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Francophilia
May 30, 2011
Yesterday I went to see the latest Woody Allen movie, Midnight in Paris and today I have been thinking about all things French. The beginning of the film is a picture postcard of memorable French landmarks and throughout the film you are presented with a visual delight of the allure and beauty of Paris. Since seeing the film, I have researched some of the locations of filming and would like to share my visual delight.…
READ MORESymmetry in Design
March 22, 2011
Symmetrical balance is also known as formal balance in interior design. This type of balance is achieved by creating a mirror image on each side of a central focus point. The focal point could be a mirror, a fireplace, a window, a doorway or a bookcase. Greeks and Romans were dominant in this type of design of their buildings. While visually appealing because perfect balance is achieved, this type of design is predictable. See what you think of these perfectly symmetrical designs:…
READ MOREAmorous for Glamorous
January 25, 2011
You’re just too marvelous
Too marvelous for words
Like glorious glamorous
And that old standby amorous
– Johnny Mercer
What makes a room glamorous?
Attractive Alluring Beautiful Charming Captivating Elegant Bewitching
Color Texture Shine Sparkle Touch
Resource List:
Amy Howard
House Beautiful
Nancy Corzine
Safavieh Rugs
Sherwin Williams
Tufenkian
Williams Sonoma Home…
Repetition in Design
May 13, 2009
Repetition is a principle of design which represents a rhythm wherein shapes, forms, lines, patterns, textures or colors are repeated in a congruous manner.
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