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Spacey Design

Posted on August 14, 2009

According to PENELOPE GREEN and The New York Times, “High On Design” is surely a new euphemism for homes that look like they belong on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center. One in Guilford, Connecticut (my home state!) is known as “the... 

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Alfresco Zen Boudoir

Posted on August 13, 2009

[singlepic=2,1000,300,right] [nggallery id=1] Interiors by Krista Watterworth Design INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The calming Zen-like feel of Japanese style interiors is accomplished through the use of subdued colors, and natural fibers like silk are a must. 2.... 

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Cabin Sunroom for Bird Lovers

Posted on August 12, 2009

Swapping out a French Country sun room for a log cabin inspired space that displays a collection of antique bottles and provides hours of fun bird watching was certainly an interesting design dilemma. But I pulled it off with a committed team and hours... 

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Welcome to the new RoomRecipes.com!

Posted on August 03, 2009

Room Recipes is a blogging community for those who simply love design and can’t get enough design television, especially HGTV! Why recipes? While Room Recipes will most certainly discuss every aspect of kitchen design, our coverage of food won’t... 

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An ECO-Friendly Home

Posted on August 02, 2009

This is a Must Have, because of the most deepening, heavy guilt I feel for my contribution to killing our planet daily. Check out GreenHomebuilding.com for more info on building your eco-friendly green home. They even build floating pod houseboats!... 

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KRISTALLER Chandelier

Posted on August 02, 2009

Why is this a Must Have? It’s the cheapest chandelier known to man! And it’s hardwire only… The pic doesn’t do it justice. But it would be an amazing pair to light side tables in a master bedroom. Hang low for drama & complete... 

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What to do with a small bathroom space

Posted on August 01, 2009

Living in Manhattan has its advantages – it’s an amazingly culturally diverse place where you can spend the day at MOMA and the evening catching a Broadway show, then go to dinner at midnight with a crowd of other night owls – all that on a Tuesday! On... 

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Red Hot and Green

Posted on July 28, 2009

The new show on HGTV called RED, HOT and GREEN is hip, fun and informative. It sounds like it could be a show about Mexican vegetarian cuisine… but it’s an eco-friendly renovation show. Carter Oosterhouse is the big star of the network and... 

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Recession Redo

Posted on July 17, 2009

Believe it or not, I recently designed a three room New York City apartment for $5000 (including bathroom and kitchen). My Room Recipe was simple: Cheap Mod Chic! The homeowner is sophisticated, understated and sweet so I had to incorporate these three... 

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Jewels bath fixtures by Bonomi

Posted on July 13, 2009

Facets are IN! I’m as into bling as Mariah, and my birthstone is diamond (well, that’s what I tell my husband.) But has Bonomi gone too far with these bejeweled bathroom fixtures? They start at $780. For more info: http://www.bonomionline.com/ Let... 

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