Precious Metals

Stainless steel isn’t technically a precious metal.

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Then again, neither is brass..

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…or copper…

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…or nickel, for that matter.

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That doesn’t keep me from lusting over it, though.

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“Precious” or not, I LOVE those metals!

-A.

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Wine Storage in your Home

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I love wine.  I know few that don’t.  There are an infinite number of quotes I could use to open this post that mention wine, is about wine, or attempt to explain the importance of this fermented liquid loveliness.  Some are insightful, some are silly, many are literary, but most are just the plain old, no-doubt-about-it truth.  Since you’ve read probably 90% of them, and they are already used in nearly every application where wine is present, I decided I would skip this rather over-applied bit of copy.  Hope you don’t mind.

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Instead I think I’ll just inundate you with photos of cellars, kitchen storage, and really genius ideas for keeping vino happy and handy in your home.  Then you can stock that new storage with all the  ”inspiration” necessary to quip a clever quote of your own!

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There is so much to love about this kitchen, don’t you think?  I can’t pick out just one favorite thing.

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A lot more photos after the jump…

                                                       

                                                       

                                                        

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Designer Tag Sale Season Finale

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This season’s final Designer Tag Sale  is happening Thursday, July 28th through Sunday the 31st during Kent’s Summer Sidewalk Festival.  There are great deals on lighting, cabinet and furniture hardware, small appliances, kitchen gadgets, cutlery, and home decor accessories in our outdoor tent.  Kitchen appliances, plumbing, antique prints, and more are on sale in the showroom.

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What’s a Designer Tag Sale anyway?  And what’s the big deal?  Why so motivated?

What’s a Designer Tag Sale, you ask?  Its all of the gorgeous things left over after Trish and Jeffrey’s 20+ years in the interior design business in New York City, plus a bunch of props,  gadgets, and floor samples that we have had for sale in the showroom for the past few years.  Its out with the old to make room for the new.  The best part about it is that all of the prices are significantly discounted.  AND we are motivated to sell!!

Motivation: whatever doesn’t sell has to go back into storage – which is in the basement.  Guess who gets that job?  Your’s truly (and Trish…).  We (I) REALLY don’t want to have to trek all of this stuff down to the basement.  And its got to go somewhere because right now its taking up the entire {soon to be} bath department.  We are even extending our hours to get as many of you here to get as much as possible OUT!

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A few other things happening on the Green during the festival that might interest you include the farmer’s market on Saturday from 9 am to noon, a hot dog and hamburger stand at Davis IGA, pulled pork sliders at the Fife ’n Drum Restaurant, and…

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Hope to see you there!

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Refresh Your Kitchen

The modern kitchen is the heart of the home, a busy space with lots of traffic and activity. It should also be a place for relaxation and artful appreciation. Spaces like this can also become tired and hated, a place to get in and out of as quickly as possible. Is this your kitchen? Then it’s time to update with some new and exciting details.

As the meeting place for family and friends, the kitchen has evolved into a conversation space. Some exciting, fresh details can change your outlook as well as your mood. A new, decorative backsplash or a hood behind decorative panels can transform your kitchen into a more inviting place.

In today’s world we should be thinking green and clean as well as luxurious. Modern kitchens are energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Built in appliances (energy star, of course!) and rounded edges are subtle touches that can incorporate style and beauty with ease. Talk to your designer about how to incorporate some of these elements and refresh your kitchen; make it the place to be!

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