BlogTourNOLA Sponsor: BLANCO

Posted on May 4, 2013May4
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BLANCO takes kitchen sinks, faucets and other kitchen accessories from purely functional to efficient and fabulous!  This family-owned company has been wowing us with its innovative and sleek designs since 1925. Since the New Year, BLANCO has already taken steps to bring us even more style and advanced water-saving technology. As Tim Maicher, Director of Marketing for BLANCO, said in a…Read More
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The Fabulous Fleur de Lis

Posted on Apr 30, 2013Apr30
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New Orleans never disappoints! It was just wonderful spending time in this colorful city once again with Modenus’ BlogTourNOLA. It’s never hard to find inspiration in such a vibrant community, and the magnificent fleur de lis was everywhere!     “Fleur de lis” is French for “lily flower” and is a symbol that was first brought to America during…Read More
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Building a Loyal Fan Base – Next #DesignBizChat on April 10th!

Posted on Apr 8, 2013Apr8
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DesignBizChat_April_promoThis month’s #DesignBizChat will be on Wednesday, April 10th, and the topic is “Providing Excellent Service – How to Turn Your Customers into Loyal Fans.” As many of you know, this Twitter chat is all about the business side of design. I’m especially looking forward to this one because this is what being a successful business…Read More

Five Favorite Kitchen Bar Stools

Posted on Apr 7, 2013Apr7
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The right kitchen bar or counter stool can sweep you off your feet, even if it’s only three feet tall. The key to choosing the perfect  stool is making sure that it brings a lot to the table – or the island. You want seating that not only brings style but also brings comfort. Here…Read More
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March Boston Design Center Pick

Posted on Mar 28, 2013Mar28
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bright group benchI’m always on the hunt for statement pieces that bring functional and aesthetic value to spaces, like a bench that adds seating and style. I really love the Aaron Bench by The Bright Group. This gorgeous piece features a sleek wooden frame that gives the bench a slightly masculine touch. The rounded edges and clean lines of the frame…Read More

Can Copper Countertops be Contemporary?

Posted on Mar 20, 2013Mar20
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The exact formula for the perfect “work triangle” will most likely be a never-ending debate among chefs and kitchen designers. But there is one item that chefs and designers seem to agree on – metal countertops. According to an HGTV article, designers and chefs will always love metal countertops because “they’re anti-bacterial, stain resistant and add a…Read More
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