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Patricia Gray writes about emerging trends, her inspirations, and "What's HOT" in the world of Design,
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I Don't Like Christmas Music!

Every year at this time I begin to feel like the Grinch. Mostly because I really dislike Christmas music! It just really drives me crazy! Usually its so boring and wimpy. To make matters worse, people start playing earlier and earlier every year. Now, before you decide that my heart is a few sizes too small; let me explain myself. I have a very good reason for disliking Christmas music. You see, I have to admit an ugly family secret...my family liked listening to Christmas music year round. Oh the horror!! In May or September, one could often hear Deck the Halls or Silent Night and so on. I told all of you it was terrible! So if you aren't horrified enough! Who were the most popular artists who sang Christmas music all year? Only people like Perry Como, Engelbert Humperdinck, Anne Murrey...must I go on. My stomach gets tied up in knots every time I think about it. (For those of you younger than I am, and you don't know who these people are...be grateful!) As you may imagine, as soon as I had a choice; I avoided all Holiday music whenever possible. The funny thing is that now that I am a mom, I find myself wanting to teach Liam all the kid favorites. So last year I started to come to terms w/ my aversion. What I started doing was collecting Christmas music that I can tolerate, by artists I like in styles of music I like. Funny enough, now I find myself listening to "My Christmas Music" quite a bit. I decided I would even share it w/ all of you who may feel the way I do. I posted my list on the sidebar, available for those who want to hear it, but I'm not forcing it on anyone. If you want, check it out. (Be forewarned, I have an affinity for Rockabilly).

An Upper East Side Brownstone.

Be Honest! How many of you haven't imagined living in one of these amazing buildings? I have ever since I first saw Breakfast at Tiffany's. This beautiful place was designed by Meyer Davis Studio of New York. Be sure and check out their amazing portfolio.

Sunday Abstraction.

Hi everyone! I'm trying to get up and running again.
I decided to do something that
will make me feel better.
I'm starting a new series called, "Sunday Abstraction".

Why abstraction?

For one thing
because I love the definition of the word...
Abstraction is the thought process wherein ideas are distanced from objects.
It uses a strategy of simplification, wherein formerly concrete details
are left ambiguous, vague, or undefined.

So.
These posts won't mean anything
They are just ambiguous images and thoughts.

I'm including this video that I am currently OBSESSED with!!

Go here to find the sources of these Flickr photos.

No Word...

Hi everyone. I want to thank all of you for your wonderful support and care. I'm always amazed by how much kindness is out there in blog land. I consider so many of you as my friends even though we've never met. As of today, there is still no word about Pepe. We're putting out the flyers, going to the pound, and all those things. I'm taking time off from blogging until next week; there is just too much distraction. Thanks for being patient with me.

xo
Carolina

Classic bathroom Faucets and Shower Panels

Classic Bathroom

1. Classic Bathroom

If you would like to give a different taste for your bathroom, you can choose WOW shower panels from TEDA, the brilliant idea and name “WOW” (Why Only White).

Bathroom Bath Faucets

Its a custom graphic shower panel, that could make your bathroom more stunning, perfect for you how bored with the white bathroom furniture forever.

Classic Bathroom Bath Faucets

Let’s see the pictures here, and choose the right graphic that suitable with your personality. Available a fabulous range of floral, abstract or human figure inspired design. Place WOW in your bathroom, I’m sure everyone who enter your bathroom will say “wow its fantastic”.

Sensamare - Minimalist and Elegant Shower and Bathtub

Minimalist and Elegant Shower and BathtubMinimalist and Elegant Shower and Bathtub

Bathroom is the right place to get relaxing after working for a day, you must decorate it as best as you can to make your bathroom more enjoyable. Here’s the luxurious and elegant shower

Shower Bathtub

s and bathtub from Hoesh designed by Professor Gunther Horntrich called Sensamare.

I’m sure you’ll get a unique bathing experience with this product. The patented Hoesch Everclean glass reduces the number of limestone and water deposits for an almost waterproof glass. The reclining shower benches are originally of African origin and stay very durable over a period of time. Sensamare is a stunning bathroom with exciting looks.