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Christopher Kennedy Modernism Showhouse 2016
Midcentury design makes a splash at the Christopher Kennedy Compound Modernism Week Showhouse
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Showhouses inspire patrons and push designers to test their boundaries. Thus was the case at the Christopher Kennedy Compound, part of the 2016 Modernism Week Showhouse. Eighteen designers and Kennedy himself transformed a gem of a midcentury home nestled in the outskirts of Palm Springs.
Photography: Michael Garland
Produced by Jenny Bradley Pfeffer
Garage doors (Avante Collection): Clopay, clopaydoor.com.
Entry by Colin Blanchard & Kenneth McRobbie
The entry by Colin Blanchard and Kenneth McRobbie evokes modern desert living with a worldly aura. "We envisioned home-owners who love art and quality pieces that reflect craftsmanship and enduring beauty," Blanchard says.
Sofa ("Modena Sofa by Porta Forma" #144274); fabric (faux leather); Frontgate, frontgate.com.
Stools ("Tall Round Concrete Stool" #PHC-975, and "Medium Concrete Stool" 3PHC-976): McGuire, mcguirefurniture.com.
Square planter: Christopher Kennedy, christopherkennedy.com.
Entry by Colin Blanchard & Kenneth McRobbie
To create a better connection with the courtyard and increase natural light, the duo replaced the original wood doors with glass. A table with a carved-wood base by McGuire breaks up the symmetrical space while stone pedestals topped with antique Asian jars anchor each niche. Portable iron ottomans with leather seats accompany the arrangement. Circa Lighting's cubist chandelier optimizes negative space overhead.
Interior designers: Colin Blanchard and Kenneth McRobbie, 31 Westgate, 2698 Agricola St., Halifax, NS, B3K4C9, Canada; 902/457-3131, 31westgate.com.
Wall paint ("Seed Pearl" #27-32); ceiling paint ("Full Moon #29-31): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Wallcovering ("Yacare Crocodile"/Pearl #LWP40883W): Ralph Lauren Home, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Center table ("Kiwari Dining Table" #576, by Laura Kirar): McGuire Furniture, mcguirefurniture.com.
Ottomans ("Andy Ottoman" #ADY-OTT-016): Cisco Brothers, ciscobrothers.com.
Light fixture ("Cubist Medium Chandelier" #KW5021, by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com. Through Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Urns on table: vintage European.
Tile flooring (White Quartz 24x24-inch tile): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Area rug (#MR114 , Moroccan design): French Accents Rugs & Tapestries, farugs.com.
Mirror ("Big Double Cove"/White #1926, by Carol Canner): Carvers' Guild, carversguild.com.
Art pedestals ("Give It A Great Place Pedestal" #CVT0022, from the Van Thiel & Co. Collection): by Four Hands, fourhands.com.
Jars on pedestals: vintage Asian.
Living Room by Michael Berman
A majestic equine diptych greets guests in the living room by Michael Berman. To reflect pretty sunsets, the designer also installed a wall of mirrors. But the addition came with obstacles: "It was impossible to hang anything on them and they reflected everything, so we'd end up with duplicates," Berman says. To minimize reflections, he created the slender floor lamps with opaque cylindrical shades. Blue velvet and oyster-hued chenille from Kravet cover the swivel chairs and boomerang-shape sectional sofa with plush channeling. Lacquered "Dimple" tables are by Berman for Theodore Alexander.
Paint ("Pro White" #33-4): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Horse art (#AL04170 on Acrylic): Art Addicton Inc., artaddictioninc.com.
Area rug ("Scarlet"/White, Black, Group 101 Collection): Mark Nelson Designs, marknelsondesigns.com.
Sectional sofa (custom): Michael Berman Ltd., michaelbermanlimited.com.
Sofa fabric ("Salt Flats"/Oyster #33488.16, by Michael Berman): Kravet, kravet.com.
Turquoise pillow ("Romeo Velvet"/Cerulean #2007193.513): Lee Jofa, leejofa.com.
Grey pillow ("Marquet Plush"/Graphite #33693.2121, by Michael Berman); charcoal pillow ("Beluga"/Charcoal #33702.11, by Michael Berman); patterned pillow ("Skylark"/Zinc #33648.21, by Michael Berman): Kravet, kravet.com.
Round grey cocktail table ("Dimple Cocktail Table"/Graystone Lacquer #MB51003, by Michael Berman): Theodore Alexander, theodorealexander.com.
Black vase on floor in front of horse (#1625 by Heather Rosenman): Bronze Studio, Michael Berman Ltd., bronzestudiola.com.
Tray on cocktail table; sculpture on tray (found object): vintage.
Occasional tables in white, grey and black ("Dimple Drinks Table" in Pear, Graystone, and Cava lacquers #MB50001, by Michael Berman): Theodore Alexander, theodorealexander.com.
Pair of barrel chairs ("Harper Swivel Chairs"): by Michael Berman Ltd., michaelbermanlimited.com.
Chair fabric ("Romeo Velvet"/Cerulean #2007193.513, by Michael Berman): Lee Jofa, leejofa.com.
Floor lamps (custom by Michael Berman Ltd): fabricated by ADG Lighting, adglighting.com.
Wooden cabinet against right wall (vintage): Bourgeois Bohème, bobointeriors.com.
Art above cabinet (custom, by Michael Berman Ltd.): ArtWorks Fine Art, fineartpublishing.com.
Audio, shades and lighting controls: Crestron, crestron.com.
Living Room by Michael Berman
In this conversation space, a geometric pattern on the chair cushions repeats on the wallcovering lining the niche.
Living Room by Michael Berman
Near the sliding glass doors, Mid-Century-style chairs gather around a bar offering uninterrupted views of the backyard.
Interior designer: Michael Berman, Michael Berman Ltd., 7215 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323/933-0220, michaelbermanlimited.com.
Exterior by Jamie Durie
The lush exterior by Jamie Durie beckons beyond the living room windows. Frontgate's aluminum-and-teak dining table and coordinating chairs take in views of the pool and golf course. Chaise longues encourage visitors to relax and catch some rays. The garage is outfitted with Clopay exterior garage doors.
Interior designer: Jamie Durie, Durie Design, 8033 Sunset Blvd., Suite 427, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323/654-2206, jamiedurie.com.
Dining table ("Brizo Aluminum/Teak Dining Table" #143190, by Porta Forma); dining chairs ("Brizo Dining Armchair with Cushion" #143031, by Porta Forma); chair fabric ('Sunbrella Modern Flax Dove"): Frontgate, frontgate.com.
Area rug ("Cross-Blue," Transterior Collection by Jamie Durie Signature): The Rug Collection, therugcollection.au.
Tall black-and-white lights in right foreground ("Basket Dreaming Totem Lights"): Jamie Durie, jamiedurie.com.
Planters ("Rocco Planter" #144921, by Porta Forma): Frontgate, frontgate.com.
Plantings: Monrovia, monrovia.com.
Pool construction and all hardscape: Teserra, teserraoutdoors.com.
Pool tile ("Egyptian Glass"/Blue Pearl Mix #EG34, 1x1 inch): Daltile, daltile.com.
Dining Room by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
With its reflective ceiling, large-scale diptych, and stunning Murano glass chandelier, the dining room by Martyn Lawrence Bullard leaves a lasting impression. "It's high 1960s design with a true Palm Springs moment," the designer says. Bullard custom-designed the chrome geometric wallcovering. Vintage Paul Evans chairs upholstered in emerald leather surround a white pedestal table. The Rug Company's goat-hide rug adds softness to what is a tantalizing space. "After all, a room can be just as
Wallpaper (custom, "Hollywood Green," by Martyn Lawrence Bullard); ceiling treatment (Silver Mylar finish): Astek Inc., astekwallcovering.com.
Art (Untitled, 2016, by Retna, enamel, acrylic and crystalline on canvas): Esthella Provas & Assoc., esthellaprovas.com.
Area rug ("Como" goatskin rug): The Rug Co., therugcompany.com/us.
Dining table ("Saarinen"): Martyn Lawrence Bullard Atelier, martynlawrencebullard.com.
Dining chairs ("Chrome Cityscape Chairs," by Paul Evans, vintage): 1st Dibs, 1stdibs.com.
Dining-chair leather ("Mont Blanc"/Emerald): Moore & Giles Inc., mooreandgiles.com.
Flowers: Inner Gardens, innergardens.com.
Chandelier (vintage Venini glass): Fabio Ltd., 1stdibs.com.
Dining Room by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
The dramatic dining room features an equally tantalizing tabletop courtesy of monogrammed linens and gemoetric patterned dinnerware.
Interior designer: Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design, 8550 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 323/655-5080, martynlawrencebullard.com.
Dinnerware ("Hollywood," by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Haviland): Michael C. Fina, michaelcfina.com.
Crystal ("Vega"): Baccarat, baccarat.com.
Flatware ("Mood"): Christofle, christofle.com.
Black napkin: Sferra, sferra.com.
Monogrammed napkin: Frette, frette.com.
Napkin ring (black enamel): designer's collection.
Den by Patrick Dragonette
A vintage Billy Haines sofa that once belonged to former pro football player Gene Howard jump-started the den's design. "It was in my inventory and I hadn't restored it, so this was a perfect opportunity to bring it back to life," says designer Patrick Dragonette. Together with a pair of Grosfeld House acrylic chairs, the retro seating establishes a calming palette, which is emphasized by a natural-fiber wallcovering and patterned area rug. The shapely floor lamp, tiered side table, and stools with statement bases are Dragonette's designs. The brass cocktail table is on loan from the designer's own living room.
Wallcovering ("Tahoe"/Icecap #WL410-12): Hartmann & Forbes, hfshades.com.
Ceiling and trim paint ("Pro White" #33-4): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Light fixture ("Nautilus Star"): Collected By Jason Koharik, collectedby.com.
Audio, shades and lighting controls: Crestron, crestron.com.
Area rug (#19559, Contemporary Collection): Woven, wovenonline.com.
Sofa ("William Haines" sofa); chairs (vintage "Glassics Lucite Chair," from Grosfeld House Furniture): Dragonette Ltd., dragonetteltd.com.
Sofa fabric ("Toile Chenonceau"/Oyster); chair fabric ("Ismini"/Natural #324/02, by GSD, George Spencer Design); stool fabric ("Toile Milano" #505); throw pillows with center button ("Makeba"/Vanilla #318/02, by GSD, George Spencer Design); pillows with zig-zag pattern ("Matelas de Laine"/Ecru); blue pillows ("Toile Milano" #505); pillow at right on sofa ("Quantock" #QUAN-008, by Fermoie): Claremont Furnishing, claremontfurnishing.com.
Side table ("Chicago"); lamp table ("Diego"); stool ("Sheep of Another Color Portola Stool"): Dragonette Private Label, dragonetteltd.com.
Cocktail table ("Vintage Modern Italian Brass Cocktail Table"); celebrity photographs (by Sid Avery); egg-form boxes on coffee table (vintage); box on coffee table (brass and enamel); turquoise vase on side table (vintage Chinese crackleware); centaur figure on side table (vintage): Dragonette Ltd., dragonetteltd.com.
Tile flooring (White Quartz, 24x24-inch tile): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Den by Patrick Dragonette
Framed photographs introduce Hollywood glamour while draperies composed of gold triangles cast brilliant shadows.
Interior designer: Patrick Dragonette, Dragonette Ltd., 711 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310/855-9091, dragonetteltd.com.
Kitchen by Christopher Kennedy
"The kitchen was inspired by the desert and mountain colors, with just a hint of our crystal-blue sky," says Christopher Kennedy. Equipped with Eggersmann cabinetry and Bosch stainless-steel appliances, the spacious cooking area excels in both storage and food preparation. Glass pendants dazzle above a Silestone by Cosentino waterfall island. Channel-tufted bar stools flank the central gathering spot.
Wallcovering ("Jack's Jungle"/White on Putty Manila Hemp #5333): Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com.
Pocketing window and door: LaCantina Doors, lacantinadoors.com.
White cabinetry ("Dallas" door style in high gloss "Icy White"); dark brown cabinetry ("Vancouver" door style in satin "Walnut"); taupe cabinetry ("Vetro" door style in satinato "Bronze Glass"): Eggersmann, eggersmann.com.
Backsplash tile ("Waveline," by Island Stone): Formation Stone, formationstone.com.
Perimeter countertop and table (color "Halo," XGlass Solid Collection): Dekton by Cosentino, dekton.com.
Island countertop (color "Chrome," Platinum Series): Silestone by Cosentino, silestoneusa.com.
Flooring (White Quartz 24x24 inch tile): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Range top (Benchmark Series 36-inch Induction Cooktop #NITP666UC, by Bosch); wall ovens (Benchmark Series 30-inch Single Wall Oven #HBLP451UC and Benchmark Series 30-inch Steam Convection Oven #HSLP451UC, by Bosch); microwave ("800 Series 24-inch Drawer Microwave" #HMD8451UC, by Bosch); refrigerator (by Bosch); pull-down faucets ("Sync Pull-Down Single-Lever Mixer," by Dornbracht), hot water dispenser ("Tara Ultra Hot Water Dispenser" #1786187500, by Dornbracht); sink ("Undermount Double Bowl Kitchen Sink," by Mirabelle); perimeter ceiling light ("Reveal, 24VDC Plaster-In LED System," by Pure Lighting); pendant lights ("Harper," "Prescott," and "Quinton" by Tech Lighting): Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Bar stools ("Latte Bar Stool"/White #100247): Zuo, zuomod.com.
Accessories: Williams-Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com.
Kitchen by Christopher Kennedy
A grass-cloth wallcovering with frond motif injects tropical flair.
Interior designer: Christopher Kennedy, Christopher Kennedy Home Furnishings & Interior Design, 1590 South Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92264; 760/325-3214, christopherkennedy.com.
Den Bath by Keith Fortner
Keith Fortner took cues from the adjoining den when designing its bath. A gilded-cork wallcovering dresses the walls while Tilebar's white quartz flooring gleams below. The Silestone vanity countertop is outfitted with Dornbracht faucets. Brass sconces by Corbett Lighting through Ferguson illuminate with elegance. "They were the 'earrings' to the entire vanity setup," Fortner says.
Interior designer: Keith Fortner for Studio Kennedy, Christopher Kennedy Home Furnishings & Interior Design, 1590 South Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92264; 760/325-3214, christopherkennedy.com.
Wallcovering by vanity ("Bucktown" #WL382); Hartmann & Forbes, hfshades.com.
Tile on far wall ("Agate Taiko," by Lunda Bay Tile): Formation, formationstone.com.
Tile flooring (White Quartz 24x24-inch tile): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Countertop ("Yukon Blanco," Rivers Series): Silestone by Cosentino, silestoneusa.com.
Sink (#MIRU1713WH Undermount Bathroom Sink, by Mirabelle); sink faucets ("IMO Single Lever Lavatory Mixer" #33500670, by Dornbracht); sconces ("Modernist" one-light sconce/Polished Stainless with Silver and Gold Leaf, #207-11, by Corbett Lighting): Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Mirror ("Ada's Mirror" #3.30172): Global Views, globalviews.com.
Accessories: Dragonette Ltd., dragonetteltd.com.
Towels: through Nandina Organics, nandinagreen.com.
Laundry Room by Denise McGaha
"I wanted a space that would elicit gasps," says Denise McGaha of the laundry room design. Abstract art teams with a teal palm-leaf wallcovering to jazz up the walls. "It makes even the most mundane chore a delight," she says. Nest Studio's translucent, satin-brass hardware embellishes the built-in cabinets coated in Pratt & Lambert's high-gloss "Whirlpool Blue" paint. Floating shelves afford extra storage. The stackable washer and dryer are by Bosch through Ferguson. A jute chandelier amplifies the cheerful workspace.
Interior designer: Denise McGaha, Denise McGaha Interiors, 3001 Maple Ave., Suite 502, Dallas TX 75201; 972/869-4914, denisemcgaha.com.
Wallpaper ("Reeds," in custom color and scale): Fromental, fromental.co.uk.
Cabinetry (designed by Denise McGaha Interiors): Rocky Point Cabinetry, rockypointcabinetry.com.
Cabinetry paint ("Whirlpool Blue" #22-16, high gloss): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Cabinetry hardware ("Transparency-02"/Satin Brass): Nest Studio, nest-studio-home.com.
Countertops (Splendor Solid Collection/White): Dekton XGloss, by Cosentino, dekton.com.
Washer (24-inch Compact Washer, by Bosch); dryer (24-inch Compact Dryer, by Bosch): Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Tile flooring (White Quartz 24x24 tile): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Chandelier ("Baypointe Large Chandelier" #9712, discontinued): Currey & Co., curreycodealers.com.
Accessories ("Glass Canisters with Glass Lids"; "Date Leaf Rectangular Basket," discontinued; for similar, "Rectangular Water Hyacinth Tapered Basket"): The Container Store, containerstore.com.
Abstract painting on wall (by Harry Day, 1960s); abstract painting on shelf (by Kelly O'Neal); abstract marble sculpture (artist unknown): Bridges Over Time, through 1st Dibs, 1stdibs.com.
Powder Room by Michel Smith Boyd
Michel Smith Boyd wanted the powder room to be indulgent. "Everyone pays it a visit, so why not make the trip worthwhile?" he says. The moody geode wallcovering elicits a jewel-box feel that's heightened by framed art and a rose-gold faucet from Dornbracht through Ferguson. A vintage mohair stool keeps to the lavish criteria. Circa Lighting's bronze sconce brightens the vanity area with a Silestone by Cosentino countertop and gray stained-oak cabinetry.
Interior designer: Michel Boyd, Michel Smith Boyd and SmithBoyd Interiors, 455 Glen Iris Dr., Suite G., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404/402-4224, michelsmithboyd.com.
Wallcovering ("Moonlight," from Area Environments): Coup D'Etat, coupdetatsf.com.
Vanity: custom.
Countertop (Cemento, Mythology Series): Silestone by Cosentino, silestoneusa.com.
Vase on vanity; pedestal dish on vanity holding stones: vintage.
Flooring (White Quartz, 24-24-inch tiles): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Sink ("Verticyl"/White #K-2882): Kohler, kohler.com.
Faucet ("MEM Three-Hole Lavatory Mixer" #20728782, by Dornbracht): Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Mirror ("Autero Mirror" #DD2004): Arteriors, arteriorshome.com.
Ceiling light ("Strada Medium Flush Mount" #KW4070); sconce ("Cooper Sconce"/Bronze #S2090, with natural paper shade): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Bench under vanity (by Milo Baughman); fabric (mohair): vintage.
Photo in gold frame by vanity (Night and Day, by Elena Zolotnitsky): Pryor Fine Art, pryorfineart.com.
Photographs, on wall (by Todd Alexander): Swoox Curated Consignment, 404/869-0042.
Table by photographs ("Marble-Rose Gold Pedestal Table"): CB2, cb2.com.
Vase on table ("Blanc Pop Vase"): Kelly Wearstler, kellywearstler.com.
Master Bedroom by Julia Buckingham
A faintly patterned wallcovering paves the way for bold bursts of violet, navy, and fuchsia in the master bedroom, designed by Julia Buckingham. Custom art containing crystals and gems crowns the headboard layered with tie-dye pillows. A feminine, floral-motif rug garnishes the quartz flooring. Buckingham upholstered the antique settee in Romo's spray-dyed viscose velvet. Murano glass lamps with twisted hips flirt with the vintage cowboy art above the console. The brass cactus sculpture is on loan from the designer's Phoenix home.
Interior designer: Julia Buckingham, Buckingham Interiors + Design, 1820 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60622; 312/243-9975, buckinghamid.com.
Wallpaper (#718-1/Lilac Ash): Lindsay Cowles, lindsaycowles.com.
Paint ("Pro White" #33-4): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Tile flooring (White Quartz 24x24-inch tile): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Area rug ("Oriental Birds" by Paul Smith): The Rug Co., therugcompany.com/us.
Bed (custom, "Sun Bed"); bed fabric ("Silk Velvet"): Bradley, bradley-usa.com.
Mattress (custom): Custom Comfort Mattress, customcomfortmattress.com.
Coverlet ("Charmeuse Channel Quilt Coverlet"/Ivory, by Ann Gish); duvet ("Tigress"/Steel by Ann Gish); beige pillow shams ("Charmeuse Sham with French Knots"/Frost, by Ann Gish); patterned shams ("Rorschach Velvet," by Kevin O'Brien): Bedside Manor, bedsidemanor.com.
Pair of console tables/nightstands ("Reba"); dresser ("Bernard"): Bradley, bradley-usa.com.
Table lamps ("Venus de Milo Murano Lamps"/Alabaster, on Lucite plinths): Swank Lighting, swanklighting.com.
Settee (vintage): designed by Julia Buckingham Interiors & Design, buckinghamid.com.
Settee fabric ("Viridis"/Zinnia #7661/04, by Black Edition): Romo, romo.com.
Art (mixed media crystals & gemstones, by Sarah Raskey): Sarah Raskey Fine Art, sarahraskey.com.
Art above dresser (midcentury cowboy portrait): Julia Buckingham Interiors & Design, buckinghamid.com.
Dressing Room by Kelly Lee
"It's a glamorous cocoon where a lady indulges in the art of dressing," Kelly Lee says of the dressing room. A polka-dot desk, faux-fur stool, and playful banana-leaf wallcovering offer an upbeat spot to preen and prep.
Dressing Room by Kelly Lee
To ensure the space is organized, Lee outfitted the oasis with a custom TCS Closets system from The Container Store. A black-and-white-striped bench with acrylic legs provides a perch for putting on shoes. Glass pulls, colorful clothing, and a glitzy pendant light serve as finishing touches. The area rug is from Stanton Carpet.
Interior designer: Kelly Lee, Kelly Golightly, 1717 E. Vista Chino, Suite A7-472, Palm Springs, CA 92262; 917/545-7674, kellygolightly.com.
Closet solution: TCS Closets by The Container Store, containerstore.com.
Closet and trim paint ("Designer White" #33-1): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Chandelier ("Zanadoo Sconce" #49996, by Arteriors): Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Tile flooring (White Quartz 24x24-inch tile): TileBar, tilebar.com.
Carpet ("Carrera"/Cloudburst, Pacific Villa Collection): Stanton, stantoncarpet.com.
Bench ("Envy Paris Velvet/Acrylic Bench"/Black And White #8K642, discontinued); tray on bench ("Marion Large Round Stainless Steel Mirror Serving Tray" #8T867): Lamps Plus, lampsplus.com.
Canister: Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com.
Pineapple on tray ("Pineapple Object, Gold"); faux sheepskin throw on bench ("L & G Acrylic Sheepskin"): Lulu & Georgia, luluandgeorgia.com.
Vessel on bottom corner shelf ("Low Round Carmella Barware"): Joe Cariati, joecariati.com.
Shoes, clothing, handbags, & accessories: Trina Turk (trinaturk.com), Mr. Turk (mrturk.com), JustFab (justfab.com), Persifor (persifor.com), Lilly Pulitzer (lillypulitzer.com), The Fine Art of Design (thefineartofdesign.com), Katie Kime (katiekime.com), PARTYSKIRTS by Lauren & Mariel (partyskirts.com). Pink dress (vintage): The Fine Art of Design, thefineartofdesign.com.
Master bath by Kelli Ellis
To brighten the master bath and expose its incredible backdrop, Kelli Ellis knocked out the vanity wall and replaced it with a window. "I wanted to see that gorgeous mountain view," she says. Suspended mirrors crown the marble-look countertop from Dekton by Cosentino. Stud-like white tiles form a focal-point wall behind the tub. Ferguson's contemporary pendant light caps the texture-filled respite.
Interior designer: Kelli Ellis, Kelli Ellis Interiors Inc., 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Suite A365, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688; 888/649-0614, kelliellis.com.
Wallpaper ("Breeze"/White #TR8632): Romosa Wallcoverings, romosawall.com.
Wall tile (#TS977528 Tile): Trendy Surfaces, trendysurfacesinc.com.
Tile flooring (White Quartz 24x24-inch): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Bathtub ("Barcelona Bath," by Victoria + Albert); bath faucets ("Lulu Single Lever Mixer for Freestanding Installation, on Riser" #25963710, by Dornbracht); towel bar ("CL.1 Towel Bar" 235/8 inches, #83060705, by Dornbracht); pendant light ("Karma" #FR41949PAL, by Fredrick Ramond): Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Acrylic nesting tables ("3-Piece Peekaboo Acrylic Nesting Table Set"): CB2, cb2.com.
Organic towels: Salbakos, salbakos.com.
Vanity cabinet (designed by Kelli Ellis): Rocky Point Cabinetry, rockypointcabinetry.com.
Cabinetry hardware ("Facet"/Polished Chrome #F-01L): Nest Studio, nest-studio-home.com.
Countertop (color, Kairos): Dekton by Cosentino, dekton.com/usa.
Faucets ("CL.1 Lavatory Spout" #13715705, by Dornbracht); left deck valve ("CL.1 Wave Deck Valve, Clockwise Closing" #20005705, by Dornbracht); right deck valve ("CL.1 Wave Deck Valve, Counter-Clockwise Closing" #20005706, by Dornbracht); sink ("Kathryn Under-Mount Bathroom Sink" #K-2330-0, by Kohler); soap dish on wall ("Symetrics Wall-Mount Soap Dish" #83410980, by Dornbracht); soap dispenser ("Deque Lotion Dispenser Wall-Mounted Model" #83430970, by Dornbracht); towel bar ("CL.1 Towel Bar" 235/8 inches, #83060705, by Dornbracht); pendant ("Mini-Vera" #HS778, by LBL Lighting): Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Mirror ("Frameless Oval Ceiling Hung Mirror with Beveled Edge"/Polished Chrome #CH-91-PC): Allied Brass, alliedbrass.com.
Teen Bedroom by Carson Kressley
Carson Kressley didn't skimp on bold hues when it came to the sassy teen bedroom. "It's a riot of color that's super fun," says the designer. To achieve an "updated '70s vibe," Kressley coated the ceiling in aqua "Caribbean Holiday" paint by Pratt & Lambert and upholstered the back wall in Phillip Jeffries' orange hemp wallcovering. Sleepover-worthy twin beds with turquoise duvets and hot-pink Regency-style headboards beckon with comfort. A cowhide rug adds warmth to Tilebar's glossy white flooring. Vintage American Tourister suitcases symbolize the idea of "escaping back to the teenage years."
Ceiling paint ("Caribbean Holiday" #22-8): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Orange wallcovering ("Manila Hemp"/Saddle #3435): Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com.
Wall lights ("Love Infinity Neon Sign" #NS103 and "Hearts Neon Sign" #NS112): Oliver Gal, olivergal.com.
Tile flooring (White Quartz 24x24-inch tile): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Area rug ("Devore Metallic"/Beige): Saddlemans, saddlemans.com.
Beds ("Stonington Bed," pink colorway discontinued): Ducduc, ducducnyc.com.
Mattresses (standard twin): Custom Comfort Mattress, customcomfortmattress.com.
Bed linens with blue trim ("Trina Turk Trellis Block Embroidered Sheet Set"/Turquoise): Macys, macys.com.
Turquoise bed cover and pillow sham ("Trina Turk Santorini"): Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com.
Pink-and-white pillow ("Lomita Embroidered Throw Pillow by Trina Turk"/Pink): AllModern, allmodern.com.
Small pillow at front (decorative throw pillow): Coachella, coachella.com.
Bedside table (vintage): Christopher Kennedy Inc., christopherkennedy.com.
Table lamp: Worlds Away, worlds-away.com.
X-bench ("Small X-Bench"/Brushed Brass): Taylor Burke Home, taylorburkehome.com.
Bench-seat fabric: Champagne cowhide.
Custom closet ("Elfa"): by The Container Store, containerstore.com.
Teen Bedroom by Carson Kressley
A burl wood chest from Worlds Away provides a neutral moment in front of the gallery wall before bold hues resume with a pink velvet armchair.
Interior designer: Carson Kressley, carsonkressley.com.
Teen Bathroom by Allison Mattison & Liza Sharp
The lively palette continues in the teen bath by Allison Mattison and Liza Sharp of Trellis Home. "We wanted to use bright, vivid colors that feel young, fresh, and evoke Palm Springs style," Mattison says. The designers' own chevron zebra-print wallcovering lends soft pattern to the small space, which is echoed by complementary aqua penny tiles. A lime-green quartz countertop brings an unexpected burst of color to the vanity. Matching tassel sconces flank an acrylic mirror with brass detail. Wendy Concannon created the vibrant starfish art. The toilet is DXV by American Standard through Ferguson.
Interior designers: Allison Mattison and Liza Sharp, Trellis Home, 28 South St., Suite 1, Hingham, MA 02043; 917/678-5861, trellishome.com.
Wallpaper ("Zebra Chevron," by Trellis Home, custom printed in "Barely Teal" #2048-70, by Benjamin Moore): Trellis Home, trellishome.com.
Trim and cabinetry paint ("Designer White" #33-1): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Shower tile (Loop Collection in Aquablue Glossy, 1x1-inch penny rounds #40008H, by Jasba); countertop ("Samsung Radianz Quartz"/Kenai Pear): Arizona Tile, arizonatile.com.
Green bench in shower (giraffe print ceramic garden stool in lime): Waylande Gregory, waylandegregory.com.
Toilet ("Lyndon One Piece Elongated Dual Flush Toilet"/Canvas White #D22690A200.415, DXV by American Standard): Ferguson, Ferguson.com.
Toilet paper holder ("Lulu Tissue Holder Without Cover" #83500710, by Dornbracht): Ferguson, Ferguson.com.
Floor tile ("Aequa"/Cirrus porcelain floor tile): Arizona Tile, arizonatile.com.
Vanity cabinet (custom): Rocky Point Cabinetry, rockypointcabinetry.com.
Vanity hardware ("Classic-03"/Satin Brass): Nest Studio, nest-studio-home.com.
Faucets ("Lulu 3-Hole Lavatory Mixer with Individual Flanges" #20713710, by Dornbracht); sink ("Undermount Bathroom Sink"/White #MIRU1713WH, by Mirabelle): Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Mirror ("Acrylic Geometric Mirror With Brass" #20384): Mirror Image, mirrorimagehome.com.
Sconces ("Tassel Sconce" in custom color): Coleen & Co., coleenandcompany.com.
Sconce color ("Spring Leaf" #2030-40): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Art (Starfish): custom-colored photographs by Wendy Concannon, wendyconcannonphotography.com.
Guest Bedroom by Justin Shaulis
The culture and geography of Palm Springs influenced the guest bedroom design by Justin Shaulis. A shagreen wallcovering from Fromental wraps the walls in luxurious texture. Shaulis custom-designed the upholstered bed and the acrylic nightstands edged in brass. Hand-painted bed linens and silk draperies "mimic the sunrise and sunset in the Coachella Valley," he says, while the graphic art above the bed reminds him "of a calligrapher just beginning to document an idea." A gold-leaf chandelier and sculptural midcentury table lamps illuminate the sophisticated retreat.
Interior designer: Justin Shaulis, Justin Shaulis Inc., justinshaulis.com.
Wallcovering ("Shagreen"/Tachi #z005-06): Fromental, fromental.co.uk.
Chandelier ("Payne Chandelier" #86800, by Arteriors): Ferguson, ferguson.com.
Area rug ("Slide Dijon," wool): Fort Street Studio, fortstreetstudio.com.
Tile flooring (White Quartz, 24x24-inch tile): Tilebar, tilebar.com.
Bed (custom); nightstands (custom): by Justin Shaulis for Sublime Living, sublime-living.com.
Bed fabric: Joseph Noble, josephnoble.com.
Mattress: Custom Comfort Mattress, customcomfortmattress.com.
Bed linens (custom); bed cover (custom); throw (custom); pillow shams, taupe (custom); pillow sham, blue (custom); drapery ("Tourmaline" silk velvet and "Tourmaline" silk charmeuse): Aviva Stanoff Design, avivastanoff.com.
Table lamps (mid-century, by Modeline); purple vase on right bedside table ("Tear Drop Large Decanter"/Twilight, by Joe Cariati); sculpture on right bedside table (vintage gondola-styled brass sculpture); vase on right bedside table (vintage organic-shaped flower vase): 20th Century by HKFA, 20thcenturybyhkfa.com.
Art above bed (by Miya Ando): miyaando.com.
Tea House by Christopher Kennedy
The teahouse, also designed by Christopher Kennedy, is an ideal spot to rejuvenate and relax. An architectural wood pergola adds an air of intimacy. "It speaks to my love of grids and cubist geometry," Kennedy says. Glass flooring lets the desert landscape peek through while acknowledging the outdoor room's cantilevered construction. The Gloster drinks table between the teak lounge chairs also acts as a cooler. A living succulent wall reiterates the organic vibe.
Interior designer: Christopher Kennedy, Christopher Kennedy Home Furnishings & Interior Design, 1590 South Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92264; 760/325-3214, christopherkennedy.com.
Design team: Jennifer Sides and Keith Fortner: Studio Kennedy, christopherkennedy.com.
Tea house construction: Art House, desertarthouse.com.
Living wall: Plantscapers, plantscapers.com.
Logo on living wall: from Pure Leaf Tea, pureleaf.com.
Chairs ("Bay Lounge Chairs" #7912); chair-cushion fabric ("Dove Gray," by Sunbrella, discontinued); table between chairs ("Bells Side Table with Ice Bucket Insert"/Coral #8404C); teak bar cart ("Serving Cart" #668): Gloster, gloster.com.
Geometric pillow (by Threshold): Target, target.com.
Wooden flooring (Graphite GreenClaimed Composite): Cali Bamboo, calibamboo.com.
Mirrored floor panel: Desert View Mirror and Glass, 760/288-3217.
Concrete console ("You Console Table"): Urbia Furniture, urbiaimports.com.
Table in left corner of tea house ("Fissure Stool"/Natural #100172): Zuo, zuomod.com.
Over-sized bowl on console: Christopher Kennedy retail store.
Pool Bathroom by Kailin Gregga & Steven Lazen
Kailin Gregga collaborated with Steven Lazen to design the pool bath. White 3/4-inch glass tiles encrust the floor and surrounding walls. Sleek floating shelves boast teal and pale-blue accents.
Interior designers: Kailin Gregga and Steven Lazen, Best Practice Architecture & Design, 1419 S. Jackson St., Suite 14, Seattle, WA 98144; 206/217-1600, bestpracticearchitecture.com.
Mosaic tile (Classic Glass Tile Series, 3/4x3/4 inch tile in color A-21 Porcelain, by Hakatai Tile): Modern Home Design Showroom, modernhomedesignshowroom.com.
Shelving: Space Collection by Sabi, available through Urbio, myurbio.com.
Patio by Jamie Durie
Jamie Durie also designed the patio, which features his sculptural sofa and lounge chairs upholstered in weather-resistant Sunbrella fabrics. A graphic rug and totem lights team with a marble-topped coffee table to complete the outdoor conversation area.
Interior designer: Jamie Durie, Durie Design, 8033 Sunset Blvd., Suite 427, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323/654-2206, jamiedurie.com.
Sofa ("Hugo Double Lounger"); chairs ("Hugo Single Lounger with Side Table"); coffee table ("Hugo Coffee Table"); table lamps ("Hugo Table Lamps"): Jamie Durie, jamiedurie.com.
Herringbone fabric on sofa and chairs ("Uptown Mushroom" #41029-0004); pair of pillow shams on sofa ("Heritage Papyprus" #18006-0000): Sunbrella Performance Art, sunbrellaperformanceart.com.
Area rug ("Maze Donkey," Transterior Collection by Jamie Durie Signature): The Rug Collection, therugcollection.au.
Candles on coffee table ("Battery-Operated Flameless Outdoor Candles" #44230 and "Battery-Operated Dream Candles with Remote Control" #46955); box on coffee table (product line varies): Frontgate, frontgate.com.
Lights on tree ("Tear Lights"); tall black-and-white lights to right of sofa and chairs ("Basket Dreaming Totem Lights"): Jamie Durie, jamiedurie.com.
Planters to right of sofa and chairs ("Rocco Planter" #144921, by Porta Forma): Frontgate, frontgate.com.
Plantings: Monrovia, monrovia.com.
Hardscape: Teserra, teserraoutdoors.com.


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Nady tries to take journeyman career full circle
Veteran's first at-bat came with Padres, whom he hopes to rejoin as non-roster invitee
PEORIA, Ariz. -- When negotiations between Scott Boras and the Padres dragged on all summer and then into September of 2000, it became increasingly apparent to Xavier Nady that he would have to wait until the following season to make his professional debut.
Then the phone rang.
"I had been sitting around in an apartment in Berkeley and suddenly got the call from my agent that we had come to terms on a contract and they wanted to bring me up," Nady said.
Come, again?
"They wanted to bring me up," Nady repeated. "I was pretty confused about the whole thing. So I went up to the big leagues. They didn't have a locker for me, so they made one for me in the training room. I pretty much just kept my mouth shut the whole time."
That is, until Sept. 30, the penultimate day of the regular season, when Nady, sitting quietly in the home dugout at Qualcomm Stadium, was summoned by then-Padres manager Bruce Bochy. Even now, some 14 years removed from the moment, Nady can still hear Bochy's gravelly voice in his head.
"I'm sitting there, not having done a single thing, and we're losing, 10-0 or something. And then, all of a sudden, Bochy looks down toward me and says, 'Nady, you're hitting third.' I was like, 'Oh, God,' Nady remembered recently. "[Phil] Nevin asked if I was going in. I told him I was. He told me to swing at the first pitch."
Thirteen days removed from signing a contract, Nady was on his way to the plate in front of a crowd of over 50,000, most of whom probably had no idea who he was. Pinch-hitting for pitcher Todd Erdos, he stepped into the box not caring the least about the score, the game or that the Padres were headed to another last-place finish in the National League West Division.
He was too scared to think about any of that.
"I was so nervous that I let two heaters go right down the middle for strikes, so I'm 0-2," said Nady, who was facing Onan Masaoka of the Dodgers. "But I battled back to get the count full, and then singled up the middle. It was pretty cool."
But Nady, then 21 and just a handful of months removed from playing for the University of California, was not able to enjoy his moment for long.
"Of course, the next batter, Damien Jackson, comes up and hits the first pitch off the wall in left field … so I had to score from first base," Nady said.
Standing in the hallway of the Padres' Spring Training complex, Nady thinks back on the moment -- and his place in history -- and smiles. He remains only the third position player in the Draft era (since 1965) to have his first pro hit occur in the Major Leagues in his first at-bat. Rob Ellis (1971, Brewers) and John Olerud (1989, Blue Jays) are the others.
"What an unbelievable moment," Nady said.
To be sure, there have been a few of those during a career that has seen Nady play for eight Major League teams, including two World Series champion teams (2009 Yankees and 2012 Giants). Nady has had Tommy John surgery twice. The scars are hardly visible anymore. The memories will last for a lifetime, he said.
"I'm thankful for every day to put this uniform on," Nady said. "I know it doesn't last forever, but it's sure been a lot of fun."
Nady, 35, is hopeful this isn't the end. He's in Padres camp as a non-roster invitee, trying to land a spot on manager Bud Black's bench as someone capable of playing first base and the corner outfield and who can hit, especially against left-handed pitching late in games.
So far, Nady has performed well. He carries a .333 average after going 1-for-3 against the Angels on Friday in Peoria. He had one home run this spring, an opposite-field shot off a lefty last week that impressed the Padres' coaching staff.
"We're getting 'X' out there as often as we can," Black said. "I think that he's swinging the bat well. It was good to see the opposite-field home run. His versatility, his ability to play first and go to the outfield and experience of an NL player, handling the role of bench player … that's comforting for us to know where he's been."
Where he's been? Where hasn't he been?
Nady, after that big league debut late in 2000, spent 2001-02 in the Padres' Minor League system. He then reached the big leagues again in 2003, where he spent parts of the next three seasons playing for the Padres. Fox Sports San Diego television broadcaster Mark Sweeney was a teammate in 2005 and saw a player on the cusp of doing some big things.
"The way the ball came off his bat … it comes off different," Sweeney said.
Nady was traded to the Mets in the winter of 2005 for outfielder Mike Cameron, setting off a flurry of transactions that saw him play for seven teams over the next seven years.
"As a little kid, your goal is to play in the big leagues," Nady said. "I've been fortunate to be a part of a handful of amazing organizations. I've been a part of two teams that have won a World Series, and I've played with an unbelievable amount of Hall of Famers, people who have made me a better player, a better person."
A year ago, Nady was in Spring Training with the Royals but sustained a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot. He spent part of the season playing for the Royals' Triple-A affiliate before he was released in June. It was during that time when he questioned if his career was over -- and if he was ready for it to be over.
"When you have a family and you're away, it makes you debate a lot of stuff," Nady said. "Honestly, I didn't know if I was going to play this year. You're in Triple-A, and you're 34, so at some point you've got to look at yourself in the mirror."
Nady signed a Minor League deal with the Rockies and finished the season with their Triple-A team. This past offseason, Nady, who makes his home in San Diego, got a call from the Padres.
"We had just traded [Jesus] Guzman and had this competition for a right-handed bat off the bench, and we presented it to him," said Padres assistant general manager A.J. Hinch. "He was all on board. And he wanted to be a Padre. It was an easy sell for him and an easy one of us internally, especially with his history here and the things that have been said about him."
It's already starting to feel like home again, Nady said.
"I came up with this organization, and there's guys I still see a lot: Trevor Hoffman, Mark Loretta, Nevin, Mark Kotsay," Nady said. "I feel like I've been fortunate to have been around so many of these guys."


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Our pendant is rich in vintage character, borrowing its familiar industrial silhouette and rich detailing from lighting fixtures found in early 20th century factories. Crafted of brass, each pendant is finished by hand, so no two pieces are exactly alike.
- 21" diam., 19" high.
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- Overall: 21" diam., 168" high.
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Retreading is the procedure whereby selected and inspected worn tyres, called "casings,� get a new tread. Only sound, carefully inspected tyre casings can be used for retreading. The worn tread is buffed away as well as a new tread bonded for the tyre body within a process nearly the same as the creation of a fresh tyre. There are various processing techniques, though the ultimate objective is obviously precisely the same - affixing a new tread through the using heat, some time to pressure.
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By Alex Veiga
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Schwab Retirement Plan Services says that employees who enrolled in an all-index fund 401(k) plan launched by the company about a year ago saw the expenses on their funds drop nearly 80 percent.
The company said last Thursday that fund expenses for investors in the plan, dubbed Schwab Index Advantage, fell 77 percent to $14.78 per $10,000 invested.
Prior to transitioning to an all-index fund approach, Schwab says the weighted-average operating expense ratio on these investors' 401(k) plans was $65.11 per $10,000 invested.
"Investment costs are significantly lower in these plans, which can positively impact the amount individuals can accumulate during their career," said Steve Anderson, Schwab Retirement Plan Services' executive vice president.
Schwab rolled out the plan to draw more investors, many increasingly wary of investing fees and looking to reduce costs.
The trend has made index investing more popular, because index funds do not carry the higher fees of actively managed funds. In calculating the expense reduction, Schwab made no adjustment for how the funds performed.
Index funds seek to match the market by tracking an index, such as the S&P 500, rather than trying to beat it.
There's no one picking the investments, so costs are lower. And a wealth of research shows that a fund's expenses are almost always a more significant factor in long-term returns than any edge a manager can achieve.
The Schwab Index Advantage plan is available to employers with retirement plan assets of $20 million or higher.
It uses Schwab's own branded funds as well as those of other large well-known fund providers offering a range of equity sizes, styles, and geographies as well as bonds and other asset classes.
Since its debut, the plan has been selected by 50 employer-sponsored 401(k) plans with more than $4 billion in assets and more than 36,000 participants, Schwab said.
While the plan isn't actively managed, nearly 90 percent of employees enrolled in the plan are receiving independent advice to help manage their investments, Schwab noted.
Prior to the transition into all-index fund investing, about 4 percent of these same workers elected to receive advice, the company said.
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What type of aeration is best for you?
Britney – St. Louis, MO
When you call a pond home, it's the little touches – like sufficient oxygen – that make life worth living. In fact, you might say they make life possible in the first place. No wonder we hear from so many fish singing the praises of our Airmax® Aeration System .
Okay. We don't actually hear from fish. But we do hear from customers. And they're unequivocal in their appreciation of our versatile range of aeration systems, which leads to the critical question: how do you decide on the proper type of aeration for your pond?
Choosing the proper aeration system depends on a number of factors. First and foremost is the matter of pond volume. In order to ensure proper aeration, it's important to choose an aeration system capable of circulating and oxygenating all of the water in your pond. With a system that's too small, you'll run the risk of both oxygen depletion and toxic gas buildup, resulting in the increased likelihood of fish kills, algae blooms and thickening pond muck.
Pond volume is determined a couple of key factors: pond depth and pond area. A third factor – pond shape – also plays into proper filtration. To address the issue of pond depth, we offer both deep water and shallow water aeration systems.
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Jujuba delivers a funky, danceable style of Nigerian Afrobeat and Juju music. The strength of the eleven-piece revolves around its energetic cohesion between percussion, rhythm and horn sections. Renowned for their ability to engage a wide variety of audiences, the band draws a dance floor full of smiling faces at every event.
Jujuba features Nojeem Lasisi from Igbo Ora, Oyo State, in Nigeria. He ranks among the world's elite talking drum players. Nojeem was given his first drum at age four by his father, also a master drummer, who handed down to Nojeem its powerful language. As a member of Nigerian superstar King Sunny Ade's group, the African Beats, Nojeem toured the world and appears on numerous recordings with King Sunny, including "Seven Degrees North" and "Odu".
Nojeem has settled in the Northwest and assembled Jujuba from local musicians who all share a true love for Nigerian music. Their diverse experiences in a wide range of styles propel the project into new directions based on Afrobeat, Juju and traditional Nigerian folk music. Nojeem Lasisi and Jujuba have created a unique blend of African and Western music they hope is enjoyable to all.
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Karla's Cottage is having a Romantic Country Party today to share what we all love about our homes. Quick jump over there and check out all the wonderful pictures she's showing as well as amazingly inspiring comments. I'll be here when you get back.
We Love Our Home
There are a lot of corners-of-my-home photos on many lovely blogs. But my house has weird corners, they're kind of rounded and it's a big open-style house. So, I've decide what needs to be done is to share my walls. You are slavering to see my walls, right? I thought so.
When my husband and I married, we decided to decorate our house with our own bits of homemade wall art. Our taste is eclectic to give it a kind description, but it works for us. This is our way of loving our home as well as honoring our love for each other.
We use a lot of my husband's photographs. He was awarded a best-of-show blue ribbon in a photography competition for this one—yes, I admit I'm bragging; I haven't any shame about it either.
This is a picture he took of the glorious golden Aspen leaves in the Santa Catalina Mountains while we were on a picnic. After uploading the picture to my computer, I printed it on Avery InkJet Textured Canvas purchased at the office supply store and framed it.
Just to show you that I do stuff, too, here is one of my little watercolors hanging in our bedroom. It won't win any blue ribbons but I painted it myself and that gives me a real sense of satisfaction.
You can celebrate your own home with things that have meaning for you. Here are but a few resources to inspire you:
- Bunny Wall : Precious wall art for her daughter's bedroom and other delicious decorating ideas. She has gorgeous ideas.
- Wall of Doll Quilts: Many of you have seen this amazing doll quilt wall, but it's so glorious I have to recommend it for those who missed it.
- Lara Berch Tutorials: She provides a whole section of creative tutorials with one focusing on wall art.
- Make It Yourself Creations: Along with her glorious projects and outstanding photos, she has numerous ideas for creating your own works of art.
- Make Your Own Wall Murals Murals: Cool murals you can make yourself.
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Life for them is one continuous grind. Day after day they go through the same monotonous round of duties, while those that are "getting along" are using their initiative to get greater fullness of life. There is nothing so responsible for poverty as this lack of initiative, this power to think and do for ourselves.
Does get along mean to succed here and why is this phrase in quotes?
Here, "getting along" means "making progress", "having some success" in life and/or business. I think the phrase has been put in quotes to mark that it's being used in an informal, idiomatic way. It could be read as: "... while those that are getting along (as they say) are using their initiative..".
Note that "getting along" often has the different meaning of having a good, smooth relationship with someone. "My boss and I are getting along much better since I started arriving on time".
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Wells Fargo, the biggest U.S. residential lender, has stopped offering most customers the interest-only version of its home-equity line of credit.
New borrowers must repay some principal along with the periodic interest instead of waiting until future years, Tom Goyda, a Wells Fargo spokesman, said Monday in a telephone interview. Customers of the San Francisco-based bank can still get the interest-only option if they have "significant assets" and demonstrate ability to handle a bigger bill when principal becomes payable, Goyda said.
Wells Fargo first made the change in November, according to Goyda. The revision was reported earlier today by the Wall Street Journal.
Banks have ratcheted up borrowing requirements after defaults soared during the credit crisis, leading to the most severe drop in home prices since the Great Depression. Regulators and analysts have expressed concern that borrowers could face payment shock when their monthly bills rise for existing home-equity loans that were made before the bust.
Wells Fargo made the change to head off such shocks again, according to Brad Blackwell, who oversees portfolio lending. Tighter U.S. regulations on first mortgages may prompt some rivals to offer more interest-only lines of credit to customers who don"t qualify for a regular loan, Blackwell said.
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"We don"t think it"s a good product design," Blackwell said in a phone interview. Requiring customers to pay part of the principal is "a more responsible product," he said.
Wells Fargo"s home-equity portfolio totaled $82 billion in the first quarter, the company said.
The bulk of New York-based JPMorgan Chase"s home- equity products are interest-only and "we continuously review repayment options for our home-equity product, including principal payments," said Amy Bonitatibus, a spokeswoman for the biggest U.S. bank by assets.
Bank of America Corp., ranked second by assets, is "considering an amortizing payment structure based on customer feedback," said Terry Francisco, a spokesman for the Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender. While No. 3 Citigroup continuously reviews its offers, the bank has no plans to change its interest-only home-equity credit products, Mark Rodgers, a spokesman for the New York-based company, said in an emailed statement.


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Fort Smith police arrested 3 people early Sunday morning after a standoff lasting nearly three hours.
Police arrested Alfredo Benjamin Madrigales, Jose Chacon and Eiichiro Jack Ishii on suspicion of firing a weapon within city limits, felon in possession of a firearm and parole violation.
Sgt. Schaefer with Fort Smith police said they received calls of shots fired on the 3200 block of Spradling Ave. in Fort Smith just after midnight Sunday. While interviewing neighbors, police said they heard gunshots from 3215 Spradling Ave.
According to the sergeant, the officers could not get anyone to answer the door, so they called in a SWAT team. The SWAT team used flash bang grenades that send out bright lights and extremely loud noises to get the suspects out.
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Kevin Durant scored 41 points, including the game-winning jumper with 1.5 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-109 Monday night for their eighth straight victory.
Durant scored 13 in the fourth quarter, including a 16-foot, step-back jumper with 25.5 seconds remaining that put Oklahoma City ahead for the first time since the opening 2 minutes. Paul Millsap tied it for Atlanta before Durant knocked down the decisive 12-footer while being guarded by DeMarre Carroll.
Shelvin Mack tried to throw a pass to Millsap on the final play, but Thabo Sefolosha knocked it away. Millsap led the Hawks with 23 points.
Reggie Jackson had 18 points for Oklahoma City (36-10), which takes the Western Conference's best record into a showdown Wednesday at Miami, the two-time defending NBA champion.
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Q&A: What do you do with a captured pirate?
A number of Somali nationals have gone on trial in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, charged with committing piracy in the Indian Ocean.
The BBC News website examines the main issues surrounding their prosecution.
Why can't Somalia prosecute suspected pirates?
Somalia has been without an effective central government since President Siad Barre was overthrown in 1991. Its authority has been further compromised since 2006 by an ongoing Islamist insurgency.
The absence of authority led to Somali pirates becoming a major threat to international shipping in the Gulf of Aden and wider Indian Ocean, and prompted world powers to send warships to the region.
A large number of suspected pirates have since been captured, but the foreign navies have not been able or willing to transfer them to Somali custody, and are uncertain about how to deal with those seized in international waters.
Shouldn't it therefore be the responsibility of the country whose navy apprehended the pirates?
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) defines piracy as a universal crime and gives sovereign nations the right to seize and prosecute pirates. But whether a country wants to prosecute arrested pirates depends on its own law. Experts say that several countries do not know how to incorporate the convention into their own jurisdiction.
In their report, Fighting Piracy, Commander James Kraska and Captain Brian Wilson state: "On the high seas or in any other place outside the jurisdiction of a state, such as Somalia's ungoverned territorial seas, any nation's warship may take action against piracy. Pirated ships may be boarded, the pirates can be detained and the property on board the vessel can be seized and submitted to admiralty and criminal courts."
"The registry or 'flag' of the attacked vessel, the state of nationality of any of the victims or crew, the nationality of the on-scene warship, and, in some cases, coastal and port states, all have a valid basis for asserting jurisdiction. But it can take weeks or months to sort out these logistics and legal issues."
So where have the suspected pirates been sent?
Following the rise of Somali piracy, neighbouring Kenya became the lead prosecutor of suspected pirates, and sentenced a number to prison.
With many legal questions over the detention and trial of the suspects, many Western states decided it would easier to pay Kenya to transfer them into Kenyan custody for prosecution. Among those who signed agreements in 2009 with the Kenyan government were the EU, US, UK, Canada, China and Denmark.
But in April 2010, Kenya said it was no longer willing to take on any more prosecutions and wanted to review the agreements. Officials said some countries had failed to give adequate financial support to its strained justice system.
This spurred donors into action. Following a visit to East Africa, the EU's top diplomat, Catherine Ashton, drummed up support for a specially funded court to hear maritime piracy cases.
The court at Mombasa's Shimo la Tewa prison opened in June, after the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) received donations from Germany, France, Australia, Canada and the EU.
But the prosecutions were thrown into doubt in November 2010, when a Kenyan High Court judge ruled in a case involving nine suspects that the country had no jurisdiction over piracy committed in international waters.
More than 130 suspected pirates, brought mainly by foreign navies deployed off Somalia since 2008, are currently being held in Kenya.
Why have countries other than Kenya been reluctant to prosecute?
Despite the agreements with Kenya, suspected pirates have been taken to the US, France, Yemen, Germany and the Netherlands, among others, for prosecution. Several have already been tried and convicted.
In the first case to come to trial in Europe, a Dutch court sentenced five Somali men to five years in prison for attacking a Dutch Antilles-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden in 2009.
But maritime experts point out that the length of time taken to bring some of those cases to trial indicates the complexities involved.
In some cases, legal arguments have centred on how long the suspects have been kept in detention before receiving legal assistance or being charged - possibly violating the legal process of the countries involved.
Cyrus Mody from the International Maritime Bureau told the BBC that the logistical and legal burdens involved in transporting pirate suspects to Western countries could be daunting.
"It is difficult getting the pieces together, the evidence, the witnesses. Who's going to pay for it all?
"And if a prosecution fails, the burden lies with that country. There is always the prospect that the suspected pirate might then claim asylum."
In April, the UN Security Council called on all states to criminalise piracy under their domestic laws and urged Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to consider setting up a regional or international maritime piracy tribunal.
Some have said the option would be costly and judicially cumbersome. There is also the issue of where convicted pirates would be held.
The Seychelles has meanwhile said it will host a second UN-supported centre to prosecute suspected pirates seized by foreign navies. It has amended its criminal code to enable it to prosecute them under universal jurisdiction.
What happens next?
In a report to the UN secretary general in January 2011, envoy Jack Lang recommended the creation of courts in the Somali enclaves of Somaliland and Puntland, as well as in the Tanzanian town of Arusha.
Mr Lang also recommended prisons in Somaliland and Puntland.
US Ambassador Susan Rice has said Washington "would support further consideration" of the report's ideas but also favoured trials being held by Somalia's neighbours.
Meanwhile, British envoy Philip Parham responded by saying Somali courts and prisons were "the best long-term solution", but said that the Arusha court would need its facilities for UN-backed trials involving Rwandan genocide suspects for some time.


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HARRISONBURG, VA – The York College softball squad continued their weekend road trip to Virginia with a pair of losses at Eastern Mennonite University. The Spartans dropped game one 13-1 before falling in game two by a score of 5-2.
The Spartans, losers of five straight, fall to 2-8 overall while the Royals are now 14-2 after the sweep.
Game one quickly went from bad to worse for the Spartans. The Royals erupted for five first inning runs, putting the Spartans behind early. After York went in order in the second, Eastern Mennonite blew it wide open with eight runs on five hits as the lead grew to 13-0.
The Spartans did manage to stop their scoreless streak at 22.2 innings as Alyssa Molino had an RBI single to score Vanessa Mendez, who had singled earlier in the inning.
Lisa Lee earned the win in the circle for the Royals as she tossed five innings, allowing one run on four hits with two strikeouts and no walks. She improves to 6-1 with the win.
Sara Thacker took the loss as she allowed eight runs on seven hits with four walks in her 1.2 innings of work. She falls to 0-3 with the loss. Rachel Martin relieved Thacker in the bottom of the second but allowed five runs on three hits with two walks. Cory Urkuski closed out the game with two shutout innings of work as she allowed one hit with two walks and a strikeout.
Sara Jenkins led the Royals as she was 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. Brooke Hensley was the other Royal with multiple hits as she was 2-for-3 with an RBI and a pair of runs scored. Eastern Mennonite got hits from eight of their nine starters in the game.
York received singles from Molino, Mendez, Jena Ruby, and Urkuski in game one.
In the nightcap, York opened the scoring in the top of the first as Erin O'Leary drew a lead off walk. After a O'Leary was sacrificed to second, senior Brittany Therres doubled to center, pushing O'Leary to third. Senior Brittany Schlorff singled up the middle to score O'Leary with the game's opening run.
York maintained that 1-0 lead until the bottom of the third when the Royals struck for four runs on five hits.
The Spartans got one of those runs back in the top of the fourth courtesy of a Hannah Hugel RBI single to left.
The Royals closed out the scoring in the bottom of the fifth on a Courtney Allman solo home run.
Molly Smith earned the win for the Royals as she threw four innings, allowing two runs on five hits with one strikeout and one walk. She improves to 4-0. Jordan Aylor earned the save as she threw three scoreless innings as she scattered three hits with one strikeout. It was Aylor's first save of the year.
Therres went the distance as she suffered the loss. She allowed five runs on 11 hits with five strikeouts and one walk. She falls to 2-4 with the setback.
Lee led the Royals offense, as she was 3-for-4 with a run scored while three other Royals had two hits in the game. Rasheeda Crews had two hits and two RBI while Allman had two hits, an RBI and a pair of runs scored.
Junior Sarah Harris led the Spartans with two hits while Schlorff and Hugel had the Spartan RBI.
The Spartans return to action on Thursday when they travel to Susquehanna University to face the Crusaders in a non-conference double dip. Game one is slated for a 3:00 pm start.


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In what practical ways are today's retailers responsive to the needs of their customers? These programs reflect an industry-wide concern for the problems discussed in the preceding article
lack Levy and Bill Weil review replies to questionnaire.
DENVER: Director-for-a-Day
For the past three years, the Denver chain of Fashion Bar stores has mailed a questionnaire to each of its 90,000 charge account customers. The survey has invited comment on store policy in such areas as business hours, location of stores, customer service, and charge account practices. Those who check off the yes and no questions and return the questionnaire to the store receive a $5 gift certificate for being a "Director-for-a-Day."
Is $5 times a potential 90,000 worth the effort? It is according to chairman jack Levy. More than 35,000 customers returned the questionnaire during the three-week program last August, and business increased from 15 to 20 percent each day. Rather than redeem the certificate for a $5 "free" gift, as some anticipated, customers actually ran up an average $15 sales check,
But the idea was more than a promotion. "It started," says lack Levy, "when we decided to ask our customers if they agreed with our policy of being closed on Sunday. And they have agreed each year. But we have learned a lot more. Favorite subjects have been escalating prices, better quality merchan-dise, less 'kooky' women's fashions, and the quality of sales help."
Most revealing of all have been written responses to optional questions. "I was appalled," wrote one woman, "at a lady shoe clerk wearing a garment with a bare midriff. I shall henceforth request a clerk in decent garb or pass department by." People like the opportunity to let off steam, says Jack Levy, "and we know we are not always right." In fact, up to 400 of these comments prompt a reply each year from him or president William Weil.
The results, in terms of goodwill, increased efficiency, and higher sales traffic, are an invaluable asset in helping Fashion Bar meet its competition in the Denver area.


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Pro-Muslim Brotherhood students blocked entrances to Cairo's Al-Azhar University Tuesday, officials said.
Students at both male and female campuses attempted to prevent students and professors from entering while another group protested fellow demonstrators being referred to a disciplinary board, MENA reported.
In protests Monday, demonstrators burned a private bus and 10 students were arrested after a clash with campus security forces.
Administrators at the university have pledged classes will resume in advance of semester final exams.
Students have vowed to continue protests until suspects are arrested in the death of medical student Abdel Ghany Mohamed Hamoula, who died Nov. 21 in clashes with security forces.
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Leonard Cottrell (kŏ´trəl, kətrĕl´), 1913–, British author and archaeologist, grad. King Edward's Grammar School, Birmingham. He was a commentator, writer, and producer for the British Broadcasting Corporation until 1960, when he resigned to devote himself to writing. During World War II he was stationed in the Mediterranean with the Royal Air Force as a war correspondent. Among his many books are The Bull of Minos (1958), The Great Invasion (1958), Realms of Gold (1963), Egypt (1965), and Lost Civilizations (1974). He was the editor of the Concise Encyclopaedia of Archaeology (1965).


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Sylvester Stallone Is Developing a Rocky and Rambo Clothing Line
Steroidal workhorse Sylvester Stallone is launching a men's fashion line, also called Stallone, next year. Is it 1989 again?
The line will consist of jeans, shirts, outerwear, underwear, and watches, and the inspiration for the collection will be Stallone's most famous characters, Rocky and Rambo.
Does that mean he'll focus on sweat pants, boxing gloves, headbands, and heavy artillery? Sure, Rocky and Rambo may be iconic characters, but they're not necessarily known for their clothes. Still, we're pretty sure the crowd in Seaside Heights will buy the hell out of this.
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Among the venues located in the facility are Martin Fieldhouse, an indoor track, Andrews Fitness Center, Connor Weight Room, Steinem Aerobics Studio, Krabill and Morris Racquetball Courts, Price Gymnasium, Fleming Fieldhouse, and Alumni Memorial Pool. The Center overlooks Henry Field, home to football and lacrosse, the Soccer Complex and Fishel Field, home to baseball.
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