SO ordering myself one of these in the 11x14 format. Love the bike love! Made by etsy seller wkdstudios.Thursday, August 27, 2009
bike love
SO ordering myself one of these in the 11x14 format. Love the bike love! Made by etsy seller wkdstudios.Wednesday, August 26, 2009
How do you dress your bed ?
With a slight nip in the air where I live, its time to start thinking about keeping warm this winter. How do you dress your bed in the colder months? Duvets? Quilts? A simple comforter? Do tell !
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Circle Kitchen - Designed by Compact Concepts
If you’ve been looking for a stylish mini kitchen set, because what you own so far is not big enough to fit up the load, how about the Circle Kitchen? Designed by Compact Concepts, the kitchen furniture manages to address space problems in a highly functional and stylish manner, although it only measures 1.8 square meters. It features all the characteristics of an usual kitchen. Integrated with
How to Not Save Energy in your House
I have been a big proponent of what I call "common sense green". I hate to see people do things for the sake of being green - but are not really green at all. Anyway I came across some useful information on the fine homebuilding blog regarding some green "myths". The article identifies a number of common strategies that do not necessarily save you much energy. Those include the following:
- furnace tune ups
- sizing furnace correctly (not oversizing)
- basement duct sealing
- floor insulation
- caulking and weatherstripping
- window replacements
- tankless gas water heaters
- cooling your attic
- changing furnace filters monthly
- opening your refrigerator quickly
- using drapes to insulate windows
You should read the entire article if you want further information. See the following link:
http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/8954/how-not-to-save-energy
Monday, August 24, 2009
Ideas for the Tiny Kitchen
A "window" added between the walls, valuable back splash storage, pretty shelving with clear jars, and that small old dresser becomes a island. All great ideas to steal for your tiny kitchen.
Manichithrathazhu doors - Manichitrathazhu doors lock
Manichithrathazhu Door Locks:The magnificent Manichithrathazhu door (The Ornate Lock) is an age old traditional lock of Kerala which adorns the doors of fabulous Ettukettu & Nalukettu (8 sided & 4 sided mansions)
Friday, August 21, 2009
House Plans by Ron Brenner Architects and Simply Elegant Home Designs
I told you big news was coming. Here is a copy of the press release.
Simply Elegant Offers House Plans Designed by Ron Brenner Architects.
Nationally recognized residential design firm is offering selected designs.
Marine on St.Croix, MN –
Simply Elegant Home Designs, LLC; is announcing a new marketing agreement with Ron Brenner of Stillwater, Minnesota. Initially six house plans designed by Ron Brenner will be offered for sale exclusively through Simply Elegant at www.simplyeleganthomedesigns.com.
Brenner, President of Ron Brenner Architects; brings over 25 years experience designing single and multi-family residences, community facilities and performing residential development planning. His home designs have been featured in numerous publications. He had this to offer:
“The residential construction industry has changed quite a bit over the last 10 years. We have always worked with clients that care a lot about design. It is natural for people to desire living in a home that is a unique reflection of their own tastes. But increasingly our clients are also looking for more. They want a floor plan that feels spacious but is not oversized. They want a home that is energy efficient and environmentally more conscious. They want a smart and efficient design that meets all of their needs without breaking the bank. In order to achieve all of these goals we have worked closely with client and builder to create highly functional, unique and beautiful designs that are also reasonably economical to construct. We have learned much over the past 10 years, and our new relationship with Simply Elegant Home Designs offers a way for us spread some of that knowledge. It allows us to offer high quality residential design to a wider segment of the general population; and we hope that makes a small difference in our world.”
Ron Brenner’s work has been described as having a “casual elegance”. Strong building forms combined with clean and simple detailing and appropriate but restrained ornamentation give their designs a distinct aesthetic. Their home designs clearly pay respect to the past but move it forward with open space planning and modern convenience. The result is a home that is inviting, comfortable, functional and beautiful but not fussy.
Simply Elegant Home Designs offers pre-designed home plans that are creative, simple, elegant, unique and green to individuals, builders and developers. Their goal is to provide the most discriminating home designs available and to be the most service oriented organization in the pre-designed house plans business. They can be reached at www.simplyeleganthomedesigns.com or 877-380-9470.
