Dining with a View

Cliff House, San FranciscoSan Francisco's Cliff House has been an historic landmark since the 1800s, offering epic views of the Pacific, all the way to the Marin coastline. Dine on fresh seafood at one of Cliff House's two restaurants, while you watch seals frolic in the waves, or maybe glimpse a passing whale. Sierra Mar, Big Sur  Also perched above the dazzling Pacific...

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Create a Mood with Color

Cool colors are relaxing and warm colors promote activity.Light quality can also vary dramatically throughout the country. Let light shine in whenever possible to create the outside feel inside your home.Muted browns produce a soothing, suede-like backdrop. Shades of gray can have the same serene effect.It's good to know color theory basics, but you'll know how a color will...

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Dining with a View

Beverly Hills Restaurant, ThailandWe begin with the appropriately named Beverly Hills restaurant, a popular spot in Koh Samui, Thailand. Here, guests can relax in the sea breezes and watch the play of light across the water. Peaks Restaurant, Palm SpringsVisitors to the top of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway can treat themselves at Peaks Restaurant, which offers stunning views...

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Entertaining/Recipes/Green Design

Spinach Tagliarelle with Pesto and CreamHomemade pesto is simmered with heavy cream, then garnished with pine nuts and basil. Italian plate by Match.   SPINACH TAGLIARELLE WITH PESTO AND CREAM Serves 4 to 6 2 cups fresh basil leaves2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted2 cloves garlic, peeled1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggianosalt and pepper1 pound Cipriani...

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Designer Finds/Pottery Barn Accessories

Woven Metal BowlI love home accessories and I found these great pieces at Pottery Barn. Classical proportions and a distressed finish give this decorative bowl its style. Use it to display botanicals or natural items you discover yourself. 17" diameter, 13.5" highMade of iron with a gray painted finish.Indoor use only. Mirrors reflect the vintage Victorian ceiling...

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Mixing it Up

David Iatesta's Danish Cabinet adds a dash of old-world Euro-style with its restoration glass and gray finish. Lorts' slate-finish alder chair achieves a weathered look that belies its subtle, metallic undertones. It sits atop Bausman's Iron Console Table, which combines a rust-finish base with a natural oak barrel top. Pearson hand-planes its mahogany side table with bamboo-style...

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Something Old Something New

An heirloom, an old piece of furniture, or delicate china that has been given as a gift or found in an antique shop may have a special appeal, not only because it is a treasure in its own right, but also because it reflects a period or style for which you feel an affinity. Just one item can be the starting point for a collection of similar objects from that era and, in some...

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NH Architects: New Hire

Welcome to Jessica Cook, Bonin Architects' new Intern Architect!  Jessica grew up in Danbury, NH and comes back to the Lake Sunapee region from Martha's Vineyard where she worked at a prestigious architectural firm for the past four years.Jessica received her Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies and her Masters degree in Architecture...

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Entertaining/Cooking/Decorating/Green

Shallot-Herbed RisottoTopped with fresh asparagus and peas, served in a Provençal bowl. Serves 4 to 61/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil3/4 cup shallots, peeled and diced8 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped1 tablespoon fresh thyme1 tablespoon fresh tarragon1 tablespoon fresh rosemary2 tablespoons fresh oregano1 pound Arborio rice1 cup dry...

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Dump to Dream

From dump to dream: A 1903 country cottage’s stunning rebirthBy Vesta Fort of Southern LivingMoving the structureStephen and Suzie Winston’s love for architecture and good renovation projects has made for many moves. But this time, they were hoping to create a cozy and relaxing weekend getaway where they could make lifelong memories. They stumbled across a lot on the Magnolia...

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Busacca Gallery

Busacca Gallery offers consignment support programs to select artists and antique galleries. Their job is to assess their clients' marketing needs and deliver a highly effective Internet strategy, including a custom-tailored solution to generate ongoing profits with a low cost of participation. Their client Internet solutions are conceived at Busacca Gallery,...

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Hallway Dramatics

The HallwayA welcoming front entry pairs antiques and vintage finds with modern accents to reflect the city's own juxtaposition of old and new.About the Hallway Subtlety had no place in the design of a luxury apartment with views as grand as the city itself. "Right from the start I wanted you to have a visual impact," says interior designer Vern Yip.Antique Peruvian runners...

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