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Halloween Decor Inspired by the Classics
Feeling in the spirit this Halloween and want to create your own haunted manor? Jack-o-lanterns and hanging sheets are great for the kiddos, but they do little for those with more sophisticated tastes. If you’re hosting guests or simply want an eerie, but elegant atmosphere this All Hallows Eve, take a cue from the masters of horror. From Hitchcock to Bram Stoker, Halloween decor inspired by the classics is sure to enchant and bring imagined bumps in the night. The Raven Via Think poetry is just for lovesick dreamers? Then you've never read Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven. The simple...
Rustic Contemporary Design
Can you blend rustic charm with contemporary design? Absolutely! And reflecting this unique union was the guiding principle in our latest project - a rustic contemporary design home built in Celina, Texas. Our design was inspired by Celina's own duality. The small city sits at the intersection of a State highway and a farm to market road. Corn-lined roads usher you into town, and high school football is still king. In fact, Celina High School has one of the most successful football programs in the all of Texas, and that's saying something! But Celina also sits just north of the...
Innovations from Jenn-Air Designer Forum
Art and accessories may make a home look beautiful, but they do little to help us with everyday tasks. That's where home appliances come in. And with today's technologies and finishes, they're looking quite dazzling on their own! I had the privilege recently of attending the Jenn-Air Designer Forum at the World of Whirlpool in Chicago. Design specialists from around the country were invited and treated to a visit to the Windy City to explore the latest in home appliance technologies. The World of Whirlpool facility is a showstopper in itself. The 30,000-square-foot facility is located in the penthouse of...