Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Home / Life in General / An American in London An American in London Bob Borson — February 17, 2014 — 49 Comments I am in desperate need of a holiday – for lots of reasons. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Why not do both … a blog post on my vacation?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

I was fortunate to catch the last day of the exhibition, SELLING the DWELLING, The Books that Built America’s Houses, 1775-2000, at the Grolier Club in New York. The audience for the literature associated with this growing phenomenon of homeownership included the craftsmen who built the houses.

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JULY 17, 2013

I am always looking for great solutions to what seem like insurmountable challenges. Gil Schafer has two great examples in his book, The Great American House, where a window is in exactly the wrong place for the flow of the space. This is a great design solution, executed perfectly.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

There’s a case to be made for resilient flooring in every room of the house,” he explained. There are two main drivers of the category’s continued popularity and growth in 2021—as well as the growth of the entire industry: the pandemic and the current housing market, two topics that are intertwined. increase over 2019’s $5.433 billion.

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Kitchens for Living

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Interestingly, she did not learn to cook until she met her husband Paul Child, an American diplomat with a refined palate. Julia Child’s kitchen at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. She didn’t care. It was in this capacity that she created her first recipe which was for shark repellent!

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

Support AEC Care’s 2014 Project and Give Children a Solid Foundation “All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.” To help articulate the purpose, Jennifer Hicks, the owner for WordsWork, prepared this article.

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MARCH 2, 2016

I simply love books; new and old, design, decoration, architecture, art, craft, fashion, landscape and much more. There is something special about each book — from the texture and design of the book jacket to the choice of material for the end papers, from the selection of font to the cadence of photographs, and of course the content.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

I thought I would pull some out and share them to show just how different things were back in 1990 - No internet … Research meant going to an actual library and sorting through the card catalog and the Dewey Decimal system so you could pull out books. No email … you wrote letters. Can you imagine?!?

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

Thomas Jayne, author, historian, preservationist, decorator and friend, has written a remarkable new book, AMERICAN DECORATION, A SENSE OF PLACE published by The Monacelli Press. Even the re-decoration of his boyhood room by painting the walls White House red. A house in Maine has different requirements from one in Florida.

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Decorator on Demand

JANUARY 26, 2012

I think one of my favorite parts of remodeling a kitchen is adding some WOW to the backsplash.Alot of times I am working on other parts of a clients house and I see a BORING backsplash and I talk them into adding some WOW like these. I live in an old house with a crazy old kitchen so there's not really a backsplash at all, just the wall.

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Time2Design

MARCH 27, 2013

Sure yeah, that would be great" Exchange of cards. There aren’t a lot of books that tell you how to break into the wallpaper business so I just followed my gut and figured it out as I went along.". "what do I do?" "are are you in the design business?" "Im blah blah blah.Then the program event began. Q&A ~ Given Campbell.

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Decorator on Demand

MARCH 29, 2011

I love this furnishings company, AT-95 and their ingenious way to revitalize the rust belt of America, by starting a NEW American Industrial "Furniture" Revolution! love the warmth of the wood with the metal, such a great combo and the style just works. Many usages but what a great entertainment console this could be.

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Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Wine cellar looks great! What a great idea. great idea. My clients foyer was definitely lacking some color, interest and well even some love. wine cellar with presence. We lost the door and to play off on all the other arches already in the foyer, decided to add an arch to this new cellar as well. Its normal look. Gracie said.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I believe this is driven to a large degree by ‘flippers’ taking advantage of a very strong housing market,” said Greg Loeffler, COO. “I I believe this is driven to a large degree by ‘flippers’ taking advantage of a very strong housing market,” said Greg Loeffler, COO. based Frazier’s Carpet One Floor & Home. For Anniston, Ala.-based

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Collar City Brownstone

AUGUST 6, 2016

Last semester while I was working on my school assignments, I became fascinated with the subject of the American Frontier through the eyes of the women who lived it. I read the Little House on the Prairie books years ago, but I greatly desired to read more stories. I wish it contained much more stories.

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 14, 2011

Great idea! this isa great ideas.so great idea. but mirror on the cabinet is great. You have great ideas. Mirrored Kitchen Cabinets? I know it sounds very, disco ball/70s maybe right? With mirrors you still get that same feeling of them being glass but everything is obviously hidden. July 15, 2011 at 8:16 AM.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Bob Borson — December 5, 2013 — 31 Comments There are few things that are as stunning to me as a white marble counter top … I love them and appreciate the character and history they have as a material. It’s definitely a good look and a fantastic material, but you have to be prepared for a give and take relationship.

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Decorator on Demand

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

In strategically placed spots throughout the house are bits of sparkle to make her smile. I recently had a leather sectional delivered to her media room and the delivery guy, all sweaty and gruff actually said to me, "are you the designer of this house? Thanks for visiting my blog:) I'm not much into house bling.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

The American ideal of the cozy living room with a roaring fireplace is often easier said than done. Cool casings and gorgeous grids look great on display, so try grouping your furniture around a couple of windows. You’ll create a cozy nook with the best view in the house. We hope you like the products we recommend.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

To make your search easier, or to give you an in-depth look at Boston and its housing, we’ve created a guide of the core neighborhoods in Boston and the best places to live within them. Some young working professionals also live here, and housing options range from nicer brownstones and Victorian apartment homes to run-down student abodes.

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 20, 2012

This looks like a great sink especially if you are worried about scratches. Stainless Copper Sinks. I know you think those dont go together but they do now. Rohl has come out with a copper stainless sink.Its the look of copper with even more durability than stainless due to the PVD coating they finish it in. Friday, July 20, 2012.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MARCH 13, 2012

Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. 13 March 2012. We, ourselves, have grammar pet peeves: a Blog Off post. Posted by Paul Anater. at 6:00 AM. Every two weeks, the blogosphere comes alive when bloggers of every stripe weigh in on the same topic. The current topic is "Grammar pet peeves." Heres my take: --.

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Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Not sure if suzanis would work in the bathroom (maybe as a towel pattern), but I think Ive come up with some great examples of creative bathroom storage ideas. Liz Marie via The humble, versatile Mason jar makes great storage for small stuff in the bathroom. Creative Bath Storage Ideas. I just saw the article on suzanis.

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 24, 2012

Great idea and SO practical! Sandhi Schimmel Gold is a recycling genius and an artist on top of that. She turns every day junk mail into the most amazing art! She hand cuts, sorts and manipulates thousands of pieces; images and text to assemble a mosaic portrait. Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Email This BlogThis! 5 comments: Anonymous said.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Apparently, some years I clearly want more stuff than others, and this year’s list at 28 total items falls somewhat short of last year’s intensive mega-book list (43 total items, 31 one of which were books.) This Bocce set is great for a relaxing competition among your friends over a few cocktails on a nice afternoon.

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

Have a great time and a Merry Blessed Christmas, Marie! What a great spot to spend your Christmas vacation. What a great spot to spend your Christmas vacation. You must enjoy the great waters. Input Form. Thursday, December 22, 2011. Where is Marie? Heaven on earth. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.

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AUGUST 16, 2011

A great source for these is over at ebay. Holy Moses, the orange/turquoise chair needs to get in my house immediately! Traditionally made by Central Asian brides as part of their dowry and were presented to the groom on the wedding day. My favs are the antique Suzanis (hand embroidered).A Calico Corners has a Suzani inspired fabric.

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Decorator on Demand

APRIL 1, 2011

visiting from SITS, have a great day! Friday, April 1, 2011. Kitchen is Soooo DONE. I guess the good thing with the major delay is it should feel completely fresh to you all once again. So without further ado, here are some "befores" and "afters" of the whole kitchen project. Before: Faux painter just finished painting this wall. Gracie said.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Tanks for the greats info. What a great tip. And the do it ourself directions are great. I am adding this to my dream house wishlist LOL. Such a great product to know about! But now I just discovered something that prevents you from tossing out your old toilets (3.5gpf and 1.6 10 comments: Chris said. Gracie said.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

This tile is great, it adds really nice texture without seeing any grout joints. immediately wanted me to do something, actually the same thing on his other 2 fireplaces in his house for his master bedroom.That is where I drew the line.Nah uh, you cant put that in master bedroom, no way.But we can do something grand and elegant.

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Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Also, look at the dinky sink and toilet, that is not an illusion, they really were.I felt like a giant in there. Soooo bye bye booorrinnnng and dated. And hello Azure Blue.Dont you just love that name.Conjurs up a vacation on a tropical island for me. No more white toilet.I See how the light reflects off of it? But if you must here is a how to.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

They know what they like and dont for that matter but the process of looking through a fan deck or looking at all the paint samples in a store overwhelms them.They are afraid of making a mistake and their fear paralyzes them. Glidden Paint has a blog now called. Cant wait to hear! :). Thursday, January 12, 2012. Email This BlogThis! Del Mar Designs.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

It can be cut to custom shape as long as you have a great pair of scissors and have an idea of what you want. Not this kind of film star. But this kind. This is the coolest, NEW, innovative window film by 3-Form that I have seen in a while. Its called the Gecko by Creation Baumann. View my complete profile. Follow by Email. Subscribe To.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Having spent several years traveling the globe and honing his skills, Poul broke off on his own adventure – turning pro – and has since shot for notable clients such as Williams Sonoma, BMW North America, Dwell Magazine, Soho House, and Taschen Publishing. Where do you draw the line between what is acceptable to digitally manipulate?

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Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

These customizable, creative roller shades were just featured on Daily Candy , so I had to spread the love because I think they are a great idea. Isnt this a great idea for those not so great REAL views? These are SO great, Marie! What a GREAT idea! Ever wish you could change the view outside of your windows?

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Our Fine House. Input Form. Thursday, January 5, 2012. Color Palette, All Aboard. I am back and for those of you who were wondering where in the world I was, I was on the Society Islands, in the South Pacific. Anyway, I love it there, and have been 3 times now and its still not enough.Simply put, it is paradise on earth. Email This BlogThis!

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MAY 18, 2010

Oh, I blogged about fabrics about this time last year and have a great source that I mentioned for great priced outdoor fabrics, check it out here. Thank you for sharing.durable and beautiful is great combination! Thank you for sharing.durable and beautiful is great combination! :). Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Love these!!

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