Angelino Heights Victorian house

The 1880s monument sold for $1 in 1978. Fully restored, with a carriage house that includes living quarters and a three-car garage, ... on Bunker Hill, this Victorian was tagged for demolition in 1978. The house, which combines ... designs, sold that year for $1, according to owner Kim Dane, and was moved to Carroll Avenue in Angelino [more...]

Date: 2008-08-09 23:27:23

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Renting a piece of mid-century modernism

You can live like the Rat Pack -- if you are willing to shell out anywhere from $300 to $2,600 a night ... that helped revolutionize the way Americans lived and played. Out went stuffy Victorian parlors; in came ... three-bedroom house designed by local architect William Cody in 1964 has a demure flat-roof-and-steel [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 19:11:56

Col. Heck’s Oakwood “Spec” Houses

Above is the Heck-Lee House in 1972. Below is a view taken last night ... Victorian houses lining the streets. I remember being intrigued by the three near-identical ... of houses at Jones and East Streets. Their distinctive design is attributed to his own architect, G.S.H. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:19:11

Coloured Rocks gos live on Affiliate Window

We are delighted to announce the launch of fantastic jewellery merchant ‘Coloured Rocks’ at Affiliate Window! ... gemstones set in wonderful timeless designs, hence our saying “created by nature designed for your next generation”. Our Design Centre and TV Studios are set in a Victorian Manor House in Historic [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 13:38:20

Single Women Buying Homes - The Phenomenon

I was taking a look at my list of San Francisco clients that are looking for a home or have recently purchased a home and I realized ... twice as many homes as single men Single women make up more than one-third of the growth in real ... houses, condos, TIC’s, lofts, fixer-uppers, new construction, Victorian architecture, modern design [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 09:47:01

Pugin's Ramsgate

On Wednesday I popped down to the Kentish coastal town of Ramsgate ... for so many Victorian houses, with some beautiful stained glass and wallpaper designs. Pugin's flag flies ... Grange was the home of Augustus Welby Pugin and then his son Edward. It was recently purchased [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 08:08:00

"I'll wallpaper, you take a rest"

So my wife just said to me and don't mind if I do.When she told me she wanted to wallpaper a couple of rooms in the house I had visions of people ... , house, renovations, restaurant review, victorian england, wallpaper, wife# posted by yamis : 3:25 PM ... has shown me that they certainly do. In fact there are tens of thousands of designs to choose [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 02:25:00

The Old Dairy by Thomas De Cruz Architects

Thomas De Cruz Architects provided a contemporary design for the remodel of this Victorian home in south-west London ... the garden into the house and to flood the previously dingy Victorian interior with an abundance [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:03:08

sneak peek: matte stephens {update}

today is all about illustrator matte stephens. you can catch a peek into his new work and studio over on our guest blog (with sarah fox) ... . This is a photo from the outside in you can see that we collect modern design stuff. Most all of the things ... ago. We first moved into a Victorian house that wasn't set up very good for us. So we set out to [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 18:00:56

Fashion History.

100 content rich, illustrated pages of Fashion History, Costume History, Clothing, Textiles and Social History. Fashion History ... miniature Victorian doll#39s dolls, toys and playthings for the doll#39s house child, designed ... comparisons and merchant reviews.Departments include books, music, videos, home and garden [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:04:23

Col. Heck’s Oakwood ‘Spec’ Houses

Above is the Heck-Lee House in 1972. Below is a view taken last night ... Victorian houses lining the streets. I remember being intrigued by three near-identical, flamboyantly ... , it was one of the grandest homes in Raleigh. Appleget designed the mansion in the then popular Second [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:19:11

The Basic Ways To Use Paint Color In Your Home Interior Design Scheme

If you are seeking significant interior design changes, consider paint. It is one way to completely change a room without costing very much ... of maybe the living room or kitchen area. Additionally the main living spaces in homes tend ... standard but preferred in Victorian houses. In more modern households you may want to choose [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 08:11:12

Singapore Fashion Designers – Baylene Li

Singapore Fashion Designers – Baylene Li 20 November 2008 Category : Fashion & Shopping Singapore has a special place in my heart ... in such a modern, sophisticated and global society (with such tropical weather!) has shaped ... at her lovely fashion gallery at Stamford House. The building, with high Victorian ceilings and gorgeous [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 04:06:43

blankblank: Sutter Collection

The Sutter Collection, Designed by Rob Zinn for blankblank "In the Sutter Collection, ... different settings: a restored barn home with reclaimed wood floors, and white-washed walls in New England, a New York loft or mid-century apartment, a Victorian house in San Francisco for some much needed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:53:00

Design your dream home with Wickersham Building and Development!

Wickersham Building and Development is a premier quality home builder located in Chester County, ... Philadelphia area.  They have built everything from Post and Beam farmhouse-style homes in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania to Victorian recreations in prestigious Rockford Park, Wilmington. Their in-house [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 14:39:13

University of Southern California Extension by Christopher Megowan Design

This is the first project realized by 25 year old recent graduated Christopher L. Megowan. It is a modern 1200 square foot addition onto the rear of a hundred year old Victorian home ... becomes denser given the increase in demand for housing, many older homes are being demolished to make [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:30:11

Where to get Sinks?

Planning for a house renovation soon, like kitchen or bathroom updates? If so, you need to check out faucet.com for different designs and styles of faucets, sinks and other accessories. They have wide ... , Victorian, and many others. Give them a visit now and who knows you will find the one you are looking for. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 00:19:10

My First Work: Victorian Home Addition Near USC

My First Work showcases a project recently completed by a student, architect or designer. Submissions to the tipline ... from the University of Southern California. Over the years, the interior of the existing house had slowly been partitioned off to become a duplex with dormitory type accommodations for students. Programmatically [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 19:17:26

Bringing Families Together With Dollhouses

by Rhys Fairfield Building a miniature dollhouse has been a favorite activity of many households since they first came on the scene ... adults and children to fulfill personal fantasies of having a perfect house without having to spend a fortune. While it may just be a toy, the house provides a sense of pride when they admire it daily [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:13:53

Weekend Open House Report

Time now for another edition of the Curbed Open House Report, wherein we run down the best of the primo weekend pickins'. Something we missed? ... with modern sensibility. Handsome facade, gorgeous remodel, meticulous attention to detail, quality ... and is graced with preserved period elegance throughout. Three bedroom, 1 bathroom, formal dining room, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 23:47:57

Beautiful Boxes

A few months ago I came across this artist on etsy, and haven't been able to get her lovely creations out of my head ... is what she has to say."My Box Designs were created one day when I took one of my husbands empty cigar boxes ... house on her coffee table. The box was being used to store her TV remote controls. The person called [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 18:04:00

Bedroom Decorating Ideas

A lot of times people focus more on the family room, dining, kitchen, guest rooms but they forget about their bedroom. A bedroom is a place in the house which is your own private sanctuary. After being tired of a day ... them yourself.Floral or feminine artwork look best with victorian or chabby chic bedroom theme.If [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 11:06:19

Square Today, Octagon Tomorrow

Orson Squire Fowler was determined to be a preacher. At the tender age of 17 he walked 400 miles from his small town of Cohocton, New York to Massachusetts so that he might be tutored in the ways of the ministry. When Fowler enrolled in Amherst he made fast friends with another minister-to-be, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 04:45:17

Monowheels: The Weirdest Transport Known to Man

"QUANTUM SHOT" #467 link Our "Future Tech" contributing writer Paul Schilperoord, whose recent book on "exciting innovations in transportation" you can order here, showcases today the various mono-wheel ideas, covering their development till the 1930s - modern ones will be featured in Part 2. Most of the images (plus a good deal of great info) [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 23:20:16

The Basic Ways To Use Paint In Your Interior Design Scheme

The Basic Ways To Use Paint In Your Interior Design Scheme Paint is one good way to change your interior design because it can be done very easily ... are not only standard but preferred in Victorian houses. Neutral or casual base colors would likely ... in when they enter the room? If you want an energized home, one that gives people an instant shot in [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:42

Joe The Handyman

From Nicole Gaudiano at Gannett News Service:Vice President-elect Joe Biden hand-selected every light fixture and doorknob in his Greenville, Del ... Digest and sketch home designs in his spare time. His "number one hobby" is his home, said ... brick Victorian that is the vice president's residence comes with some remodeling limitations, even [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 11:43:00

Advantages To Families With Miniature Dollhouses

.fullpost{display:inline;}By Rhys FairfieldA popular hobby with many families has been that of creating miniature dollhouses. These can be done by parents with their children, as well as furnishing the beautiful toy homes ... into our architectural past. It is always fascinating to view a Victorian-like miniature house even [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:51:00

Not Just Ordinary Doors

The doors are not only designed to protect your home against intruders, humans and animals, or against the environmental elements, such as rain, ... of the Victorian era and want to adapt the style right in your home, you can start by custom, interior ... the personality of home owners. For example, if you want to be surrounded by bold colors [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 11:47:28

Hidden lives, secret passages.

bunnynico: The first house that I lived in with my family was an old Victorian, built in the late 1800’s ... , and a separate coal room in the basement where the boogeyman resided.  One day, while playing hide-and-seek ... in our basement.  I was quickly whirled backwards into a dark cubby hole where a large metal safe was welded [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 19:21:22

become infamous for its ballooning costs, which have swollen to four times the original estimate in just three years. The velodrome and main stadium are also bulging beyond the confines of their original budget. That said, CLM can perhaps take credit that they're far from the greediest kitten at the teat [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 16:12:03

Color Inspiration From New Wallpaper Designs

A nice write up about the latest wallpaper trends and tips on how to best incorporate them into your home or office by House to Home. Archive designs Wallpapers taken from the archives are historic but far from old-fashioned. Follow our tips to make a traditional archive-print wallpaper work beautifully in your home. • You don [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 11:10:46

Libraries in Second Life this week

Smart Christmas Shopping on Investing InfoIsland Having a hard time with your shopping this gift giving season? Stop over to Investing Infoisland and check out our new exhibit on Smart Christmas Shopping. It’s full of tips and ideas for a brighter holiday, including how to plan for next year. For more info, contact Daisyblue Hefferma [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 14:31:23

Fort Hunter

In a nearly insurmountable effort to distance ourselves from the sugar-laden Thanksgiving day leftovers (namely apple and cherry pies) ... during the Revolutionary War and who built the Tavern House (photo 3), Stone Stables (photo 4), Mansion House (photo 5), and other outbuildings on the plantation.From 1788 through 1807, Archibald [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 01:59:00

Pocket Watches

Click The Below Links To Expand And Collapse Articles: Pocket Watches - Easy-To-Carry Groomsmen Gifts By Janet Verra Pocket watches are a favored accessory of men many years ago but are not seen today as often as it was before. Pocket watches are a kind of jewelry that is appealingly sophisticated and functional [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 07:09:15

This Day, January 11, In Jewish History

January 11 In Jewish History 1313: The Council of Zamora (Spain) made a ruling which was allegedly based on a ruling by Pope Clement V, in which he allowed the Christians to legally deny accruing any interest on loans from Jews.1775: Francis Salvador of South Carolina became the first Jew to be elected to a state legislature [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 00:16:00

Crown and Cross

Crown and Cross Historical symbols and ancient markings are very interesting to me and I think they add a certain meaning and provide openings for ... to the present time. The designs have been said to represent faith, wisdom and chivalry. The symbol ... . The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is the sole remaining monarch of the House of Bourbon and has the [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 12:00:08

Around the World: Regent's Park

My short trip in London was a spring break, and obviously it was a rainy one! We tried to spend as much time as possible inside the museum (beautiful costume history exhibition inside the Victorian and Albert Museum...) and the first day of sun we took the tube to see Regents Park. It's huge and all surrounded of beautiful mansion [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 09:48:06

Beatrix Potter Rarities

Hare sitting on a patterned carpet(previously unknown ink, pencil, watercolour/gouache sketch from the early 1890s)Two of the most important pets among Beatrix and Bertram Potter's childhood menagerie were Benjamin Bouncer and, later, Peter Piper. They would become immortalised as Benjamin Bunny and Peter Rabbit [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 14:17:00

Make your Christmas Magical: Simple ways of draping your house in dazzling decorations

It is that magical time of the year again when kids dream about Santa, ... are busy buying gifts and making plans, others are still searching for ways to turn their home ... out there that will be custom crafted to suit both Christmas and your theme. If you want than you can even bring back [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 14:29:48

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: An article from 1967

The Messengers The cover on a new LP album called Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is a photomontage of a crowd gathered round a grave. And a curious crowd it is: Marilyn Monroe is there, so are Karl Marx, Edgar Allan Poe, Albert Einstein, Lawrence of Arabia, Mae West, Sonny Liston, and eight Beatles.Eight? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:13:00

Cote de Texas #6

New Orleans born and bred, Suzanne Rheinstein, steps up as #6 on Cote de Texas' Top Ten List ... designs.  Also in stock is  Rheinstein's English inspired upholstery line, featuring chair shapes ... gentry's country home.   Her own home is perhaps the greatest example of her "look" - a staid red brick [more...]

Date: 2008-06-07 03:39:19

Review of the Year

I think I had a pretty productive 2008, and I was inspired by so many blogs and stitching/knitting friends, both on-line and in real life ... Farm60. Trick or Treat - Lizzie*Kate59. HoE Floss Tag 258. HoE Floss Tag 157. Victorian Pincushion ... . Needles and Scissors - Victoria Sampler38. Summer House - Little House Needleworks37. Bloom - Lizzie [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 14:14:00

Victorian color palettes-how to go wild

Today we are happy to have a guest blogger, Helen Green, for a visit.A graduate of the National Design Academy (UK), Helen designs home interiors that are reflective of the homeowner's personality and life style. Currently working on a major renovation and complete home interior re-design in the heart of rural [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 14:00:00

kitchen faucets

It is nice to see a house that has different style in each room.It is also good in our eyes to have color coordinated spaces.What is your favorite part of the house?My moms’ favorite part is the kitchen.She always buy stuff ... i found a website that offers different kitchen faucets.I know once she see the designs [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 01:38:20

Real Wedding: Stewart & Darryl

Meet Stewart & Darryl....their wedding is so full of gorgeous details and I'm excited to share with you that their wedding celebration was ... leading to the main house and the most beautiful cedar trees line each side...it is SO beautiful ! S16   We made a beautiful wreath for the front door of the house...it was perfect for the "fall [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 02:31:50

Grand Designs

Watching an episode of Grand Designs recently, while on holiday, ... fascination was known as Peel Castle - more of a large country house really, but it did ... to have had a total ruin, rather than have to deal with someone attempting restoration.  yorkshire [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 09:19:36

8 Days a Week

Inauguration Party, Drumline, Recommitment All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to FFW, 203 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701, or fax to 444-7289, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:35:37

Interview with Hannah Higgins

hannahhigginsinterview by jeff abellDick Higgins, Danger Music No. 17, 1962. Photo by Mercedes Vostell. Courtesy the Estate of Dick Higgins.Hannah Higgins' book, Fluxus Experience, was published by University of California Press in 2002. At a time when most art historians follow the poststructuralist model of "everything is text," [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 18:45:00

Adventures in Nutcracker: 2009 edition

(New York City Ballet's corps de ballet in George Balanchine's Nutcracker. Photo: Paul Kolnik)This has been a good Nutcracker year for me. Every year at Christmas time (which begins earlier and earlier every year), I approach The Nutcracker with a mix of hope and trepidation. I want to love The Nutcracker, I really do [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 04:55:00

Spirit World

Speaking of happiness, the paintings of Ellie Wyeth always make me happy. (At left: “Still Sleeping.”) Ms. Wyeth often includes her cute dogs in her happy paintings. Before the holidays, at the Arts Council of Princeton’s annual Sauce for the Goose sale, I fell in love with one of Ms [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 21:38:39

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