Monthly Archives: June 2011

“Green” Pools, Can We Clean Without Chlorine?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Peggy

Chlorine is not exactly a friendly guy. Originally it was discovered in the “mustard gas” of W.W. I. You may remember that is pretty nasty stuff from your history books. Chlorine is the reason your swim suits fade , your … Continue reading →

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The Lure of Lattice

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Peggy

It is Gardeny , Tropical , Asian , Arts and Craft  , and even Contemporary. The versatility of the Lattice pattern is almost unmatched. Lattice refers to any open framework design where strips of wood or metal crisscross in a … Continue reading →

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Mimicry and Biomimicry In Interior Design. Are you a Biophiliac?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Peggy

I have decided that I am a Biophiliac. And proud of it. I admit to having grown up in the wilds of Cape Coral , a  flood plain that was drained and then had canals blasted through to  reach the  Caloosahatchee … Continue reading →

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I Know My Exotic Reptiles.

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Peggy

Having grown up in Cape Coral , Florida , I know my reptiles. I had a Gopher Turtle who lived in a burrow in  the backyard.  He would get drunk when the  hard , under- ripe apples he ate fermented in his stomach. … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Sunday Brunch.

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Peggy

The Perfect Sunday Brunch consists of a Blood Orange Mimosa , Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese and Caviar , Thick Cut Crispy Bacon ,  Waffles with Kiwis , Strawberries , and Real Maple Syrup. Oh , and fabulous small appliances. … Continue reading →

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Improving Your Relationship with Your Refrigerator , or Let Your Designer Eat Lunch!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Peggy

There have been three  so far. I call you the Yogurt ladies. Reed thin , always half running in your Reeboks or Nikes . Wonderful healthy clients who  have wanted to shop all day with me your lucky Designer.  There’s just one catch , you … Continue reading →

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Designing For Your Dog.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Peggy

I have said before that as an Interior Designer I own the required two small eccentric dogs that rule my house hold. In addition to working as great accessories , they also have taught me to correctly decorate for your … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Spa Bath.

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Peggy

Call it your Spa , Zen , Or Asian Bath , you don’t need a Feng Shui expert to imagine something relaxing and refreshing at the end of a stressful day. When I was out at the Hyatt Resort in … Continue reading →

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Noise Pollution-SHHHHHHHHHHH!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Peggy

It can cause irritation , stress , high blood pressure , panic attacks , and of course hearing loss. I am talking about noise pollution . We are certainly aware of it in the outside world, when  we are in hectic  … Continue reading →

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What Men May Want (in T.V.s)

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Peggy

I can depend upon my male clients however silent until then ,  to come quite alive and vocal when the conversation turns to televisions.   I am immediately supplied with statistics , dimensions, AV needs , placement and even diagrams.  No need to … Continue reading →

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