April Food Day

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYV6ZriwLb5s_90VMHisdQPBXNUnIhipYDHDgEy52c3m3xDszUhC6yoMgCe-yVDYpBPHyU1LWmCN081AP75lebymmwAj-cVWky3s3rOt3eJnDJBCKIKWdUbxbopRcyO-A7GaVVSiQdArK/s1600-h/April+Food+Day.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319532502547413410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYV6ZriwLb5s_90VMHisdQPBXNUnIhipYDHDgEy52c3m3xDszUhC6yoMgCe-yVDYpBPHyU1LWmCN081AP75lebymmwAj-cVWky3s3rOt3eJnDJBCKIKWdUbxbopRcyO-A7GaVVSiQdArK/s400/April+Food+Day.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 117px" /></a><br /><div><p align="justify">As many of you are probably aware, there is a drive underway this April 1st, for bloggers to unite and donate to the organization Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. <em><strong>April Food Day</strong></em> is asking all those who write blogs and those who read them to donate $1.00 in April. One dollar is such a small amount, yet it equates to ten pounds of food, or seven full meals! If you wish, and are able, you may donate any amount. Please help us fight hunger.</p><p align="center"><a href="https://secure2.convio.net/a2h/site/Donation2?idb=1375441249&df_id=1560&1560.donation=form1" target="_blank"><img alt="April Food Day" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TKLITiYWEeJGdeM8_zgurcu1Hm5A9sN2UbTQqVaXaH-mg8HmhdMdjoV6NSJsVIKTj_RHc4mmibNEXefqO7mg08lWuoDSgFfF_JF7RRjY-T8WeT7gscZM_Ylaa2cZlTWfWX_ul6-OcEE/s187/Feeding+America.jpg" width="187" /></a> <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/a2h/site/Donation2?idb=1375441249&df_id=1560&1560.donation=form1" target="_blank"><img alt="April Food Day" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfikYbgWzl24YaVHYSErWvhHTgXWASeLWbFGuhhNgepkHwEIRdJ9YosrLjAifjwrX5xdmKDwkvdwNU_pKMPDyD__7JlhpybQ2l4zp98xKAE_u2Y0birJS5E_rYcZx9yBHimzbOVuYI6Uo/s150/canada+logo.jpg" width="187" /></a><br /><a href="https://secure2.convio.net/a2h/site/Donation2?idb=1375441249&df_id=1560&1560.donation=form1" target="_blank">Click to Donate</a> to Feeding America / <a href="http://foodbankscanada.ca/main.cfm" target="_blank">Click to Donate</a> to Food Banks Canada<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.aprilfoodday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><strong>April Food Day</strong></a> for more details.<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Thanks for being a part of April Food Day!</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Together, all of us can make a difference.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Patricia Gray</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design,<br />architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you.<br /></span><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</span></a></strong></p></div>

April Food Day

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DIY Canopy Beds

<p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%">DIY Canopy Beds </span></strong></p> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319482049580821602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1o-AuF2iRg1s_UopwfECy5F8pPkw8V1AD2kGv2YmDHTjzOgMxHDPT5MFom8RW8vro0ywM3QkFAf_1tq2OSjDOehk8w2uuntYj5OvwPilyQeR3KbBGXhS3QYwafmpIwWVaVWGDEZ3n3lcc/s400/Canopy+Beds.png" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 340px; display: block; height: 400px" /> <div align="center"></div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.blakeshotels.com/rooms14.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 78%">Blakes Hotel</span></a><span style="font-size: 78%"> London Canopy Bed</span><strong><span style="font-size: 130%"> </span></strong></div> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdOPt0XDnaI/AAAAAAAAJGM/TmTnmPXKnZA/s1600-h/image%5B6%5D.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="364" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdOPutB8I_I/AAAAAAAAJGQ/3NKKN_lXAXE/image_thumb%5B4%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="358" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdKXGfHmwlI/AAAAAAAAJFg/BQlpUuRB_Co/s1600-h/image%5B1%5D.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="363" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdDO9peb4cI/AAAAAAAAJFk/XGQjK1ArE84/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="387" /></a> <br />Left: Dominio Canopy Bed Right: Anthony Todd Canopy Bed</p> <p align="center"><strong>To achieve the above DIY Canopy Bed treatment - mount curtain rods on the ceiling and hang your choice of draperies </strong></p> <div align="center"><img alt="Canopy Bed Elements of Style" border="0" height="515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVAifY_X_ZcP8v01RzBKJ77xhf8TOCqyYBm-jIGQ4mLxeq5FGqquSCjWlOI3w_4anodv92sLigfkbil0QoxBPkhsrmZIc-chSs88l1vS1sNeN8Ou3UxXHKBcQX1f92BfVgZSot2x7p8M3/s400/canopy.jpg" width="433" /></div> <p align="justify">The above drawing is from Blogger Erin at <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/" target="_blank">Elements of Style</a> and this is her directions for creating your own Canopy Bed..... "You'll need two drapery rods and a very long length of fabric. If you feel up to it, I like the idea of sewing together a solid on one side and a pattern on the other (for the under side). install one bar right above the head of the bed and one at the foot and run the fabric behind the bed (you can tack it to the wall near the floor so it doesn't move). I think it's a beautiful and cheap way to create a very romantic and dramatic look for your canopy bed." Thanks Erin.</p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiGlJSYWACIagpMKZNp_PXSV554H7fJkjC_fRZmzUwMK-ltYocqX4ddw9losd3_R6LoZXLxB8FyaWwDorJ0Vqbhy0rrv-SezzC4P5lafi0lwI8a9OphBqSsfE-xO_1SF_gSEbS7KUmu28/s1600-h/canopy3.jpg"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiGlJSYWACIagpMKZNp_PXSV554H7fJkjC_fRZmzUwMK-ltYocqX4ddw9losd3_R6LoZXLxB8FyaWwDorJ0Vqbhy0rrv-SezzC4P5lafi0lwI8a9OphBqSsfE-xO_1SF_gSEbS7KUmu28/s400/canopy3.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdOPvGtzeaI/AAAAAAAAJGY/0TeiaR0mgEY/s1600-h/image%5B11%5D.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="363" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdOPvpTBLSI/AAAAAAAAJGc/Mj4Fr8zp078/image_thumb%5B7%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="343" /></a> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/rooms/bedroom/colorbeds3" target="_blank">Dominio</a> Canopy Bed Photo by Simon Upton <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/rooms/bedroom/tranquilbeds5" target="_blank">Dominio</a> Canopy Bed Photo by Paul Costello <br />To achieve this DIY Canopy Bed: Screw 4 small hooks in the four corners of the ceiling above the bed and hang a length fabric. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdOPwMxC1GI/AAAAAAAAJGg/jt3qsKHPUjw/s1600-h/image%5B19%5D.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="390" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdOPwmNUXkI/AAAAAAAAJGk/QhnKnko2FkU/image_thumb%5B13%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="291" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Fancy up plain mosquito netting for a fun & whimsical canopy bed. <br /><span style="font-size: 78%">India Hicks photo by Arthur Elgort as seen in Vogue, 1998 via Style Court</span></p> <div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdDO-Ik-9-I/AAAAAAAAJE4/7H3YFUg14iQ/s1600-h/image61.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="463" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdDO-iD2ESI/AAAAAAAAJE8/BUWjBpJegyQ/image6_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="446" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.anouskahempeldesign.com/" target="_blank">Anouska Hempel Design</a> Canopy Bed </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdDO_XSHqrI/AAAAAAAAJFA/pThsoFtf04E/s1600-h/image113.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="441" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SdDO_5g7-PI/AAAAAAAAJFE/wdXCGuUQW94/image11_thumb2.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="442" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.anouskahempeldesign.com/" target="_blank">Anouska Hempel Design</a> Canopy Bed <br /> <br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="200" id="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7" reinit="reinit" reinitswf="reinitswf" width="600"><param name="_cx" value="15875"><param name="_cy" value="5291"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="Src" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="WMode" value="Window"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="FFFFFF"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="false"> <embed quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="200px" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate" id="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="600px" name="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7"></embed></object><noscript></noscript></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="left">Other posts you might be interested in: <br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/06/white-bedrooms.html" target="_blank">White Bedrooms</a> <br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/12/chic-white-bedrooms.html" target="_blank">Chic White Bedrooms</a> <br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/06/another-white-bedroom.html" target="_blank">Another White Bedroom</a> </div> <p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">Patricia Gray</a> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, <br />architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/">© 2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</a> </span></p>

DIY Canopy Beds

DIY Canopy Beds Blakes Hotel London Canopy Bed Left: Dominio Canopy Bed Right: Anthony Todd Canopy Bed To achieve the abov...

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What are you going to do with your week?

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuTrYTkFIRqA3shI1JOYSpjUdIWdU9EaVC_5ijbjEdDvmUys7JhNv-gvEyVHDZRbkQaVbUNGgFjb3HyhzgA2I5zsFzKuv_soYhmTz9eBx3SjpDYOONhYPk6f7LwBx1HpuQa-5DNo4mVs1/s1600-h/Inspirational+Quotes+Dominio.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318804622029184114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuTrYTkFIRqA3shI1JOYSpjUdIWdU9EaVC_5ijbjEdDvmUys7JhNv-gvEyVHDZRbkQaVbUNGgFjb3HyhzgA2I5zsFzKuv_soYhmTz9eBx3SjpDYOONhYPk6f7LwBx1HpuQa-5DNo4mVs1/s400/Inspirational+Quotes+Dominio.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a> <strong>If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams<br /></strong><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Patricia Gray</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design,<br />architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you.<br /></span><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</span></a></strong></span></p></div>

What are you going to do with your week?

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams Patricia Gra...

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Earth Hour 2009

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9z44Zoy_hNCOb0eK248sLdtkr1BJKIOOlBeTwfZyal_tGwEBaxxQdvA8OWSYsvMrw8ghHlop-aQM2Wn3lvLrHgWVwRVAarr4z1QfHezuaEHCP5v2rHJgXyqPCvB1KfTW6VJQz1WyK8AA/s1600-h/Artist+Patrick+Desmet+via+Telamamaria+Blogspot.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317910991082521106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9z44Zoy_hNCOb0eK248sLdtkr1BJKIOOlBeTwfZyal_tGwEBaxxQdvA8OWSYsvMrw8ghHlop-aQM2Wn3lvLrHgWVwRVAarr4z1QfHezuaEHCP5v2rHJgXyqPCvB1KfTW6VJQz1WyK8AA/s400/Artist+Patrick+Desmet+via+Telamamaria+Blogspot.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px" /></a><br /><div><div><p align="justify">This year, <a href="http://www.earthhour.org/about/" target="_blank"><strong>Earth Hour</strong></a><strong> 2009</strong> has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.<br /><br />For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for <strong>Earth Hour 2009</strong> or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH HOUR 2009 and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.<br /><br />This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Earth Hour 2009 is aiming to reach more than one billion people in 1000 cities around the world<br /></span><br />VOTE EARTH Hour 2009 by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour 2009<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">8:30PM local time, wherever you live on planet earth. Saturday 28 March 2009<br /></span><a href="http://www.earthhour.org/signup/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Sign-up to for Earth Hour 2009!!!</span></a><br /><a href="http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:YFsMb_6r3s0J:wwf.ca/earthhour/+earth+hour+2009&cd=8&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Earth Hour 2009 in Canada</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CRs-7lRlPo" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Earth Hour 2009 YouTube</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.earthhourus.org/nashville/nashville.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Earth Hour 2009 USA</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.earthhour.in/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Earth Hour 2009 India</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /></span><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0AltcBnlI/AAAAAAAAJB0/FsfVaxPhiTY/s1600-h/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%204%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Artist Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot 4" border="0" height="305" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0Alxe-1mI/AAAAAAAAJB4/OWL81liqqVw/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%204_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="456" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0AmYb7XtI/AAAAAAAAJB8/330hJw6lot8/s1600-h/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%203%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Artist Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot 3" border="0" height="306" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0Am7uY2kI/AAAAAAAAJCA/HPK0m5nIdFs/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%203_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="457" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0AnTh-kGI/AAAAAAAAJCE/bqvB_t6vWAk/s1600-h/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%202%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Artist Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot 2" border="0" height="308" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0AoBfNM2I/AAAAAAAAJCI/9wlqIBh2f_4/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%202_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="460" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0Aohds7ZI/AAAAAAAAJCM/cgUNFDrDky0/s1600-h/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%201%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Artist Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot 1" border="0" height="308" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0ApHd9NMI/AAAAAAAAJCQ/9Sl-boXPYoA/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%201_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="460" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0Apr2ER-I/AAAAAAAAJCU/zgVL5qMmRHE/s1600-h/The%20Last%20Forest%20%20by%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%5B10%5D.jpg"><img alt="The Last Forest by Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot" border="0" height="311" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sc0AqHHAnwI/AAAAAAAAJCY/1vpcQ9kyNtE/The%20Last%20Forest%20%20by%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="464" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>All Art by </strong></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Belgium Artist </strong><a href="http://www.new-art.be/"><strong>Patrick Desmet </strong></a><strong>used with Artist's permission<br /></strong>Bottom Photo Titled: THE LAST FOREST</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Patricia Gray</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design,<br />architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you.<br /></span><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</span></a></strong></span></p></div></div>

Earth Hour 2009

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Ice-Bag Wine Chiller

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1C6S6pgOLqRz8iDlPpAO84EU2ECEJ9e2xeK8K4pjC2THa1Bzn6KT7hImIAZYig-kYpF0VMeSGad6KfTsNdOALsjZIr951ivzlgYdKEDwSXhEjftM8KIv4xYHTnxAr6UQISlldGniY9XI/s1600-h/ICE+BAG+WINE+CHILLER.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317201787183384674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1C6S6pgOLqRz8iDlPpAO84EU2ECEJ9e2xeK8K4pjC2THa1Bzn6KT7hImIAZYig-kYpF0VMeSGad6KfTsNdOALsjZIr951ivzlgYdKEDwSXhEjftM8KIv4xYHTnxAr6UQISlldGniY9XI/s400/ICE+BAG+WINE+CHILLER.jpg" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 248px; float: left; height: 400px" /></a> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scp-AGObdRI/AAAAAAAAJBM/yvWOhsuFqmg/s1600-h/ICE%20BAG%20WINE%20CHILLER%5B6%5D.jpg"></a></p> <p align="justify">The <strong>Ice-Bag Wine Chiller</strong> is a <strong>new product</strong> that has just hit the North American Market. It is a clear plastic wine tote and chiller that is reusable. It is completely water tight and portable. With it's sleek design and <strong>trend-setting</strong> appeal the Ice Bag Wine Chiller is an alternative to the ice bucket. And talking about trend setting, this Ice-Bag Wine Cooler has been used at venues such as the Ascot Racetrack, to high profile concerts (Madonna, Elton John, George Michael). How fun to display your wine or champagne in this Ice Bag Wine Chiller. I think that it would be great to use for weddings, special events, or your next party. It is even customizable with your own logo.</p> <p>For the coolest drinks in town, re-usable <strong>Ice-Bag Wine Chiller</strong>. My friend Joyce is distributing these. Please contact Joyce for ordering information for Canada, South America, and the Americas <span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)"><strong><a href="mailto:jmg@azurean.ca" target="_blank">here</a></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0)"><strong>.</strong></span>  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scp-Bxas6EI/AAAAAAAAJBU/rvehUcJaMSk/s1600-h/Ice%20Bag%20Wine%20Chiller%201%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Ice Bag Wine Chiller 1" border="0" height="183" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scp-CVwB1gI/AAAAAAAAJBY/S1TtdIBm6jI/Ice%20Bag%20Wine%20Chiller%201_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="270" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: 85%"><strong><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/" target="_blank">Patricia Gray</a></span><span style="font-size: 78%"> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, <br />architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <br /></span><span style="font-size: 78%"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog</a></span> <br /> <br /> <br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="200" id="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7" reinit="reinit" reinitswf="reinitswf" width="600"><param name="_cx" value="15875"><param name="_cy" value="5291"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="Src" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="WMode" value="Window"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="FFFFFF"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="false"> <embed quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="200px" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate" id="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="600px" name="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7"></embed></object></strong></span></p>

Ice-Bag Wine Chiller

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Ibiza Interior Design and Architecture

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVDOkH-WvzKdIEcg5oujlLJtzF-H_bM0mGzhpFImluimEFuut6JzBFucb5tEP64qF37XQwR3z5H7-2Ttlnc7JAshbp-t66sh9P3l-4ajmf2JfByCKkvJQcVAybcNOtxHfWqQCj9w3oLJe/s1600-h/3a+Ibiza+Style+Interior+Design+%26+Architecture+Casa+Cristal.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316478946596866786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVDOkH-WvzKdIEcg5oujlLJtzF-H_bM0mGzhpFImluimEFuut6JzBFucb5tEP64qF37XQwR3z5H7-2Ttlnc7JAshbp-t66sh9P3l-4ajmf2JfByCKkvJQcVAybcNOtxHfWqQCj9w3oLJe/s400/3a+Ibiza+Style+Interior+Design+%26+Architecture+Casa+Cristal.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 370px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br /><p align="justify"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scfs_cvDsKI/AAAAAAAAJAM/dQjFM19KNFg/s1600-h/3a%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal%5B11%5D.jpg"></a>Ibiza.</span></strong> Even the word has magic. One thinks of beautiful <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ibiza-Mediterranean-Lifestyle-Art-Architecture/dp/3829022263/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237658493&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Interior Design and Architecture</span></a></strong><span style="font-size:130%;">;</span> of nightclubs that open at dawn; of a night life and a daytime so tightly integrated, one can’t see where the one ends and the other begins. One thinks of royal high-jinks and celebrities avoiding the pesky paparazzi and people so beautiful, when the rest of us look at them, it hurts the eyes. <b>Ibiza</b> is an island and town located in the Mediterranean Sea about 80 km off the coast of Spain. A reader of my blog, recently sent me photos of a house in Ibiza that I fell in love with as soon as I set my eyes on it. I posted the picture of the living room painted a beautiful pink in my post: <a title="Benjamin Moore Virtual Fan Deck" href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2009/03/benjamin-moore-pink-for-spring.html">Benjamin Moore Virtual Fan Deck</a>. This house is designed by the German architect ERWIEN WACHTER in the architectural style of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Mies_van_der_Rohe" target="_blank">Mies van der Rohe</a>. It is a <strong>'secret place'</strong> not on the public market and is available for rental for 'friends and friends from friends'. If you are interested Contact <a href="mailto:monikaborchert@mac.com">MONIKA BORCHERT</a>. <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Enjoy the pictures.</strong></span></p><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScexvZFRfWI/AAAAAAAAI_8/vdOGK_cWdvI/s1600-h/2%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="2 Ibiza Style Interior Design & Architecture Casa Cristal" border="0" height="368" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scexv79nZmI/AAAAAAAAJAA/eOPqOz_YUrs/2%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="340" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Ibiza Interior Design and Architecture</span><br />I think that this is an amazing design for a front door...and look at the view you have when you enter this home.</p><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScexwUqtZII/AAAAAAAAI9U/CHmc_5nauXQ/s1600-h/4%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="4 Ibiza Style Interior Design & Architecture Casa Cristal" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScexxApECWI/AAAAAAAAI9Y/8KIuhYS5LH8/4%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="286" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScexxgYYE2I/AAAAAAAAI9k/B8sJoM-a4gU/s1600-h/6%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal%5B9%5D.jpg"><img alt="6 Ibiza Style Interior Design & Architecture Casa Cristal" border="0" height="311" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scexx9bSLGI/AAAAAAAAI9o/JzOntix-1gw/6%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="421" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Ibiza Interior Design and Architecture<br /></span>The picture on the right is looking towards the staircase with the front door to the left.</p><br /><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scexybk5PsI/AAAAAAAAI9s/-7wWEAtPKKU/s1600-h/7%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal%5B7%5D.jpg"><img alt="7 Ibiza Style Interior Design & Architecture Casa Cristal" border="0" height="227" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScexyylErmI/AAAAAAAAI9w/-CfvaBLR-AA/7%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="388" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScexzZko4JI/AAAAAAAAI90/xZCD3fTXMeQ/s1600-h/5%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal%5B8%5D.jpg"><img alt="5 Ibiza Style Interior Design & Architecture Casa Cristal" border="0" height="229" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scex0KHKtDI/AAAAAAAAI-E/kOXnOqtuzKk/5%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="311" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Ibiza Interior Design and Architecture</span><br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scex0wL2unI/AAAAAAAAI-Q/UfzdaQ4KFsY/s1600-h/10%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal%5B7%5D.jpg"><img alt="10 Ibiza Style Interior Design & Architecture Casa Cristal" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scex1gQt1fI/AAAAAAAAI-U/W6iwLnPDIbw/10%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="236" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scex2HsDSyI/AAAAAAAAI_E/Lg2TijqO_Po/s1600-h/11%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal%5B8%5D.jpg"><img alt="11 Ibiza Style Interior Design & Architecture Casa Cristal" border="0" height="340" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Scex2hCwvMI/AAAAAAAAI_M/msCrBUwg7Ic/11%20Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%20Casa%20Cristal_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="464" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Ibiza Interior Design and Architecture</span> </p><br /><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ibiza-Mediterranean-Lifestyle-Art-Architecture/dp/3829022263/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237658493&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><img align="left" alt="Ibiza Interior Design & Architecture" border="0" height="290" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sce1HvrYTCI/AAAAAAAAI_k/s2bH7BsvJd8/Ibiza%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%5B49%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="267" /></a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ibiza-Style-Ingrid-Rasmussen/dp/1858943620/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237824704&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><img alt="Ibiza Style Interior Design & Architecture" border="0" height="290" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sce1H822PAI/AAAAAAAAI_o/5jCka65KNtc/Ibiza%20Style%20Interior%20Design%20%26%20Architecture%5B11%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="267" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Ibiza Interior Design and Architecture</span><br /><br />You might be interested in these books on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ibiza-Mediterranean-Lifestyle-Art-Architecture/dp/3829022263/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237658493&sr=1-1">Ibiza Interior Design and Architecture</a> <span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Related Post</span>: <a title="Benjamin Moore Virtual Fan Deck" href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2009/03/benjamin-moore-pink-for-spring.html">Benjamin Moore Virtual Fan Deck</a></p><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></a><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Patricia Gray</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design,<br />architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you.<br /></span><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</span></a></strong></span></p>

Ibiza Interior Design and Architecture

Ibiza. Even the word has magic. One thinks of beautiful Interior Design and Architecture ; of nightclubs that open at dawn; of a night lif...

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Benjamin Moore Virtual Fan Deck

<div align="justify">As this week marks the beginning of Spring and pink is a color I associate with spring as the cherry trees are starting to blossom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0WffctPojT2Dfzgxhd0LkIjQo81x5z2bY9lHXG4pEF7JmdP7-0utn84w-bV3pwyUQ9jKHSL09242_Cdsgocxo7aC7VyTN8-zuTy1B7uH_J1IcqelUSoA8FfONYtqpzR_949QhWVAugRkB/s1600-h/Benjamin+Moore+Paints+Pink+for+Spring.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315411622253416690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0WffctPojT2Dfzgxhd0LkIjQo81x5z2bY9lHXG4pEF7JmdP7-0utn84w-bV3pwyUQ9jKHSL09242_Cdsgocxo7aC7VyTN8-zuTy1B7uH_J1IcqelUSoA8FfONYtqpzR_949QhWVAugRkB/s400/Benjamin+Moore+Paints+Pink+for+Spring.png" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px; float: left; height: 291px;" /></a>, I have two favourite <a href="http://benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal;jsessionid=W32LJGHdPpJy31xS0NcdLFF9SJzQMLj21sY1hJqtnZHLwN38F0pT%21-492585431?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=fh_home&cachebuster=Fri" target="_blank"><strong>Benjamin Moore Paint</strong></a> colors to share with you that are season appropriate: 1. <a href="http://benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=sidebarportlet_1_2&sidebarportlet_1_2_actionOverride=%2Fbm%2Fcms%2FContentRenderer%2FselectSideBarArticle&sidebarportlet_1_2np=public_site%2Farticles%2Fexplore_color%2Fec_virtual_fan_deck&sidebarportlet_1_2isNonSecure=true&_pageLabel=fh_explorecolor" target="_blank"><strong>Benjamin Moore Spring Azalea</strong></a> & 2. <a href="http://benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=sidebarportlet_1_2&sidebarportlet_1_2_actionOverride=%2Fbm%2Fcms%2FContentRenderer%2FselectSideBarArticle&sidebarportlet_1_2np=public_site%2Farticles%2Fexplore_color%2Fec_virtual_fan_deck&sidebarportlet_1_2isNonSecure=true&_pageLabel=fh_explorecolor" target="_blank"><strong>Benjamin Moore Springtime Bloom</strong></a><strong>.</strong> The color Spring Azalea has a little more of a purple cast to it than the Springtime Bloom and is a closer match to the color on the wall of this beautiful room. <a href="http://benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=sidebarportlet_1_2&sidebarportlet_1_2_actionOverride=%2Fbm%2Fcms%2FContentRenderer%2FselectSideBarArticle&sidebarportlet_1_2np=public_site%2Farticles%2Fexplore_color%2Fec_color_samples&sidebarportlet_1_2isNonSecure=true&_pageLabel=fh_explorecolor" target="_blank"><strong>Benjamin Moore</strong></a> has a neat product on their web-site that you can see color samples on line. This living room is in a house is located on the island of <strong>IBIZA</strong> and has been designed by the German architect ERWIEN WACHTER in the style of Mies van der Rohe. It is available for rental. If you are interested Contact <a href="mailto:monikaborchert@mac.com" target="_blank">MONIKA BORCHERT</a> for information. I will be posting more photos of this house, but for now this is just a little <strong>teaser.</strong> Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps_en_ca.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=contentrenderer_1_2&contentrenderer_1_2_actionOverride=%2Fbm%2Fcms%2FContentRenderer%2FrenderContent&contentrenderer_1_2cnp=public_site%2Farticles%2Fmain_page_articles%2Ffh_explorecolor_ca&contentrenderer_1_2np=public_site%2Farticles%2Fexplore_color%2Fec_virtual_fan_deck&_pageLabel=fh_explorecolor_ca"><strong><em>Benjamin Moore Virtual Fan Deck</em></strong><br /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 192);"><strong><br />Happy Happy Spring<br /></strong></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>Here is another post on Pink you might be interested in:</strong><br /></span><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/07/think-pink.html"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;">Think Pink </span></strong></a><br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/07/think-pink.html"><span style="font-size:100%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315422430791088482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4bZYUZSyHUKgmTvf6JhxTa7DLexcxXxcpaocru4yEJMigski8RHDkK5APTaCF_ULEhZK-YU3-jZfQ0mBybNq4OLDxlwcSZyfIhsnRGeNw2pGH-08-mVRvjR4cnd9tE6eh7ZptqDEy7vol/s320/Benjamin+Moore+Paint+Think+Pink+Designer+Miles+Redd.jpg" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 151px; float: left; height: 187px;" /></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/07/think-pink.html"></a><br /><br /></span></div><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></p><span style="font-size:78%;"><p align="center"><br /><br /><br /></p><p align="center">Patricia Gray writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design and travel,<br />as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you.<br /><strong></strong><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><strong><span style="font-size: 78%;">©</span></strong>Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog </a><br /></p></span><p></p>

Benjamin Moore Virtual Fan Deck

As this week marks the beginning of Spring and pink is a color I associate with spring as the cherry trees are starting to blossom , I have ...

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Miele Limited Edition Chocolate Laundry

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZvdfZnVluw9aL5rTzS0IHdrIN1368SamFi3_EXH1cVZ7F4e8tvBnTrm0mslD2e9C8e5FPO49KGT9J7RS8jIEliNsR_RJTr6iaIGqH_3PW2zgWarfpLGrmjZTtA0F1cAB4J5zSc0eMJCE/s1600-h/Miele+Limited+Edition+Chocolate+Laundry.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314702344340582210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZvdfZnVluw9aL5rTzS0IHdrIN1368SamFi3_EXH1cVZ7F4e8tvBnTrm0mslD2e9C8e5FPO49KGT9J7RS8jIEliNsR_RJTr6iaIGqH_3PW2zgWarfpLGrmjZTtA0F1cAB4J5zSc0eMJCE/s400/Miele+Limited+Edition+Chocolate+Laundry.jpg" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 306px; float: left; height: 293px;" /></a><br /><br /><p align="justify">A few weeks ago a package arrived in the mail, and to my surprise when I opened it, there was a box of <strong>chocolates </strong>in shiny brown wrapping tied with a red satin ribbon accompanied by this photo of the new <strong></strong><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Chocolate" target="_blank">Miele Limited Edition Chocolate Laundry.</a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScGWsFj7ThI/AAAAAAAAI30/kIHllLKHtoI/s1600-h/Miele%20Chocolate%20Laundry%5B8%5D.jpg"><br /><br /></a><img alt="Miele Chocolate Laundry" border="0" height="90" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScGWuNLVYMI/AAAAAAAAI4A/pU8bWpFHsGU/Miele%20Chocolate%20Laundry_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px;" width="119" /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2T8dbeqBJrDJJhKvqueU9Os2WypvG9KMK0PLF0x-QSjTWP97F9rHwMzt5pviHdYfam_kqjD5PDVa_2M5WbQ26FsyBlsPISrf8LdxdueDSyec7X2uG-fS-coQNpZ8HWBPFkUR0A06fXCH/s1600-h/Miele+Chocolate+Laundry.jpg"></a><br />This new <a href="http://www.miele.ca/miele/canada/Laundry/Miele_Chocolate_Laundry_Final.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>"Limited Edition"</strong></a> Chocolate Laundry claims a patented honeycomb drum, which is engineered not only to clean clothes better, but also to make clothes last longer by reducing fabric strain and wear. The dryer uses <strong>moisture sensors</strong> rather than timers. </p><p align="center">What a nice way to make a statement. Thank-you <a href="http://www.miele.com/" target="_blank">Miele</a> for the chocolates and for the Chocolate Laundry.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Patricia Gray writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design and travel,<br />as well as how our surroundings can influence the world around us.<br /></span><strong></strong><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 78%;">©</span></strong></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"> Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog </a><br /></span></p>

Miele Limited Edition Chocolate Laundry

A few weeks ago a package arrived in the mail, and to my surprise when I opened it, there was a box of chocolates in shiny brown wrapping ti...

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How to CLEAN and CARE for LUCITE

<p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>Lucite</strong> <span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;">and acrylic</span> (which is the generic name for this plastic),</strong></span> </span>have become popular materials for<br />furniture,tables, lamps, hardware, trays etc. It is important to <strong><span style="font-size:100%;">clean and care</span></strong> for <strong>lucite</strong> properly from<br />the start as it is a somewhat delicate material. Proper steps should be exercised in <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>cleaning lucite.</strong></span><br /></span></p><p align="center"><img alt="" border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1yfyVjeI5QR-wTUg3SNzoMT9xU6Tw0Hp1BMF0BikI93KnVI5UdQ0FFid9luNL5ua_K8oLQYWzd-BlKdLc49FU5z_i6it0s72h2WWgl8dNrbWbC0gE3N1vUam48v0cWJ1hH4frUnWuyg/s400/20071228_0071.JPG" title="Lucite Lamp Patricia Gray" width="496" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/12/lucite-lamp-my-kitchen.html" target="_blank">Lucite Lamp - My Kitchen</a></span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SQiLSlcWaHI/AAAAAAAAFf0/5AcqZL_FQOE/s1600-h/Laurel%208448B.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img alt="Phillip Starck Ghost Chairs Patricia Gray Inc" border="0" height="380" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SQiLS0mpZMI/AAAAAAAAFf4/358QYH9Uy60/Laurel%208448B_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="492" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Lucite <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-design.html" target="_blank">Phillip Starck Ghost Chairs</a> - Photo </span><a href="http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/projects/laurel.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Patricia Gray Inc</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SWo0_5p2d6I/AAAAAAAAH_I/EaxQxYfU9tY/s1600-h/image%5B37%5D.png"><img alt="Lucite Vanity Legs Elle Decor" border="0" decor="decor" elle="elle" height="525" legs="legs" lucite="lucite" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SWo1AyrYnnI/AAAAAAAAH_M/TQYE_Y_9RTk/image_thumb%5B25%5D.png?imgmax=800" vanity="vanity" width="489" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center">Lucite Vanity Legs Elle Decor </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img alt="Lucite Cabinet Handles Patricia Gray" border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmuoJ23U6h9-gmXQb1ZBaLKnAP-qya8SC01DD3bEnRKGiLW9Pl3ZVS8anhMdHFrC_ylAkPm0LrTnPE5PEk17YQCarP6AL3cfryHkK4lTYns1InLqLD4cWDfh_ZFn21GepnCwlkG5fGbvA/s400/20071228_0073.JPG" width="228" /> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sb_I0l96uKI/AAAAAAAAI2o/H05MFDmSO4U/s1600-h/image6.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="302" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sb_I1ZSxFLI/AAAAAAAAI2s/pnpxKc1umaM/image_thumb4.png?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px;" width="254" /></a><br /></span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/12/lucite-lamp-my-kitchen.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/12/lucite-lamp-my-kitchen.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Lucite cabinet handles</span></a> / <a href="http://iomoi.stores.yahoo.net/trays.html" target="_blank">Lucite Tray</a> </p><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Clean lucite with <strong>hot soapy water</strong> using a <strong>soft cloth</strong>. The type of polishing cloth you use will make a difference. The ideal cloth is nonabrasive, absorbent, and lint free.<br />To eliminate any chance of scratching lucite , use only disposable cloths. Reusable cloths can retain abrasive particles, but you won't know for sure until the damage is done. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Do not use sprays such as Windex or Fantastic on lucite.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScFaPqG583I/AAAAAAAAI3s/yDkQyaHxZt4/s1600-h/Care%2C%20Caring%20for%2C%20Cleaning%20for%20Lucite%20and%20Acrylic%5B2%5D.png"><img alt="Care, Caring for, Cleaning for Lucite and Acrylic" border="0" height="204" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/ScFaQCoiKMI/AAAAAAAAI3w/0IYahWKL2fc/Care%2C%20Caring%20for%2C%20Cleaning%20for%20Lucite%20and%20Acrylic_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none ;" width="219" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sb_I14kmPQI/AAAAAAAAI2w/-CiTk65g6LM/s1600-h/image1.png"><imgtitle src="$image_thumb-0.png" alt="Care, Caring for, Cleaning for Lucite and Acrylic" border="0" width="215" height=""></imgtitle></a></span><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This kit from from </span><a href="http://www.novuspolish.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Novus Polish</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> is great to have on hand. </span><br /><br /></span></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">1. Cleans all plastics(lucite) without scratching. Leaves a lustrous shine that resists fogging, repels dust, and eliminates static.<br />2. Removes fine scratches, haziness and abrasions from most plastics(lucite). Repeated use restores faded and discolored plastics.<br />3. Removes heavy scratches and abrasions from most acrylic(lucite) surfaces.<br /><br />The talented <strong><a href="http://www.aaronrthomas.com/" target="_blank">Aaron R Thomas</a></strong> designs custom Lucite furniture in Orange County CA, and recommends this <a href="http://www.aaronrthomas.com/acrylic-furniture-lucite-cleaning-polishing-kit-p/c-fp-1.htm" target="_blank">Acrylic Furniture Lucite Cleaning and Polishing Kit.</a><br />Also check</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> out </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Maison 21</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> for other tips. <a title="i ♥ lucite- maison21 explains the care and feeding of one of his favorite materials" href="http://maison21.blogspot.com/2008/01/i-lucite-maison21-explains-care-and.html">i ♥ lucite- maison21 explains the care and feeding of one of his favorite materials</a></span></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Patricia Gray writes about 'WHAT'S HOT' in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, the ins' and outs' of Interior Design,<br />as well as how our surroundings can shape the world around us.<br /></span></strong><strong></strong><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">©</span> </strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog </a><br /></span></strong></p>

How to CLEAN and CARE for LUCITE

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Six Things About About Me

<p><img alt="Amalie " border="0" height="248" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/TCaLJ66nT1I/AAAAAAAALnw/DAvjOgG9iuo/Amalieviaflickr%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Amalie " width="573" /> </p> <p><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 85%">I have been tagged by the marvelous </span><span style="font-size: 85%">Maria</span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 85%">.... soooo the rules of the game are to divulge 6 facts/habits and trivia about myself..... <br />and try not to embarrass myself in the process. <br />So here goes: <br />1. My favourite color is yellow and always has been ever since I can remember. <br />2. I like cotton candy and ballerina flats. I prefer wearing ballerina flats to heels. <br />3. I I love the Ocean and always thought I couldn't live away from it, that is until I visited Palm Springs. <br />4. I always carry my passport and 50 Euros in my change purse. That way I'm sure I'm going back. <br />5. I love dogs - all dogs and especially mine. She is a 4 1/2 pound Yorkshire Terrier named Nicole. <br />6. I love ironing. Yes strange as it seems I find it relaxing. <br /> <br /></span><span style="font-size: 85%">I pass this on to: </span></font><a href="http://meadedesigngroup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2">Meade Design</font></span></a><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2">, </font></span><a href="http://qerat.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2">Qerat</font></span></a><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2">, </font></span><a href="http://zelda-domaindesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2">Domain Design</font></span></a><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2">, </font></span><a href="http://brillantehomedecor.blogspot.com/2009/03/six-things-about-me.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2">Brillante Home Decor</font></span></a><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2">, </font></span><a href="http://nest-home.blogspot.com/2009/03/6-things-we-love.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2">Nest Home</font></span></a><font size="2"> <br /></font><span style="font-size: 85%"><font size="2"><strong>The Rules:</strong> Tag 6 people after you have been tagged. <br />Let 5 people know that you have tagged them. <br />Let the 6th person wander blindly in the wilderness for 40 years, then tell them they have been tagged. <br /></font></span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/"><font size="1">Patricia Gray Inc</font></a><font size="1"> is an award winning Interior Designer firm  in Vancouver, Canada who blogs about WHAT'S HOT  in the world of Interior Design. <br /></font><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2010%20%C2%A9%20Patricia%20Gray%20Interior%20Design%20Blog%E2%84%A2"><font size="1">2009 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</font></a></p>

Six Things About About Me

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Palm Springs Images and the Colony Palms Hotel

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KSUSj3vEMs7YuIGUS3ohDxbh3Te1KVSmR9VAv3hrZ_Bs84qYeNrbPPA8c8XMZpszLX72Ysv3GOXcxzxuBTVlr9ngr9Hamt_hDBV5SbsZ8LFXCPvl_ABUU4rvgBtE4yiAKpEroOoqYmVE/s1600-h/Palm+Springs+Colony+Palms+Hotel.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313124113291104226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KSUSj3vEMs7YuIGUS3ohDxbh3Te1KVSmR9VAv3hrZ_Bs84qYeNrbPPA8c8XMZpszLX72Ysv3GOXcxzxuBTVlr9ngr9Hamt_hDBV5SbsZ8LFXCPvl_ABUU4rvgBtE4yiAKpEroOoqYmVE/s400/Palm+Springs+Colony+Palms+Hotel.jpg" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: hand" /></a> These are a few of my favourite pictures from my visit to Palm Springs. The weather was dry and warm. The <a href="http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Moroccan</strong></a><strong>-inspired</strong> <a href="http://www.colonypalmshotel.com/home.php" target="_blank">Colony Palms Hotel</a> is an old landmark in Palm Springs that is a <strong>favourite spot</strong> for those who <strong>'don't necessarily want to be seen'. </strong>It has been on the <a href="http://www.cntraveller.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Condé Nast Traveller</strong></a> Hot List 2008 — 2009.<strong> </strong>The pool side bar-restaurant <strong>Purple Palm</strong> is the <strong>discrete</strong> meeting spot for locals and Hollywood's music and movie-industry elite. <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhpQ1TOYI/AAAAAAAAIy4/LvCVyesBu0U/s1600-h/image%5B6%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="285" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhqFA0sOI/AAAAAAAAIy8/roaUDl_vDfw/image_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="194" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvhq3LOxgI/AAAAAAAAIzA/MsKrqVTJR7w/s1600-h/image%5B8%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="196" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvhrm2bI7I/AAAAAAAAIzE/zOTFZGHJs_I/image_thumb%5B4%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="301" /></a></p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhsJpeGiI/AAAAAAAAIzI/Llw3SjRn7cw/s1600-h/image%5B24%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="376" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhsginZzI/AAAAAAAAIzM/Qy_-yyPBMDA/image_thumb%5B16%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="235" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhtOipTUI/AAAAAAAAIzQ/5yAaVmwOOUc/s1600-h/image%5B25%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="379" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhuIAWc7I/AAAAAAAAIzU/ZeFOyVqXgHY/image_thumb%5B17%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="252" /></a> <br />This is the <strong>lucky Buddha</strong> at the Colony Palms. Legend has it that if you make a wish while rubbing his tummy your wish will be granted. My friends Sara and Paul from Vancouver were staying at the Colony Palms Hotel, which just happened to coincide with my visit. (PS.....<strong>I have gotten my wish</strong>!!!!!)</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhuqvxUMI/AAAAAAAAIzY/cMbWgXe2q30/s1600-h/Palm%20Springs%203%20059%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="Palm Springs 3 059" border="0" height="379" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhvFZJpJI/AAAAAAAAIzc/U2KkpNNwIlc/Palm%20Springs%203%20059_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="503" /></a> <br />A view through the palm to the discreet and trendy poolside <a href="http://www.colonypalmshotel.com/gallery.php" target="_blank"><strong>Purple Palm</strong></a> bar.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvhvk7CUhI/AAAAAAAAIzg/M9eW8DmiKdg/s1600-h/Palm%20Springs%20156%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Palm Springs 156" border="0" height="332" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhwQdhskI/AAAAAAAAIzk/F4sjQawj8D8/Palm%20Springs%20156_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="250" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhxcGRnDI/AAAAAAAAIzo/XIHsG7_br6g/s1600-h/Palm%20Springs%203%20082%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Palm Springs 3 082" border="0" height="332" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvhxq4ua2I/AAAAAAAAIzs/U6IjqNLYj28/Palm%20Springs%203%20082_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="250" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbvhyIt2kEI/AAAAAAAAIzw/4a2NNHW8OCg/s1600-h/Palm%20Springs%203%20138%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="Palm Springs 3 138" border="0" height="331" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvhys050WI/AAAAAAAAIz0/-v7UoK3YkoM/Palm%20Springs%203%20138_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="250" /> <img alt="Palm Springs 2 023" border="0" height="331" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvhy4F779I/AAAAAAAAIz4/7JP_K5snf5s/Palm%20Springs%202%20023_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="250" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvh_BVA7HI/AAAAAAAAIz8/wyyQZny9og8/s1600-h/Palm%20Springs%20175%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Palm Springs 175" border="0" height="379" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvh_Qnz5BI/AAAAAAAAI0A/iOXWCjSFKvg/Palm%20Springs%20175_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="503" /></a> <br />Shadow cast by cactus on the desert sand</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvh_iyxBsI/AAAAAAAAI0E/JV3tP7OKwGI/s1600-h/Palm%20Springs%20217%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Palm Springs 217" border="0" height="378" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/Sbvh_1-1H9I/AAAAAAAAI0I/KB0CTjbvMQk/Palm%20Springs%20217_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="502" /></a> <br />View towards Palm Springs from the lookout point on Highway 74</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbviAhPXU4I/AAAAAAAAI0M/D3hUJKFyqus/s1600-h/Palm%20Springs%203%20005%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="Palm Springs 3 005" border="0" height="382" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/SbviBbO-ZbI/AAAAAAAAI0Q/cHSRBwFV2po/Palm%20Springs%203%20005_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="508" /></a></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.palmsprings.com/services/wind.html" target="_blank">Palm Springs Wind Energy</a> - Increasingly popular as alternative sources of energy, <strong>wind turbine</strong> generators are a type of windmill that produces electricity by harnessing the wind. Wind turbine generators are much less harmful to the environment than burning fossil fuels, but they do require average wind speeds of at least 21 km/h (13 mph). The largest of these windmills stands <strong>150 feet tall</strong> with blades half the legend of a football field. Windmill farms on the San Gorgonio Mountain Pass in the San Bernadino Mountains contains more than <strong>4000 separate windmills</strong> and provides enough electricity to power Palm Springs and the entire Coachella Valley. <br /> <br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="200" id="Player_5cc4a1e4-3d4d-4606-9d01-173218054ce8" reinit="reinit" reinitswf="reinitswf" width="600"><param name="_cx" value="15875"><param name="_cy" value="5291"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F5cc4a1e4-3d4d-4606-9d01-173218054ce8&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="Src" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F5cc4a1e4-3d4d-4606-9d01-173218054ce8&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="WMode" value="Window"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="FFFFFF"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="false"> <embed quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="200px" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F5cc4a1e4-3d4d-4606-9d01-173218054ce8&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate" id="Player_5cc4a1e4-3d4d-4606-9d01-173218054ce8" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="600px" name="Player_5cc4a1e4-3d4d-4606-9d01-173218054ce8"></embed></object><noscript></noscript> <br /> <br /> <br />Other travel posts you might like: <br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2009/03/travel-blog-drinks-at-viceroy-palm.html" target="_blank">Travel Blog: Drinks at the Viceroy Palm Springs</a> <br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/08/sunday-in-milan.html">Sunday in Milan</a> <br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/07/venice-bauer-palladio-hotel-spa.html">VENICE - Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa, Giudecca Island, Redentore</a> <br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/07/rome-hotel-mascagni-trevi-fountain.html">ROME - Hotel Mascagni, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Barberini</a> <br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/06/florence-hotel-santa-maria-novella.html">FLORENCE - Hotel Santa Maria Novella, Uffizi, Accademia Gallery</a></p> <p><strong><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><font size="1">Patricia Gray</font></a><font size="1"> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, <br />and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <br />© Patricia</font></strong><strong><font size="1"> Gray Interior Design Blog, 2009</font></strong></p> </div>

Palm Springs Images and the Colony Palms Hotel

These are a few of my favourite pictures from my visit to Palm Springs. The weather was dry and warm. The Moroccan -inspired Colony Palms ...

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