October 18th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

Ok class, it now time for lesson #2 in your Design 101 class.  Hope you enjoy the information below.  If there is a topic you would like to know more about, please submit your comments and I'll do my best to answer your questions:

 

Art Deco

Art Deco was a popular international art design movement from 1925 until the 1940s, affecting the decorative arts such as architecture, interior design, and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, painting, the graphic arts, and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional, and modern.

 

The movement was a mixture of many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, Art Nouveau, and Futurism.  Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

 

Art Deco experienced a decline in popularity during the late 30s and early 40s, and soon fell out of public favor. It experienced resurgence with the popularization of graphic design in the 1980s. Art Deco had a profound influence on many later artistic movements, such as Memphis and Pop art.

 

Information Source: Wikapedia

Image Source: Decorati.com

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October 13th, 2009 at 9:37 pm

New Arrivals:

Dinnerware | Serveware | Barware | Candles | Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

Everything you need for holiday entertaining & gift giving

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October 10th, 2009 at 3:58 pm

 

Click Here for a great blog posting from Decorati with some really great ideas for your breakfast room.... and the pictures are fabulous. 

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October 7th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

Not sure where to start when planning your next party - or are you worried about all the upcoming holiday party planning you have to do?  Click Here for some great suggestions from 3 individuals on their ideas for Entertaining With Style.

 

Freshen up your next event with new table linens.  Shop now and save 30% off select linens.  Sale ends 10/12/09

 

 

Information Source: MyHomeIdeas.com

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September 29th, 2009 at 4:18 pm

Before your next get-together, create an easy centerpiece that divides into beautiful party favors.  All in 4 easy steps.

 

 

Click Here for detailed instructions

 

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Information & Image Source: myhomeideas.com

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September 28th, 2009 at 1:29 pm

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September 25th, 2009 at 7:25 pm

In honor of Friday, here are two yummy cocktails for you to try out this weekend.  Enjoy responsibily!

 

Baileys Carmel Appeltini

 

To Prepare:

Add 1 oz. Baileys Caramel Irish Cream and .5 oz Smirnoff Green Apple Flavored Vodka.

Shake with ice and strain into a pre-chilled martini glass.

Garnish with an apple slice and 1 teaspoon caramel.

 

For those of you who wouldn't be caught dead holding anything that ends with "tini", how about this:

 

Salty Dog

 

To Prepare:

In a shaker, add 1 oz Smirnoff No.21 Vodka and 1 oz grapefruit juice.

Stir and serve over ice in salt-rimmed high ball glass.

 

 

Like what you have read and want to know more about decorating and entertaining?  Subscribe to Dining In The Round's Entertain in Style blog so you don't miss any updates, suggestions or ideas.

 

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September 23rd, 2009 at 2:05 pm

Fall is a perfect time to host a dinner party.  Here is a great "How To" guide to planning your next party.

 

 

Need new table linens for your next dinner party?  Check out these great custom looks.

 

Happy Party Planning!

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September 21st, 2009 at 1:48 pm

We have all heard the old saying "learn something new everyday".  I fully believe in that - so as of today I am instituting a new series of postings dedicated to Design 101.  All that really means is that I'll present different design terms that we hear all the time, but don't necessarily know what they really mean.  Don't worry, there won't be any tests.  Enjoy!

 

Ok kids, for our first lesson in design terminology we are going to learn about:

Mid Century Modern

 

 

Mid-Century modern is an architectural, interior and product design form that generally describes mid-20th century developments in modern design, architecture, and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965.

 

The term was coined in 1983 by Cara Greenberg for the title of her ground-breaking book, _Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s_ (Random House), celebrating the style which is now recognized by scholars and museums worldwide as a significant design movement. Mid-century architecture was a further development of Frank Lloyd Wright's principles of organic architecture combined with many elements reflected in the International and Bauhaus movements. Mid-century modernism, however, was much more organic in form and less rectilinear than the International Style. Scandinavian designers and architects were very influential at this time, with a style characterized by simplicity, democratic design and natural shapes.^[1] Like many of Wright's designs, Mid-Century architecture was frequently employed in residential structures with the goal of bringing modernism into America's post-war suburbs. This style emphasized creating structures with ample windows and open floor-plans with the intention of opening up interior spaces and bringing the outdoors in. Many Mid-century houses utilized then-groundbreaking post and beam architectural design that eliminated bulky support walls in favor of walls seemingly made of glass. Function was as important as form in Mid-Century designs, with an emphasis placed specifically on targeting the needs of the average American family. Examples of residential Mid-Century modern architecture are frequently referred to as the California Modern style.

 

Information source: Wikapedia

Photo: Decorati.com

 

**Let me know if you have a design term you would like to learn more about - send in your comments now**

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