Green, But Hazardous

Posted by on Oct 7, 2009 in Green, Lighting You would think that if a product is “green”, that it’s good for the environment, right? Did you know that compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) contain small amounts of elemental mercury, a toxin?  Actually, all fluorescent bulbs contain mercury… it’s the mercury vapor energy that helps create the light. On one hand, CFLs are good for the environment because they...
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Antique Browsing At Bond & Bowery

Posted by on Jun 15, 2009 in Accessories, Antiques, Art, Art Deco, Furniture, Lighting, Mid-Century / Modern If you’re in the market for antiques or vintage pieces, or just want to window shop, you can browse from the comfort of your own home by paying a visit to Bond & Bowery, a website that provides virtual storefronts for dozens of antique dealers from around the US, Canada, and England. Bond & Bowery was started in 2007 by Ben Spaisman and several partners.  The site has flourished...
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I Love Being Busy!

Posted by on Feb 22, 2009 in Green, Home Offices, Lighting, Mid-Century / Modern, My Portfolio, Offices I apologize for not blogging as frequently as I should be… I’ve been so busy with work and volunteering (and trying to have a personal life) that the blog has been on the back burner. I love being busy!  During the last two weeks, I met with two new clients.  One of the new projects is the designing of a home office/study in Needham.   The other new project is helping a health...
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Blue Skies For Dentists And You

Posted by on Jan 30, 2009 in Lighting, Offices Yesterday I attended the Yankee Dental Congress, an annual dental conference with 30,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors. So why was I there?  Interior design-wise, dentists’ offices are a different breed from other medical office space; they require major collaboration between the interior designer and the equipment manufacturer, who does the equipment and furniture layout for the...
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Swarovski Crystal Palace – Chandeliers Fit For Royalty

Posted by on Oct 8, 2008 in Art, Lighting The other night I attended a reception at Montage to celebrate the premiere of the Swarovski Crystal Palace Collection; a dazzling collection of chandeliers… or is it art? As a collector of vintage costume jewelry, I’m very familiar with Swarovski crystals; they’re the epitome of sparkle!  So how could I pass up this invitation that combines sparkle and lighting? The...
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