An interesting article came to my attention today about the Big Triangle. For those who don't know the Big Triangle is a concept that Scott McCloud explains in his book Understanding Comics. I highly advise reading the book. The link below is the translated post of the original. Here he ...
Indie Game Spotlight, at the moment, is an irregularly schedualed feature where I highlight an independantly funded and created game. Each game will be one worth taking a look at as abreak from the usual AAA and other studio made titles. These games need all the visibility they can get ...
With the economy having taken quite a blow in recent months, many design companies have found themselves falling under. Clients are unwilling to pay debts, new clients are reluctant to spend money, and employees are getting restless. Luckily, if you are part of, or own a design studio then ...
The Summer of Love: Art of the Psychedelic Era exhibition at the Whitney Museum features a series of work from the 1960’s through 1970’s; the artists that range from Andy Warhol to Lucas Samaras. Work from this era are characterized as being a direct reaction to popular culture and ...
Image is from Joanne Mattera: an artist being featured at the exhibition.
Wet dreams now has a new meaning as two photographers and fiveartists set their sights on exploring the liquid landscape that covers the majority of the planet we live on.
For humans water has a timeless fascination. Covering 2/3 ...
Indie Game Spotlight is the hopefull to continue being weekly feature where I will highlight an independent game that deserves attention. Given the difficutly these developers have in being heard, every little bit helps. Some will be free, some may cost money, but they are deserving of some attention.
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Coming out this week is the, smaller, cheaper model of Sony's Playstation 3. Heavenly rumored and expected for most of the year and finally, officially announced three weeks ago. This is the week that in Japan and North America you can walk into a store and come out with the ...
How Do You Make Greener Transportation Choices February 24, 2011 09:44 On Tuesday , Shannon told you about some innovations from airports , car rental companies , and taxi companies that reduce fuel use and provide some greener transportation options when you . travel How do you make greener transportation choices Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Travel Vehicles Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 1 Comment RSS Comments One idea we've been playing around with is to retrofit our 2001 PT Cruiser we missed out on
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Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Cluster Order Home Vernacular Structure Architecture Design by archinspire Separate buildings of this modern home ordered like cluster form , linked by enclosed porches and breezeway . The interesting buildings plan layout creates variety of spaces , captured views , and of course rich landscape . This house accommodates large and dynamic family . Simple construction of wooden and original stones materials . At center outdoor ,
Finding a quality globe bar for your favourite drinks and glasses can be an uphill struggle. However, this Sixteenth-Century Italian replica I recently came across brings the functionality you need with a small home bar table and the aesthetics that go with classical antiquity. It is a replica but if you’re looking for an old [...]
: , CHROMAom Log In Sign Up Username Password Lost Password COLOURlovers Welcome Back We moved your activity feed and made it better . You can find it by clicking the heart next to the log out button OR View Your Activity Here Browse Create Search Community Channels Trends Tools Store Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Palette Pattern Color Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Forums Groups FAQ Business Craft Fashion Home Print Web Wedding Branding Handmade Interior Looks Magazines Street Fashion Websites Wedding Invites ColorSchemer Seamless Themeleon PHOTOCOPA COPASO Color Of The Year Software Fabric Art Print Clothing Welcome . Here you'll find the latest home and interior-design focused Palettes and Patterns as well as Blog Trends and Forums to help guide your next interior design .
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Creative Modern House Plan Layout Outdoor Covered Terrace Feature by archinspire This modern house has three structure parts , the house , outdoor covered terrace , and shelter for cars that unify with motorcycle garage . The three parts configured in interesting order . The outdoor covered terrace placed between the house and the cars shelter creates privacy to enjoy the minimalist garden at side of house , and also become
A kitchen is increasingly being planned, designed and styled around not just its functional context but also according to home décor and personal comfort. When there is so much to accommodate in your cozy space, a kitchen design should be planned well and designed accordingly.
In many years of Interior Designing, this is the first table I’ve come across with all three legs of a distinctly different design from one another. The modern silver side table in question is pictured below and is ideal for a contemporary interior where up-to-date style and décor is required and desired. It will not [...]
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Thick Box Shell-like Construction Transparent Spaces Forest House Design by archinspire Built within the forest , this modern house has box form with two wall layer structure . Thick wall at outer structure like a shell , protect inner structure glass walls . The outer structure also gives shading , privacy , better home air circulation of inside spaces , and as ambulatory around the outside . Two niche gap concave forms becomes
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Fluid Structure Sculptural Character Modern Rectangular-like House Design by archinspire Fluid concept structure becomes basic design of this house , while rectangular-like form becomes its media . From the exterior , glass vertical series of walls and windows combine with curved edges concrete walls and roof create both of fluidity appearance and sculptural character . The interior designed in transparent style between spaces ,
CHROMAom Log In Sign Up Username Password Lost Password COLOURlovers Welcome Back We moved your activity feed and made it better . You can find it by clicking the heart next to the log out button OR View Your Activity Here Browse Create Search Community Channels Trends Tools Store Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Palette Pattern Color Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Forums Groups FAQ Business Craft Fashion Home Print Web Wedding Branding Handmade Interior Looks Magazines Street Fashion Websites Wedding Invites ColorSchemer Seamless Themeleon PHOTOCOPA COPASO Color Of The Year Software Fabric Art Print Clothing Welcome . Here you'll find the latest home and interior-design focused Palettes and Patterns as well as Blog Trends and Forums to help guide your next interior design . project
A classical-style soap dispenser is an ideal purchase for anyone looking to add a complimentary and functional accessory to a particular bathroom décor scheme. Liquid soap, as opposed to block soap, is an ever increasingly popular choice when it comes to soap selections in the bathroom and this frosted glass soap dispenser in oil rubbed [...]
Coloring the kitchen cabinet is one of the simplest and most effective ways of making the kitchen look wonderful. This is because kitchen cabinets lend a great deal of visual appeal and they are very functional as well.How Do You Make Greener Transportation Choices Airports Soar to New Heights with Alternative Fuels February 22, 2011 15:27 A recent flight to a conference inspired me to think about the impact of airports on our environment and society . Although modern planes have made it safe and fun to travel around the world , they use a vast amount of fuel . The petroleum used by the array of behind-the-scenes equipment , from shuttle buses to luggage carriers , adds up as well . Although Clean Cities doesn't address planes , our 87 local coalitions have helped airports limit their petroleum use in other ways , reducing their smog-forming and greenhouse gas . emissions A number of airports have adopted the use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles , ranging from gaseous fuels to hybrid
You have hundreds of CDs and DVDs scattered in various locations around your home. The last time you tried to find your favorite Gary Moore CD you ended up taking the place apart and even then it was nowhere to be seen. If you regularly have trouble keeping your media ordered and above all, findable [...]
Like many boys, I once had a lego set which I gained many hours of enjoyment from. Lego is perhaps one of the most iconic and recognisable games in the world and is given to children as presents on every continent. That’s why a gift like this red lego brick alarm clock will be the [...]
What do you call a cross between a Frenchman and a stunning reblown glass bottle? The answer is Jean Michel Daluzeau, a master glass artist from Véretz in France whose beautiful creations have won him praise from far and wide. He can also be considered an environmentally friendly advocate and this is due in no [...]
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Additional Space Creation without Modifying House Volume and Footprint by archinspire This is example of how to create extension spaces of house without modifying existing house volume and footprint . Additional spaces to be built are playroom , a bedroom and storage . Unused space above the garage and a small , north end attic adjacent to an existing children’s bedroom become perfect place to create additional spaces required .
: CHROMAom Log In Sign Up Username Password Lost Password COLOURlovers Welcome Back We moved your activity feed and made it better . You can find it by clicking the heart next to the log out button OR View Your Activity Here Browse Create Search Community Channels Trends Tools Store Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Palette Pattern Color Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Forums Groups FAQ Business Craft Fashion Home Print Web Wedding Branding Handmade Interior Looks Magazines Street Fashion Websites Wedding Invites ColorSchemer Seamless Themeleon PHOTOCOPA COPASO Color Of The Year Software Fabric Art Print Clothing Welcome . Here you'll find the latest home and interior-design focused Palettes and Patterns as well as Blog Trends and Forums to help guide your next interior design . project
Furniture which combines a number of different roles and functions are becoming an increasingly popular purchase choice for interior design connoisseurs. This is specifically the case with the modern Julia Bench which can be used as a bench, coffee table or a sculpture in its own right. Such is the aesthetic charm of this particular [...]
Decorative additions to a room can really add a personal touch to the interior. This is certainly the case with this set of 6 hand-painted ceramic balls which come in a variety of blue and white patterns. The six ceramic balls can be placed in a position where they will add some visual interest where [...]Airports Soar to New Heights with Alternative Fuels What Do You Love Most About Saving Energy February 17, 2011 07:30 Love was in the air this week , and Energy Savers was no exception . Chris told us the many reasons he loves saving energy and money and some of the quick and easy ways it can be . done What do you love most about saving energy Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 1 Comment RSS Comments I am hoping to get a home solar heating system installed and solar energy
It will be a Herculean task to find a clock simpler than this wall clock comprised of just the two hands. Without any background or clock face, the creation from NeXtime is an ideal time-keeping accessory for any room in the home and will compliment multiple styles and décor schemes. If you like to keep [...]
Kitchen wall cabinets are the answer to the limited base space that any kitchen has. From being just a storage box high up on the wall, these cabinets have come a long way in making a style statement for the kitchen too.
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Reinforced Concrete Slab Irregular Polygonal House Design Various Scene by archinspire Seems complicated at exterior level , this irregular polygonal with cross-section shape of this modern small house precisely to create simple interior and support modern way of living , ensure privacy , big open deck that also use as natural light entrance . Construct with reinforced concrete , this house has sloping roof that top outdoor area
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Folded-Like Shaped House Design Steep Sloping Terrain Advantage by archinspire This house has unique shape , a folded-like geometric structure create nice architectural dialogue integration with its site , steep sloping terrain and back-covering natural wall . Take away idea is the roof construction that can become top outdoor terrace , connection area between gardens above the house , also as entrance area to bedroom and living
iTouchless SF001C Sensor Flush Automatic Tank Price: Normally $129.95 Hot Deal $63.89 The iTouchless SF001C Sensor Flush Automatic Tank is an automatic sensor toilet flushing system that can retrofit most existing home tank style toilets. Touch Free Technology reduces cross contamination of germs and automatically flushes providing a cleaner toilet and convenience. Sensor Flush has [...]
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Fresh Perspective House Redesign Modern Transformation Idea by archinspire This house had been redesigned to making it suitable to modern lifestyle , and fresh perspective becomes based concept . The architects renovated the house entirely with sculpture-like exterior appearance , full of minimalism and functionality concept . At street level , two white walls added along with simple garden . For main house , rectangular house
Kitchen knives vary in type and style as well as the uses to which they can be put. Some are relatively small yet do cutting tasks which we might assume would be better done with a larger version, and of course, vice-versa. It’s important when choosing a knife or set of knives to be aware [...]
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Maxsa Innovations 40227 80 LED Security Flood Light Price: Normally $129.95 Hot Deal $96.98 The Maxsa Innovations 40227 80 LED Security Flood Light is the ideal solution for hard-to-light areas around your home. It installs in minutes and requires no electricity. Great for lighting up walkways, decks, porches, sheds, barns or garage and carport areas. [...]
Hey There . Would You Like to Buy a Thneed I Love Saving Money and Energy February 14, 2011 15:11 Valentine's Day is all about love and I love all the quick and easy ways to save money and energy at home How much do I love saving energy and money Let me count the ways Energy Savers lists many tips to save money and energy at home , : including Use compact fluorescent light bulbs with the ENERGY STAR . label Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying . cycle Turn off your computer and monitor when not in . use Plug home electronics , such as TVs and DVD players , into power strips turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to . 120°F Take short showers
Subscribe via RSS Home Design Ideas Decorating Gardening Provide home design , house design , house decorating , modern home plans , interior design , contemporary room space design , such as living room , kitchen , bedroom design , bathroom design , and garden landscape ideas . Also provide home improvement tips and trick to get better modern living . inspiration Transversely Structure Concept Rectangular Building House Shape Upstairs Design by archinspire Rectangular building mounted transversely on another two parallel rectangular building form , floating looks create interesting modern house views . This upstairs building is for master bedroom , completed with private bathroom and closed relaxing lounge . Brown to yellow interior and exterior contrast with whiteness style of two
OnQ Legrand CO1000 6-Port Phone/Data Module Price: Normally $92.90 Hot Deal $68.31 The OnQ Legrand CO1000 6-Port Phone/Data Module gives homeowners the ability to distribute phone and data to up to six rooms with the convenience of a single pull of Cat 5 cable. Feature 100 Mbps Ethernet to existing Cat 5 based phone structure. [...]
Vitek VTC-IRH70/650 Weatherproof IR 560TVL Bullet Camera, 300 Foot Range Price: Normally $630.00 Hot Deal $358.89 There are some areas you need to observe where the environment precludes the use of a basic camera. Vitek’s VTC-IRH70/650 is an excellent choice for outdoor areas where darkness, rain, or distance would create problems. With an impressive 70 [...]
Real Flame 1700-E Bentley Ventless Gel Fireplace, Espresso Price: Normally $605.00 Hot Deal $399.98 Why settle for a faux fireplace, when you can enjoy the crackle and ambiance of a Real Flame® fireplace. This attractive freestanding fireplace is a wall/corner convertible, and is truly portable. Choose to use it a on a flat wall or [...]I Love Saving Money and Energy What Is Your Latest Energy Efficient Purchase February 10, 2011 07:30 On Tuesday , Andrea told us about her new door and the research she did to ensure that it was efficient and right for her home . Many of us go through similar processes when we are making a large purchase , and the Energy Savers and ENERGY STAR websites are great places to start your . research What is your latest energy efficient purchase Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 13
Dreaming of a spacious, hassle free, clean and organized kitchen but cannot figure out the what, why and how of assembling one? Have a small kitchen and wondering how to still squeeze the world into it? Here is all what you need to know to get the “best kitchen design” for you, whether it is spacious or cramped.
P3 International P4860 Super Bright LED Emergency Light Price: Normally $14.95 Hot Deal $9.28 When the lights go out, our Emergency Light will stay on! Thanks to its rechargeable battery, you will easily find your way to it. Use it as a night light; plug it in and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep as the [...]What Is Your Latest Energy Efficient Purchase Shutting the Door on Cold Weather February 8, 2011 12:52 A few months ago , the front door of my condominium cracked . One too many careless slams cracked the wood right at the bolt , which made it difficult to close , let in cold air , and made it easy to break in . Not a good situation , especially since winter was about to begin Fortunately , my storm door was working just . fine Since I live in a condo complex , my decision on how to choose a new door had a bit of added complexity . I needed to consider things such : as What type of door would be accepted by the condo association board if I couldn't find a match to the old one Which type of door would be best for my needs How much I wanted to spend on the door installation costs , and howCeiling pot racks are one of the most useful upgrades a kitchen can receive. They will make life in the culinary environment easier and free up space for other items elsewhere. Choosing the right one for you is not difficult and will be the perfect display for top of the line pots and pans.Shutting the Door on Cold Weather Modern Smart Grid Offers Consumers the Power of Choice February 7, 2011 10:19 Home energy assessments are a practical , straightforward way to improve the overall efficiency of your home . Learning how to better manage home energy use can lead to significant cost savings . You may have enlisted the help of a professional auditor to perform the evaluation or relied on an annual , do-it-yourself review but what if you could monitor your home's energy use on a monthly , weekly , or even daily basis That's exactly what Smart Grid technology offers providing both consumers and utilities with the information to better manage electricity use , in real . time Smart Grid technology is often referred to as modernizing the electric grid' and when you think about howModern Smart Grid Offers Consumers the Power of Choice How Do You Stay Warm While Saving Money and Energy in Extreme Weather February 3, 2011 07:30 Many states are getting extreme weather this week , with deep freezes , huge blizzards , and ice storms causing various problems across the country . Such weather can cause us to use energy a bit differently to stay warm and keep things running . Depending on where you are , you may be keeping the faucet dripping so pipes don't freeze your furnace might be working overtime in the cold , or you may be spending extra time warming up your . car In extreme conditions , it's important to be safe and take your own home and needs into account when taking these extra measures , while still considering your energy use and costs . For example , are your: How Do You Stay Warm While Saving Money and Energy in Extreme Weather Energy 101 : Cool Roofs February 1, 2011 11:50 Editor's Note : This entry has been cross-posted from DOE's Energy Blog In this edition of Energy 101 we take a look at one of Secretary Chu's favorite energy efficiency techniques , cool roofs . Traditional dark-colored roofing materials absorb a great deal of sunlight , which in turn transfers heat to a building . Cool roofs use light-colored , highly reflective materials to regulate building temperatures without increasing electricity demand , which can result in energy savings of up to 10 to 15 . percent Cool roofs can also reduce the heat island effect in cities and suburbs , a phenomenon that produces higher temperatures in densely populated areas due to extensive
Have a great kitchen design in mind but lack the expertise to execute it? Go for a kitchen cabinet plan, that will give a clarity to your design and also help you estimate costs.