tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37805092859538122462024-03-29T07:28:33.591-07:00Kathleen Jennison, Interior DesignerKathleen Jennison, Interior Designer is a professional design practitioner, qualified by means of education and experience. Kathleen Jennison can assist you with all your interior design projects.Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-38411588646150253002012-11-05T16:45:00.001-08:002012-11-05T16:45:11.945-08:00Interior Design is Just Like I Imagined
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students from different colleges (part of their homework assignments). I was
thinking about how I could tell them what it is like to be an interior designer
and thought I would show them my week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Monday: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I shopped for
drapery hardware and installed drapes. I figured out that we needed a few more
panels, so I placed that order. Those will be installed next week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tuesday: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I delivered four
red chairs that I was able to sell because of the Dream Room Competition. Then
I visited a client to check on our progress and decide on the accessories we
still need to purchase. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wednesday: The salon project was completed and we passed on
the keys. I then met with a new client for a kitchen remodel. I wrote and sent
out the contract.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thursday: Picked up the last of the supplies for the little
ADA bathroom and met with our carpenter to get all the little details just
right. I also picked up this cute child’s chair from the upholsterer for one of
our littlest clients. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Friday: Rushed around to get all the supplies for a color
consultation and then meet with the client to pick just the right color. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I picked up some hand drawings for a drafting
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then, of course, there was paperwork, bill paying, phone calls,
blogging and tasks for</span> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ASID for which I am the financial director. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wonder if this is what they think it will be like. I think
it is just like I imagined and dreamed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-31375756486699851582012-10-31T15:31:00.000-07:002012-11-08T14:55:37.583-08:00A Haunted Row House in NYC Scares Interior Designer - Really!!<br />
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Merchant’s House Museum at the suggestion of my Facebook interior designer friend
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/jim.fairfax.3" target="_blank">Jim Fairfax</a>. </span></div>
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New York City and a National Historic Landmark.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is also a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City. This
row house is among the finest surviving examples of late-Federal and Greek
Revival architecture. It remains virtually unchanged from the time when it was
the home of the affluent 19th century merchant family of Seabury (1780-1865)
and Eliza (1797-1882) Tredwell and their eight children. </span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This house is a historical gem in the midst of a
developing East Village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is perfectly
preserved as the Tredwell family left it when Gertrude died in 1933. If you're
at all "sensitive" to ghosts this is a great place to visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also a great place to see how wealthy
New York City residents lived in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">On the evening I visited, <a href="http://www.sturgesparanormal.com/wordpress_site/" target="_blank">Dan Sturges</a>, gave a lecture on his
investigations into the paranormal activities of the home. Sturges talked and
shared many stories about the numerous times he and his team conducted
investigations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sturges claims Gertrude,
the youngest daughter, haunts the upstairs bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seabury, the master of the house, still walks
the hallways at night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Interestingly,
the servants, Anne and Brigitte, continue to make their rounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bellov, a board member, and I took a few pictures. After the lecture, I needed
to use the restroom downstairs but I was too scared!!!<o:p></o:p></span>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-9767911822263305602012-10-26T16:54:00.000-07:002012-10-26T20:12:15.715-07:00A Strong Woman<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I traveled to New York City last week because my sister,
Donna Stevens, a breast cancer survivor was walking in the 10th annual <a href="http://www.avonwalk.org/" target="_blank">AvonWalk for Breast Cancer</a>. This was her fifth walk and she and her team “<a href="http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk/LosAngeles?team_id=102401&pg=team&fr_id=2174" target="_blank">The Pink Ribbon Gemz</a>” have raised nearly $50,000. The first year she walked all the
family and friends were supportive and eagerly wrote large checks. Heck, after
all the treatments and surgeries she had endured, it was the least we could do.
Frankly, in the preceding years we grew weary of doling out yet another check. We
thought, “Seriously, how many times does she have to do this anyway?” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was there at the finish line as she and her mates and
about 3,700 other men and women all blinged out in pink regalia walked passed
(some hobbling) after completing 39.3 miles. As the day went on and I watched all these jubilant women, it occurred
to me – this is NOT about raising money for cancer research (albeit a
by-product), this is about<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> t</span>he camaraderie
of woman coping with disfiguration and death in the only way they can
positively have any control over what has happened to them. It is beautiful.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then to my utter amazement in the closing ceremonies, the foundation began
giving out grants totaling 7.8 million to organizations such as The Avon
Foundation Breast Cancer Center at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University
Medical Center, one of eight Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Centers of
Excellence located in leading medical centers across the country, who received
$750,000 to continue funding care for thousands of underserved women in its
state-of-the art mammography center. They are helping many women receive early
detection and treatment that they would not otherwise receive. This, to me, is
what is extraordinary. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So my hero is my sister, whose never ending fund raising
channels her anger and fear into happiness and hope for not only herself, but
for many, many women.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In September I participated in the Dream Room competition at
the Modesto Home Improvement Show produced by <a href="http://metroexpositions.com/" target="_blank">Metro Expositions</a> in Modesto
California. The competition involves select interior designers from the Modesto and Stockton region.
Each designer is given a 20 foot x 8 foot space enclosed in 2x6 wood framed
wall covered by unfinished gypsum board. The design criteria is to design
a room for a young couple with a small child who will be entertaining their
family for the holidays. We have six hours on the first day and three hours on
the second day to finish the walls, flooring and furnishing and decorations in the space. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided to do a dining room. I have participated in the
competition before and I like to make curated light fixtures. I knew I wanted
to make something out of wire in a domed shape for a pendant. I thought some
kind of bowl could be transformed. One day shopping at <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40184002/" target="_blank">Ikea</a> for an unrelated
project I came across this Tradig Bowl. Perfect shape and it already had a hole
in the middle. Turn it up-side down and viola a pendant. The color was exciting
and my design concept began to unfold.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To make the pendant I decided to use cotton fabric wrapped
wire, an old fashioned type socket and a replica of Thomas Edison era,
Victorian style carbon filament light bulb.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I purchased 2-conductor 18-gauge red cotton twisted wire - by the foot from
<a href="http://www.sundialwire.com/redwires.aspx" target="_blank">Sundial Wire</a>. It was the only sight I could find that sold the wire by the foot
instead of by the spool.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was shocked at the price of Edison style bulbs, but found
a reasonably priced one at <a href="http://www.antiquelampsupply.com/product/3690" target="_blank">Antique Lamp Supply</a>. I also purchased the black
socket with a pull chain from Antique Lamp Supply.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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socket was too short. We made a trip to the local big box store and purchased
an extender.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Supplies Needed:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40184002/" target="_blank">Tradig Bowl from Ikea<o:p></o:p></a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.sundialwire.com/redwires.aspx" target="_blank">2-conductor 18-gauge red cotton twisted wire - by the foot from SundialWire</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leviton Brand Bakelite Turn Knob Socket w/Ring from Antique Lamp Supply </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.antiquelampsupply.com/product/3690" target="_blank">Edison Base "Squirrel Cage" Light Bulb from Antique Lamp Supply<o:p></o:p></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you need to know how to wire the socket, check out <a href="http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Electrical/Electrical-Repair/how-to-wire-a-light-socket/View-All" target="_blank">TheFamily Handyman</a> for a nice tutorial.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last week I completed a course in Advance Revit taught by <a href="http://www.revit-training.com/" target="_blank">John Bohan</a>.
<a href="http://usa.autodesk.com/revit/" target="_blank">AutoDesk Revit</a> is Building Information Modeling software for architects and engineers.
It allows users to design a building and its components in 3D. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Watt. She taught me so much about the use of the software and I quickly
embraced all the great features it offers in contrast to other CAD 2D software.
Our drafting in college was typically taught with AutoCAD, but Karen and I
preferred Revit. When I started my interior design company, I continued to use
Revit to prepare my interior design concepts, floor plans, and specifications for
my clients. Believe me; I have watched just about every available YouTube video
on Revit. Even with all the videos and books available, I still, at times, was
pulling my hair out because although it is a program I adore, it is <u>challenging</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Several months ago, my old instructor, Marosi White at <a href="http://www.artinstitutes.edu/sacramento/" target="_blank">The Art Institute</a>
asked me to be a guest instructor for her Revit class. I was happy to accept
and for three hours tried to help her students with many of the tips and tricks
I had learned through trial and error. Luckily for me, Marosi told me about the
online Revit course.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the same time I was drafting a Victorian Remodel for an architect and
Mr. Bohan was able to help me immensely with all the intricate gingerbread so
typical of Victorian Houses. This house was built in 1909 and the owner wants
to restore it to near museum quality. Next week I am going to New York and will tour <a href="http://merchantshouse.org/" target="_blank">Merchant House Museum</a>. It is a home built in 1832 and is preserved
intact inside and out. It should provide lots of inspiration. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-17023713281629782212012-10-08T19:38:00.001-07:002012-10-14T14:52:18.673-07:00Hitting A Wall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been hitting a wall when it comes to blogging, so I am taking a blogging
ecourse "<a href="http://decor8blog.com/eclasses/blog/about" target="_blank">Blogging Your Way Boot Camp</a>" by Holly Becker. It is an
online course and it started today. I have read all the materials and watched
all the videos - I am ready to start my blogging!! The first week’s homework
assignment is to write three (yes THREE) new blogs from a list of 10 choices.
One of the choices was to blog about the course, well that was easy. The next
few may be a little harder. I have chosen to write about the course I took last
month – Advanced Revit (yes, I have concluded that I am a habitual student).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My last blog (for this week) will be about a
custom pendant that I made for the Dream Room Competition I just participated
in September (I came in third – more to follow). I have a feeling that each
week will consist of writing many blogs (it is Boot Camp after all). I am
spending this weekend in San Francisco and the following week I am flying to
New York. These are two fabulous cities that will provide lots of design and
blogging inspiration. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh, the image above you ask? Yes, it is called “Bury Circle.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found an old Polaroid image from when I was
four years old and created this artwork that now hangs in my living room. I did
hit a wall that day many, many years ago (not injured) and I have it to remind
me that some days are harder than others, but I can carry on.<o:p></o:p></span>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-79942735878543950492012-06-21T22:21:00.002-07:002012-06-21T22:27:42.799-07:00"..you are a very avant-garde designer - beautiful."<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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walk-through of his almost completed space. He said with a big smile, "you
are a very avant-garde designer - beautiful," I have heard the term before, but had to
look it up. “Avant-garde (French pronunciation: [avɑ̃ɡaʁd]); from French,
"advance guard" or "vanguard"[1]) is a French term used in
English as a noun or adjective to refer to people or works that are
experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture, and
politics. Avant-garde represents a pushing of the boundaries of what is
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design every space with a little bit of fun and excitement. I want you to walk
in and smile. Look forward to albums and videos of the work in progress and the
finished coffee house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-9232144378450057272012-05-19T09:00:00.000-07:002012-05-19T09:00:05.889-07:00Found Objects Makes Dream Room a Winner<br />
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illustrate their creativity and showcase their talents to a large audience. I
recently participated in </span><a href="http://metroexpositions.com/the-san-joaquin-county-home-garden-show/"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The San Joaquin County Home and Garden Show</span></em></strong></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Each
entrant was provided with an 8’ x 20’ space enclosed with hard wall
construction consisting of 2 x 4’s and bare gypsum board. We were allowed to
apply any materials to the walls and floors, but we had to complete the Dream
Room in a day and half.</span></span><br />
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for my bold and bright designs, so I wanted to inspire visitors with a room
that was a “break from beige”. My concept was to use repurposed items,
hand-made items, unexpected colors, a mix of furniture styles and sourcing from
local artisans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My project name is
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Distinctive and recurring elements, shapes and figures
create a design that is playful and frisky in this eclectic space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discarded items found or collected by chance
are repurposed to have aesthetic value in a living room which draws on a
variety of styles and patterns ranging from Classical to my very, very favorite
Mid-Century Modern. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Further bending of traditional design continues with an
unexpected color palette of mustard and gray and a mix of textile patterns
ranging from another favorite, Baroque to the ever reliable geometric. Harmony
and balance are created by juxtaposing natural wood tables against metal
elements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another surprise is the use of
a cardboard animal trophy and a handmade paper cupcake holder luminaire. I
further introduced the latest design trends by including an Ekat patterned rug,
typographical elements and a touch of this year’s color Tangerine Tango.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I am very honored to have won First Place from the Judges and voted “Best of
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</span></em><a href="http://www.cardboardsafari.com/shop/index.php?"><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cardboard Safari</span></em></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em> </em>and<em> <a href="http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/">Cutting Edge Stencils</a>.</em></span> </div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kathleen Jennison, Interior Design offers interior design
services for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces where she helps
people create an environment with resources and materials appropriate for their
needs and budget. As a full service interior designer, she utilizes a project
management approach providing plans with complete interior design
specifications for both new and existing properties. Kathleen is not only an
interior designer, but also a general building contractor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This multifaceted expertise enables her to
provide creative and technical solutions that not only build designs in
response to and coordinate with the building shell, but also enhance the
quality of life and culture for her clients, whether it is for their home or
business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jennison enjoyed a long career as a Certified Public Accountant working as
an auditor of many Fortune 500 Corporations. This highly analytical and
technical career coupled with her second Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design
ensures she is well equipped to handle any set of challenges which she pledges
to meet with her best professional efforts and attention.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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an allied member of this organization, she is qualified by education and
experience, and pledges to adhere to a strict code of ethics and professional
conduct.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ASID members are required to
take continuing education courses to receive the most current information on
developments in design, and new information on materials, technology, building
codes, government regulations, flammability standards, sustainable and green
design, product performance, design psychology, occupant populations, and more.
Jennison is a Board Member of the Central California/Nevada Chapter serving as
the Finance Director.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com1Stockton, CA, USA37.9577016 -121.290779637.8575436 -121.44870809999999 38.0578596 -121.1328511tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-66442151875048575192012-03-04T13:01:00.000-08:002012-03-04T13:01:24.503-08:00Crystal Chandelier in Every Space<br />
If you know me, you know I always design every interior space, no matter the
size, location, or purpose, with a crystal chandelier, albeit large or small.<br />
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<a href="http://www.swarovski-elements.com/">Swarovski</a>, the brand name for precisely cut glass is almost colloquial
with cut-glass crystals, whether you think of sculptures, jewelry, home décor,
or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">chandeliers</i>. I recently had the
opportunity to attend a training workshop presented by Swarovski for <a href="http://www.kalco.com/categories.php">KalcoLighting</a> when I was in Las Vegas at the Winter World Market. This was particularly
important to me because I had just purchased from<br />
<a href="http://www.pterryjohnson.com/HOME.htm">P Terry Johnson &Associates</a> a beautiful Kalco Ophelia Chandelier adorned with sparkling
Swarovski Crystals. <br />
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Unbeknownst to me, Swarovski Elements has developed and patterned a new
crystal standard wherein their crystals are nearly lead-free and their
technology, well, a shining star. Richard Crandall of Swarovski carefully
explained the technology, and bestowed upon each participant a lovely piece of
cut crystal. Now I have a “crystal chandelier” hanging in my car.<br />
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interior design client and I thought yesterday – I need a mobile design studio. I have always had a
crazy desire to remodel and design the interior of an Airstream Trailer. Wouldn’t
that be a great mobile interior design office?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I could have all my samples and catalogs right there to show my clients.
I think it would be a novel idea.</span></span></div>
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saw this post on </span><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/matthews-refurbished-retro-air-140718"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apartment Therapy</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and that is what got me to thinkin’</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found this cutie on </span><a href="http://cyclocontractor.wordpress.com/category/1963-airstream-safari/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CycloContractor</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, already for me to stuff the shelves with textiles, tile, carpet, and paint chips.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh, my creative mind is reeling.......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is just about the cutest thing!! Cardboard animal trophies. One of the exhibitors at Las Vegas World Market was</span><a href="http://www.cardboardsafari.com/shop/index.php"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Cardboard Safari</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and I just fell in love with their designs. Scott Jessee and I talked for a long while about his product. You will be seeing Bucky, Eyan or Fred in one of my design projects!!</span>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-11642206914223445062012-02-05T16:10:00.000-08:002012-02-05T16:10:36.628-08:00Shapes and Silhouettes<br />
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the Las Vegas World Market Trade Show. And it was a fascinating experience. The
first few days I networked with many people and attended interesting events and
seminars. Having made my rounds to the showrooms that I had open accounts with
and completed all appointments, I decided on my last day at the
show to just explore and discover what was new. I quickly began to recognize
recurring themes - horses, topography, and a riot of colorful fun. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are a few of my favorites from <a href="http://www.lioramanne.com/">Liora Manne</a>, <a href="http://www.surya.com/">Surya</a>, <a href="http://guildmaster.com/">Guildmaster</a>, <a href="http://safavieh.com/">Safavieh</a>, and <a href="http://www.globalviews.com/showrooms.php?content=lasvegas">Global Views</a>.</span> </span></div>
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increase in the presence and popularity of Ikat (pronounced ee-kat) and Chevron
patterns. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both patterns have long
histories, yet when I mention them to my clients, they often look a little
befuddled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Chevron pattern is generally known for its use in
military insignia and is a V-shape. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
number of chevrons on your badge indicates the length of service or rank. Ikat is
an extraordinary fabric originally woven throughout Central Asia. It is very
intricate and labor intensive as each strand of thread is individually dyed,
then woven into stunning and vibrant patterns. The name Ikat symbolizes strength,
beauty and resilience. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for success.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-21760810698752921262011-12-13T18:46:00.000-08:002011-12-24T06:36:50.141-08:00Concept to Completion<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">designDIRECTIVE<br />Renovate an existing restaurant with a limited budget and restricted time frame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">designCONCEPT<br /><a href="http://monsoonsacramento.com/">Monsoon Cuisine of India</a> restaurant is inspired by a deep blue squall of a monsoon storm and the rich and vibrant spices of Indian food. Maintaining a modern and contemporary aesthetic, brilliant tonal variations of brick red, blue, and coastal gray are displayed on the walls. Concrete flooring is polished to a lustrous sheen like a calm lake. Stainless steel accents are balanced with rich wood tables and chairs. Sparkling chandeliers provide just the right amount of animation for the small space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">See mention of me in this article from <a href="http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/61362/Indian_restaurant_opens_on_K_Street_in_Midtown">Sacramento Press</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Resources: Zuo Modern, West Elm, Z Gallerie, Jenco Companies, Benjamin Moore Paint, Inland Paint Company, Astra Contract Furniture.</span>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-46566852762393773082011-12-07T13:54:00.001-08:002011-12-07T14:07:11.500-08:00Does Good Design Mean Expensive Design?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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expensive design? Not necessarily. Money buys neither taste nor good design. My
restaurant project had a minuscule budget and my client didn't know what they
wanted, couldn't make choices when they were presented with them, and when they
did make a choice, they did not stick by those decisions. But we got through
it. I believe the result is a very pleasant environment that is both
comfortable and functional. While there are no unique design moments in the
space, there are also no huge mistakes, and most importantly, the design
supports the food, which should be the star.</span> <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A big challenge in the design for my restaurant client was
the existing stainless steel sheeting covering the bar. Since the budget was
extremely tight, removing the stainless steel was not an option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tactile elements involve people with their
surroundings and it is important because it can make a room feel
psychologically warm and comfortable or cold and uninviting, such as the stainless
steel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To balance this strong element, the
decorative surface like table tops, upholstery, and artwork where selected to
balance the environment. An important element was the artwork. It was
commissioned from an artist in India to coordinate with the color palette and
relate the Monsoon and Indian identities. I think it is extremely beautiful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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completed. Now the fun part begins -installation of furniture and art. All the
furniture arrived on the eve that we finished polishing the floors and touched
up the paint, and I scheduled the installation for the next afternoon. I get a
frantic call from my client (never a good thing) telling me that they had
placed the tables and chairs and "something is wrong, because nothing fits!"<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uh oh, I tell them I am on my way and we will
figure it out. In about 45 minutes I had all the tables and chairs placed
(according to the furniture plan) and my client wryly admitted, "Ah,
that's why you are so good at what you do." This was a nice affirmation,
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current restaurant project there is amble daylighting, which is perfect for
lunch, but what about dinner?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We needed
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direct and indirect lighting. I found the perfect light for the bar area. The
sparkle of Zuo Modern’s Nebula Chandelier will enhance and encourage
conversation. Additionally, with the just enough crystals to bounce light off
of the walls and ceiling, it seems to create an almost magical effect, giving
the small restaurant the nudge of animation it required. <o:p></o:p></span></div>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-73306675343011855622011-11-27T18:16:00.001-08:002011-11-27T18:33:30.053-08:00Paint Brush and Roll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The paint colors are applied and look great at the Indian Restaurant Project. The color palette is blue, red and gray. We choose Benjamin Moore's Brick Red, Buckland Blue, and Nightfall. These vibrant colors set the background for the colorful artwork, modern lighting, and rustic wood table tops, unifying the Monsoon identity. Tomorrow is light installation. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hf__AzWHJ5ZtpsTfHxEyaWP-Og95vbOuG4rV-lxM6mzewH9m-gNC3SsbVfpe4x_GbNWezKiZS-SbP2Cd_TMm9CBXlCwzaQWZBv2thKoNj2k0OmA9rMtyQK-vRSvf6QReAZBEoshVMkdZ/s1600/DECON1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hf__AzWHJ5ZtpsTfHxEyaWP-Og95vbOuG4rV-lxM6mzewH9m-gNC3SsbVfpe4x_GbNWezKiZS-SbP2Cd_TMm9CBXlCwzaQWZBv2thKoNj2k0OmA9rMtyQK-vRSvf6QReAZBEoshVMkdZ/s320/DECON1.jpg" width="301" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Work is underway for the new Indian restaurant that I have
been designing for the past few months. It feels so good to finally have all
the conceptual details agreed upon and the real work of making the project a
reality begin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But of course, as in any remodel
project before we can create it we have to deconstruct it! Some might say this
is the fun part and I think my crew wasted little time getting to the business
of ripping out the old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
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Shethought I would enjoy it and sent it to me. When I first thumbed through thepages a few months ago, I thought it amusing as I looked at the images of whatappeared to be outdated room design. Yet, today, as I carefully read the pages,I realized that classic design never becomes outdated. Indeed, if I compared imagesin the book with any of the current design magazines filling my shelves, Icould easily find similar rooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The advice in the book still holds true as well, start withthe flooring, have fun with textiles, don’t be afraid of bold and exciting color,and the right lighting is essential. But, one bit of advice that I did not find relevant! “…the glass ash tray in your casual room will be quite differentfrom the one in your formal room.” Too funny!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-27565655083895596972011-11-07T10:38:00.000-08:002011-11-23T15:53:15.073-08:00<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZ3RtBpjpK6yCLUrlPSDNADjM7vZ55FW19LdntQiciWxbuXnNPlv-ejcTz3ihrsPcQErg_4NsXDCJGHhLaAvA2Sk8OdFi0YingfimyjJaz7sZYKq8tDOdLLb2__PyPRERGIWYMcGzgJs/s1600/Floor+Plans+Building+Permit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZ3RtBpjpK6yCLUrlPSDNADjM7vZ55FW19LdntQiciWxbuXnNPlv-ejcTz3ihrsPcQErg_4NsXDCJGHhLaAvA2Sk8OdFi0YingfimyjJaz7sZYKq8tDOdLLb2__PyPRERGIWYMcGzgJs/s320/Floor+Plans+Building+Permit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">I submitted my first set of drawings to a buildingdepartment and they were approved on the first round. This seems like a smallthing to those seasoned designers, but I was excited. I guess it is just one ofthose rights of passage that you cross. Just in case you don’t know what a buildingpermit is - a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permit" title="Permit"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">permit</span></a> is required in most <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurisdiction" title="Jurisdiction"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">jurisdictions</span></a> for new <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction" title="Construction"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">construction</span></a>, or adding on to pre-existing<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure" title="Structure"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">structures</span></a>, and for major <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renovation" title="Renovation"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">renovations</span></a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">This made me wonder about the history of building permitsand did a little research. It is believed the first building code was in the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Code of Hammurabi </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(really old, like 1750 BC). And it was seriousstuff.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 19.2pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ifa builder builds a house for someone, and does not construct it properly, andthe house which he built falls in and kills its owner, then that builder shallbe put to death.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 19.2pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; 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margin: 0in 0in 10pt 19.2pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ifit ruins goods, he shall make compensation for all that has been ruined, andinasmuch as he did not construct properly this house which he built and itfell, he shall re-erect the house from his own means.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 19.2pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ifa builder builds a house for someone, even though he has not yet completed it;if then the walls seem toppling, the builder must make the walls solid from hisown means.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.2pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Luckily, although the current rules are quite stringent,I won’t be put to death…………<o:p></o:p></span></div>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780509285953812246.post-33099902934199008382011-11-02T11:10:00.000-07:002011-11-23T15:53:15.098-08:00Busts<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqx1Zj-0cADHcdXK4G6xemCk93BWIsWDRfvMTR5bYTVPJKreQsHIdJdIGK7jbgudoUVF8YL_-2o0yUPKtN1JZ0LMiIl3TNPxivzfWlqQpih3nt7wG7KDEtpb8MDmg_DcJycx1mJu_WBg8/s1600/Bust+Collection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqx1Zj-0cADHcdXK4G6xemCk93BWIsWDRfvMTR5bYTVPJKreQsHIdJdIGK7jbgudoUVF8YL_-2o0yUPKtN1JZ0LMiIl3TNPxivzfWlqQpih3nt7wG7KDEtpb8MDmg_DcJycx1mJu_WBg8/s320/Bust+Collection.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My Collection</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOK-YpuaG-psxtdaCX__yCNmelx8b4jVkVFGlgN4PMwiva-QrpcQu8pDyASK-HVqnmiBC9_Zye71XV7R2oYu4BvVtXYFpN47wQki_Kbw9KKuFeHl4-7H1Wte7BX9XPCLo8l7v8h9aIlrU/s1600/Jonathan+Adler+Dora+Maar.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOK-YpuaG-psxtdaCX__yCNmelx8b4jVkVFGlgN4PMwiva-QrpcQu8pDyASK-HVqnmiBC9_Zye71XV7R2oYu4BvVtXYFpN47wQki_Kbw9KKuFeHl4-7H1Wte7BX9XPCLo8l7v8h9aIlrU/s320/Jonathan+Adler+Dora+Maar.JPG" width="249" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have to admit I have a thing for busts, no not that kind, a sculpture depicting a person's head. I have a small collection of them on my bookshelf. I generally can't pass one in a thrift shop or flea market without buying it. I think it started with my Mom, she does the same thing. So I was really excited when I saw this new Jonathan Adler table lamp. The Dora Maar bust and blue lampshade are desirous.</span>Kathleen Jennison, Interior Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304717887437632725noreply@blogger.com0