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Shaker furniture is known for it’s clean lines and simplicity, and some even think it was the predecessor to modern furniture. And while you may know Shaker chairs, there’s way more to Shaker style furniture, and Meghan Carter of www.AsktheDecorator.com visited Shaker Village in Kentucky to learn all about the Shaker’s furniture.
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Dwell Magazine Publishes First-Ever Now99 Issue
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 03, 2012
Dwell Media has just published the first Now99 Issue, a list of the 99 ideas, people, and places that are leading the modern design community today. The issue is not a typical Top 100 no annual round-up of familiar names inching their way forward year after year Dwells Now99 intends to evolve each year, incorporating fresh ideas and faces. While Dwell hopes that some of the young designers in this inaugural issue will become the next Philippe Starck and Patricia Urquiola, they will continue to capture what is new and influential, while honoring the core tenets of good design.
Highlights from the Now99 include:
The New Guard: In the tireless search for whats modern now, Dwell editors combed the globe for fresh talent, visiting furniture fairs and design festivals all over the world to find tomorrows stars in the making. These 27 up-and-comers are shaping the future of design, creating objects that make the world and our homes more functional, beautiful, and inspiring. Watch as they become household names in the years to come.
Michael Graves, the architecture and healthcare visionary, grants Dwell exclusive access to his home in Princeton, New Jersey, to share his thoughts on how paralysis has affected his approach and practice. The interview appears online as an exclusive video in our Design Icon series. http://www.dwell.com/videos/michael-graves-on-design.html
Senior Editor Kelsey Keith talks with two social media stars at the top of their game: Maria Popova of brainpickings.org and Christopher Jobson of Colossal who use their voracious cultural appetites and growing digital audiences to educate the masses on art and design.
Dwell highlights Pop-Up Parks, from Picnurbia in British Columbia to The Porch in Philadelphia, organizations that are recreating and reclaiming our urban environments as Jane Jacobs intended.
Designer Stanley Saitowitz of San Francisco-based Natoma Architects Inc. makes the list for his collection of modern Judaica pieces, a set of ritual objects that are changing the way people approach religious tableware. (http://www.dwell.com/articles/modern-ritual.html)
The years most unlikely new Pritzker Prize juror, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, makes the list and tells Dwell why, given his jurisprudence, Chinese architect Wang Shu was the perfect choice for this years Pritzker prize.
Architect Mitchell Joachim of Terreform ONE makes the list for his big ideas for biologically based structures, giving new meaning to the term organic architecture.
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About DWELL MEDIA, LLC: Dwell Media is the parent company of Dwell magazine, Dwell Digital + Mobile, Dwell on Design events, and the Dwell Homes Collection. Founded in 2000 by Lara Deam, Dwell has received countless industry awards and is widely regarded as a leading voice in the modern design movement. Championing a philosophy that is idea-driven and sensitive to social and physical surroundings, its enduring passion for design leads a passionate community of design-seekers to be At Home in the Modern World.
Patio Furniture: Furniture Sets to Enhance Your Outdoor Dining Experience
Article by Fandy Du
Patio Furniture: Outdoor Furniture Sets, The most appealing collection of furnitures to Enhance Your Outdoor Dining Experience. With Top Quality finish and looks. furniture turns a simple and sometimes lame area of your house into something exciting and exotic. Many homes here and abroad have already added the decorations in their homes with such furniture and ornaments and it is exciting to know that the feedbacks of the guests have been amazing. Patio furniture does not just adds spice to the patio but it has other functions as well.
Improve Your Outdoor Dining Experience Wicker furniture is also called garden furniture. They are used and specifically designed for outdoor use. They are also usually made of weather resistant materials like stone, metal, and even vinyl. Outdoor dining with your friends and family members would never be lame again with the decorations of patio furniture. The experience would truly be a memorable and exciting one. Using patio furniture to improve your outdoor experience requires knowledge of the field and the type of design you want to employ on your patio or gardens. The following are the types of patio furniture based on the material used. You can use these in your garden and outdoor living:
? Aluminum cushion furniture set ? Aluminum sling furniture set ? Cast aluminum furniture set ? Mosaic furniture set ? Wicker dining furniture set ? Wood dining furniture set ? Wrought iron dining furniture set
Aluminum Cushion Dining: There are three leading manufacturers and producers of aluminum cushion dining set furniture. These are Homecrest, Tropitone, and Woodard. They offer unique designs and materials in the furniture. You can choose from any of the patio furniture manufacturers. They can ensure the customers that the products are made to provide them with utmost comfort, relaxation, and luxury. Some of the designs also have classic yet contemporary feel so that each of the furniture will fit and match perfectly with your homes.
Aluminum Sling Dining sets for your personnel collections Homecrest, Tropitone, and Woodard are also the leading manufacturers of aluminum sling outdoor dining patio furniture. It will surely give the customers the comfort and luxury they need if they choose the products from these manufacturers. The design is also enduring and classic but still fits the lifestyle of many modern families.
Wicker Sling Dining set for your home There are many manufacturers of this outdoor patio furniture. These are the following: ? Chicago Wicker or NCI ? Domus ventures ? Gloster ? Lloyd Flanders ? Summer classics
The patio furniture from these manufacturers also are able to provide the clients with the coziness and relaxation that they need, especially after a stressing work. The designs can last a lifetime. Most are also durable and weather-proof so that you can place them outside your living rooms.
These are just some of the many dining sets for your patio furniture that you can find on the Internet. These dining sets can enhance and make you enjoy your outdoor dining experience. If you want to find out more about these exciting patio furniture sets, just log on to Seasonal Home Concepts on the Internet for the life time experience.
Patio furniture is also called garden furniture. They are used and specifically designed for outdoor use. They are also usually made of weather resistant materials like stone, metal, and even vinyl visit at http://www.ican100.com
Outdoor wood furniture is often highly valued as it blends in perfectly with its surrounding environment. Garden and porch seating will often have teak, oak, or Iron Furniture, tables, and benches. Many homeowners enjoy having outdoor wood patio furniture and Real Rattan Furniture as it can be stained or painted to match any style.
Worthy Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture will play a big part whenever you are planning to have enduring furniture. There are varieties of materials that you can choose for your furniture, but still solid wood will give you the pleasure.
During your early days, you feel affection toward woods. Wood is believed to be stylish and fashionable. Wood designs are numerous and many kinds of finishes you can choose to. You can use wood to build or make any kinds of furniture that you like. Wood furniture can be completed by painting it, or just leave it plainly if you want to be close with nature.
There are many other available materials out in the market but still wooden furniture will satisfy your needs. Wooden furniture is not just classy and fashionable it is also a strong material. They are bulky but with proper arrangement, it will be a good attraction in your house.
Solid wood will be the choice of many furniture aficionados in making furniture because they believe it is strong.
It is also extensive compared to other materials. You will not think twice in sitting on a chair because you know that it can hold your weight. And when your kids play around your living room you will be amazed because the chairs will not be wrecked even if the kids will apply force in it.
I know that you may disagree with me because you are thinking that the trends may overlap your chair, but are you also thinking that the new chair you bought will be wrecked in a couple of months because of the material being used in it is weak? Then after it is wrecked, you will just put in your storage room. And you will blame yourself because you made the wrong decision.
It is wise to spend money on things that you know will be in great use for a long period of time.
This wooden furniture never left your pockets empty, because you’re not going to buy new furniture every time it is wrecked because you choose to buy furniture that is made of weak materials. Bear in mind that wooden furniture will be helpful to you in years.
Price, style and benefits will play a vital role when you are furnishing your house. Wooden furniture will be a great help because of its style and function. Also because of its elegance, arranging them is not a problem at all. You need to think that this wooden furniture will not waste your money because of its purpose and overall impact in your house. This wooden furniture is strong and it has longer life spans that you can use them for a longer period of time.
So when you plan to buy furniture better choose the one that will serve you better and longer. You should also consider the elegance that will give you. And on the top of that, you should bear in mind on how to lessen the money that you will spend in buying the furniture.
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ADCO Movers, a Local Moving Company, Chooses Local Service Provider in the GTA for SEO Marketing and Goes Green at the Same Time
Toronto, Barrie, Ontario (PRWEB) January 25, 2012
Even a local moving company with a strong referral base and repeat business need to market themselves effectively on the Internet these days. ADCOs research found that offering their reliable, professional moving services can be improved by marketing themselves more online and less on paper.
To reach a wider audience, ADCO Movers enlisted the help of Toronto based, IFM Web Services to promote their moving services via SEO Press Releases. IFM is a Web Design and SEO media boutique servicing the GTA and caught the eye of Adco Movers last fall.
Len Doren, Creative Director of IFM, offers, ADCO is a great family-run company. Liz and Clarence are good business people, easy to work with and wanted a boost in terms of their visibility on the Internet and increased web traffic. But its the ‘green’ message in their efforts that makes this project special for us to be part of.
ADCO knows that the Internet is a valuable tool which can be used to promote ones business. Even a moving company with a history of reliable service can use the Internet to increase their branding awareness and web traffic. The media releases prepared and distributed for ADCO include standard information about the company and their services, but also their desire to help the environment, any way they can.
Clarence Barrow, of ADCO Movers notes, Weve used all types of lead generation services, advertised in the Yellow pages and yet most of our business came from referrals and repeat business. He adds, In using IFM’s Search Engine Optimizing services in Toronto, weve just reduced the yellow pages book by one page by turning to the Internet to better market our business. Clarence further adds, We know that the Internet is ever-changing and offers the average business significant marketing opportunities to capture the interest of some of the millions of online searchers each and every day. And thats why we contacted IFM Web Services.
IFM is currently providing what is called off-page SEO effects for Adco Movers. Now, those people and businesses looking specifically for a good moving company in the GTA, Toronto or Barrie area, will find ADCO Movers website, via the search engines. Increasing ADCOs positioning on the search engines brings the opportunity to do more business and interact with more Internet users who are looking for a good moving company.
Clarence realizes that to compete in todays market, utilizing the Internet and going green is very important. In terms of going green, ADCO keeps their vehicles regularly maintained and in top operating condition, which is vitally important in lowering ones carbon footprint. But even for ADCO’s long distance moves, it goes beyond just keeping their fleet of vehicles running optimally. They continue to focus on keeping costs down for their clients by offering suggestions to help reduce the actual amount of cargo and belongings that have to be moved as well.
Clarence offers, As a residential moving company, we have to think of ways to be green and cost-efficient these days. And our clients actually help us lower their moving costs by having a yard sale and donating some clothing to charity to start with. We also suggest donating older toys, sports equipment and even some furniture to charity, which is a great way to help the less fortunate and a positive way to lighten the load.
ADCO Movers Inc. is a family owned moving company, moving residential and commercial goods and are an official bonded carrier with Canada Customs since 1990. ADCO provides reliable, residential and commercial moving services, relocating families and business locally or across Canada and the USA.
For more information on ADCO Movers, call their office toll free at 888 250-2008, locally at 416 631-8189 or visit their website at http://www.adcomovers.ca.
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Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Opens Thursday, Feb. 23 in Novi
Novi, Mich. (PRWEB) February 14, 2012
The fifth annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show opens Thursday, Feb. 23 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. demonstrating how to make the most of lakefront home and vacation living.
Cottage, lakefront property and vacation homeowners or those looking to buy, build or rent will find everything they’re looking for and more, said Mike Wilbraham, show producer of ShowSpan, Inc. Exhibits, experts and special features include ideas to buy and sell waterfront property; private consultations with builders, contractors and architects and rustic furniture, fine art and decorative accessories for sale.
Sharing and keeping the cottage in the family for use currently and for future generations, environmentally sensitive lake practices, birds of prey, nature photography, hobbies and other ways to enjoy your cottage more will be explained by the Cottage Living Stage experts.
The Log and Timber Frame Showcase will include how a cabin is put together, floor plans, profiles, roof options, log species, cedar siding, full logs, post and beam and do-it-yourself or contractor built home packages. Builders, contractors and architects will be available for scheduled private consultations through the shows website. Seminars on planning and building timber frame homes and buying and selling waterfront property will take place during the show.
Sand Pirate Janet Schrader of Fairy Godmother Services in Lakeside, MI. will share the secrets of sand as she builds a giant medieval sandcastle, teaching how to make towers, doors, windows and stairs and hosting a sandcastle contest. The Beach, a giant sandbox complete with sand and carving tools for creative building by children and adults, will allow you to join the fun and turn a pile of sand into a sand sculpture. Children will have the opportunity to climb on inflatables and a portable climbing tower at the Cran-Hill Family Zone. Fishing will be available at the Live Trout Pond that is fully stocked by Michigan B.A.S.S. Federation Clubs.
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership will provide informal advice and educational materials from Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Michigan Lake & Stream Association and other agencies, organizations, contractors and landscape professionals on shoreline construction projects and natural shoreline landscaping that benefit lake ecosystems and protect Michigans inland lakes.
Michigan artists at the Cottage Fine Art Show will present wildlife photography, Great Lakes and Michigan inland lakes steel silhouettes, Petoskey stone art, jewelry and custom woodcarvings for sale. Decorative accessories, Michigan lakes aerial photography and food items from fudge to cherry products will be available for purchase at the Lakefront Marketplace.
Handcrafted building techniques of a stand up paddleboard will be demonstrated and displayed by DreamCatcher BoatWorks of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Cottage Living Center will provide the opportunity to relax and work on a community puzzle, put a pin in an oversized Michigan map to show where cottages are located or read a book selected from the 2012 Essential Cottage Reading List provided by Horizon Books of Traverse City. Patrons are able to post a cottage for sale or rent on our Community Cottage Available Board.
The Water & Woods Photo Contest Display will allow you to vote for the best photo that depicts cottage and lakefront living traditions.
Ideas to increase your outdoor living space are incorporated in the landscape displays that include wooden cabins, fireplaces, cooking options, patios, decks and gardening products. Other exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, architects, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks, outdoor recreational equipment, non-profit environmental organizations, government agencies, financing and other products and services. Experts throughout the show will provide tips, advice and knowledge on purchasing, planning, maintaining, financing and landscaping for spring, summer and year-round cottages and lakefront living.
Suburban Collection Showplace (formerly Rock Financial Showplace) is located at 46100 Grand River Ave. between Novi and Beck Road in Novi. Show hours are from 2 9:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $ 10; $ 4 for children 6-14 and children 5 and under admitted free. Discount coupons for $ 2 off Thursday or Friday adult admission are available at shows website and participating Wendys restaurants. Free crossover admission from the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show to Outdoorama. On site parking is available for a fee. Social networkers can follow the show on Twitter http://twitter.com/novicottageshow or become a fan on Facebook http://NoviCottageShow.com/Facebook. For more information, visit http://www.NoviCottageShow.com or call (800) 328-6550.
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