Fannie Mae shakes up management team

Mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae shook up its executive ranks Wednesday, after shares in it and sibling company Freddie Mac rose for a third straight day as investors appeared less certain a government bailout of the two troubled companies is imminent. Fannie Mae, the largest buyer and backer of U.S. home mortgages, said its chief financial officer and two other top executives are leaving the company. Three current executives were promoted to replace... 

American View Classic Panel Bed by Stanley Furniture

The American View Classic Panel Bed designed by Stanley Furniture has a style reminiscent of Shaker and Mission, but updated with personal expressions of today’s fashion landscapes. It consists of the classic panel headboard, a low profile panel footboard and pair wood rails. This great bed is also crafted from warm cherry solids, birch and cherry veneers for lasting durability and finished in clear satin. Available in the King and Queen sizes,... 

Modern Apartments in Cancun by Architect Jorge Gracia Heredia

If you are a fan of modern architectural apartments that have simple yet beautiful design here is one of them the Modern Apartments in Cancun, Mexico that is designed by Architect Jorge Gracia Heredia. so simple, so minimalist, so modern and so different from any other modern apartment building and the incorporated window shading are so lovely. great job for the architect who designed this apartment. via

Albeo Solid-State LED Lighting

Albeo Technologies Inc., manufacturer and supplier of energy efficient LED lighting systems, announced that the Bowden Ice Arena in Alberta has retrofitted entirely with Albeo’s C-Series High-Bay white-LED Solid-State Luminaire. Albeo’s C-Series high-bay produces over 25, 000 lumens at 79 lm/W giving it a wall plug efficiency that surpasses fluorescent and HID high-bay lighting systems. Independently tested to LM-79 standards. With fixtures... 

Staircase Inspiration in the Hotel Josef, Prague

Today’s inspiration is coming from The Hotel Josef located In the heart of the city Eva Jiricina, Prague (Czech Republic). This Prague Hotel has created a design masterpiece that blends modernity with the rich historical and beautiful sites of medieval Prague. and The most inspiring thing of this hotel is The staircase design. Such a modern staircase that blend with the luxury of the Hotel. via

Wicklow Hills House by ODOS Architects

Wicklow Hills House is a contemporary modern house design located in Ireland’s County Wicklow that had been done designed by The Dublin, Ireland based ODOS Architects. In designing this house, The architect challenged to designed such a modern and nice living place that Accommodate and comprise of a two car garage, boiler room, wc and utility at ground floor level and open plan living, kitchen, dining areas with 3 bedrooms master ensuite, study... 

Color Trends 2010

Color trends for 2010 take inspiration from a variety of social and economic influences. In addition, living space personalization continues to act as a driver for color change, with accent walls or niche areas appropriate for small doses of high impact, bold color, while using more subtle hues on broad wall areas. Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with the Paint Quality Institute(sm), states, “More and more homeowners are taking on the task... 

The Anima Chair by Blubau

Strong and Unique is a proper words for a seating chair furniture that has been designed by Yotam Shabtai and Lidor Gilad Desigers of the Milan based studio Blubau. These furniture designers have created the Anima chair. Anima is made of 3 mm of stainless steel plate in self production. The material, the shape, and the color made this chair become one of the beautiful and unique creations done by the designers. via

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge Designed by Wilkinson Eyre and Gifford. This Bridge is spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead’s Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. This Gateshead Millennium Bridge is not only serves a functional purpose as the River Tyne’s only foot and cycle bridge, but its grace and engineering attract people... 

Milwaukee 7140-21 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 15 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer

This angle finish nailer is one of seven new heavy-duty air-powered nailers from the venerable Milwaukee, and the whole series is another testament to the red label’s unflagging quality. Our first impression was how incredibly light this nailer is, and its compactness makes it a cinch to tote and use, especially in awkward positions and at the tail end of a long day of trim or floor installation. Still, it’s a heavyweight in the power department,...