[Making Lovely] The Commission's project

Contacting an artist have a custom painting created by you is something so cool, grown to do, right? But it's also usually a guy thing do ... except in this case. Paul Ferney just launched the project Commission, and it will be creating a series of paintings of 100 5 × 7 for only $ 200 each.

The painting above is based on this photo of me standing with a scholarship that I did.I love how he exited. Mr. Ferney is quite the talent, so if you want a portrait of his grandfather, your baby or your favorite pair of skates, I advise you to enter in it while the getting is good.

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[Charles tools & Hudson] Must-have tools for Home repair success

A DIYer without tools is like an artist without a brush. a writer without a pencil. a blogger without a computer — well, you get my drift. The importance of tools for home improvement projects is undeniable, but the big question is: what are the must have tools for repair of home?

When a set of build tools (or swap with their counterparts latest models older, less functional), it is best to cover the basics and that has exactly what Bob Tedeschi, writer for the New York Times, made with the help of a panel that included builders, engineers and contractors.

Tedeschi writes $ 250 will give you the "dozen tools" you need to deal with most projects. recommendations include a hickory ash-Treaty or hammer, which he writes is better in the absorption of shock than varieties of steel-Treaty.

Also on your list?

+ A screwdriver Multihead extension library

+ A cordless hammer drill

+ A tape measure 25-foot-long

+ Default, needle-nose, Mole grip and slip 12 inch together pliers

+ Electric stud Finder

+ Socket keys

+ Chisel tools porte

+ Jigsaw

You have most or all of the tools on this list or recommend others to a set of tools should have?

Photo courtesy of Home Depot

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[Design mother] Icelandic Market

You can feel the cold in the air? Me too. Let's all go Check our favorite parts in Icelandic market. (Dibs on the furry Hat).

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[Design mother] Ashley Meaders

Wow – I get the same feeling! Beautiful inspiration for decoration, the parties, the name it … love your style.

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[Doing this Home] A conclusion: Our switch to simplicity

How many of you, I'm discovering as a simpler life perspective is to do everything in my life happier.  It's all about your attitude.  I believe that slowing makes you more aware and grateful.

Ready for a flashback?

 Was us. married one year, working both work all the time, every day and every minute ...Save a camp obvious to take this photo!  And boy were we are learning.  

 People crankiest and unhappiest I know always incredible were workaholics.Perhaps not all workaholics are like this I just know that some people I had been around never seemed happy.  They never had enough. An airplane, a huge huge House, cars, vacation month international season passes to all regular dinners with the best restaurants in town and there is constant happiness.

Now don't misunderstand me.These people were very good folks, and I think they all had in mind only the best.Sometimes you can get in a rut of needing more. you cannot be happy until you get the next thing, and when you get to this thing, you are already saying, "well we will be happy when we can start ..."

A man told me that after five years of marriage, would be exactly like Martin and I would become .i think he was referring to the constant fight between him and his wife. I interpreted your comment as a constant reference unhappiness and busyness that both experienced.

Some months later, Martin and I hit the breaks. Wanted joy.

We both quit our jobs.

We cancelled our concession.

We moved.

The idea of Germany entered our minds.

Martin had a dream to work in renewable energy (which is now working!) and I had a dream of becoming something more — something that was not measured by the number of hours could log on to an Office.

And this is how we got where we are today, and we couldn't be happier to that decision the feels so long ago.

There was a time when you decided to change its direction? how do you turn toward simplicity more in your life?

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[Southern hospitality] Eutaw part II: Basil Hall

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Another real highlight in my visit to Eutaw, AL was getting to meet Thom Smith, the owner of Basil Hall. Thom invited me to lunch, along with Ellen and her daughter, Sarah. Sarah cooked for us and it was so delish! What an absolute delight to have lunch in this beautiful home, with such wonderful Southern company.

I drove up and saw this and immediately squealed with glee.  What a beautiful place this is.  I love how these historic homes have their own banners out front, announcing the original owners and when these homes were built.  What a gracious entry this is!  Check out the magnificent magnolia trees in front. Thom told me that these are older than the house.  I encouraged him to make some magnolia wreaths out of all his leaves.   So beautiful, I couldn’t stop taking pics along the way to the front door. And what an entry it is.  Thom came out and greeted me with a hug and we were like long-lost friends.  Thom is originally from NC, but has spent many, many years in NYC where he has been in the fashion industry for about 40 years.  He and his wife have been splitting their time between an apartment in Manhattan and this beautiful stately Southern home that they’ve owned for 20 years. It was so much fun to talk to Thom about all of the history of Eutaw.  He is a wealth of knowledge and what a pleasure it was to meet him. I couldn’t get enough of his beautiful house. He told me to look up and described this railing as a hairpin railing.  Can you see it?

Magnificent house, don’t you agree?! Come on inside!  Thom and his wife have acquired some absolutely stunning antiques over the years and this house is outfitted with some beautiful pieces.  I can’t imagine that this house ever looked so pretty as it does now. So  many beautiful and collected pieces in Thom’s home.

Looking back towards the front door.  All my pics didn’t turn out great, but I had to try to capture it.  This wall of blue toile in the kitchen was just amazing.  Such a beautiful collection of blue and white.  Looks like a magazine! Blue and white everywhere. Over the door. Living room with so many beautiful things to see. Wreaths on the doors. That’s Thom and Ellen in the background.  Ellen is part of the Historical society of Eutaw and the one who invited me. Gorgeous-ness everywhere. Not so great pic of the diningroom, but after the tour downstairs, we went in here to have lunch. Salad Chicken, rice and beans.  Delish! Scrumptious chocolate cake with white frosting and pecans.  To die for!

We visited for awhile longer and then I had to get going, so that I could finish the tour.  They mentioned a house across the street that was for sale, so I had to check it out.  See that little peek over the fence?  Come on….let’s go see!

What a beauty this place is too. Check out the metal rusty roof, how quaint is that?!  Circa 1836:  And guess what, it’s for sale!  This house can be yours for $239,000.  I was amazed at some of the great prices on some of the homes for sale in Eutaw.  If you’re looking for a fixer-upper, this is your town! Couldn’t you just see yourself in this pretty home?

What character it has.   Thom told me that this house was moved from it’s original location to this location.  And it was moved on huge logs!!  That’s totally amazing to me. You can just imagine all the families that have lived here. Sprawling front porch. Pretty blue ceiling. The old floors inside are just gorgeous.  Pretty rooms.  I didn’t see a kitchen, so that would have to be added, but just think what you could do from scratch. So much potential. Blurry pic of the stairs, but this old wood just wins me over. Sigh….look at this floor and that bed!  Oh my, how pretty is this.

OK, so who wants to buy it??

Thanks for tagging along on another tour of Eutaw with me.  I still have more to go!

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The winner of the Simple Fit shade is Cyndee!  Congrats! I’ve emailed you, so please get back to me.

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[House] Andrew Geller Fundraiser

Andrew Geller, renowned architect of mid-century homes (including this one) and the House of Hunt (pictured above), had a long and prolific career. In addition to his private commissions also worked as Vice President of industrial designer Raymond Loewy and over the years has accumulated a wide variety of drawings, specifications, models and photographs. First fundraiser to help catalog and preserve this body of work was waged in summer and out in the Hamptons. Fall is here Now so I will be going to town next week to
DWR NYC East 62 St for the second fundraiser Andrew Geller automotive Archive Preservation. sounds like a fun night-will attend some owners Geller, there will be door prizes, a silent auction, refreshments and a lecture and slide show of life and work by his grandson documentarist and historian Jake Gorst of Geller.

Photo coutesy of Jake Gorst
Andrew Geller is not only an iconic architect, but also a watercolor painter. This will be a series of items in the silent auction.

Photo coutesy of Jake Gorst
How will this unique scholarship Mondrina

Door prizes include this Box Set: "can't you Hear Me callin commands ' Blue Grass: 80 years of American Music".

For more information about the project, please visit andrewgeller.net

What: Andrew Geller architecture Archive Preservation Project event
When: Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 7-9: 30 pm
Where: @ DWR NYC-East 62nd St
27 East 62nd St.
(between Park & Madison)
New York, NY 10065
Phone: 212.888.4539
Fax: 212.888.4609
Admission: $ 10.
Refreshments will be served.

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