tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35476617354138796512024-03-17T20:03:37.669-07:00a designer + a contractora designer + a contractorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17658419256362956367noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547661735413879651.post-11123100894169518252012-05-24T09:06:00.001-07:002012-05-24T09:06:18.534-07:00Roberto Mantellassi Collection<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Finally!!! I've gotten around to posting all the pictures of the beautiful Roberto Mantellassi Collection that I just started representing. Click on the </span><a href="http://adesignerandacontractor.blogspot.com/p/roberto-mantellassi.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Roberto Mantellassi tab / page or click here</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> to view the gorgeous pieces! Contact me at </span><a href="mailto:scaffididesigns@yahoo.com"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">scaffididesigns@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> with any questions or if you would like any further information! Enjoy! They are <em>truly</em> one-of-a-kind, exquisite pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Just bought these super cute birdie bookends from <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/">Pottery Barn Kids</a> for the baby's room! With a bit of time and the correct materials, you can make these! All you'll need is something heavy for the base (so the books stand at attention.....), cut the little birdies out of plywood or even some sort of foam, and cover them with some cute fabric!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was a tough choice between the birdies and the owls, but with a pink theme for the bedroom the birdies won : )</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">With adequate sewing skills (which I absolutely do not have), you can make these as well!</span></div>a designer + a contractorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17658419256362956367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547661735413879651.post-56274585677881588272012-05-02T15:58:00.001-07:002012-05-02T15:58:33.963-07:00ethereal evolution<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am SO excited!!! (But in the nerdy designer way that all you other designers out there would understand). I don't know if I've been out of the loop for a while or what, but I just came upon a GREAT FIND. I have big love for </span><a href="http://www.sicis.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sicis</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, one of the greatest tile companies on the planet earth. Or so I thought! Now appropriately named </span><a href="http://www.sicis.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sicis, The Art Factory</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, not only do they carry tile, but they also carry furniture, accessories, fabrics, and jewelry (soon to come)! Their new furniture line is absolutely GORGEOUS. I love it because it's so different and unique, and they have pieces I've never seen before. The designs are very whimsical and some are even accented with their beautiful mosaic tiles. The furniture pieces remind me of Las Vegas and have that Alice in Wonderland type feel, giving me the huge urge to design glamorous and ethereal spaces using their amazing works of art!!!</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/">all images via Pottery Barn Kids</a></span></em></div>a designer + a contractorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17658419256362956367noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547661735413879651.post-74597327230391840682012-02-27T12:40:00.000-08:002012-02-27T12:40:00.920-08:00Introducing........Roberto Mantellassi!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A sneak peek at the new line that I am representing.....Roberto Mantellassi! The Collection is a stunning new Italian line of bracelets, belts, handbags, and accessories handcrafted from exquisite leather and eel, python, and lizard skins. The Collection was first proudly introduced in Italy and is now being distributed throughout Northern America!!! Isn't the Collection just gorgeous!?!?!? Although pictures don't do it nearly half the justice. You really need to see these in person!</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>a designer + a contractorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17658419256362956367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547661735413879651.post-77847682033164708592012-02-01T11:59:00.000-08:002012-02-01T11:59:59.278-08:00.....it's a girl!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Now all the decisions need to be made! And the most important....how to decorate the nursery?!?!?!?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>a designer + a contractorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17658419256362956367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547661735413879651.post-66988298657204808572012-01-17T08:13:00.000-08:002012-01-17T08:13:59.925-08:00baby on the brain<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">How cool is this nursery? I just love the soft color palette and the mod design. Some great design elements...the painted grid on the wall and the hanging ceiling panels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1) I just became the new rep for Roberto Mantellassi, a GORGEOUS Italian line of leather bracelets, belts and handbags. I will post the goodies pronto, I promise! I was hoping to give you a peek for the holidays, but time flew by like the wind! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2) Of course, the holidays played a giant factor in getting sidetracked. That is a great excuse for anyone...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3) I got knocked up. Yes! I'm creating a little bambino as I blog! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4) This blogging business is tough work! It really is the equivilant of a full time job, no joke. Except the bad thing is there's no compensation. So really, it's like working for free. (Unless you monetize your site which I feel that if I do I'll get wrapped up in some sort of scam or a giant virus will attack my computer and eat all my files. Anyone have any insight on this whole monetizing thing???) All you other blogsters out there can relate. Don't believe me? Try it!!! So hence, I needed a little blogging break. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There you have it. My 4 (main) excuses. They're good ones though, right??? I really have more, so if you'd like to hear them please contact me...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So I'll leave you with this...here are some bright and cheery interiors for a bright and cheery New Year!!!!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(And a little secret? Ellen has an interior design obsession!!!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Scatter colorful leaves down the center of your table in place of a runner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Create interesting centerpieces by filling clear glass cylinders with dried seedpods, acorns or other nuts. Add candles of similar or contrasting color.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For softness and color, place small arrangements of hand-picked roses, sunflowers or any flower at hand at either ends of the centerpieces.</span></div><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Vintage materials such as honed marble and limestone work well with the warm engineered-wood flooring and the sleek stainless appliances. The lantern fixtures add a unique touch!</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The fun shapes and gloss of the backsplash tiles add another dimension to the white palette. The turquoise window treatment along with the other bright accents add the perfect pop against the neutral backdrop.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Who doesn't love a multi-functional island? Housing a secondary sink, this island is perfect for food prep, buffets, and providing additional storage.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A dark dining table and wicker chairs add another element of depth and texture. Turquoise pillows and bright yellow flowers create a comfortable charm for entertaining!</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A carefully designed workstation provides a great area for household organization, homework, booking appointments, keeping sports schedules, etc.</span></div><br />
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