Archive for February, 2012
HUGO
Posted by Irene Turner in Inspiration on February 28, 2012
I LOVED the movie Hugo. Even though at this point we know it didn’t win best picture of the year at the Oscars, for me it was #1.
In this time of global upheaval I found it refreshing to see this beautiful, breathtaking and old fashioned fairytale. A story that appeals to the child with in us all, with enough interesting metaphor to capture the adult. And the stunning 3 D visuals of Paris and beyond were a feast for my eyes! I’m so happy I saw it at the theater in full magical 3D splendor.
But even with all the eye candy, it was the subtle, and not so subtle messages that had me clapping with delight. Here are just a few of the messages that stood out for me: Continue reading “HUGO” »
Farmhouse Tables-via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Entertaining Sonoma Style, Interior Design & Renovation, Product/Trend Alert! on February 23, 2012
What is it about old farmhouse tables that seems to have such allure? They’ve always been around-from the old world country tables to the new knock offs available on line and beyond. I know I’ve always appreciated them, but never more then now living here in Sonoma County Wine Country!
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Mardi Gras-Happy Fat Tuesday!
Posted by Irene Turner in Art, Holidays on February 21, 2012
I have never been to Mardi Gras, here or anywhere else, but I can tell you that I already love the Little Bits of Beauty™ found in the revelry, parades and most of all the amazing costumes, plumage and Venetian masks!
Originally a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon, Mardi Gras dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Roman Catholics found that the Pagans were not going to give up their celebrations so therefore created their version. Continue reading “Mardi Gras-Happy Fat Tuesday!” »
7 Housing Trends From a Cultural Creative Perspective-Part 2
Posted by Irene Turner in Downsizing/Right Sizing, Inspiration, Product/Trend Alert! on February 16, 2012
My mind is still stewing and chewing up all the information I can find on the Cultural Creatives; and, what kind of an impact can be made by many of us innovative thinkers on a very hard hit housing market here in the US and the world at large. We are in sore need of re-building our industry and the way we live, so why not do so with some critical thinking, creativity and planning?
As an ex trend director and one who writes about trends in the housing arena, here are a few trends that I think need looking at as we move forward in this decade, and beyond, and as we rebuild the way we design, build, and live in, our homes:
The over riding trend in all aspects of housing is sustainability. And I mean in depth sustainability on every level; financial, building materials and practices, energy use, size, design; and all with in the context of community. Here is my list of the top 7 trends: Continue reading “7 Housing Trends From a Cultural Creative Perspective-Part 2” »










