Friday, August 22, 2008
New Product for Outdoor Living
New Outdoor Furniture Product to Market… Terra Furniture's Tiburon CollectionA town in Marin County that sits upon the San Francisco Bay inspires an exciting new contemporary outdoor furniture design based on mid-century California Modern style. The city's name comes from the Spanish word tiburón, which means "shark." California designer Ilan Dei partnered with Terra Furniture to create a collection that marries the modern elements of a city with its natural surroundings to produce a rich, timeless look.
Ilan Dei born in Israel, of North African descent, is inspired by the lushness of the Mediterranean cultures, as well as, by the natural beauty of Southern California’s terrain, climate and diverse cultures. Ilan coined the term "lush minimalism" to describe his design approach, one that is minimal in terms of line and form, yet lush in materials as represented in this new Tiburon collection. Dei's design melds nature into the sleek modern furniture with the application of a cutout “pebble” pattern trim and unique floating oval pattern which appears on the backs of the chairs, chaise lounge and the edge of the dining table.
The Tiburon Collection is structured in lightweight cast aluminum and is available in a multitude of custom and standard finishes. So whether you are sunning by the pool or relaxing in the luxury of your own home this a a design that celebrates nature and modern sensibility.
Labels: California, Design, Fashion Trends, Inside Out, Inspiration, Modern, Nature, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Living Spaces, Outdoor Style
Monday, June 16, 2008
Backyard Fun
This weekend my family & I celebrated Father's Day in our backyard. We read the morning newspaper, enjoyed lounging in the sun, took a dip in the hot tub, lit the firepit and watched the gorgeous colors in the sky while the sun was setting.
All of the kids were together, catching up on each other's lives and as a parent participating in this very special get together it was so fulfilling to see our children interacting and enjoying each other.
We realized how very busy we usually are when we all get together, when one of my son's asked if we purchased a new love seat and sofa because he did not remember some of the details on the furniture. The deep seating pieces have been in our backyard for a couple of years now, but all too often we are running from point A to point B when the kids come to visit and we do not take the time to enjoy what is in our very own backyard.
Our backyard is a perfect venue to be casual, relax and enjoy family and friends.
Schedule time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, your home and your family.
I hope that your weekend was as meaningful and enjoyable as mine.
What you did for Father's Day? Marcia
All of the kids were together, catching up on each other's lives and as a parent participating in this very special get together it was so fulfilling to see our children interacting and enjoying each other.
We realized how very busy we usually are when we all get together, when one of my son's asked if we purchased a new love seat and sofa because he did not remember some of the details on the furniture. The deep seating pieces have been in our backyard for a couple of years now, but all too often we are running from point A to point B when the kids come to visit and we do not take the time to enjoy what is in our very own backyard.
Our backyard is a perfect venue to be casual, relax and enjoy family and friends.
Schedule time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, your home and your family.
I hope that your weekend was as meaningful and enjoyable as mine.
What you did for Father's Day? Marcia
Labels: Deep Seating, Inspiration, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Living Spaces, Outdoor Style
Friday, May 23, 2008
Inspiration
How do you achieve design? It is through inspiration.
You do not need to be creative or a designer to be inspired by some person, place or thing. You just need to be able to identify what it is that inspires you and then either work with a designer or yourself to build upon your inspiration.
Design must be inspired. The first step you take is to decide what your inspiration is. This is really a very fun task. You can think about whether a particular color or an accent piece such as a painting or perhaps a fun or interesting fabric interests you. Perhaps it is a book that you just finished reading or a movie that you saw long ago or recently. Maybe a vacation or a business trip to a new city or town provided the source of inspiration in the landscape or the architecture or the people.
There are an infinite number of possibilities that can stand out in your mind. Take for example some things that inspired me over time like the beautiful antebellum estate in Gone With The Wind
Or the fabulous color of the dress that Amy Adams wore in the recent movie Enchanted
And the impressionist painting by Claude Monet called Water garden and the Japanese Footbridge,
Or the breathtaking views of Tuscany.
Each and every one of these things has given me a source of inspiration for design projects.
Once you identify which particular item you are going to use as your inspiration then you can start your planning. If it is the architecture in the antebellum mansion then you can utilize parts of the home in your design. If it is the color in Amy Adam’s dress you can create a palette that will complement the turquoise fabric and use it as a paint on a surface or within a fabric on the furniture. If you use the impressionist painting you might consider getting a copy and using it as focal point to your setting. There are outdoor pieces of art that withstand the elements from Mother Nature. Once you determine where the painting will be hung you can design around it.
My recommendation to you is to take some time out of your day and consider some of the things that inspire you so that you will be ready for your next design project.
These are my insprations…write and tell me yours. Marcia Blake
You do not need to be creative or a designer to be inspired by some person, place or thing. You just need to be able to identify what it is that inspires you and then either work with a designer or yourself to build upon your inspiration.
Design must be inspired. The first step you take is to decide what your inspiration is. This is really a very fun task. You can think about whether a particular color or an accent piece such as a painting or perhaps a fun or interesting fabric interests you. Perhaps it is a book that you just finished reading or a movie that you saw long ago or recently. Maybe a vacation or a business trip to a new city or town provided the source of inspiration in the landscape or the architecture or the people.
There are an infinite number of possibilities that can stand out in your mind. Take for example some things that inspired me over time like the beautiful antebellum estate in Gone With The Wind
Or the fabulous color of the dress that Amy Adams wore in the recent movie Enchanted
And the impressionist painting by Claude Monet called Water garden and the Japanese Footbridge,
Or the breathtaking views of Tuscany.
Each and every one of these things has given me a source of inspiration for design projects.
Once you identify which particular item you are going to use as your inspiration then you can start your planning. If it is the architecture in the antebellum mansion then you can utilize parts of the home in your design. If it is the color in Amy Adam’s dress you can create a palette that will complement the turquoise fabric and use it as a paint on a surface or within a fabric on the furniture. If you use the impressionist painting you might consider getting a copy and using it as focal point to your setting. There are outdoor pieces of art that withstand the elements from Mother Nature. Once you determine where the painting will be hung you can design around it.
My recommendation to you is to take some time out of your day and consider some of the things that inspire you so that you will be ready for your next design project.
These are my insprations…write and tell me yours. Marcia Blake
Labels: Art, Custom Outdoor Fabric, Design, Inspiration, Movies, Outdoor Living Spaces, Outdoor Style, Textiles
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