Flowers are this Summers Theme Look from tuiss Blinds

March 10, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Flowers are this Summers Theme Look from tuiss Blinds

Online window blinds retailer, Tuiss.co.uk, has announced the launch of a new range of floral patterned designs aimed at consumers looking for this summer seasons major design trend. “These new products offer something a little different this summer to make your window decorations stand out from the crowd. Tuiss.co.uk offers a range of bright and sunny window blinds that are distinctly unique and stylish and designed to bring custom made luxury... 

Pac-Van Takes Top Honor in Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction

March 10, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Pac-Van Takes Top Honor in Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction

Each year, the Modular Building Institute recognizes the leaders in the industry by presenting their Awards of Distinction to recognize the best modular projects in the world. The projects are scored in four categories by an official panel of judges. Those categories include: architectural excellence, technical innovation, cost-effectiveness / energy efficiency, and calendar days to complete. This year’s conference was held in Orlando. As is customary... 

Strong Homebuyer Demand Fuels Robust Opening Sales of “The 2010 New Home Collection”

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Real Estate
Strong Homebuyer Demand Fuels Robust Opening Sales of "The 2010 New Home Collection"

The Irvine Company announced that the grand opening of “The 2010 New Home Collection” resulted in an astounding 70 home sales — the largest number of new home sales on The Irvine Ranch since 2006. More than 10,000 visitors toured the highly anticipated 2010 New Home Collection – a series of 25 consumer-inspired floorplans by many of California’s most-respected homebuilders – located throughout eight neighborhoods in the acclaimed... 

Claremont Rug Company Exhibits Rare Assemblage of 19th Century Art Rugs from Caucasus Mountains

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Claremont Rug Company Exhibits Rare Assemblage of 19th Century Art Rugs from Caucasus Mountains

Jan David Winitz, founder and president of Claremont Rug Company, today announced an exhibition of rare, 19th century art-level rugs created by tribal weaving groups in the Caucasus Mountain region of Asia. The collection of 150 rugs will be available for viewing at the Gallery, located at 6087 Claremont Avenue in Oakland, starting Thursday, February 11. A selection of 95 of the rugs can also be accessed in a special section on the Claremont website. Long-noted... 

Baby Nursery Bedding Crib Sets by Trend Lab

February 1, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Baby Nursery Bedding Crib Sets by Trend Lab

Beautiful unique baby bedding. Baby nursery bedding crib sets manufactured by Trend Lab. Bright colors and vivid designs allow your baby to grow and explore their creative side. Themes range from classic baby bedding designs to more modern baby bedding sets.

Dessy and Pantone Announce PANTONE WEDDING Color Guide

January 25, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Dessy and Pantone Announce PANTONE WEDDING Color Guide

The Dessy Group and Pantone LLC announced the 2010 PANTONE WEDDING™ color guide, the ultimate color reference tool for brides and wedding planners. The PANTONE WEDDING color guide is part of PANTONE WEDDING, a collection of color tools that make it easy for a bride to achieve a perfectly color-coordinated wedding – from inspiration to “I do.” With over 190 colors to choose from, the guide provides inspiration for brides to develop unique... 

Artist Jenness Cortez Exhibits Contemporary American Realism Paintings

January 23, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Artist Jenness Cortez Exhibits Contemporary American Realism Paintings

Following last year’s spectacular, sold-out show, DeBruyne Fine Art will host their ninth solo exhibition by artist Jenness Cortez. “Homage to the Creative Spirit,” on view January 28 through March 31, 2010, presents a captivating selection of Cortez’s most recent contemporary American realism paintings. For centuries artists have been challenging their intellect and skills by paying homage to the painters who preceded them. In her new work,... 

Discount Wine Cellars Gets A Make-Over

January 23, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Discount Wine Cellars Gets A Make-Over

Discount Wine Cellars gets many calls a day from prospective customers who’d like to have an entire wine cellar designed by professionals. Discount Wine Cellars likes to make this process simple for their customers. Customers can simply fax or e-mail a rough sketch of the room that they would like outfitted with wine racks to the Discount Wine Cellars office. Most times they are able to design a beautiful wine storage solution for the customer within... 

Ethan Allen Furnishes HGTV Dream Home 2010

January 8, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Ethan Allen Furnishes HGTV Dream Home 2010

Ethan Allen has again partnered with HGTV as primary furnisher of the HGTV Dream Home. The HGTV Dream Home 2010, located in Sandia Park, New Mexico, proved an ideal stage for Ethan Allen’s custom services and wide range of products. Modern Style Meets Mountain Views was the theme for this year’s HGTV Dream Home. The single-story, 3,900-square-foot home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a home office, a home theater, a gourmet kitchen with... 

Momentary City – CR Land Hefei Dongdajie Sales Pavillion

January 4, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture
Momentary City - CR Land Hefei Dongdajie Sales Pavillion

Like many other cities in China, Hefei is undergoing a rapid transformation. The original urban fabric was torn apart and discarded, replaced by giant blocks of anonymous structures and forms. The present Hefei is just a fleeting moment on its relentless march toward the future. So, we call it a “Momentary City”. The neighborhoods that were demolished and the new sites that are under construction fill this Momentary City with scabs. We try to...