The Designer Gardens

Whats the most important thing to remember about Mix and Match Interior Design? Things dont have to make sense! Mix old with new, mix materials, or follow runway trends and mix up patterns – anything that isnt necessarily an obvious fit can work when it comes to mix and match decor.

In this Brentwood Living Room, I mix copper with silver, contemporary with traditional, classic with kitsch; anything goes and everything works! Its all about eclectic self-expressionism, bringing together great pieces that create an amazing vibe when put together.

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Moving and relocating to a new neighborhood is most likely the most exciting event on a family’s calender. The prospect of starting a new job, children in a new school, meeting new people and making the new house a home is truly a rewarding and memorable experience. Moving can also turn into a very stressful event. It takes months of research and careful planning. So, plan ahead and plan well, don’t let the unnecessary stress dampen your spirits.

Moving to Barrington? Looking for a mover in Barrington? Buying a home and moving into Barrington or any new neighborhood can be a sizable investment. And with the possibility of hiccups along the way, there may be a need for unnecessary spending. Read more…

For the first week in his new home, Marcel hid in the closet of our guest room. He wouldn’t let me touch him and ventured out only to eat and use his litter box. Later, usually in the early evening, he began exploring the room and checking us out before bolting back to his refuge. We looked forward to these times and called them the Kitty Happy Hour.

Eventually, Marcel started trusting me. He would circle my legs as I prepared his meal, looking at me with imploring eyes until I picked him up for a cuddle. He discovered treats and would smack his lips in anticipation of tuna.

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Just giving you a heads up in case you don’t see me around for a while…I think the following photos will explain my temporary absence. Due to some very disturbing statements made by Scottish and Youngdaisyd on a previous pic, I have decided to keep a better eye on him as I believe these ‘ladies’ would swoop right in if they had a chance. Humph!!! I have also arranged a group date for Paul and Muddy as per their request. The venue has been chosen and unfortunately, it is too late at this time to include any more GoY members. Sorry. I would also like to clear up a rumour that my dream man pictured is actually our very own Pimp….my lips are sealed. Have a Read more…

Winners in selected major categories at Sunday’s 54th Annual Grammy Awards:

Album of the Year: “21,” Adele

Record of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele

Song of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth

New Artist: Bon Iver

Pop Vocal Album: “21,” Adele

Pop Performance by a Duo or Group: “Body and Soul,” Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse

Pop Solo Performance: “Someone Like You,” Adele

Rock Song: “Walk,” Foo Fighters

Rock Album: “Wasting Light,” Foo Fighters

Rock Performance: “Walk,” Foo Fighters

R&B Song: “Fool For You,” Cee Lo Green, Melanie Hallim & Jack Splash

R&B Album: “F.A.M.E.,” Chris Brown

Rap Performance: “Otis,” Jay-Z and Kanye West

Rap Song: “All of the Lights,” Kanye West

Rap Album: “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” Kanye West

Country Vocal Solo Performance: “Mean,” Taylor Swift

Country Performance by a Duo or Group: “Barton Hollow,” The Civil Wars

Country Album: “Own the Night,” Lady Antebellum

Latin Pop, Rock or Urban Album: “Drama y Luz,” Mana

Jazz Vocal Album: “The Mosaic Project,” Terri Lyne Carrington & various artists

Opera Recording: “Adams: Doctor Atomic,” Alan Gilbert, conductor

Traditional Gospel Album: “Hello Fear,” Kirk Franklin

Dance Recording: “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,” Skrillex

Dance/Electronica Album: “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,” Skrillex

Alternative Music Album: “Bon Iver,” Bon Iver

Spoken Word Album: “If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won’t),” Betty White

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The full winners list in all categories will be available at http://www.grammy.com