Your Blog

Included page "clone:zachary2hayes2" does not exist (create it now)

Adobe releases patch for major Flash vulnerability – here’s how to download it - 16 Oct 2015 18:50

Tags:

[[html]]Adobe Flash Player security vulnerability: Download the patch now | BGR<br><br>Just over 24 hours ago, a major security vulnerability affecting all versions of Flash for Windows, Mac and Linux was discovered and reported to Adobe. Hopefully you've already uninstalled Flash Player, but whether or not you got around to scrubbing Flash from your computer, we're pleased to report that Adobe has released a patch for the vulnerability.<br><br><img src="http://www.trendecoration.com/wp-content/uploads/antique-kitchen-interior-design.jpg" width="286" /><br><br>FROM EARLIER: Adobe confirms major Flash vulnerability, and the only way to protect yourself is to uninstall Flash<br><br>Adobe says: "These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Adobe is aware of a report that an exploit for CVE-2015-7645 is being used in limited, targeted attacks, and recommends users update their product installations to the latest version using the instructions referenced in the security bulletin."<br><br><img src="http://messagenote.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/La-Jolla-Interior-Design.jpg" width="268" /><br><br>You can access the security bulletin in question at this link on Adobe's website.<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zE7UAvDh8dM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zE7UAvDh8dM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Once you've reached the bulletin, scroll down the page until you see a chart under the Availability header of the Solution section. Six of the seven links are listed as Priority 1 (the highest possible rating), so be sure to download any relevant updates depending on which platform and browser you're using.<br><br>Here's a more detailed list of solutions with links as well:<br><br><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qhrnAzC4WS0/UFBWo9ZrJwI/AAAAAAAAAA8/c2va8SfWi-s/s1600/Interior+Design+Ideas7.jpg" width="362" /><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/b7x3brxO0lM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/b7x3brxO0lM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Adobe recommends users of the Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime for Windows and Macintosh update to Adobe Flash Player 19.0.0.226 by visiting the Adobe Flash Player Download Center or via the update mechanism within the product when prompted [1].Adobe recommends users of the Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release update to version 18.0.0.255 by visiting http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html.Adobe recommends users of the Adobe Flash Player for Linux update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.540 by visiting the Adobe Flash Player Download Center.Adobe Flash Player installed with Google Chrome will be automatically updated to the latest Google Chrome version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 19.0.0.226 on Windows, Macintosh and Linux, and 19.0.0.225 on Chrome OS.Adobe Flash Player installed with Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 will be automatically updated to the latest version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 19.0.0.226.Adobe Flash Player installed with Internet Explorer 10 and 11 for Windows 8.0 and 8.1 will be automatically updated to the latest version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 19.0.0.226.Please visit the Flash Player Help page for assistance in installing <a href="http://primearcondicionado.com.br/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=69209">http://www.revelli-demenagement.com/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=50391</a> Flash Player.<br><br>Of course, you could also simply keep Adobe Flash Player uninstalled, and you won't have to worry about any future vulnerabilities affecting your devices ever again. But if you simply can't part with Flash, update your software ASAP.<br><br><a href='http://bgr.com/2015/10/16/adobe-flash-player-security-vulnerability-patch-download/'>http://bgr.com/2015/10/16/adobe-flash-player-security-vulnerability-patch-download/</a><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-WX5UjI8IoA&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-WX5UjI8IoA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

The Many Types of Alternatives to Blinds That You Should Be Familiar with - 15 Oct 2015 19:34

Tags:

[[html]]Blinds can be very different from one another today. Wildomar CA Vertical Blinds are professional vertical blinds that can be highly attractive in a home, but they are not right for everyone. Additionally, Plantation Shutters In Wildomar CA can be very high quality blinds to have inside a home as well, but these again are not the perfect selection for all types of people. It's important to consider the many types of blinds that are on the market and shopping around can help you do that effectively. Below, you will find things that you need to consider when purchasing blinds for your home.<br><br><img src="http://myjournal4all.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/green-interior-design-1-xh4anld0dx-1280x1024.jpg" width="389" /><br><br>Do you want to purchase shades instead?<br><br><img src="http://www.interiordesignblog.biz/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2012-03-9526_00_Sorrento_EarlCarter.jpg" width="328" /><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/m_nd9W8yPBQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/m_nd9W8yPBQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Shades are an innovative new style of blinds that can be highly effective for energy efficiency and sun protection. They also offer an immense level of privacy, which is very important when you live in an apartment, or even at a home. Shades can be a high-quality alternative to blinds and they are very popular today. Shades come in many colors and styles. There are Roman shades, roller shades, pleated shades, honeycomb shades, horizontal shades, and finally, vertical shades as well. With all of these different varieties, there is plenty of options available.<br><br>Have you considered shutters, which offer light control and privacy?<br><br>Shutters are very attractive and permanent type of blind. Custom shutters offers superior protection from the sun, amazing light control, and a high level of privacy. Not to mention, they look very high quality and attractive. Shutters are innovative and well designed and they feature a high level of craftsmanship. Shutters can add style and charm to any home.<br><br>Have you considered custom draperies as an alternative option?<br><br>If shades or shutters are not something that you are interested in, you may also want to consider custom draperies. A drapery can be a beautiful thing to have inside of a home and they have lots of different colors and styles. Draperies offer less light control and privacy than blinds, shades, or shutters, but they are often more attractive. Draperies can have amazing colors incorporated into them and they will be designed to your precise liking. A Drapery is also cheaper than a lot of blinds, shades, or shutters. You can find online websites that specialize in selling custom draperies and they will provide you with a very affordable price.<br><br>Are you considering vertical blinds or horizontal blinds?<br><br>If you are still deciding to purchase blinds, you have to decide whether you want vertical blinds or horizontal blinds. Additionally, you have to decide on the type of material that you want the blinds to be made from. There are wood blinds, aluminum blinds, vinyl blinds, and blinds made from fabric. This is an important decision and it will likely rely on what types of furniture that you have in the room. You might want to match your blinds with the color or style of your furniture.<br><br>Be sure to compare the different types of options that are on <a href="http://casamalia.it/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=247021">http://nenuco.gr/gr/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=172319</a> the market as alternatives to blinds. It's important so that you know that purchasing blinds is something that you want to do.<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bQO4UPuvJGY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bQO4UPuvJGY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br><a href='http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-many-types-of-alternatives-to-blinds-that-you-should-be-familiar-with'>http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the-many-types-of-alternatives-to-blinds-that-you-should-be-familiar-with</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

So We Got Suspended From Twitter - 13 Oct 2015 19:23

Tags:

[[html]]So We Got Suspended From Twitter<br><br><img src="http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--tWEdO2be--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/1472498321066149777.jpg" width="800" height="275" alt="So We Got Suspended From Twitter" data-chomp-id="1472498321066149777" data-asset-url="http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--tWEdO2be--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/1472498321066149777.jpg" data-format="jpg"><br><br>In case you missed it, Twitter suspended the @Deadspin account last night in what was, inarguably, THE WORST REPRESSION OF FREE SPEECH IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND. Why were we suspended? What shadowy forces at BIG TWEET were conspiring against us? And why are we stupid enough to put the fate of our traffic in the hands of a third-party social network <a href="http://brownalley.com/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=435341">http://www.prosites4all.com/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=287896</a> platform that, for all we know, is run by gargoyles? That is the subject of this week's extremely self-involved Deadcast.<br><br><img src="http://www.interiordesignblog.biz/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Minimalist-interior-design-lite.jpg" width="296" /><br><br>Thankfully, there is more! We also talk about the ETHICS of firing an alcoholic football coach, the Chase Utley slide (which Marchman was fine with because he's a contrarian dick), the end (?) of Grantland, and much more.<br><br>If you have anything you'd like to hear discussed on the podcast, just send it in to moc.nipsdaed|spit#moc.nipsdaed|spit with the subject line DEADCAST. You can listen to the show here or download it over at the iTunes store.<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KULRSBCngCw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KULRSBCngCw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Advertisement<br><br>Photo via Getty<br><br><a href='http://deadspin.com/so-we-got-suspended-from-twitter-1736299031'>http://deadspin.com/so-we-got-suspended-from-twitter-1736299031</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

I want to change my window blinds. What is the best place to buy window blinds at cheap prices.? - 12 Oct 2015 19:40

Tags:

[[html]]I buy them for $4-5 a piece or less at my local Menards store. Menards is like Lowes or Home Depot, but they are only located in the Midwest. I am sure Home Depot would have a similar deal. Some blinds are cheaper and simpler than others. The cheap $3 blinds have been in my <a href="http://www.nazarov.net/index.php/component/k2/itemlist/user/99536">http://www.salentomareblu.eu/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=631005</a> house for years without any problems. My windows aren't the biggest so larger ones will cost a bit more. <br><br>Just measure your windows and go to Home Depot or Lowes. They are easy to find in the store. It's the section with the unbelievably low price. <br><br>http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bali-Today-Wh...<br><br><img src="http://the-ark.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Interior-Design.jpg" width="327" /><br><br><a href='https://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20150612213517AA9GX4Q'>https://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20150612213517AA9GX4Q</a><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kdh08cVW8Os&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kdh08cVW8Os&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Decorations :: The Evolution of the Online Interior Design Industry - 11 Oct 2015 19:22

Tags:

[[html]]There's just one thing online interior designer entrepreneurs like me love more than cupcakes and that's being at the vanguard of the evolution of an entire industry. <br><br>Every industry has had its challenges when it comes to evolving to better serve its customers online. Many industries struggle with piracy, others with delivery and logistics. My industry, residential interior design, has struggled to evolve its cost-to-serve model toward something that is attractive to more than just the wealthiest one percent of American's.<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/f0BkV6OV8z4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/f0BkV6OV8z4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>When I launched online interior design website HMDhome.com six years ago the <a href="http://www.alphateksrl.it/index.php/component/k2/itemlist/user/310952">http://www.rambinet.com/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=230194</a> first sightings of my online interior designer competition could be found buried on page eight of a Google search in the form of a website selling "design in a box". "Design in a box" consisted of the client completing a rudimentary online form (inclusive of room dimensions and style questions) and paying $800 via PayPal to an interior designer hundreds of miles away whom they'd never get to speak to, let alone develop a relationship with. Six to eight weeks later a large hat box was to be delivered full of a very carefully curated selection fabric samples, paint chips, furniture plan drawing and a shopping list of furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. <br><br>Admirable in its presentation quality the 'design in a box' as a product was extremely beautifully prepared however as a business model it was doomed to fail for three reasons. It was an impersonal transaction in an industry that requires consultative collaboration. It was technically an improperly curated catalog because it represented what the designer had to offer, not what the client ultimately purchased for their interior design project. Finally, for the typical homeowner it was expensive. At this price point the interior designer wasn't expanding the overall interior design client base to a broader market and I suspect they failed to convert a meaningful number of home owners to online interior design in the process.<br><br>Today, home owners planning a home renovation or remodeling project can get tremendous value from online interior design services at a fraction of the cost of the original design in a box. Virtual services include ongoing consultation with a designer, specifications for colors, furniture, fixtures and finishes and access to exclusive designer discounts from popular retailers and trade sources.<br><br>Let me bore you for just a moment with some important statistics about the highly fragmented residential interior design industry relevant to its potential future online evolution. <br><br>A May 2011 report by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicated there are 40,950 interior designers in the US inclusive of all disciplines (residential, hospitality, corporate, restaurant and specialty). A minority of these professionals are expected to be localized residential interior designers serving fewer than 1% of US households with a traditional cost to serve model made up of hourly design fees and/or extra-retail product mark-ups. <br><br>The most significant barrier between interior designers and millions of potential new customers is the structure of the current interior design cost-to-serve model which is prohibitive for all but the wealthiest Americans.<br><br><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JUv2vnBIb6Q/URP33SqKenI/AAAAAAAAASk/LDTu6iLgVOU/s1600/Interior+Design-entrenoir.blogspot.com-url.jpeg" width="384" /><br><br>According to a 2010 household income report from the US Census Bureau 8.4% of households earn in excess of $150K per year. While 90.2% of these were owner occupied as of two years ago, it's estimated that 7.8 million households representing a potential prime demographic for online interior designers have never before consulted with an interior designer.<br><br>With a lean six sigma black belt on staff at <br><br>Homemade Design Corporation (HMD) you can bet we collect and analyze key client data related to our online interior design firm. For example, 89.6% of approximately 954 current HMD clients report having never hired a designer before working with Homemade Design. Among the primary reasons given for not previously having hired an interior designer is the perception that hiring an interior designer will increase overall project costs.<br><br>Yes, wealthy homeowners in the Hamptons may enjoy bragging about how much they've spent as they sip champagne at the polo match. However, for the online interior design industry to evolve toward delighting a greater number of interior design clients we must enable them to brag about how much they have saved.<br><br>&#13;<br><br><a href='http://www.articlebiz.com/article/1051560008-1-the-evolution-of-the-online-interior-design-industry/'>http://www.articlebiz.com/article/1051560008-1-the-evolution-of-the-online-interior-design-industry/</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

The Windsors In The Bahamas - 10 Oct 2015 19:21

Tags:

[[html]]The British Establishment expressed grave doubts of the Dukes loyalty whilst the Royal Family behaved as if he ever existed!<img alt="The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, 1937" data-caption="The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, 1937" data-credit="" data-credit-link="" data-height="350" data-type="" data-width="257" src="https://static.suite.io/article_images/large/032fd364-f312-4dc8-a749-6bfbcf8b691f.jpg"/><br><br>A Tremendous Welcome<br><br>The Bahamas was one of the British Empires most backward colonies during the 1940s, with a population of 70,000. (About 60,000 were black or mixed races.)<br><br>Thousands gave the Duke and his American-born Duchess Wallis a tremendous welcome despite the extreme heat and humidity. The Duke was annoyed when none of the women curtsied before the Duchess.<br><br>Government House in Nassau was in a near-derelict state so the Windsors rented private homes until it was rebuilt. The Bahamian Assembly reluctantly voted 5,000 towards repairs whilst the Windsors paid for the interior design.<br><br>The Duke opened the House of Assembly on 29 October 1940. He planned to address unemployment, revive local agriculture and improve the black populations socio-economic situation. The Duke wanted the Bahamas less reliant on tourism.<br><br>Bay Street Boys<br><br>The Bay Street Boysthe greedy white merchants mafia of Nassaus main thoroughfarecontrolled the economy. They made their fortunes importing food and drink. Their power depended on keeping the blacks in their place and the islands agriculture primitive. The Bay Street Boys controlled the House of Assembly and adopted gangster-style tactics during elections.<br><br>They blocked the Dukes attempts at economic and political reforms. The Duke eventually sacked the Bay Street members of his Executive Council (ExCo), dissolved the House and called an election.<br><br>Wallis used her organisational skills in charity work, especially with the Red Cross and the Bahamas Assistance Fund.<br><br>The Bahamas was a culture-shock after war-torn Europe. Wallis vented her frustrations in letters to her Aunt Bessie in America. She felt isolated and Nassau was provincial and claustrophobic with a petty colonial atmosphere and in-bred gossip.<br><br>The Windsors made the best of a bad situation and kept their personal miseries private, especially when the Establishment tried stopping their visits to mainland America.<br><br>However, Wallis needed dental treatment from a periodontist in Miami so the Duke requested permission to accompany his wife. The Windsors were absent for five days. Government House was ready for occupation when they returned on 14 December 1940.<br><br>America declared war against Japan when Pearl Harbour was bombed on 7 December 1941.<br><br>The Duke was victorious when the British Air Ministry, in consultation with the Americans, built a series of Operational Training Units in the Atlantic in 1942.<br><br>One unit RAF OUT III was based in Nassau, next to an important RAFT Transport Command. American contractors constructed both bases using local labourabout 3,000 unskilled and 1,000 skilled labourerssolving the unemployment problem as service personnel often frequented the shops, bars and hotels.<br><br><img src="http://myjournal4all.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/green-interior-design-1-xh4anld0dx-1280x1024.jpg" width="389" /><br><br>The <a href="http://3cimaging.com/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=316151">http://www.pharmanet.com.co/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=341707</a> Windsors visited America in May, on urgent official business concerning defence, supply and trade.<br><br>Riots<br><br>Leslie Heap, the Dukes deputy, sent urgent telegrams to Washington on 1 June 1942, warning of serious riots. The black population resented payment of lower wages, compared to those of the Americans, so they looted and pillaged Bay Street when the Government failed to respond to their demands. Local police were unable to take control.<br><br>The Duke returned to Nassau immediately and stopped the riots, using his charm and presence. He made it very clear on 8 June in a radio broadcast he would not tolerate further rebellious displays.<br><br>The Duke wanted a change of post, after three extremely difficult years, and hoped to become Governor-General of Australia. He was offered a promotion as the Governor of Bermuda but the Duke declined.<br><br>Canadian millionaire Sir Harry Oakes was murdered in his sleep in his home, Westborne, in 1943. The murder caused a sensation in the Bahamas and the United States. The Duke called in two senior criminal detectives from Miami, and framed Oakes unpopular and dissolute son-in-law, Alfred de Marigny, as the perpetrator. The murder remains unsolved today.<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yu_bRUJUPBQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yu_bRUJUPBQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>The Duke resigned as Governor on 15 March 1945, to take effect at the end of April.<br><br>The Dukes brother, Henry Duke of Gloucester, was appointed Australias Governor-General in 1945.<br><br>The Duke was magnanimous in his victory, so he ended his governorship on a conciliatory note with the House. Past political struggles were forgotten.<br><br>The Bahamians were sorry to see him leave as the Duke gave the Colony its best administration in modern times. [1] The Windsors left without ceremony on 3 May 1945.<br><br>The Duke was never given another official post.<br><br>SourcesBloch, Michael, The Duchess of Windsor<br><br>Bloch, Michael, The Secret File of the Duke of Windsor<br><br>Higham, Charles, Wallis: Secret Lives of the Duchess of Windsor [First edition published 1988]<br><br>Ziegler, Philip, King Edward VIII: The Official Biography<br><br>[1] Bloch, M, The Secret File of the Duke of Windsor, Bantam Press [Transworld Publishers Ltd], London, 1988, pp 215-216<br><br><a href='http://www.suite101.com/content/the-windsors-in-the-bahamas-a107012'>http://www.suite101.com/content/the-windsors-in-the-bahamas-a107012</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

How to combine architecture and interior design. - 09 Oct 2015 19:21

Tags:

[[html]]No industry is immune to the overwhelming trend of specialization. And while we may have become accustomed to this trend in medicine, it's become increasingly more prevalent in real estate, especially <a href="http://helveticsolar.com/index.php/component/k2/itemlist/user/398484">http://www.megri.am/index.php/en/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=200587</a> within the complex world of interior design and construction. In fact, it's not unusual to find teams of 20 or more professionals involved with the design and development of corporate interior projects. <br><br>It's against this backdrop of frequently disparate specialists that FXFOWLE ARCHITECTS strives to deliver a collaborative methodology that seeks to thoughtfully integrate the execution of architecture and interior design. This core philosophy is reflected in the firm's new name, FXFOWLE, representing the firm's vision of design innovation, environmental sustainability and civic responsibility delivered through the collaboration of its five studios, among which Interiors is an equal partner. <br><br><img src="http://dulcebella2013.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/design-wallpaper-and-photo-high-resolution-download-interior-design.jpg" width="268" /><br><br>FXFOWLE has long been recognized as a preeminent architecture firm, known for high-profile projects such as the New York Times headquarters building, the Second Avenue Subway design, The Lion House renovation at the Bronx Zoo, the Helena residential tower in Manhattan, the Nassau Hub redevelopment plan, the addition to the Juilliard School and the renovation of Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. <br><br>Throughout its 27-year history, the firm has maintained an Interiors practice as a collaborator with its Commercial/Residential, Educational/ Cultural, Planning/Urban Design and Transportation Studios. In the last two years, FXFOWLE has made a significant investment to elevate its Interiors Studio to be equal among its partners, signifying the value interior architectural expertise brings to every design challenge. <br><br>FXFOWLE's projects are routinely recognized for incorporating the views of the tenant, patron, neighbor and community into the earliest phases of the design of the building. By bringing interior architects into the project at its inception, they are able to weave the indispensable viewpoint of the future tenant into commercial projects. In the case of cultural and education projects, which are programmatically driven, a user-driven approach to the design can maximize the experience, the effectiveness and the efficiency of every square foot of space. <br><br>The Wildlife Conservation Society's new Center for Global Conservation building at the Bronx Zoo is a prime example. The nonprofit's new multifunctional facility will house several programs, including public affairs, exhibit and graphic arts departments, WCS Institute and international conservation. The building will contain offices, meeting rooms, a digital information center and flexible multi-use space to accommodate the administrative and research needs of the Wildlife Conservation Society. FXFOWLE's Cultural/Education Studio established the architectural concept for the building. The Interiors Studio is collaborating with the design team to test the design program against planning guidelines for the workspace. The result is a holistically developed design package, which addresses the programmatic needs driven by the workplace requirements within the architectural vision. <br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KULRSBCngCw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KULRSBCngCw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>The professional collaboration at the Center for Global Conservation also reflects the means by which FXFOWLE and its clients achieve another important goal: environmental sustainability. The Wildlife Conservation Society headquarters will be a LEED Platinum building, with sustainability fundamental to with every design decision. The interiors team will work within these parameters to select finishes, furniture and accessories that support the environmentally responsible objectives of the project and raise the level of awareness of these components among the users. <br><br>When interior architectural design expertise is applied at the inception of a project, the result can yield the most intelligent, sensitive, creative and efficient solutions for clients—inside and out. <br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sriyNamsyDE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sriyNamsyDE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>This inside-out methodology results in high quality design that is cost effective, flexible and functional. <br><br>GERARD F.X. GEIER <br><br><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J6gjlbeOIUk/UGQh0yY1WMI/AAAAAAAAACU/g-jttmk6m30/s1600/white-living-room-interior-design-ideas.jpg" width="272" /><br><br>PRINCIPAL <br><br>FXFOWLE ARCHITECTS, PC<br><br><a href='http://www.thefreelibrary.com/How+to+combine+architecture+and+interior+design.-a0138533668'>http://www.thefreelibrary.com/How+to+combine+architecture+and+interior+design.-a0138533668</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

The Decorating 'Rule' Interior Designers Say It's Time To Break (VIDEO) - 08 Oct 2015 19:22

Tags:

[[html]]From classic color combinations to functional furniture layouts, there are a few select "rules" at the foundation of every well-designed room. Most professionals swear by these timeless mainstays, but, according to interior designer Isla Schmidt, what may be the biggest design rule of all has actually become the most overrated.<br><br><img src="http://www.trendecoration.com/wp-content/uploads/antique-kitchen-interior-design.jpg" width="286" /><br><br>Maintaining perfect symmetry has long been associated with the composed sophistication that makes rooms so appealing. Using traditional symmetry, however, isn't always the best design strategy, as Schmidt explains to the web series #OWNSHOW.<br><br><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kCmbPsc62Sg/T0BSe0bljwI/AAAAAAAAANs/5t6Aw62wh3Y/s1600/Bedroom-Interior-Design-Ideas.jpg" width="290" /><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kdh08cVW8Os&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kdh08cVW8Os&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>"A lot of people think symmetry means things have to be equal," Schmidt says. "It really just means balance. So, instead of doing two of the exact same thing — matching pairs of things — try to do something a little different."<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tlgJ_sg2MVc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tlgJ_sg2MVc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br><img alt="entryway by designer isla schmidt" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/2541794/thumbs/o-ENTRYWAY-BY-DESIGNER-ISLA-SCHMIDT-570.jpg?5"/><br><br>"Say you have a sofa and two side tables," Schmidt continues. "You have a lamp on one side, [but] you don't have to do the same lamp on the other side. You could do a vase in a similar color or a collection of objects so that they both balance, but it's a little more interesting."<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tlgJ_sg2MVc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tlgJ_sg2MVc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>The key here is <a href="http://theonework.ir/index.php/fa/component/k2/itemlist/user/164422">http://ceaietc.ro/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=254764</a> not to go overboard with variations — your room should still have consistency and flow, without looking too "matchy."<br><br>"If you want to do two side tables that are the same, that works, but make sure the items on top of the side tables are not the same," Schmidt suggests. <br><br>Related: Schmidt also explains the new rules for decorating windows, including how to select the right type of curtains for your space.<br><br><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oTUnKSou5mw/UE8B0AmL2XI/AAAAAAAAShs/BtDXYkLhYl4/s1600/living-room-interior-05.jpg" width="266" /><br><br>More from #OWNSHOW<br><br><img src="http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/FBLOGO_0.png"/> Like Us On Facebook | <br class="ethanmobile"/><img src="http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/TWITTERBIRD.png"/> Follow Us On Twitter<br><br><a href='http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/28/home-design-tips-rule-to-break_n_6557330.html'>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/28/home-design-tips-rule-to-break_n_6557330.html</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0


Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License