The Rug Company

This company supplying handmade rugs is based in England but has expanded internationally since their naissance in 1997. They have an incredible variety of rugs fashioned by many talented designers. This Peacock Light designed by Matthew Williamson caught my eye as it was featured in Interior Design Magazine. It is made from Tibetan wool and silk and is sure to be soft underfoot and last a lifetime and worth the investment. It's like a work of art on your floor!Find more beautiful rug creations on the website.

Light The Way

Rumors have been surfacing about the possibility of incandescent lights (i.e. your average light bulb) become illegal to use in the future due to their energy inefficiency. This is a major concern to anyone working with interiors since the type and source of lighting can greatly affect colors. Here is an article from Sherwin Williams' STIR magazine that helps diffuse some of the confusion on this topic.

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Experienced Materials

I discovered a fun and green company called Experienced Materials. Portland, Oregon artist Gina Nash creates light fixtures and sculptures from recycled steel. These very beautiful peices are worth noticing!

More Books!

So I had to go to Borders last week to get a few books and walked out with a little more than I intended but all at great deals, of course. Here are the latest additions to the library:

This kitchen book is FABULOUS!

Before and After

Who doesn't love a good before and after? Here is the Neely Residence Family Room.

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After

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Neely Residence

I took some portfolio pictures of one of my projects, the Neely Residence today to add to my website. It's something I've put off for a while but quite necessary!For this project, we worked with the client's budget, incorporating existing finished with new furniture and existing furniture. Accessories always add that final touch!
More photos coming soon to my website!

New Books!

I love having fun mail waiting for me when I get back in town from vacation. This time I had 3 books waiting to be added to my library. They are by no means "new" books but new to me and my expanding design library. They are as follows:
Can't wait to spend some quality time going through them!