Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Buzz on Douglas Durkin

By Buzz Kaplan, Decorati Contributing Antiques Editor and author of The Buzz on Antiques, and Executive Director of Decorati manufacturer C. Mariani Antiques, Restoration & Custom in San Francisco. (Image above by Durston Saylor) My “day job” is as Executive Director of C. Mariani Antiques in San Francisco. In that capacity, I’m lucky enough to interact [...]

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The Past and Present: Ellen Hamilton

Keep reading to learn how Ellen Hamilton creates colorful spaces mixed with old and new pieces that are ever-present with the client’s personality. Is there a classic—a staple—that is always a part of your design?  What is it and what enables it to work in any environment? The most important design element of any room for [...]

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Organizing Resolutions

HAPPY NEW YEAR! According to an organizational survey, getting organized is one of the top three New Year’s resolutions for 2011.  Here are my thoughts on getting organized in the home and in your daily life: S.M.A.R.T. Goals – On average, 97% of New Year’s Resolutions are not kept because many people make their goals [...]

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DESIGN 100:The Last Word on Modern Interiors Book Giveaway

This week’s book giveaway features DESIGN 100: The Last Word on Modern Interiors by Michael Lassell . One lucky reader will win a free copy of this wonderful design book, courtesy of Filipacchi Publishing! The book features 100 houses, apartments, lofts or rooms that are the greatest of something, created by the best designers or architects [...]

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The Language of Clarity: Gavin Macrae-Gibson

Keep reading to learn how architect Gavin Macrae-Gibson make architecture that has an inner life revealed through the poetic logic of form. How would you describe your design style? I would describe it as combining clarity with richness. All architecture is local. But although it starts with the clarity of a specific site, it concludes [...]

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Upgrade Your Email Identity With Your Own Domain

A free email account through yahoo.com, gmail.com or aol.com is easy to set up and fine for your personal address.  However, most people expect a business to have their own domain, such as apolonio@specifyapp.com. This process usually takes several steps. Instead, get your domain and email at the same time through Google.  You’ll pay for [...]

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The Designed Life: Laura Bohn

Keep reading to learn how designer Laura Bohn embraces the growing trends of simplicity, practicality, and functionality to create luxury, high-end spaces that focus on enhancing the lifestyle of her clients. Do you see part of your role as designer being that of educator, expanding your clients’ awareness of green products? How informed do you [...]

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