Interior Design "Defined"
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"GOOD DESIGN IS FOREVER" says Belina Brunschwig - This is so true in our environment of constant change. What catches your attention? How about a classic designed light pole on a new bridge instead of a poured concrete pole. Classic design in accessories reflects back on past years and even centuries. Fabrics reflect fabulous colors, patterns and textures going back to the 1700 and 1800's. What emotions come forth when you see a classic, comfortable wing chair virtually unchanged over 200 years? Colors change and are either grayed or whitened but the basics continue to evoke the same reactions today as well as tomorrow. Look around you - enjoy the new sense of good design.
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Holiday Planning at Your Fingertips
Some survival hints for the next few weeks.
- Keep a supply of cheeses, crackers and desserts on hand for drop-by visitors
- Put together a quick treat from your supply of wine, mixed nuts, great
 cookies, cocoas or teas presented with flourish on holiday plates/napkins -- add a dash of color with green wine glasses or holiday cups and saucers. A holiday presentation of cocoa and cookies will lighten all children's hearts. - Use fragrant tea lights floating in a large bowl of water to add a bit of drama to a small or large table for a celebration.
- For great impact buy in multiples - various sizes and shapes of candles, flowers, potted plants and especially some Christmas cactus or pink, red and white cyclamen plants to scatter around
 - Find all your favorite recipes that you might like to make---jot them down on a card, computer, tablet or phone where you can easily find them when you are in panic mode. Also review and stock with as many general ingredients as possible.
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All Natural Holiday Decorating Ideas
- Do you have dried plants, flowers, (Hydrangeas)? Use them for decorating for the holidays by spraying with gold, silver, or red paint for great arrangements in small and large vases. Mixed with greens they also make a great impact.
 - Cutting evergreens and adding shiny balls in various colors for mantel decorating or use as just a small vignette in a glass bowl
- Wrap a bundle of mountain laurel, rhododendrons, pine branches together with gold ribbon and hang in your windows, in a vase, over a picture
 or even around a table centerpiece. - Pot some parsley, basil, thyme etc. for placement on the kitchen counter - the green look and handy for cooking
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Holiday Splurge
Install the Delta Round Raincan showerhead with H2Okinetic Technology. These showerheads are available in traditional, transitional and contemporary designs to coordinate with other Delta fixture. Flowing at 2.0 gpm, the units improve water efficiency by 20 percent, while using larger droplets that retain their heat longer and a dense spray pattern for a refreshing shower experience.
Buy that top of the line Toto toilet, the Rolls Royce of toilets. It features a programmable nightlight, remote control, automatic open/close lid (when you walk by), three modes of cleansing, hands-free  automatic flush, an air dryer, an air purifying system and the Cyclone flushing system. It sells for around $3000 and there are many less expensive models with some of these features.
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An Argument For Small Tables
If your living room is prone to clutter, small tables can help solve the problem. Small surfaces force you to edit down to a few choice items on a table top. No room left for other things.
-- Pushing two small square tables together can create a coffee table but provide flexibility when floor space is needed when they can be separated and used elsewhere.
-- Two square ottomans serve an equal purpose and provides a table surface or extra seating during a party.
--If your room has an awkward corner or an empty spot, a small table can be tucked in and topped with a special or unusual accessory.
-- In a small bedroom that table can be put on one side of the bed and tucked in the corner where it serves as a place for a lamp and/or a book.
-- That table placed between two pull-up chairs helps to pull together a cozy and comfortable seating arrangement in any room.
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New Fabrics and Wallcoverings
This news is from Designer's Guild with a wonderful new collection of favorite graphics, pinstripes, mosaic patterns, large floral bouquets and layered patterns. These are presented in Designer Guild's usual bold colors especially in China Blue and Cobalt Blue. There are geometrics, matte velvets, silks and satins along with new trimmings and they can be seen now at the Boston Design Center. Just let me know if you are interested.
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Wishing a happy and safe holiday time to all. In the New Year we will focus on new products on the market as technology changes many old and familiar items.
More details on these topics can be found on the Abbott Interiors Facebook page  . This will be updated frequently and include additional items. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like to get together for a consultation. Sincerely, Eleanor Samuels Abbott Interiors 617-332-1100 |
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Issue 14
December
2011
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