Chinese Treasures: Eastern inspiration for your home
Glance around your living room. If the only Asian artifact you see is a television set, it might be time to widen your horizons.
"Chinese art and furnishings are timeless," says Danna Hu, an architect and interior designer based in Taiwan. "Their classic lines and textures make them extremely versatile. They really do work well in almost any setting--from...... >Read More
Tags:
Culture,
Danna Hu,
decorating,
hobbies,
home and garden,
Women
No Comments »
Shades of Spring and Summer
The onset of the spring and summer season welcomes the introduction of several distinctive palettes of color for the home. Color groups offer homeowners unique options that reinforce the reoccurring desire for comfort, strength and energy; as well as the ability to instill beauty and renewal within the home. At the forefront of spring and summer’s...... >Read More
Tags:
Culture,
decorating,
gail mccauley,
hobbies,
home and garden,
spring,
summer,
Women
No Comments »
The Under-Used Room
If your guests seem uncomfortable in your living room, relax; it may not be your company they dislike. Their chairs may be too far apart.
"People are the most comfortable when their chairs are no more than five to eight feet apart," says Shirley Remple, an interior decorating consultant. "Otherwise people feel isolated and withdraw from the conversation."...... >Read More
Tags:
decorating,
hobbies,
home and garden,
Men,
Women
No Comments »
The Language of Color
Did you know that color has a dramatic impact on your customers?
We're all affected by the color we see--both physiologically and psychologically. Certain colors have an enormous influence over your customer's behavior.
Here are some examples:
Blue
Pumps people up. Proven to increase energy. Weight lifters should lift in a blue room. Production...... >Read More
Tags:
business,
Culture,
decorating,
hobbies,
home and garden,
Men,
Women,
work
No Comments »
Class With a Twist
I have a girlfriend who always looks like a million bucks — even though she prides herself on her frugality. She buys most of her clothes on clearance racks and at used clothing consignment shops, but she has an eye for quality fabrics and great lines. On top of that, she has an innate sense of what types of... >Read More
Tags:
Culture,
decorating,
hobbies,
home and garden,
Joyce Volmer Brown,
Women
No Comments »
Make a Small Room Bigger
With the right decorating techniques, even the smallest room can be made to seem larger. Here are some ideas from Karen Curry, of Karen Curry Design in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Use big mirrors, resting against walls (rather than being hung up) to reflect natural light from nearby windows.
Break tradition by painting small...... >Read More
Tags:
Culture,
decorating,
hobbies,
home and garden,
Karen Curry,
Men,
Women
No Comments »
Remodeling Trends
Approximately $180 billion... This figure represents the financial investment that homeowners spent in 2003 in order to improve their homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
In addition to concern for home improvements adding value to their existing homes, homeowners are also dramatically interested in transforming their...... >Read More
Tags:
Culture,
decorating,
gail mccauley,
home and garden,
Men,
Women
No Comments »
Healthy, Happy Holiday Tips
Food safety
Defrost frozen turkey in the fridge if possible. If defrosting at... >more
The Moment of Discovery
Do you remember as a child when you graduated from the box... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)