My husband and I were in Pittsburgh for a few days this week. On our way back home yesterday, we took a detour to visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of architectural design, Fallingwater. It’s a home that he designed for the family of Edgar Kaufmann, a wealthy Pittsburgh department-store owner. Fallingwater was built between 1936 [...]
Apr 23, 2013
Outdoor Decorating With Illuminated Furniture
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The weather outside is just delightful. This is the time of year when we love to be outside enjoying the warmth and beautiful scenery. It’s the time of year for evening barbeques, outdoor parties, and romantic outdoor dinners with your special someone. Lighting for such occasions is generally low light rather than high intensity. I [...]
Apr 12, 2013
My First Week In Japan
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My husband and I have just spent one delightful week in Tsukuba, Japan, but our stay is coming to an end. We leave tomorrow for Tokyo. Tsukuba is a center for Japan’s research and scientific community, not a major cosmopolitan city like Tokyo. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful place. Japanese culture is full of pride [...]
Apr 1, 2013
Upcycling Design: Mirrors Framed with Reclaimed Wood
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Have you heard of the word “upcycling” with regards to interior design? This word, which started to gain popularity in the mid-90s, means repurposing or reusing materials found in and around your home. It’s an environmentally aware design process that helps you reduce your carbon footprint. An example of upcycling (one that I really love) is [...]
Feb 19, 2013
Improving your Landscape Design with Solar Lights that Pop Up!
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With the cold weather we experienced this past weekend, it’s hard to believe that spring officially starts about one month from now. Yes, you heard me right–spring!! Early spring is the time of year when homeowners and professional gardeners start planting and mulching and we start to see some really beautiful yards. And we all [...]
Dec 28, 2012
2012 Year in Review
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The end of year is rapidly approaching–3 days to be precise. New Year’s resolutions will be made and some may actually be kept. For me, my January 2012 New Year’s resolution was fulfilled when I entered the blogsphere in April 2012 with HomeSpirations. It’s nice to know that New Year’s resolutions can actually be fulfilled [...]
Sep 19, 2012
Eco-Day ~ Tree-House Hotel Designs
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Hello everyone Happy Wednesday to you! How is your week going? The weather has certainly turned chilly in the mornings and evenings. This can only mean one thing: fall is already here! We will soon be witnessing the awe-inspiring beauty of the fall foliage. I know for some nature lovers, the best way to view [...]
Sep 17, 2012
Design Spotlight ~ Artist Felisa Federman
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Hello everyone, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Mine was great, especially since the weather was so nice. Yesterday, Christopher and I went for a Sunday afternoon convertible drive. We stopped at an orchard where we picked apples and said hello to the goats and chickens. Also, we stopped at our local winery and [...]
