Unsung heroes bring designs to life
Designers rely on 'best of the best' artisans, tradesmen
The fabulous "home" created within the International Design Center for this year's Designer Showcase, with ticket sales benefiting the Southwest Florida Symphony, wows attendees with innovative new design products and interiors, as conceived by some of the area's top designers. Full Story
Retirement signals start to art career
EYE FOR DESIGN
Cape Coral resident Clare Candelori is busier in retirement than she was working in corporate communications and management. Then again, retirement afforded the New Jersey transplant time to develop a burgeoning art career. "I was busy," the 65-year-old recalls of her days in corporate life. "There wasn't time for art. Full Story
It's tough to pass up those high-priced antiques
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
"If you like it, buy it" is the motto of many successful collectors. But sometimes you can't afford to. We saw an unusual cigarette box about 20 years ago at a small antiques show. It was made of triangular pieces of silver-plated metal, stacked one on top of the other like a deck of cards. The stack was twisted into a spiral. Full Story
Design seminars in February at Robb & Stucky
Refresh your home's décor with tips from the professional interior design team at Robb & Stucky Interiors. Robb & Stucky designers host a variety of complimentary seminars throughout the month covering design techniques, introductions to the latest trends and provide guidelines for home accessorizing. Full Story
Transitional design that's cool and warm
For many of us, the thought of decorating in the modern style can be a scary one. Images of sterile, stern lines come to mind, often suggesting cold and unwelcoming environments. But the idea of modern doesn't always mean minimal and white. Today we're seeing designers and homeowners alike pairing rustic finishes and furnishings with crisp aluminum and glass details. Full Story
Achieve bathroom elegance without major renovation
The New Year brings a new list of to-do projects, and at the top of your list is the desire to turn your bathroom into an elegant and luxurious space. But renovation projects take time, money and a lot of energy -- and you're short on all of them. Full Story
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