Author Archives: butdesign

Posted on February 23, 2013

What Does Your House Style Say About You?

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SWITCH to WHICH?

Posted on August 13, 2012

But…Switch to Which? – this EASY primer helped me considerably on the Pros/ Cons and cost $$$ of the new light bulbs.  Hallelujah! you do NOT have to live with those icky light bulb colors any more!!!   AND, if you … Continue reading →

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Food Shapes for Health!

Posted on May 7, 2012

But…..what do the shapes of food tell you?  Know your shape patterns!!  This is your clue to a healthier diet and God had this all planned out…..now that is DESIGN MAGIC!  This article was a viral email. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Where Did This Style Come From? Palladio!!

Posted on March 21, 2012

“In 2008 a multi-year celebration of the 500th anniversary of Andrea Palladio’s birth commenced. Although Palladio’s name is unfamiliar to most Americans, this 16th-century Italian has had an immeasurable impact on our county’s architectural image. His descriptions of the classical … Continue reading →

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Animal Patterns

Posted on March 21, 2012

Can you tell I love dogs?   I would just love a custom fabric/ wallpaper design with my “precious Riley” humorously commemorated like this! For you discriminating clients out there – your wish is technology’s command! I found this in a … Continue reading →

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Collage Architecture

Posted on March 21, 2012

Here is what NOT to do with an architect! Look closer at this engaging room to see what I call “COLLAGE ARCHITECTURE”.  It might look nice if you squint your eyes up tight!!  But in real life it is a … Continue reading →

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Frank Gehry’s house, designed for living

Posted on February 15, 2012

“Many believe that architects get a bad name by creating ugly buildings in the name of “creative genius.” Read this thought-provoking article written by Robert Campbell and published in the Boston Globe about the recent distinction given to Frank Gehry’s … Continue reading →

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