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Maestro Montanari

Diary of a Tile Addict

I take the first three days to fulfil the journalistic and commercial imperatives of Tile & Stone Journal , Tile Today and The Specifier’s Guide to Tiling ; and then dedicate at least one day to feeding my tile addiction. The tiles appeared to be hand-carved stone, ivory, or bone, decorated with gold leaf.

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DIY Christmas Favors for a Memorable Holiday

Stagetecture

There’s nothing better than receiving a beautiful ornament, decorative holiday card or even out of this word stocking stuffer from someone you care about and one that they created themselves. If it is art then gather some art supplies like small paint brushes, paints (tubes or travel sets), and a watercolour pad or acrylic pads.

Journal 34
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Rock Star Artist Sean Yseult Unveils New Line of Wallpaper Designs

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

All the kids had their pictures of the cute grey mouse on the wall, except for one, which was painted in every color imaginable. I recently found an old journal of mine from when we were just starting out together as a band, and I was asking myself why I wouldn’t take the plunge then to pursue music.

Design 75
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Decorator On Demand: There's No Place Like The Greenbrier

Decorator on Demand

Paris Hotel Boutique Journal: Dorothy Drapers Greenbrier Of course before I came along my husband had his Fantasy Football golf draft there one year.I Love the Decor! Everyday I discover something new about the decor. My husband and I spent wonderful Saturday in December there and the Christmas decorations were amazing.

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10 Classic Misconceptions of Interior Designers

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

They not only play with fabrics, paints and decorative items; they must determine space requirements, layouts, read blueprints from builders and architects, be well-versed in building codes and inspection regulations. Only after a clear image has been created and approved will they then create your space. Yes, YOUR space.