I love this idea of building vignettes to experiment with selections. Visualizing the design concept can be so difficult, even with the best renderings and sample boards. This technique truly illustrates the final look by showing how each element relates to each other and to the surrounding environment. Bridging that ubiquitous gap between concept and reality will definitely give the client a great sense of trust and confidence in their decisions and their design team.
I would select the traditional...
Written by Annilee on August 16, 2009
I love how a seemingly simple object can create such a beautifully intricate pattern with light and shadow. Reminiscent of other everyday elements that can transform a space -or an experience- completely.
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Written by Annilee on August 12, 2009
I finally found the perfect thing for my empty hole of a fireplace….Glass Logs! These beauties are cast from 2300 degree molten glass in sand impressions of actual wood, by artist Jeff Benroth. Being glass, they are decorative only, but they reflect and refract and sparkle so fantastically. Each piece is signed and numbered.
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Written by Annilee on August 5, 2009
My residential remodel in Pittsburgh is well underway and looking fantastic!Here’s the “before” and “during” photos.
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Written by Annilee on August 4, 2009
I came across this quirky designer from Los Angeles. Marguerite Inman, working under the title Velvet Spade Designs, creates witty narrative scenes by blending plants with unexpected vintage and new materials. With titles such as “Drinkin Buddies” “Monkey Mist” and “What the Buck” these plant sculptures are instant conversation starters.
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Written by Annilee on July 30, 2009
While working in Pittsburgh, I lunched at Bistro 19, located in the picturesque Mt. Lebanon area. The township, first settled in 1773, is filled with the narrow streets and stone cottages, feeling very old world and charming. The interior design of the restaurant is a fantastic contemporary contrast. Rich mahogany, basalt, slate and oak bring an earthy warmth to the fairly minimalist lines of the space. The front wall is comprised of folding windows that open completely, making the entire space...
Written by Annilee on July 12, 2009
…as Flooring!
What a beautiful way to repurpose! En masse the pennies create a cohesive, warm and almost old world look, yet each penny has it’s own character and patina. I am wondering how it will change with age and what it sounds like when walked on in stilettos.
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Written by Annilee on July 5, 2009
