at 2:41pm — No Comments

ASID Career Develpment: Oct 19 -25 RealWorld DesignWeek in every ASID Chapter!

RealWorld DesignWeek is a comprehensive, national program focused on career development, offering both classroom and hands-on learning experiences to introduce students to the real world of interior design. The program, developed by a student for stude… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on March 4, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Visit Main BIDS site regularly for Information, News and Updates: www.blackinteriordesigners.com

Just a reminder...the Main BIDS site is updated regularly and will feature professional members as well as student designers. This is our main platform to the public, so everyone should know its content and make recommendations about the content. Send us emails with your ideas and interests! The site belongs to you! It is the primary website where BIDS members will attract future CLIENTS and PARTNERS. This month we've featured Cathleen Williams, a Howard University graduate of interior design.… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on February 28, 2008 at 10:06am — No Comments

Top 5 Architects: who just happen to be black and History of Black Architects in America

Hi all, Everyone should research the top 5 architects below! This list was sent to me from Jack Travis just today. Also, we should be proud of the accomplishments of African-Americans, and not just this month...but all year! Stand tall and very proud when you read the info below and see how blacks have always contributed to America's architecture. In fact, we were the original architects of the modern world! LEARN the truth, so when you sit in class you're not feeling INVISIBLE and you will kno… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on February 20, 2008 at 8:30pm — 7 Comments

ASID Auction at Interiors '08: Grand prize, designing your own furniture line!

ASID auction in March will benefit society's programs. Furniture Style (2/14) reports that the American Society of Interior Designers' (ASID) annual auction, part of Interiors 08: The ASID Conference on Design, will include a live and silent auction to benefit "ongoing efforts, such as ReGreen, a partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, as well as scholarships and programs...to update interior design standards." The auction will be from 6-8 p.m. March 14 at the Sheraton New Orle… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on February 17, 2008 at 10:53am — No Comments

EVERYONE SHOULD READ: Addressing Design Disparities:

Hello Everyone, This was sent to me today by Rhonda, Education Director of ASID...they are actively supporting BIDS and attempting to include us, yet we find ourselves unable to attend conferences or participate! Money, time and planning...next year lets do a better job in planning so our students can attend! Is this the solution to the lack of visibility and numbers? Please send your opinions and let's discuss this! Alicia Addressing Design Disparities: The Role of Historically Black Col… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on February 13, 2008 at 12:00pm — 8 Comments

ASID Student Membership: Are you involved in your school's chapters?

Hello Everyone! Today was an interesting day! Deana and I had a conference call with Rhonda, the Education Director of ASID and we were discussing the upcoming ASID Conference in New Orleans. Its been over 10 years since graduating so I wanted to reach out and ask a very important question: Are you all encouraged to participate in the ASID student events at your colleges and universities? Do you all realize that by participating in ASID and IIDA you will have access to the very people in charg… Continue

Added by Alicia Valair on February 12, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

BIDS Latest Press Release: ASID Interiors '08 Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Alicia Valair (702) 408-5099 or avalair@blackinteriordesigners.com

ALTERNATE CONTACT: Michelle Rider (708) 337-6855 or michelle.rider@hotmail.com

Black Interior Designer Showcase (BIDS) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Co-Presents

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Added by Alicia Valair on February 11, 2008 at 12:33pm — No Comments

ASID Interiors '08 is just around the Corner!

Hello All!

New Orleans and ASID Conference is coming faster than expected. There's alot to do! Its a bit hectic to get things done for both of our events:

--the Panel Discussion on Diversity

--Jack Travis' Cultural Design Presentation

I'm excited but have a few jittery nerves too! This event will actually put us on the map and legitimize our networking group. It wasn't an accident that we're participating...it was destiny. I'm just saddened our students are so pres

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Added by Alicia Valair on February 7, 2008 at 6:56am — No Comments

A Bright New Year for BIDS Student Interior Designers! A letter from The BIDS Team and Advisory Council:

Dear BIDS Student Members:

We have provided this open forum for Student Members to congregate and network. It was important to us that you are able to facilitate future relationships on a professional platform where pertinent issues and topics can be discussed relating to your needs. This forum is open to both students and professionals alike.

Internships and Job Opportunities are needed for our students and we welcome job leads from both corporate and individua

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Added by Alicia Valair on December 20, 2007 at 2:33pm — 2 Comments

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Welcome to the November 2009 digital edition of Hospitality Design (HD) magazine. This convenient format gives you easy access to all the feature articles and departments found in the print edition delivered directly to your inbox every month. With the Digital Edition, you can easily share articles with colleagues, make notes on pages, and save past issues for future reference without taking up valuable shelf space.

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PAD STYLE

Designer Spotlight: Movisi

Modular, lightweight furniture is the name of the game – at least the one that Movisi is playing. This design company has created a line of furniture that is fun, playful, functional and modern. All of their pieces have the same carefree appeal: they can be reshaped, moved, tossed, and interacted with in [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Christian Lessing

Christian Lessing creates art-inspired furniture and lighting that speak to something deeper than just form and function. For instance, the above pictured Nachtflug lamp might appear to be a contemporary and minimalist piece of lighting, but upon closer inspection, you will notice that the light spots are mapped to areal images of the world’s [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Hudson Furniture

Specializing in commercial and residential furniture and lighting, Hudson Furniture has its finger on the pulse of what’s modern and chic in interior design. Their focus is on enhancing the natural beauty of wood, bringing out the grain and the deep earthy tones, and mixing this with a contemporary style. Their claim to [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Ismail Ozalbayak

Ismail Ozalbayak is a student of design by trade and by choice. He uses simple lines and form to produce minimalist pieces that each have a unique element that sets them apart from their contemporaries. For instance, the above pictured Kubus Modular Furniture System uses the principles of interactive design and combines them [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Federico Weber Design

Using a mashup of art influences, Federico Weber creates industrial pieces that would look stunning in a space that is highly interactive. His work uses the colors and depth of photography, design inspiration from the world of electronics and programming, and an eye that only someone with a passion for designing could bring to [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Stephen Fitz-Gerald

Stephen Fitz-Gerald is an artist, and makes no excuses about it. He calls himself a “design machine”, which is apt – most of his pieces are sculpted works of art in metal and other industrial materials. He creates a wide range of pieces, including furniture, decorative art sculptures, jewelery, and outdoor installations. [...]

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Designer Spotlight: jienshu

For nearly five years, Jason Ong/jeinshu has been creating furniture, sweeping up awards, and pushing the boundaries of modern design.  Having won several awards upon his debut out of design and architectural training, he now works to create designs that truly take advantage of our three dimensional world. Each piece is designed to reflect a part [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Alvaro Uribe

Using his early education in metalwork, Alvaro Uribe has combined industrial design with the modern demands of furniture production. He has been featured in permanent collections in New York, and has collaborated with companies and designers worldwide to produce bold, innovative furniture for their commercial and private needs. Using mostly solid colors, accented [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Benjamin Shine

Benjamin Shine is multi-talented designer who uses his musical, artistic and sculpting skills to create work that has been hailed as ingenious, brilliant, visionary. The above two chairs are titled Loop and 40 Winks respectively, and they play with form and silhouette to create seating that challenges common perspectives. Using single sheets of acrylic, [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Daniel Hulsbergen

A new designer on the scene, Daniel Hulsbergen brings a deconstructed approach to his furniture and concepts. The above vase is part of a series entitled centerPIECE, which combines broken Dutch vases with traditional Dutch basketry to create a mashup of form and function. The blue and white vase, once broken, is brought back [...]

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Furniture Store Blog

i24R3Portable Waterproof / Wireless Speaker System from EOps

British designer Michael Young conspired with EOps and My studio to create the i24R3 Portable wireless speaker system that is perfect for indoor and outdoor use thanks to its waterproof construction. After realizing the conventional waterproof speakers were not as...

The Architecture Inspired Desk by Paul Gribincea

"Aero" is a desk created by designer, Paul Gribincea. When examining the shape of Areo, it follows more closely an architectural shape than that of traditional desk design. The angles do not conform to the 90 degree angles of most...

Keep 2 Green Plant Stand

The "Keep 2 Green" plant stand not only provides a place holder for a potted plant, but creates a mini-environment of conservation. It is designed to hold plants that need daily watering. The pot should have holes in the bottom...

Voltaire II Traditional Armchair from Jasper van Grootel and JSPR

Jasper van Grootel, founder of JSPR put a new spin and exterior rubber coating on his "Plastic Fantastic" modernized classic furniture collection. The Voltaire II traditional armchair is available in some extremely vibrant or muted colors and features a high...

The Sky Planter Up Side Down Herb Garden

The "Boskke Sky Planter" is perfect for growing those special herbs like mint and rosemary you just may need for dinner. New Zealand designers Boskke Jake and Patrick Morris want to transform the way people enjoy plants in their living...

Sunflower : Another Timeless Wall Clock by George Nelson

Since 1957 Vitra has manufactured the famous wall clocks of George Nelson as well as a wide range of furniture and accessories from the world's most iconic designers. The various wall clocks of Nelson are to say the least timeless,...

Designer Bathroom Radiators and Space Heaters from Caleido

Who knew bathroom radiators and wall mounted space heaters came in such modern designs and colors. The Caleido collection of designer radiators makes an artful statement from a utilitarian element that is usually anything but attractive. Choose from a variety...

Tapas Colorful and Useful Office Credenzas

These useful office credenzas provide a colorful alternative to the often drab office furniture setups found in many homes. A bit of color can spruce up a room and provide a contemporary feel for an otherwise sterile room. Though "working...

Omnibus Back-to-Back Settee from Vladimir Kagan

Very few furniture designers have left such an indelible mark as German born Vladimir Kagan. His iconic works have made a lasting impression on the modern furniture industry, an industry he helped define in a career that spanned six decades....

Elegant Dining Tables by EmmeBi Furniture

EmmeBi Furniture showcases it Italian heritage in the Brando model. The elegant dining tables are available in 25 colors where pictured here is white which creates a stunning display. A statement is made in the design by the thick and...

Tall Storage Cabinets by Duccio Grassi

Called "Code", these tall storage cabinets were created by designer, Duccio Grassi. The focus of the design was to create a casual storage space that offered lots of available space for putting things away. The doors are designed to be...

Overlap Serving Tray : Breakfast in Bed or Laptop Computing on the Sofa

I really need this! For anyone who has struggled to find the right serving tray for breakfast in bed, or the prefect laptop workstation for use while relaxing on the sofa, OFFI has the answer. The "Overlap Tray" is versatile...

Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer from Alessi and Phillipe Starck

The Alessi Italian Design Factory is famous for those cool kitchen accessories that make the simple things even more simple and of coarse stylish. The "Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer" is literally on standby to assist in your citrus juice needs....

Double Walled Espresso and Drinking Glasses from Bodum

Double walled drinking glasses from Bodum are as functional as attractive. The space between the two layers of Borosilicate glass acts as an insulator and keeps the hot and cold preserved for your enjoyment. Visit danskdesign.nu to purchase your Bodum...

Turno Round Coffee Tables with a Dutch Design Influence

Whether square or round coffee tables are a better fit in front of your sofa, you have to admire the cool look of "Turno" from Jules & Jeremey. The two-tone wood look hearkens back to Dutch design specially the combination...

DECORATING DIVA

2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 10-12}

12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 10} 12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 11}  12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 12}   All images copyright of respective owners. Related posts:2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 4-6}2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 1-3}2009 Christmas 12 Days of [...] Related posts:
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2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 7-9}

12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 7} 12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 8} 12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 9} All images copyright of respective owners. Related posts:2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 4-6}2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 1-3}2009 Christmas 12 Days [...] Related posts:
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2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 4-6}

12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 4}  12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 5} 12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 6}   All images copyright of respective owners. Related posts:2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 1-3}2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 7-9}2009 Christmas 12 Days of [...] Related posts:
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2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 1-3}

 12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 1}          12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 2}  12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 3}  All images copyright of respective owners. Related posts:2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 4-6}2009 Christmas 12 Days of Design Notebooks {Days 7-9}2009 Christmas 12 Days of [...] Related posts:
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12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 12}

DESIGN FOR THE BEDROOM   Alahambra bespoke bedding  – Bespoke by  Matouk DESIGN FOR THE STYLISH HOME OFFICE                     Tiered “Spikey Flower” blue lamp from Lealand Eve. DESIGN FOR THE WALLS   Decorative ceramic wall art “Paolo Crisante Imperial” collection  from Vietri. DESIGN FOR THE TABLE    Taika dinnerware designed by Klaus Haapaniemi and Heikki Orvola for iittala. DESIGN FOR THE LIVING [...] Related posts:
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12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 11}

DESIGN FOR THE BEDROOM Coventry bedding collection in Turquoise from  Amy Butler Designs DESIGN FOR THE STYLISH HOME OFFICE                       Collect bookcase at Bodie and Fou. DESIGN FOR THE WALLS  LuLu Mirror from Patagonia Trading Company. DESIGN FOR THE TABLE     Incanto dinnerware collection from Vietri. DESIGN FOR THE LIVING ROOM    Richly [...] Related posts:
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12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 10}

DESIGN FOR THE BEDROOM  Luxury bedding “Murano” collection – Signoria Firenza DESIGN FOR THE STYLISH HOME OFFICE                       Butterfly Mirrored Desk from The Platts Collections DESIGN FOR THE WALLS   “Say it Again” painting by Heiner Meyer. DESIGN FOR THE TABLE   Barbara Barry “Curtain Call” design for Wedgewood dinnerware and tabletop. DESIGN FOR THE LIVING ROOM     Paris sofa with [...] Related posts:
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Green Christmas Gift Guide 2009

ECO BEDDING Anna Sova organic bedding and linens. Sova is one of our favorite eco-designers and we love showcasing her beautiful, environmentally friendly, and luxurious linens and bedding. ECO DECOR                       Organic decorative Hemp linen pillow with down and feather filled insert  (Wonderland collection) beautifully hand screen printed using [...] Related posts:
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12 Days of Design: Christmas Gift Guide {Day 9}

DESIGN FOR THE BEDROOM 2010 Colorful Past Trend “Suzani” patterned bedding from Natori DESIGN FOR THE STYLISH HOME OFFICE                     Henna accent table from Snug Furniture. DESIGN FOR THE WALLS   “Mrs.Wrapper” Korean Dress Mixed Media Art from Jung Jong Mee. DESIGN FOR THE TABLE  Hand-beaded Indian table linens-personal shopping [...] Related posts:
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Holiday Decoration Inspiration & Entertaining {Best of the Web}

Nest by Tamara Matthews-Stephenson Hostess with the Mostess by Jennifer Sbranti Food and Fun blog by Jeanne Benedict Beautiful Christmas cupcakes and Mini-Christmas Cakes from Cakes by Robin.   Holiday table setting article from interior designer Catherine J. Avery. { STYLE & DESIGN – BEST OF THE WEB} Back by Popular Demand What is The Decorating Diva.com’s [...] Related posts:
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HGTV Blog

5 Handmade Stocking Stuffers

Ready or not, Christmas is coming. In fact, it’s almost upon us which, of course, means there are stockings to stuff. I searched the blogosphere and found 5 cute (and easy) crafts that you can quickly create to fill ‘em up. Brenda Ponnay of the Alpha+Mom blog says these adorable snowglobe soaps ”are just about as easy as making a [...]

White vs. Multi-Colored Christmas Lights: The Debate Continues on Rate My Space

There’s quite a colorful debate cooking on the HGTV facebook page today: “White holiday lights versus colored holiday lights: Which are superior?” You inspired us to dig into Rate My Space and the many merry pictures uploaded from homes across the country. How delightful to find RMS user joebucs32’s Christmas pictures from Chicago. Seems like he decorates [...]

Favorite Holiday Fireplaces

You’ve been sharing your gorgeous holiday homes on Rate My Space. I can’t get over how creative everyone is, so I thought I’d share a few of my favorite fireplaces this season. First, this is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Second, what an adorable idea and easy to recreate with an framed chalkboard. Paint yours [...]

It’s the most wonderful time

The holidays truly are the most wonderful time of the year. Once you get past all the stress and rushing about, then you can enjoy family, friends, decorating, and celebrating. If your shopping isn’t finished, consider giving some Christmas decorations as gifts. This button pillow is the perfect holiday accent. These star ornaments can adorn [...]

Take the HGTV Dream Home 2010 Tour

If you have the itch to hit the road, but no time or money, try clicking through the virtual tour of HGTV Dream Home 2010, located in lovely Sandia Park, N.M. Even if you’re not a fan of Contemporary Southwest architecture, you’ll find something to ooh and ahh about in our special online presentation

Street Fair Finds – Part 1

Last August I wasn’t thinking about hanging stockings by the chimney with care. Back then, I was enjoying warm weather, sunshine and anything that involved eating outside, which is how I found myself at one of the ubiquitous street fairs around the New York City. Italian sausages, fresh lemonade and grilled corn rounded out my [...]

Entertaining Gift Ideas

After making a list, and checking it twice, I realized that there are still some rather large gaps I need to fill on my gift list. I still need a few hostess, party and teacher gifts. These reindeer place card holders make a perfect hostess gift, while your teacher might like the stainless-steel snack bowl with [...]

Winner Anouncement – HGTV’s angelo:HOME HolidayGift Giveaway

Congratulations to Carrie McDougall, the winner of HGTV’s angelo:HOME Holiday Gift Giveaway!  Carrie knew exactly which Angelo Surmelis chair she wanted to claim as her prize – one of the fan favorites, the Hepburn in black-and-white vine fabric.  We’ve asked her to snap a few photos once the chair finds its way to its new [...]

Could You Be the Next Design Star?

Do you think you have what it takes to host your own series on HGTV?  Here’s your chance to be on Design Star! Mark Burnett, executive producer of reality competitions such as Survivor and The Apprentice, and his production team will be producing season five of HGTV Design Star. “The Mark Burnett team is extremely creative and [...]

DIY Cake Plate Centerpiece With Glittered Pinecones

I love estate sales, digging through other people’s garages, cabinets and basements is how I spend most Saturday mornings and I ALWAYS bag a bargain. My latest find was an assortment of cut glass plates, small bowls and candlesticks. Just decorative tchotchkes on their own but I have bigger plans for them: They’re going to become [...]

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