Design Notes

may 2008

	SPRING SEMINAR SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE 19 10 AM to 11 PM WALLCOVERINGS YOU'LL WANT – the Newest Looks from Source One" Sponsored by DL Couch Wallcovering Source in the Mid-America Room, Suite 86 Tom McCarthy, Sales Manager of Architectural Products for DL Couch Wallcovering Source, presents the newest lines from Source One. Tom will show off the newest textiles, reeds and grasses, paper, mineral, wood and synthetic looks, many of which are manufactured from natural fibers, sustainable materials, recycled products and are biodegradable. To register, click here* by Monday, June 16.* 12 NOON - 1 PM ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES IN GLASS Sponsored by Beaver Tile and Stone in the Mid-America Room, Suite 86 Allison Goldenstein and Lesley Provenzano, co-founders of Mixed-Up Mosaics, a design company specializing in custom-designed stained glass mosaics, will show you how to design your own mosaics for your commercial and residential clients. With their finger on the pulse of this rapidly evolving market, Mixed-Up Mosaics provides their clients with cutting-edge glass material designs. Let Allison and Lesley show you how endless the possibilities really are! Lunch will follow the presentation in the Beaver Tile and Stone showroom, Suite 101. To register, click here* or call the showroom directly at 248.649.5552 by Monday, June 16.* 2 PM - 3 PM COLOR THEORY AND ITS APPLICATION with Feras Irikat Sponsored by Virginia Tile in the Mid-America Room, Suite 86 Color is like a language, for it’s one of our most basic means of communication. To achieve the best results in use of color, it must be understood as well as experienced. Feras Irikat, product designer for Oceanside Glasstile and color theory college instructor, will introduce you to the basic dynamics of color, it’s principles, fundamentals and applications. You will learn how to use color combinations effectively, what color combinations to consider when designing an outdoor space, current color trends in home design and color psychology. Fabulous desserts and coffee will be available during the presentation in the Mid-America Room. To register, click here or call the showroom directly at 248.649.4422 by Friday, June 13. NEW & NOTABLE THIBAUT'S COURTYARD INDOOR / OUTDOOR FABRICS Thybony, Suite 38 introduces Thibaut’s Courtyard, their first collection of indoor/outdoor printed and woven fabrics. With a color palette of both brights and neutrals, these high-performance fabrics are colorfast and stain-resistant, offering long-lasting beauty and durability. Pictured on the cover is Bolton, a woven fabric with a modern, graphic Jacobean pattern; Gabriel, a modern trellis design with interlocking diamonds; and Linden Hill Stripe.

	NEW HANDWOVEN WINDOW COVERINGS FROM CONRAD Rozmallin, Suite 60 introduces Conrad’s luxurious new window coverings handwoven to size in sustainable fibers with distinctive textures and colors. Shown here is Tiger Eye, woven of burnished reeds in deep golden brown stippled with black markings.

	BEACON HILL DECORATIVE VELVETS Inviting to the touch and appealing to the eye, the luxurious allure of velvet transcends time. Innovative modern constructions make an elegant statement, while time-honored patterns surprise with fresh colors. Velvets made of silk, linen and even bamboo are offered in distinctive designs including a rich embossed floral, a zebra stripe in a cut and uncut velvet rib and an ornate lace-inspired panel stripe. Explore this exclusive array of the world’s finest velvets at Robert Allen \| Beacon Hill, Suite 13.

	*THE CRISTOBAL CHEST:* A STYLIZED GEOMETRIC DESIGN Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 60** presents the Cristobal Chest from the Jacques Garcia Collection. Crafted from maple solids and veneers, it is finished in lustrous Varnished Silver Leaf, a remarkable finish that obtains its beauty by layering silver leaf over gold leaf then hand-rubbed to evoke its warm silvery glow. The interior is finished in black lacquer and houses two adjustable shelves.

	JUST ARRIVED AT THE GHIORDES KNOT: SQUARE RUGS FROM LAPCHI The Ghiordes Knot, Suite 20 is pleased to announce the arrival of a magnificent shipment of hard-to-find square rugs from Lapchi Tibetan Looms. This outstanding selection of hand-woven silk and wool 8 x 8 rugs can be purchased off the floor or can be ordered in custom sizes, colors and shapes. Shown here is Madras, a soft organic design taken from a 19th century textile from India.

	GLASS BLEND MOSAICS AT CERCAN TILE Cercan Tile, Suite 94 presents an exclusive glass blend mosaic that is so fabulous you’ll have to stop by and see it. Made up primarily of both clear and frosted glass and tumbled yellow onyx, this mixture creates a classic look in light browns and tans. Mesh mounted on 12 x 12 sheets for ease of installation.

	SPRING INTO THE ALL NEW F. SCHUMACHER WEBSITE F. Schumacher, Suite 110 invites you to explore the all new F. Schumacher website at www.fschumacher.com. Quickly and easily browse the latest collections and best-selling classics for your editorial needs at any time – day or night. Or search for fabrics and wallcoverings by color, style, keyword or sustainability. Other features include zooming in on an amazingly detailed view of the pattern as well as online ordering options. New collections and many more existing products will be continuously added, so please be sure to check back frequently.

	GROUNDWORKS LAUNCHES THE NEWEST GROUP OF THOMAS O'BRIEN FABRICS Relaxed elegance rules the day in Thomas O’Brien’s latest textile collection for Groundworks, available exclusively at Lee Jofa, Suite 105. Embellished weaves upgrade the simplest geometric patterns to emphasize a unique topography and hand. The color themes reflect the designer’s distinctive palette of pale blues, misty greens, dreamy neutrals and a new influx of umbered reds.

	WEITZNER LIMITED'S MASTERWORKS WALLCOVERINGS AT TENNANT & ASSOCIATES Lori Weitzner of Weitzner Limited collaborated with artisan Rebecca Thompson to re-purpose old world European hand-printing and papermaking techniques to produce Masterworks’ six patterns. Romantic, dramatic and opulent, these hand-gilded wallcoverings evoke classic designs while distinguishing themselves in surprising, innovative ways. Shown here is Equinox, a heavy textured paper with a gilded finish. Exclusively at Tennant & Associates, Suite 61.

	ETOFFE EXOTIQUE AT BRUNSCHWIG & FILS Brunschwig & Fils’ Spring 2008 Collection, Etoffe Exotique, is exactly that – a stunning assemblage of exotic fabrics from the artisans of the Coromandel coast to the nomadic tribes of Central Asia. Donna May Woods, Director of Design at Brunschwig & Fils says “They speak to our desire for simpler rooms, simpler times and a simpler world.” See the entire collection at Brunschwig & Fils, Suite 28.

	PINDLER & PINDLER INTRODUCES SOLANA Pindler & Pindler, Suite 69 introduces Solana, an addition to the Signature Exclusive Sunbrella Indoor / Outdoor Hearst Castle Collection. Solana is a soft, drape-able fabric with an ethnic design inspired from Moorish tile work. This pattern is made from 100% solution dyed all weather acrylic yarns and is mildew, soil, and stain resistant.

	*THE SOUTH SEA PEARL COLLECTION* AT BEAVER TILE** Inspired by a favorite necklace of South Sea pearls, Artistic Tile founder Nancy Epstein created the South Sea Pearl ceramic collection. This tile features a pearlescent glaze, which may be matte, semi-matte or glossy in finish. Shown here is Teardrops in the Shell colorway. Exclusively at Beaver Tile and Stone, Suite 101.

	THE LONG COVE COLLECTION COMES TO BILL PERLMUTTER Bill Perlmutter, Inc., Suite 82 introduces the Long Cove Collection by Lexington. These finely crafted furnishings are anchored in tradition – sophisticated, but with a casual attitude. Choose from the soft eggshell white of Shell finish or the deep brown of the Midnight finish, with five additional finishes available on select accent pieces.

	NAPOLEON III CHAIRS AT GRANGE Modern in color and classic in design, Napoleon III chairs from Grange, Suite 77 echo the majestic yet tasteful spirit of the French Republic. They are available in a wide variety of hand-applied finishes and colors. Shown here, from left to right: Lavande, Ebène, Vert Sauge and Zinc.

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