• Archive for October, 2008

    Decorati Designer Feature: Melanie Coddington

    by  • 29 Oct ’08 • decorati • 4 Comments

    Be sure to read my latest Decorati interview with talented San Francisco-based interior designer Melanie Coddington. Melanie’s hallmarks are serene palettes, strong silhouettes and playful dashes of pattern. The result – rooms that radiate understated elegance and style. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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    Shopping on Saturday

    by  • 25 Oct ’08 • jewelery, shopping • 6 Comments

    I love bold, beautiful jewelry and its power to transform clothing. Blame it on my mom and my friend Megan. My mom has always loved big showy pieces, and I fondly remember trying on her jewelry as a child. When I was really young I would play in her jewelry boxes and cut out...

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    I Heart NYC

    by  • 17 Oct ’08 • blogs, decorati, fabrics, Jerry Pair, John Rosselli, Michael Devine, New York, travel • 10 Comments

    The ‘Influence of the Design Blogger’ panel went really well! It was exciting to see so many people from the design world coming together for the sole purpose of learning more about this exciting medium and powerful communication tool. We, the blogging community, really are at the forefront of something big and very special....

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    Off to Texas and NYC

    by  • 6 Oct ’08 • New York, Texas, travel • 19 Comments

    I am leaving bright and early in the morning to fly to Texas. I will also be in NYC for a few days to participate in the D&D Building Market Event. I will be attending several great events in Houston and I will update you as soon as possible. I am now off to...

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    Soup on Sunday: Bourride

    by  • 5 Oct ’08 • soup • 10 Comments

    Bourride is a kind of bouillabaisse from the French Mediterranean. Fish such as monkfish, grey mullet and huss are ideal for this dish, as they hold together well during cooking. Many bourride recipes call for clams, which are difficult to find in Scotland, but I can get mussels in abundance. I think chunks of...

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