<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694</id><updated>2011-11-27T17:18:18.950-06:00</updated><category term='Modern Bedrooms'/><category term='home values'/><category term='drapes'/><category term='Children&apos;s Room'/><category term='Propellers'/><category term='luxury designs'/><category term='Matchbox'/><category term='Teen&apos;s Room'/><category term='Building Your Base'/><category term='Puerto Vallarta'/><category term='casa dolce casa'/><category term='Husque bowl'/><category term='houston interior design'/><category term='art'/><category term='defining your luxury'/><category term='Michael Taylor'/><category 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term='Houston Intertior Design Blog'/><category term='walk-in shower'/><category term='How to handle 8&apos; ceilings'/><category term='Historic Homes'/><category term='Painting your Home'/><category term='wallpaper trends'/><category term='Tai Ping Carpet'/><category term='Lee wilder'/><category term='Economy'/><category term='maya romanoff'/><category term='The Vineyard Tuscan Grill'/><category term='The Chop House'/><category term='Bliss Living Home'/><category term='Restaurants'/><category term='blinds'/><category term='Houston Interior Design Blog'/><category term='Tress and Parties'/><category term='Trading Spaces'/><category term='Candice'/><category term='Houston Interior Designers'/><category term='Sub Zero'/><category term='Redford House Furniture'/><category term='collections'/><category term='Houston decoration'/><category term='flower rugs'/><category term='Fireplace'/><category term='Contemporary Bedroom'/><category term='Anthropologie'/><category term='New Yankee Workshop'/><category term='clean design'/><category term='The Luxury of Classic Architecture'/><category term='Windfarm'/><title type='text'>Luxury for the Home</title><subtitle type='html'>A blog that brings the reader luxurious ways to live your style, decorate your home and experience good Interior Design in Houston, Texas.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>44</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-7826767619128464905</id><published>2009-12-21T08:19:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-21T08:21:50.813-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Where did we go?</title><summary type='text'>You are probably wondering, "Where did they go?" Well actually, I'll tell you. Right Here!Hop on over to our new blog site - Can't wait to see you there!Leslie</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/7826767619128464905/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/12/where-did-we-go.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7826767619128464905'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7826767619128464905'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/12/where-did-we-go.html' title='Where did we go?'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-5240041995761706372</id><published>2009-08-04T09:30:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-04T09:38:09.675-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Luxury for the home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Husque bowl'/><title type='text'>The Luxury of Recycled Materials</title><summary type='text'>This is simply gorgeous. This bowl from Husque, is made of composite material from recycled Macadamia shells and polymer. Big enough to serve cold dishes, or nuts &amp; berries, this is a simple home accessory that makes a big statement. It comes in a variety of colors, so you could purchase a few in your signature color and have both art and function. We found this courtesy of Designs Abroad (http:/</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/5240041995761706372/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/08/luxury-of-recycled-materials.html#comment-form' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5240041995761706372'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5240041995761706372'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/08/luxury-of-recycled-materials.html' title='The Luxury of Recycled Materials'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SnhHWu0RJRI/AAAAAAAAASg/WvV3FwyTIlQ/s72-c/pic.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4701065709450477052</id><published>2009-07-30T10:58:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-30T11:12:39.437-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='The Luxury of Classic Architecture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Marble'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Acanthus Leaves'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston Interior Designer'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fireplace'/><title type='text'>The Luxury of Classic Architecture</title><summary type='text'> Hello all, I hope your week is well - Just wanted to share this as when I saw the photo, it took my breath away. From our friends at Architectural Antiques (http://www.archantiques.com/), this mantle detail shows you what many of today's reproductions miss. Look at the detail given to the acanthus leaf. From the mid-19Th century, this carrara marble mantel piece glows. It is no wonder that the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4701065709450477052/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-of-classic-architecture.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4701065709450477052'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4701065709450477052'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-of-classic-architecture.html' title='The Luxury of Classic Architecture'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SnHDf4LBA5I/AAAAAAAAASQ/HD4H2NKzjaA/s72-c/41392marblemantelkeystonedetail.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-1270492946512561384</id><published>2009-07-22T22:08:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-22T22:19:51.618-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Carriage House Furniture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Upholstered Beds'/><title type='text'>The Luxury of a Beautiful Bed</title><summary type='text'>Busy days! And good news for us as we have signed several new clients recently. As I am doing the nightly maintenance on the email account, I wanted to share with you these beautiful upholstered beds from Carriage House Furniture (http://www.carriagehousefurniture.com/). These two bed have so much style. The first, The Donna, evidently is the best seller for the south - not surprisingly. I love </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/1270492946512561384/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-of-beautiful-bed.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/1270492946512561384'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/1270492946512561384'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-of-beautiful-bed.html' title='The Luxury of a Beautiful Bed'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SmfVy4RHDwI/AAAAAAAAASA/nKcSjknXmvc/s72-c/bedDonna.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-3573305016688492659</id><published>2009-07-15T13:38:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-15T13:58:41.563-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Paper cut-outs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Luxury for the home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston Interior Design Blog'/><title type='text'>The Luxury of a Clean Desk</title><summary type='text'>Well, my desk is not the most organized - especially if I'm mid-stream with a project. But every once in a while I like to rein it in. So in my tiding up today, I realize that I have a ton of inspiration tear sheets, another project for another day. But I couldn't resist, and just had to share this. This came from a past issue of Lucky Magazine (http://www.luckymag.com/) and I was absolutely </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/3573305016688492659/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-of-clean-desk.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/3573305016688492659'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/3573305016688492659'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-of-clean-desk.html' title='The Luxury of a Clean Desk'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sl4i8tFoJnI/AAAAAAAAARw/0cjJs9aSbGA/s72-c/hidden-etching-detail-small-150x200.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-1225435221243477942</id><published>2009-07-13T09:01:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T09:18:54.669-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Luxury for the home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston Interior Design Blog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Shiner Prairie Woodworks'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Texas County Courthouses'/><title type='text'>Driving in Texas - The Luxury of Time</title><summary type='text'>Since we are taking more road trips this year with our children, I've been navigating a new course for each trip, trying not to go the same way twice. Partly because we hope to purchase land soon and want to get a feel for all of the towns, and partly because I get bored very easily. On our way home from Austin this weekend, we drove through a few towns that we had not been through before and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/1225435221243477942/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/driving-in-texas-luxury-of-time.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/1225435221243477942'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/1225435221243477942'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/driving-in-texas-luxury-of-time.html' title='Driving in Texas - The Luxury of Time'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sls_BxcA8mI/AAAAAAAAARY/wIui9q54jFY/s72-c/IMG_2735.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-1279479927211219826</id><published>2009-07-09T08:52:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-09T09:11:11.618-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston Interior Design Blog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Moon'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='defining your luxury'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Twitter'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Feng Shui'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston Interior Designer'/><title type='text'>The Luxury of the Moon</title><summary type='text'>A few posts were fluttering around twitter yesterday regarding the moon. One was a beautiful shot of one from my friend @maybellinete of the moon over a body or water. It occurred to me that I had not seen the moon in a while. Not intentionally, just hadn't stop to notice. Then another post from @CatherineGrison comes along about the Full Moon (last night) with a vlog from a Feng Shui </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/1279479927211219826/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-of-moon.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/1279479927211219826'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/1279479927211219826'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-of-moon.html' title='The Luxury of the Moon'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SlX5PDTHweI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/HggQD8j-c7A/s72-c/IMG_2634.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4260983733875079649</id><published>2009-07-06T15:00:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-06T15:41:49.894-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Luxury for the home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='How to buy furniture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='How to plan for furniture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='how to shop for furniture'/><title type='text'>How To Look For &amp; Buy Furniture</title><summary type='text'>This can seem to be the most frustrating aspect to decorating your own home. Furniture, the perfect chair, is it too big - will it fit through the door, stairway, elevator? No wonder so many people wind up purchasing the display room at the furniture store. Speaking of furniture stores, which one? Geez. 1. Please do not buy the display room at the furniture store. This is especially true of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4260983733875079649/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-look-for-buy-furniture.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4260983733875079649'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4260983733875079649'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-look-for-buy-furniture.html' title='How To Look For &amp; Buy Furniture'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SlJYVuj3TAI/AAAAAAAAAQA/LSTMwqeBQvU/s72-c/CEF_4844.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-8133042550997050470</id><published>2009-06-30T06:14:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-30T07:23:26.926-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Redford House Furniture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='transitional furniture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston Intertior Design Blog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='how to choose furniture'/><title type='text'>A Beautiful Armoire</title><summary type='text'>Browsing through the emails this morning and this lovely armoire caught my eye. From Redford House (http://www.redfordhouse.com/) this is a elegant transitional piece for your bedroom or living room. The circles are definitely more modern, but the motif is framed with more traditional details, making this easily used in almost any home. How do you use it? This is a piece that, with the proper </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/8133042550997050470/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/beautiful-armoire.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/8133042550997050470'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/8133042550997050470'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/beautiful-armoire.html' title='A Beautiful Armoire'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SkoDcG9qNxI/AAAAAAAAAP4/sxdtDWLAYhw/s72-c/Infinity%2520Armoire.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-5098376821870603156</id><published>2009-06-21T21:35:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-22T15:30:10.609-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='3D Rendering'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Bathroom updates'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Bellaire'/><title type='text'>A Work In Progress</title><summary type='text'>By Leslie Hassler, Allied ASID, AKBDI haven't been very chatty with you lately, so I thought I'd share with you where my time has been going. We have been working on an update of a home in Bellaire, built in the 90's - when polished brass fixtures were king. As part of the update, we were updating the carpet throughout, updating the paint on the second and third floors, doing near complete change</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/5098376821870603156/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/work-in-progress.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5098376821870603156'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5098376821870603156'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/work-in-progress.html' title='A Work In Progress'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sj7vHVbmn_I/AAAAAAAAAPY/r5bWIt6KF4g/s72-c/Neumann+Site+Visit+036.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-1230950584574274694</id><published>2009-06-16T09:14:00.011-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-17T09:16:13.874-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Perma Flow'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Granite'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston Interior Designers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Design Inspirations'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Eurofase Lighting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Design Ideas'/><title type='text'>Random Thoughts</title><summary type='text'>After being out of the office with project work and travel, I have found my email in box to be busting at the seams. Here are some of the interesting things that have been filling it up!A Cure For the Clogged DrainEvery once in a while, there is a product invention that just fits the bill and leaves you saying, "Why didn't I think of that?" The Permaflow by PF Waterworks (http://</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/1230950584574274694/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/random-thoughts.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/1230950584574274694'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/1230950584574274694'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/random-thoughts.html' title='Random Thoughts'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sjj3-VgBhUI/AAAAAAAAAPA/9_DvpTu7EKk/s72-c/PermaFLOW-II-03.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-2138324597218244589</id><published>2009-06-16T09:04:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-16T09:11:02.681-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston real estate'/><title type='text'>A Great Sign of the Times</title><summary type='text'>As summer hits full swing here in Houston, so is the real estate market. As I drive around our neighborhood, "SOLD" signs are popping up like wild fires. Being in the Interior Design Market, our business is very similar to the real estate business and by monitoring it, we can get a glimpse of what our business may do. My neighbor has 4 active buyers, another friend has two closings this week - </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/2138324597218244589/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/great-sign-of-times.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2138324597218244589'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2138324597218244589'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/great-sign-of-times.html' title='A Great Sign of the Times'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SjenmiZIWoI/AAAAAAAAAO4/wfmB4Csrnjo/s72-c/for-sale-sign.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-2619936543854943964</id><published>2009-06-06T13:05:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-06T13:05:00.709-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Speaker cloth'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cabinets'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Designs by Leslie'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Builtins'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Great Rooms'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='great room ideas'/><title type='text'>Architectural Detail - The missing treasure</title><summary type='text'>Some where around the middle of the 20th century, "modern homes" began being built without the same attention to detail that homes had received in the past. I think there was a concept that developed that in order for a home to be modern, it needed to be spartan and devoid of moulding ornamentation at all. So the white box construction began. Some times it came in the form of a ranch, Tudor, cape</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/2619936543854943964/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/architectural-detail-missing-treasure.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2619936543854943964'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2619936543854943964'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/06/architectural-detail-missing-treasure.html' title='Architectural Detail - The missing treasure'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sg4bTLU9nHI/AAAAAAAAAOY/hbwo2Rmkg7Y/s72-c/Gallery6_Builtin1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4365668242254336343</id><published>2009-05-22T07:23:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-05-22T08:21:03.063-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Luxury for the home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lee wilder'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='washable bedding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston Interior Designer'/><title type='text'>For Fun Friday</title><summary type='text'>Goodness, it has been a busy month! We have installed a new master bedroom for a client and have been working on pulling together a project for a home in Bellaire. I wanted to share a few things with you that we've seen today. The first is bedding from Lee Wilder &amp; Co (http://www.leewilder.com/.) Many of our clients are requesting machine washable bedding, which is hard to find that will wear </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4365668242254336343/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/05/for-fun-friday.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4365668242254336343'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4365668242254336343'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/05/for-fun-friday.html' title='For Fun Friday'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/ShalC3MztrI/AAAAAAAAAOo/6nOeqhvRsUY/s72-c/Lee+Wilder.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-5254842974330189665</id><published>2009-04-28T19:54:00.017-05:00</published><updated>2009-05-01T04:53:51.815-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Interiors Magazine'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Ideas for your ceiling'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston decoration'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tall Ceilings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='New construction home tips'/><title type='text'>The 5th Wall: The Blessings of High Ceilings</title><summary type='text'>Welcome and congratulations! The world is your oyster! Why? Because you have ceilings over 8' in height. Look up - what do your ceilings look like, plain with recessed lighting, maybe a ceiling fan or two? For shame - what a waste of opportunity.Oh, wait you say there is something interesting up there? Kudos for you. When you have the blessing of higher ceilings, you truly have the blessing of so</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/5254842974330189665/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/5th-wall-blessings-of-high-ceilings.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5254842974330189665'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5254842974330189665'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/5th-wall-blessings-of-high-ceilings.html' title='The 5th Wall: The Blessings of High Ceilings'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SfevmIfmNWI/AAAAAAAAANY/g62u6yX8ZYc/s72-c/Caftman001.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-8351236142394868456</id><published>2009-04-28T19:47:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-28T19:53:09.111-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='How to handle 8&apos; ceilings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crown moulding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='choosing paint for ceilings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='how to use moulding to create height'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Painting ceilings'/><title type='text'>The 5th Wall: Ceilings</title><summary type='text'>Ok - reposting this one because it filed by the wrong date!The ceilings of a home can be one of the most neglected parts of the house. While we will refresh our walls, most people ignore the ceilings, or just leave it at "Ceiling White." I'm not even sure that is a true color name. Do you know that there are over 100 whites in the Benjamin Moore Color Library? Why does everyone use ceiling white?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/8351236142394868456/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/5th-wall-ceilings.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/8351236142394868456'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/8351236142394868456'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/5th-wall-ceilings.html' title='The 5th Wall: Ceilings'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SfekN3_gWQI/AAAAAAAAANA/RovAXWDpwDI/s72-c/Power_room_72dpi.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-9021991089167995623</id><published>2009-04-17T14:06:00.010-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-17T14:22:24.614-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Bliss Living Home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='washable bedding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston decoration'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='children&apos;s bedrooms'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Anthropologie'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='teen bedding'/><title type='text'>For Fun Friday</title><summary type='text'>Here are some very fun things. We don't often get to do custom bedding for childrens' bedrooms, so we are always looking for ways to give "Hip" rooms at a price Mom and Dad love. Check out some fun ones.  Plus, everyone asks for machine washable - no small feat!  These two options are vibrant and have wonderful details and are machine washable.The first three are from Anthropologie (ttp://</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/9021991089167995623/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/for-fun-friday_17.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/9021991089167995623'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/9021991089167995623'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/for-fun-friday_17.html' title='For Fun Friday'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SejVWvZ1WDI/AAAAAAAAAMA/gBE8UY9W56U/s72-c/c79502_whe_b.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-6129084520337619322</id><published>2009-04-15T22:05:00.023-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-16T07:24:41.062-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='luxury homes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='accent tile'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Luxury interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tile floors'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='How to plan tile'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tile for bathroom'/><title type='text'>Building Your Base: Decorative Floors</title><summary type='text'>Too many of today's homes are just simply plain, a little too vanilla. Either through fear of something different, or through the readiness of inexpensive materials, it just seems that almost every new home has the same non-descript tile laid straight with 12" or 13" tiles. But let me open your mind to the use of accent tiles.The simple placement of an accent tile can add the interest and impact </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/6129084520337619322/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-decorative-floors.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/6129084520337619322'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/6129084520337619322'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-decorative-floors.html' title='Building Your Base: Decorative Floors'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Secd0zyndEI/AAAAAAAAALE/yfpayfcgXmA/s72-c/master+tub.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4098047263297989223</id><published>2009-04-10T06:42:00.018-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-28T19:46:56.809-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='How to handle 8&apos; ceilings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='choosing paint for ceilings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='how to use moulding to create height'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Painting ceilings'/><title type='text'>Building Your Base: The 5th Wall, Your Ceiling</title><summary type='text'>The ceilings of a home can be one of the most neglected parts of the house. While we will refresh our walls, most people ignore the ceilings, or just leave it at "Ceiling White." I'm not even sure that is a true color name. Do you know that there are over 100 whites in the Benjamin Moore Color Library? Why does everyone use ceiling white?With modern construction, newer homes typically have 10' - </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4098047263297989223/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-5th-wall-your.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4098047263297989223'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4098047263297989223'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-5th-wall-your.html' title='Building Your Base: The 5th Wall, Your Ceiling'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SfDMWcgI2wI/AAAAAAAAAMw/12E30RYT2Gk/s72-c/Power_room_72dpi.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-8044485914450244658</id><published>2009-04-10T06:23:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-10T06:40:58.101-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='luxury homes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='flower rugs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fancy Nancy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tai Ping Carpet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='decoration'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Flower carpet'/><title type='text'>For Fun Good Friday</title><summary type='text'>On a trip to the Houston Decorative Center this week, I happen to walk by the Tai Ping showroom, where this lovely carpet sample was sitting in the window. Ever appropriate for Friday and for the floor, I couldn't resist.The pattern is named Daisies and Grass and is a Tai Ping Carpet Pattern (http://www.taipingcarpets.com/). This one sample really speaks to the advancement of technology in the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/8044485914450244658/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/for-fun-good-friday.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/8044485914450244658'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/8044485914450244658'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/for-fun-good-friday.html' title='For Fun Good Friday'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sd8uCgV6oSI/AAAAAAAAAK8/IMhn9xX-efM/s72-c/Pictures+018.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-7560044545540017286</id><published>2009-04-08T15:23:00.011-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-08T15:57:45.726-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='porcelain tiles'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='luxury homes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stone tile'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Flooring'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='glass tile'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='defining your luxury'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='casa dolce casa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='luxury designs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tile installations'/><title type='text'>Building Your Base: Floors</title><summary type='text'>Last time, we talked about wood floors, today, it is tile's turn. Tile is probably the most universal material for your floor. You can choose any color and any size and put them in any pattern. Yet, the most readily used tile is the basic 12" tile. So many opportunities are lost when we only use a 12" tile, set on a straight pattern.To begin with, there are a lot of different types of tile, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/7560044545540017286/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-floors_08.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7560044545540017286'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7560044545540017286'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-floors_08.html' title='Building Your Base: Floors'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sd0KvzqNo5I/AAAAAAAAAKk/5YDPzdiw0ZI/s72-c/Master_shower_72dpi.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4476507574645391660</id><published>2009-04-07T12:48:00.026-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-07T14:45:46.234-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Luxury interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='defining your luxury'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wood floors'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bamboo floors'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='parquetry floors'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Building Your Base'/><title type='text'>Building Your Base: Floors</title><summary type='text'>When most people think about the structure of their home, they think about their walls. But really your rooms have 6 surfaces, 4 walls, the ceiling and the floor. Everyone thinks about the walls, but people are the most unwilling to change anything about their floors. Truth be told, it can be messy, it can take time and it does require moving a considerable amount of furniture. But here is the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4476507574645391660/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-floors.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4476507574645391660'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4476507574645391660'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-floors.html' title='Building Your Base: Floors'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SduWHaqF9RI/AAAAAAAAAJk/sYIfjAnP0eQ/s72-c/REI_4.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-7471654059700956455</id><published>2009-04-03T06:03:00.012-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-03T06:16:13.533-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Chicago'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='New York'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fun for Friday'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Puerto Vallarta'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Architecture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Design inspiration'/><title type='text'>For Fun Friday</title><summary type='text'> I'm one of those people that don't really take pictures of my family while on vacation, I take pictures of buildings, sculpture and the like. For this Friday, I thought I'd share some of my favorite skyscrapers and a bell tower. They are from Chicago, New York and Puerto Vallarta (wish I was there!)Enjoy &amp; Have a Great Weekend.  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There are 5 different elements to your base - Walls, Ceilings, Floor, Lighting, Architectural Detail. That seems simple enough, right? But there are many choices to make for theses 5 areas. They all relate to the structure of your room or home and when done right, your home will have "good bones".Unless you have built your</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/6770388953389859702/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-walls.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/6770388953389859702'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/6770388953389859702'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/04/building-your-base-walls.html' title='Building Your Base: Walls'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SdTRK49w_0I/AAAAAAAAAIk/raIZjDI558Q/s72-c/DSC_4432_FN_72_DPI.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-5663829756468721020</id><published>2009-03-30T15:16:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-30T16:03:38.599-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Historic Homes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='accessories'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='display china settings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='decorating style'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Michael Taylor'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Simple Design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Western Interiors'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='editing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='luxury designs'/><title type='text'>Defining Your Luxury: Keeping It Simple</title><summary type='text'>You've heard the phrase: Keep It Simple Silly! (ok, I modified a little, but you get the picture)The next step in defining your luxury and your home comes through editing. That is, don’t be afraid to clear the house of items that are not used or don’t suit the interiors. Who knows, hold a garage sale and maybe fund some of the changes you really want. It always amazes me when I make a comment </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/5663829756468721020/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/defining-your-luxury-keeping-it-simple.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5663829756468721020'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5663829756468721020'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/defining-your-luxury-keeping-it-simple.html' title='Defining Your Luxury: Keeping It Simple'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SdEwR3BrLtI/AAAAAAAAAIU/PRXf-0uwOPo/s72-c/M.+Taylor+Residence.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-7638668357690895154</id><published>2009-03-28T23:49:00.011-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-29T00:15:47.824-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='how to design your home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='houston interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Luxury interior design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='how to choose furniture'/><title type='text'>Defining Your Luxury</title><summary type='text'>Welcome! Have you been in your home for a while, but it still isn't pulled together? Or maybe this is your first home and you find that you need it all. Where do you start? Or, what worked in your home 20 years ago just isn't making it into this century.Then this posting is the first in a series meant to help you to bring luxury into your home. Please take a moment to follow us so that you will </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/7638668357690895154/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/defining-your-luxury.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7638668357690895154'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7638668357690895154'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/defining-your-luxury.html' title='Defining Your Luxury'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sc8BNMzAoVI/AAAAAAAAAIE/bRA5RHULyv0/s72-c/master_bed_comforter_closeu.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-2117921550001544934</id><published>2009-03-18T12:40:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-20T14:03:44.524-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Inspiration in worms'/><title type='text'>For Fun Friday</title><summary type='text'>Ok, I admit, I've been light in the writing this week. But I've actually been writing for several other things, marketing materials and contributing to a book a colleague is writing. So I'm a bit written out. But since it is Friday and I love something a little fun on Fridays. I thought I'd share a picture from my garden this past summer. I was puzzled when my tomato plant went from leaves </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/2117921550001544934/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/for-fun-friday.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2117921550001544934'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2117921550001544934'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/for-fun-friday.html' title='For Fun Friday'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/ScPnzLKpgOI/AAAAAAAAAH8/jIb9RXj_zW4/s72-c/The+tomato+plant.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-3466714786917514629</id><published>2009-03-15T17:16:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-17T11:59:19.996-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='brick work'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Palm Springs Interior Design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Design inspiration'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tile patterns'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Carmel'/><title type='text'>Inspiration in the Simple Things</title><summary type='text'>When most people travel, there are lots of pictures of themselves and their friends/family standing in front of something. My travel photos are full of things that catch my eye, make me laugh or that I think may inspire my work in the future. Take a look at some of these photos that I have taken over the last year or two.This is the brick work on the sidewalks of Palm Springs. I love tile and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/3466714786917514629/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/inspiration-in-simple-things.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/3466714786917514629'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/3466714786917514629'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/inspiration-in-simple-things.html' title='Inspiration in the Simple Things'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sb_UZbjcgxI/AAAAAAAAAHk/DdW7QUiJeQU/s72-c/Tile.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4789125245320589431</id><published>2009-03-13T09:01:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-13T09:05:41.603-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wind cherub'/><title type='text'>Just for the Fun of It - Friday!</title><summary type='text'>Well, I'll be enjoying a day with the two monkeys....so here is something fun for you. I saw in one of the shops in Palm Springs last month. Enjoy and have a great weekend!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4789125245320589431/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/just-for-fun-of-it-friday.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4789125245320589431'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4789125245320589431'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/just-for-fun-of-it-friday.html' title='Just for the Fun of It - Friday!'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SbpoDm1GEdI/AAAAAAAAAHc/fRd3tLTVi-U/s72-c/2009-+162.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4906384708392972549</id><published>2009-03-12T07:56:00.013-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-12T12:12:33.209-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='refrigerators'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ethylene'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='remodeling'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Sub Zero'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Kitchen Renovations'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Kitchen Remodels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Kitchen Appliances'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='apples'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Kitchen design'/><title type='text'>How to Choose Your Kitchen Appliances</title><summary type='text'> When we start a project, the first run at the budget generally represents an "ideal" situation. From there, we work together with our clients to come to a more "realistic" budget. But, hey, that is why they call it planning. One area that I do push my clients on is appliances. I believe that if you are going through the process to improve your kitchen, you really need to purchase the best </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4906384708392972549/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-choose-your-kitchen-appliances.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4906384708392972549'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4906384708392972549'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-choose-your-kitchen-appliances.html' title='How to Choose Your Kitchen Appliances'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SblBJB2iRgI/AAAAAAAAAHU/_ZEL__r27Yc/s72-c/SZ736TC.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-9101662984149709363</id><published>2009-03-09T20:36:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-10T09:51:45.320-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Historic Homes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='New Yankee Workshop'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='The Victory Garden'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Kitchen Renovations'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Trading Spaces'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='This Old House'/><title type='text'>For the Love of Something With Soul</title><summary type='text'>OK, when it comes down to it, I'm probably a bit more down to earth than Madonna. But I would kill for those arms! And as much as I like my labels, I love sitting in the dirt with my boys. So, it is no wonder that I feel a heart string pull to older homes. I can't help it. I read articles about historical restorations and I get all sentimental. I am in the business. I am fully in tune with the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/9101662984149709363/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/for-love-of-something-with-soul.html#comment-form' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/9101662984149709363'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/9101662984149709363'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/for-love-of-something-with-soul.html' title='For the Love of Something With Soul'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SbXH8tdDR4I/AAAAAAAAAG8/27jAhGe6nxk/s72-c/EDGEWOOD-1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-7827742397948737304</id><published>2009-03-09T09:24:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-09T10:49:08.156-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='San Gorgonio Mountain Pass'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Design Case Study'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Palm Springs Interior Design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wind Turbines'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Propellers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Windfarm'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Color affects'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Black'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='White'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Grey'/><title type='text'>A Design Case Study: Windfarms &amp; Palm Springs</title><summary type='text'>As part of our short drive from Ontario Airport in LA to Palm Springs last month, we had the pleasure of driving through San Gorgonio Mountain Pass. This stretch of mountains is the third highest in California and the pass is a natural wind tunnel, with strong winds most of the year. This windfarm makes enough power to supply Palm Springs and the surrounding areas.I was FASCINATED! As a resident </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/7827742397948737304/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/design-case-study-windfarms-palm.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7827742397948737304'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7827742397948737304'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/design-case-study-windfarms-palm.html' title='A Design Case Study: Windfarms &amp; Palm Springs'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SbHrmdC_nPI/AAAAAAAAAGs/091J_-yRjVM/s72-c/2009-+050.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-9117060583557235571</id><published>2009-03-06T21:19:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-03-06T21:23:18.466-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Houston'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Prius'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Great Dane'/><title type='text'>Just For The Fun Of It!</title><summary type='text'>As a citizen of Houston, I spend my fair share in traffic...grumble.... But some days there are those things that makes you smile. This is one that made me smile. We had a Great Dane for about 4 years before she unexpectedly passed away. This one, in a PRIUS (!), made me laugh. Also what you can't see is what the Dane is looking at...the HPD officer next too him. :)Enjoy, have a good weekend!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/9117060583557235571/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/just-for-fun-of-it.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/9117060583557235571'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/9117060583557235571'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/just-for-fun-of-it.html' title='Just For The Fun Of It!'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SbHoLs0g-kI/AAAAAAAAAGc/IQt0vVXVapU/s72-c/Dane.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4350140012550477344</id><published>2009-03-05T10:00:00.006-06:00</published><updated>2009-03-05T14:21:46.831-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wallpaper trends'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='maya romanoff'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Green wallpaper'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ronald redding designs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Designer Guild'/><title type='text'>Wallpaper is Dead!  and other Tall Tales</title><summary type='text'>"No body is using wallpaper anymore. Are they?"This is a question I get asked often. As if my clients secretly want wallpaper and just need someone to say that it is OK. So, is wallpaper dead? Is it only confined to institutional and commercial uses? NO.Wallpaper and the use of wallpaper is alive and well. Now, today's wallpaper is not your grandmother's wall paper with tea roses and arabesque. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4350140012550477344/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/wallpaper-is-dead-and-other-tall-tales.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4350140012550477344'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4350140012550477344'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/wallpaper-is-dead-and-other-tall-tales.html' title='Wallpaper is Dead!  and other Tall Tales'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sa621SrtK6I/AAAAAAAAAFk/IfIJulrQAlA/s72-c/primrose-hill-wallpapers-floral-street-main-1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-465486227066763827</id><published>2009-03-03T17:15:00.011-06:00</published><updated>2009-03-04T10:22:00.133-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Traditional Bedroom'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Guest Rooms'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Blue Bedrooms'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Master bedrooms'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Contemporary Bedroom'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Modern Bedrooms'/><title type='text'>Luxury in the Bedroom</title><summary type='text'>I once took an online survey about which rooms do you like to show your guests. As you may have guessed, kitchens and bathrooms were high on the list, but so where master bedrooms. Bringing luxury into the bedroom depends slightly on what you plan on doing in the space. Some are obvious, like sleeping, but do you read at night, do you watch TV, is your bedroom your retreat from the rest of the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/465486227066763827/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/luxury-in-bedroom.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/465486227066763827'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/465486227066763827'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/03/luxury-in-bedroom.html' title='Luxury in the Bedroom'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sa269lkgcTI/AAAAAAAAAE8/QBlfJQnbK7k/s72-c/IMG_1620.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-2588314931096971908</id><published>2009-02-27T08:58:00.017-06:00</published><updated>2009-03-03T17:15:07.444-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='drapes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='art'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='clean design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='collections'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Painting your Home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='mirrors'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='organization'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='light bulbs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='drapery'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blinds'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Window Coverings'/><title type='text'>The 5 Top Things I Can Do to Improve My House</title><summary type='text'>Well, this one is easy for me. Mostly because we do this type of work day to day, we know what impact these five things can have on your home. Today, we will keep it to simple, easy things you can do. We will deal with the bigger items on another day.1. Paint. Ok, now I have to ask - How long have you been in your home and when was the last time it was painted? More than 3-5 years ago? Well, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/2588314931096971908/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/5-top-things-i-can-do-to-improve-my.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2588314931096971908'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2588314931096971908'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/5-top-things-i-can-do-to-improve-my.html' title='The 5 Top Things I Can Do to Improve My House'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/Sa24xd3KpmI/AAAAAAAAAEs/JDgUjmZY3Ao/s72-c/paint.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4343918521334112750</id><published>2009-02-24T22:02:00.020-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-25T21:10:26.984-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='master bathroom remodeling'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='walk-in shower'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='remodeling'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Economy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home values'/><title type='text'>Remodeling in a Strained Economic Climate</title><summary type='text'>In many ways, it seems that America has taken the current economic situation to heart. Many people have curtailed their spending, delaying gratification, waiting to pay cash versus paying on credit. But we have also seen many clients that have the funding to go ahead with a plan are waiting. My question is, waiting for what? Often the statement is "The Stock Market". OK, my next question is, "So </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4343918521334112750/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/remodeling-in-strained-economic-climate.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4343918521334112750'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4343918521334112750'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/remodeling-in-strained-economic-climate.html' title='Remodeling in a Strained Economic Climate'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SaVlk5oBeFI/AAAAAAAAADc/OdW95Y3FvDQ/s72-c/%234+Contemp+Master+1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-2167611440091240021</id><published>2009-02-23T22:02:00.020-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-24T07:55:53.400-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='The Vineyard Tuscan Grill'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Interior Designs Chandelier'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='The Chop House'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Palm Springs Interior Design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Matchbox'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Johannes Restaurant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Vacation'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Restaurants'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Egyptian Bas Relief'/><title type='text'>Palm Spring Restaurants</title><summary type='text'>Ok, so restaurants may not be directly related to Interior Design - but the ones in Palms Springs have it going on in spades. We went to several during our stay and it is interesting that they all are so different. I must say, I came back well feed and well wined, that and in need of losing a few pounds. In a time when amazing service in restaurants can be lacking. We had AMAZING service at all </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/2167611440091240021/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/palm-spring-restaurants.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2167611440091240021'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/2167611440091240021'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/palm-spring-restaurants.html' title='Palm Spring Restaurants'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SaNyUpiZs6I/AAAAAAAAACc/5yNSNjAJGOM/s72-c/entry%25202A.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-8107963951657358753</id><published>2009-02-23T09:50:00.006-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-23T12:26:42.968-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Children&apos;s Room'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Chairs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Teen&apos;s Room'/><title type='text'>Fun Chairs for Kids &amp; Teens</title><summary type='text'>I strive to put the personality of the individual into their bedrooms. This can be the most difficult for the childrens rooms. I rarely get to meet them, but over time through their parents I can get a good idea of their personalities. These are some chairs that I love for children'r rooms. The bentwood chair from http://www.brocadehome.com/. This chair makes a great addition at the desk or </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/8107963951657358753/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/fun-chairs-for-kids-teens.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/8107963951657358753'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/8107963951657358753'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/fun-chairs-for-kids-teens.html' title='Fun Chairs for Kids &amp; Teens'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SaLod22jNAI/AAAAAAAAACE/kYxJn1b7Zsc/s72-c/Brocade+Chair.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-5136456226151707268</id><published>2009-02-20T00:40:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-20T00:47:18.918-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Palm Trees and Snow Capped Mountains</title><summary type='text'>Well, we have arrived on an uneventful, but interesting flight. Uneventful for all the right reasons, interesting because there were NASCAR officials and several pit crew members on the flight for the race in LA this weekend. We happen to sit next to a pit official, so it was an interesting conversation.This is our second trip to California and it is struck me as an almost surreal landscape. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/5136456226151707268/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/palm-trees-and-snow-capped-mountains.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5136456226151707268'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5136456226151707268'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/palm-trees-and-snow-capped-mountains.html' title='Palm Trees and Snow Capped Mountains'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SZ5Rpq2CWNI/AAAAAAAAAB8/jgl7FbTPt38/s72-c/california-palm-springs.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-4234173220754002214</id><published>2009-02-15T17:03:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-15T17:19:41.319-06:00</updated><title type='text'>I'm ready for the sun!</title><summary type='text'>Well, that is what I will get to see of it. I am heading off to Palm Springs this week for the Winter Conference of the Best Practices Network (BPN). The network is comprised of interior design firms from all over the nation who share thier best businesses practices. Admittance into the Network is through application with a member approval process, ensuring that we are not competitive with each </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/4234173220754002214/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/im-ready-for-sun.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4234173220754002214'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/4234173220754002214'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/im-ready-for-sun.html' title='I&apos;m ready for the sun!'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SZihiiMj9SI/AAAAAAAAAB0/5qferZpVkfk/s72-c/ROOM1-20080519-014330-560.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-7076759574901950787</id><published>2009-02-09T14:35:00.012-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-09T15:23:13.627-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tress and Parties'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Candice'/><title type='text'>Candice, Trees and Parties</title><summary type='text'>Well February has started off with a bang for us!At the beginning of February, we attended an all-day event for the Texas Chapter of National Kitchen &amp; Bath Association (NKBA). The purpose of the event was two-fold - first to induct a Houston's Suzie Wilford as incoming National President of NKBA (congratulations!) and the second to hear from Candice Olsen of Divine Design on HGTV speak about her</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/7076759574901950787/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/candice-trees-and-parties.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7076759574901950787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/7076759574901950787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/02/candice-trees-and-parties.html' title='Candice, Trees and Parties'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SZCaFE5vQcI/AAAAAAAAABs/NVIJghuABxM/s72-c/Candice+%26+me.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-6809807470022245872</id><published>2009-01-30T20:44:00.017-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-03T20:25:15.222-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Dallas Market - January 2009</title><summary type='text'>WOW!We went to market this year in the hopes of finding new products that we can leverage for our projects. We were so SUCCESSFUL! And with our economic climate and the negative news that comes at us everyday - market was hopping! The manufacturers were so busy taking orders, we found it hard to get anyone to talk to us about the products. But we were tenacious.Here are some of the products we </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/6809807470022245872/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/01/dallas-market-january-2009.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/6809807470022245872'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/6809807470022245872'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/01/dallas-market-january-2009.html' title='Dallas Market - January 2009'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DeXeT3e0LXg/SYPLUNajXWI/AAAAAAAAAA0/WGbhcqEWsqo/s72-c/Shooting_Star_Tall_and_Short_(SSTP)_(_SSSP).jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151075232405543694.post-5864083526632204717</id><published>2009-01-30T20:28:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-01-30T20:41:41.962-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Welcome!</title><summary type='text'>Welcome to my new blog - Luxury for Your Style!We at Designs by Leslie, Inc.  are founded in the principle the world of Interior Design is about Your Style, Your Home and Your Luxury.  The purpose of this blog is to share with you some of our current projects and the wonderful world of home accessories.  We have the opportunity to see and LOVE more than we can place into our clients' homes.  We </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/feeds/5864083526632204717/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/01/welcome.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5864083526632204717'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2151075232405543694/posts/default/5864083526632204717'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://luxuryforthehome.blogspot.com/2009/01/welcome.html' title='Welcome!'/><author><name>Leslie Hassler</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03467002566663214002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
