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Vignettes 101: with examples by David Hicks

Let’s start with the basics – Vignette 101 Pronunciation: \vin-?yet, v?n Function: noun Etymology: French, from Middle French vignete, from diminutive of vigne vine — more at vine Date: 1611 Definition: -A decorative design placed at the beginning or end of a book or chapter of a book or along the border of a page. [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Sep 29th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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Eye Candy of the Week – Wally Hermès Yachts

Wally Hermès Yachts – WHY is the result of the joint-venture signed in June 2008 between Hermès and Wally, to develop a new type of motor yacht redefining the art of living on the sea. The iconic Parisian house and the iconic Monaco yacht brand formed an equal partnership whereby each company is fully involved [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Sep 24th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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Chinoiserie – A Trend with Staying Power

Chinoiserie, a French term, signifying “Chinese-esque”, refers to a recurring theme in European artistic styles since the seventeenth century, which reflect Chinese artistic influences of an imagery of an imaginary China, by asymmetry in format and whimsical contrast of scale, and by the attempts to imitate Chinese porcelain and the use of lacquer-like materials and [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Sep 21st 2009, Comments: No Comments
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Eye Candy of the Week – Palm Beach Host Chair

  PRODUCT Palm Beach Host Chair   DISTRIBUTOR Allan Knight   DESIGNER Allan Knight and Associates   MATERIAL 3-inch acrylic leg nickel nail head trim, welt cord 28 x 31 x 46 h, 19 sh COM 4-1/2 yds 54” w plain   DESCRIPTION If you are fan of the Ghost Chair, but you want something [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Sep 15th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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Icon of Design – Monique Lhuillier

   Monique Lhuillier   Renowned designer Monique Lhuillier is best known for her ubër feminine, airy, sophisticated and romantic wedding gowns. Her designs are perfectly suited to the young, modern and trendy bride who wants to maintain a sense of sophisticated elegance – including Britney Spears, Ashlee Simpson, Pink, Jewel, and most recently, Heidi Montag. [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Sep 11th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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A Cool Event!

Isaiah Bell   I have always believed that we need to support our local talent, this gentleman is also a young talent that needs us, as a community, to help him achieve his dreams.   The next step in his career is to move to Calgary for a residency with the Calgary Opera in October.  I [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Sep 8th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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CELEBRATING 200 ENTRIES

When we started blogging we didn’t have a clue of what we were going to write about. We made a list of ideas and started to write about our personal experiences, everyday life in the studio, and eventually evolved into interviewing some of the best designers in the world, translating the styles of our favourite [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Sep 4th 2009, Comments: No Comments
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In Conversation with JC Scott

JC Scott As seen in SNAP Victoria, September 2009 JC Scott is one of the most distinctive designers in Victoria and has been for over twenty-five years. His studio in Fan Tan Alley is home to a range of design concepts from hospitality and commercial design to high-end residential, JC Scott Design Associates tackles them [...]

Category: Uncategorized, posted at: Sep 1st 2009, Comments: No Comments
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