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Another imported style given to us by the British is English Country Cottage. This style is a bit rustic and romantic. Think shabby chic– botanical prints, overstuffed furniture, collectibles displayed on worn antiques. English Country Cottage style is comfortable living at its finest. Doorways are typically arched or rounded and fireplaces are characteristically large stone […]

The opening ceremonies for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London took the viewer through the Pastoral lifestyle of the British, into the Industrial Revolution and ending in today’s era of technology. Along the way there were other important periods that influenced the world.  One being the influences of the British Empire during the reign of […]

Tonight is the night, the 2012 London Olympics begins this evening. Here in Colorado we tend to be bigger fans of the Winter Games, but we are still excited to watch some of the events like swimming, soccer and Cycling- BMX, which makes it’s second appearance in the Olympic Games in London. So with all […]

Much has said about the city of London leading up to Friday’s opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games. As athletes, the media and attendees descend on the city, we want to take a look at London’s part in making this the greenest games in the history of the Olympics. Our friends at Inhabitat take […]

Want to give your home a look which is a blend of rustic as well as modern in design? Exposed wooden beams can easily create that unique mountain contemporary design you are searching for. Take a look at how wooden beams can transform a space. The wooden beams used in this kitchen were painted white […]

Ever wanted to ask a trailblazer of the past questions regarding their work? What if that trailblazer is an innovator of Frank Lloyd Wright’s caliber? Jody Brown of Houzz composes several questions that he’d like to ask the renowned architect in “A Few Things I Would Like to Ask Frank Lloyd Wright.” From questions about […]

The Tour de France is still going on on the other side of the Atlantic, but we are already thinking ahead to Colorado’s version of the Tour de France, the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The most demanding bike race on U.S. soil, the USA Pro Cycling Challenge pits the racers not only against each other, […]

One design trend that appears to be on the rise for affluent homeowners is home libraries. According to the Wall Street Journal, “Affluent homeowners are buying quality books in quantity to amass collections for private personal libraries.” One thing that sets apart today’s home libraries is their functionality. Although the walls are still paneled with […]

Help us help them Trilogy Partners and Rower Airshows are having a silent auction for 3 open cockpit airplane rides at a minimum bid of $300 per ride all proceeds benefit the victims of the Waldo Canyon wildfire near Colorado Springs. To place your bid attend the Meet the Pilots After-party at 3pm July 4 […]