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Jennifer Gilmer of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd

Tell us about your award-winning design business, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd. The key to an award winning business is to be completely motivated by the craft itself, not by the money that it generates.  When a company  comes from this frame of mind, it feels alive and welcoming when a person walks in.  [...]

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Maya Romanoff’s DIFFA “Dining By Design” Tablescape & Dining Room Vignette

Maya Romanoff, the leading manufacturer of innovative wall covering and surfacing materials in the world of design for more than four decades, is a name that is synonymous with luxurious elegance and shimmering beauty. So it was no surprise to see the Romanoff name associated with an exquisitely designed table setting and dining room vignette [...]

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4 Design Tips to Brighten Up A Dark Kitchen

I’ve found that when clients have a dark kitchen, perhaps because of small windows or because of the low exposure to sunlight, they usually want to go overboard when trying to brighten up their kitchen.  So, I warn clients to consider the entire picture, not to focus only on bright or happy colors, but, to [...]

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Gatega Interior Design

 Photo: Breakfast Nook Custom colored Galbraith and Paul fabric and colorful crafts create a lively, inviting breakfast nook. All custom cabinetry and banquette.   Photo: Kitchen All new kitchen as part of a major addition and renovation. Photo: Breakfast Nook & Kitchen Dramatic glass mosaic tiles from Mixed Up Mosaics and organic lighting fixtures punctuate [...]

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Floral Art Workshop: Simple Modern Masterpieces

DIY Flower Arranging Workshop – Designing Modern Floral Masterpieces Learn how to make contemporary floral arrangements with orchids. DIY floral arranging workshops are all the rage, and you too can learn how to make exquisite flower arrangements.  Celebrity floral designer and founder of Floral Art, Jennifer McGarigle is offering several floral workshops (perfect for the [...]

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Hugo Franca – R 20th Century Gallery

One of my favorite artists/designers/visionaries, Hugo Franca, has a few beautiful pieces at R 20th Century gallery. I’ve picked some of my favorites from the exhibit to share.   "Phenyo" coffee table in pequi wood. Designed and made by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2010. 59" W x 17" H x 39.5" D "Zanta" bench in pequi [...]

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How-to Decorate Workshop with Designer Kimberley Seldon

Design school for Non-Professionals November 13, 2010 – November 14, 2010 You have all the talent you need. Complete a two-day intensive learning workshop and you’ll also have the know-how! Part 1: Designing the Foundation (Saturday) …- Floor Plans & Elevations – Furniture & Area Carpet Placement – Lighting for Task & Mood – Flooring [...]