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Is it wise to invest money in your home during these economic times? Part 3/3

Thank you again for your continued support. Today I am posting the final part of these series. Iván Meade – What are a home’s major selling points? Brenda Russell – Location. Presentation. Price. Roger Jones – Location is most critical – you can change finishes easily enough, add on or even go so far as [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Mar 30th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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Is it wise to invest money in your home during these economic times? Part 2/3

I feel really encouraged after reading the comments from our readers in the first portion of this post. The comments definitely reflect the reality of our industry and where we are now as a society. Here is the second part of the entry. Iván Meade – Does colour play an important part when buyers are [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Mar 28th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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Is it wise to invest money in your home during these economic times? Part 1/3

As principal designer of Meade Design Group I am often asked how certain choices my clients make for their homes will affect their home’s value. I always try to stay up-to-date with changes in the real estate market and popular trends with homeowners. I decided homeowners such as my blog followers may be interested in [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Mar 27th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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In Conversation with Joost van Bleiswijk

Joost van Bleiswijk Joost Van Bleiswijk has a great eye for shape and form, he designs pieces with a great respect for traditional techniques and craftsmanship. Joost shares a studio with our previous interviewee, Kiki Van Eijk in the Netherlands where they share ideas that form beautifully created pieces of furniture, art and accessories. Kiki [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Mar 24th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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Eye Candy of the Week – Set of 2 Bookends by Andrée Putman

PRODUCTSet of 2 Bookends SERIESVertigo DESIGNERAndrée Putman MANUFACTUREChristofle Paris MATERIALSterling Silver DESCRIPTIONSilver sculptures that embrace your most prized literary works. YUMMY FACTORC’est exquis !

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Mar 21st 2009, Comments: No Comments
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The Best Patterned Silks

Today I am excited to feature my favourite selections for one of the most luxurious textiles known to mankind – silk. One of my personal mantras is that natural materials will never go out of style and will always look elegant and lavish. Silk is no exception. God bless the little worms that work their [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Mar 19th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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In Conversation with Kiki van Eijk

Kiki van EijkPhotograph by Marjan Holmer Kiki van Eijk began working in design in 2001 after graduating Cum Laude from the Design Academy Eindhoven, her work has been published and sold internationally and she is well respected amongst her peers. She has an excellent way of infusing fun and playfulness into her designs while maintaining [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Mar 15th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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Eye Candy of the Week – Crystal Candy Set by Jaime Hayon

Pina Passion Vase PRODUCTCrystal Candy Set Collection for Baccarat DESIGNERJaime Hayon MATERIALCrystal DESCRIPTION The opportunity to research and exercise creative possibilities along with Baccarat led to the creation of the Crystal Candy Set. The approach was guided by the search for exquisite color and material combinations. With these pieces, Hayon wanted to replicate the richness [...]

Category: Unique Ideas, posted at: Mar 15th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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