Design Lines - Embellished Surfaces By Pamela Hughes It is amazing how intertwined art is with design. The two words are almost synonymous. In previous columns, I’ve written about buying art and how to frame it, and we have had numerous columns about various facets of design. In this column, I’d like to write about having art [...]
Monday, October 25, 2010
Top 10 Green Design Trends for Your Home By Jim Soda As the green movement gathers steam, many homeowners, and soon-to-be homeowners, are exploring ways to become environmentally conscious within their living spaces. Greening your home is not only a responsible thing to do but can also boost your home’s value when it comes time to sell. These [...]
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Design Lines: Houses with Boats By Pamela Hughes What could be more fun than having a house on one of our many beautiful Sarasota waterways and having a boat with the house as well? Well, not much, as long as the house is in Sarasota or some other gorgeous locale. For this month’s column, I thought it would [...]
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Design Lines - Let’s Frame It! By Pamela Hughes In past columns, I’ve written about lighting, color, furniture placement and other elements of successful interior design. In this column, I’d like to write about the how’s and why’s of framing artwork. But first, let me share with you an adventure which brought me to this column’s topic. It [...]
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Old World Craftsmanship By Clifford M. Scholz Let’s try and define “Old World Craftsmanship”. Obviously, it is a talent that has a very long history. It is international, and it has to do with quality. It is something that we hold dearly and, unfortunately, is getting harder and harder to find. There is more to Old World Craftsmanship [...]
Monday, June 28, 2010
Design Lines - TV, Or Not TV…. By Pamela Hughes Whether we like it or not, televisions are here to stay. They are in our lives, for some of us, from the moment we wake up to the last thing we hear or see at night. And all through the day, it seems there is hardly a [...]
Monday, June 28, 2010
How Does Illumination Influence The Atmosphere And Energy Usage Within Your Home? By Clifford M. Scholz Lighting adds drama and dimension in any room of the home- inside and out. The play of light and shadow, both natural and artificial, is a part of the core curriculum in every architectural education. Light instinctively effects a person’s emotional [...]
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Design Lines - Lightening The Look By Pamela Hughes One of the pleasures of life is simplification. As the world itself seems to be moving faster and becoming more complicated, the sanctuary of our homes is our place to restore peace, quiet and balance. Paired with making more time for ourselves is the possibility of making our homes [...]
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Design Lines - Window Dressing By Pamela Hughes We’ve talked about many elements of interior design in previous columns, and we have a few more to go! One very important component of a great space is windows. They are in every room, they control light and air, and they give us an opportunity to add decoration, so [...]
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Ready Set Market Part II By Tracy Eisnaugle Last month we started discussing design consultation or staging techniques to assist in the process of getting your home or listings ready for the market. This month we will continue the discussion with additional tips and pointers remembering that our goal is to de-personalize and de-clutter the residence. Potential buyers [...]
Keller Williams RED Day Benefits Manatee Glens.
Realtors from both the Bradenton and the Sarasota offices of Keller Williams On the Water volunteered at Manatee Glens planting flowers, raking, weeding, painting and more
Lakewood Ranch Golf And Country Club Summer Culinary Invitation.
The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Golf And Country Club again announces Summer Culinary Invitation, June 1 through September 30, 2012.
Jannus Live Presents ZOSO - The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
The doors open Friday, May 18, 2012, for a concert at St Pete’s Jannus Live with ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
Barbara Mei Named Sales Person Of The Month.
Broker-Associate Barbara Mei was recognized as the top sales person for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in March 2012.
School of Opportunity Announces Google Life Courses.
The School of Opportunity released their summer schedule and classes begin June 4, 2012 at the University of South Florida North Port campus.
Shelley Thayer Recipient Of 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship.
Cat Depot announced Shelley Thayer, executive director, was awarded the 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship by The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA).
Salt & Light Productions Accepting Cost Sharing Grant Applications.
Salt & Light Productions, an award winning project of the Center for Faith and Freedom, who produces multi-media productions is accepting cost-sharing grant applications for summer 2012.
Early Learning Coalition Roasts 1-800-Ask-Gary.
Join the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County for a casual evening of laughter and camaraderie as “frenemies” and close friends take the stage to roast the one and only: Dr. Gary Kompothecras.
Nutter Custom Construction Moves To New Office Space.
Nutter Custom Construction announced they are moving Friday, May 11, 2012 to new office space on South Orange Avenue.
Gallery Opening Features Contemporary Paintings Mounted In Concrete Frames.
The MillerBrady Fine Art Gallery announced a Grand Opening Reception from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th to showcase contemporary minimalist original paintings and glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) framed works of art.
Habitat For Humanity Sarasota Dedicates New Home.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, announced the celebration of a home dedication for Shawn Bowman and his family on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Center For Sight.
Center For Sight, a multi-physician vision, hearing, cosmetic and skin care practice in Southwest Florida, announced the addition of M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D.
May 12th Band Slam Benefiting Manatee Children’s Services.
A different type of charity fundraiser is roaring its way into the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center. From blues to jazz to cover bands, see the Suncoast's hottest bands under one roof.
Mike Meeks Joins Taylor Morrison.
Taylor Morrison West Florida Division announced the appointment of Mike Meeks as vice president of construction.
Nancy Havens Relocates Her Practice to Sterling Dental.
Nancy Havens, DDS, has relocated her general dentistry practice to Sterling Dental at 2900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239.
Cat Depot’s Shelley Thayer To Speak At Animal Care Expo.
Cat Depot announced their executive director, Shelley Thayer, will present at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Care Expo 2012
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