It’s so hard to choose “the right color”, that many default to a version of off-white (including me.) Then I find a color – but is it right? – will I like it? – will it provoke the right feeling for the room? I found a great infographic on one of my favorite websites – […]
Read MoreI have always been fascinated by the juxtaposition of old and new. In the walled city of Trogir, the play of light and dark in the narrow streets forces me to look up. I noticed the introduction of modern conveniences – heating vents – those stone buildings are great at keeping cool in the […]
Read MoreIn Laos, we came across this very peaceful temple – the sun shining on Buddah – what more can I say.
Read MoreSometimes the best laid plans………. The change of seasons, the start of school – it seems like a good time to get back into posting on my blog. My plan is to post a picture of a remodel of a kitchen or bath, a fascinating building or relay some pertinent information on remodeling daily. But […]
Read MoreWandering around the grounds of a Bed and Breakfast, I was intrigued by the sturdiness of this structure. It reminds me to think about how we build, how it will weather, and how it will get better with time. The timelessness of beauty.
Read MoreFrom the NAHB: “More aging homeowners (age 55 and older) are deciding to Age-In-Place, according to a survey from the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodelers, 70% of remodelers report making universal design modifications, up from 60% in 2006. These homeowners don’t want to move or lose independence so they are increasingly asking for these […]
Read MoreThis weeks pick of the week is Aura Paint by Benjamin Moore. It has it’s own color deck that is designed for interior houses and makes picking several colors fast and easy. Once on and set, it is practilly bullet proof–even in flat. And the best part is that it has very low VOCs–making it […]
Read MoreOkay–I have decided to start doing a pick of the week just to keep me blogging. My first pick of the week is one of the most specified materials in my career: Marmoleum flooring from Forbo. It comes in great colors, feels warm to walk on, hides dirt and is easy to clean. You can […]
Read MoreHAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM GREEN AND MILLIGAN DESIGN Valentines Day is a good day to stop and think about loving our planet. Each of us has the capacity to be more environmentally concerned. But, you might ask: “Where are some guidelines for steps I can take to help the planet?” Today, I found this on […]
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