Posts Tagged Slow Home
7 Tips to Create Great Tablescapes
Posted by Irene Turner in Interior Design & Renovation on June 7, 2011
Tables…they serve so much more then just a functional space to set something on. They can become works of art! They can be a place to display who you are and what you are interested in to all that enter your home. And, the other side to that is, just because there is a space doesn’t mean that you have to fill it. Like a page in a magazine, a bit of “white space” is good too!
Here are some tips and trick to help you create beautiful displays on your table tops. Think in vignettes:
- a place to display your collections. From netsukes, to bottles, to artifacts
via Houzz
- you can stack your favorite books and have them readily at your hands to flip through Continue reading “7 Tips to Create Great Tablescapes” »
Earth Building-Nader Khalili (1936-2008)
Posted by Irene Turner in Architecture, Inspiration, Interior Design & Renovation, Sustainability on May 12, 2011
For me, true inspiration comes from nature and from ideas that can transform lives. I came across Cal-Earth, the California institute of earth art and architecture through a face book post and am…inspired.
an earth building as art! via Cal Earth.org
Founded in 1991 by Nader Khalili, world-renowned Iranian-American architect, author, humanitarian, teacher, and innovator, Cal-Earth’s mission is guided by three principles: Continue reading “Earth Building-Nader Khalili (1936-2008)” »
Russel Wright-Innovator of Slow Home?
Posted by Irene Turner in Architecture, Interior Design & Renovation, Nature, Personal Style & Well being on March 17, 2011
via San Francisco Museum News 2009
In the Mid-20th-Century, the name Russel Wright commanded brand awareness similar to that enjoyed today by lifestyle marketers such as Ralph Lauren and Martha Stewart. Known primarily as a pioneer in industrial designs, today Russel Wright is best known today for his housewares. Continue reading “Russel Wright-Innovator of Slow Home?” »
Here come the Brits-via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Interior Design & Renovation on March 3, 2011
Besides seeing a lot of vintage signs in interior design photos, I’ve also notice the use of the British Flag as a decor motif. Hmmmmmm…I really don’t know what I think of that, but must admit that it looks kind of cool. But, is it a color statement? A nationality statement? Or a political statement? Or could it be because of the latest lens on the Royal Family?
The first time I saw it was as a rug by Vivienne Westwood, the quirky and very talented British fashion designers. Her rug has shown up in many magazines, books and is all over the internet. It “looks” good in this setting:
VW rug via Style Estate Blog
Certainly I think it’s easier to understand when it’s hung on the wall. It then becomes a bit of art: Continue reading “Here come the Brits-via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »
Window Seats-via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Interior Design & Renovation on February 1, 2011
One of the things I love most about my living room is our window seat. It’s where I sit first thing in the morning with my coffee, watch the sun rise and spend a little quiet time before I hit the day running. It’s also where I can catch a little nap or reading time with my Grand daughter, time well spent for the two of us.
via House & Home
A window seat is a great addition to your home. I often add window seats for my interior design clients since the space beneath a window is often wasted. Window seats can provide both extra storage space as well as a place to sit, relax, read a book and look out the window. Window seats can be very versatile, offering: Continue reading “Window Seats-via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »
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