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Features: January '11
Labware Lighting Collection from Graham & Green
by Alexandra Thomas on January 31, 2011 | 0 comments
Go scientific with your lighting with the Labware collection from Graham & Green. £199.50
I was never brilliant at science when I was at school, I much preferred learning Spanish or having my head in a good book than playing around with Bunsen burners.
However, I love this science-inspired Labware lighting collection from Graham & Green.
Designed to look like lab containers, the collection consists of three different shaped lights which can be used as pendants, table lamps and floor lamps.
A great way to add a touch of science-geek chic to any room in the home, just don't try out any experiments in them!
Trend Watch: Texture
by Emma Foale on January 31, 2011 | 0 comments
Experiment with and combine playful textures in your home for a look that is right on trend.
Experiment with and combine playful textures in your home for a look that is right on trend and an ideal way to give your home a tactile and interesting look.
If Louise Gray's Spring/Summer 2011 collection is anything to go by, we can expect bright and playful textures and colours to inspire the world of interior design. Make this on trend patchwork look work in your home with some gorgeous textures such as Johnstons Patchwork Berry Striped Lambswool Throw [http://furnish.co.uk/items/107513-johnstons-patchwork-berry-striped-lambswool-throw] or Clarissa Hulse's handprinted Silk Patchwork Cushion http://furnish.co.uk/items/45239-clarissa-hulse-briar-neoncobalt-silk-patchwork-cushion, both available from Heal's.
The Ribbed wallpaper from 95% Danish in turquoise and gold will give a stunning look to any room. The look and feel of the wallpaper appeals to your senses making it great for a feature wall.
Or why not try wallpanels; they've recently become an exciting way to create a statement in any room. They're ideal for defining areas in open plan spaces, for creating a tall headboard in a bedroom or for highlighting an alcove. Leila is the newest intricate felt wallpanel from Selina Rose. It's made from 100% wool and it can be used as acoustic wall panelling. The specialist acoustic foam in Selina's innovative wall panels is made from recycled glass bottles. The felt is sourced from renewable and sustainable sources and there are 26 environmentally friendly dye colours to choose from.
I love Scandinavian Surface's Magpie Panel Piece, available from Garrendenny Lane interiors. It's made from a beautiful grey silk and it features a number of magpies against a grey leafy background, creating a quirky and interesting textural backdrop.
Carpets and rugs are a great way to bring texture to your home, especially if you have wooden or laminate flooring. Floor Couture offers a selection of sustainable floor coverings such as seagrass, coir, wool, jute and sisal. Seagrass, for example, has an even, geometric texture and natural colour which makes it an effortless and practical addition to any room. Natural flooring is a good choice all round because it offers good durability and it's hardwearing as well as maintaining an inviting appearance.
High pile rugs are ideal for bedrooms and living rooms, whereas low pile rugs are more suited to high traffic areas such as hallways and living rooms. The delicious dark Chocolate sheepskin rug from Coco Male has a luxurious appearance and feel. Scatter a few sheepskin cushions on your sofa to complete this cosy look; I would love to snuggle up on my sofa with one of these Round Sheepskin Cushions from Heal's.
Texture is all about playful fun and experimentation; you can mix different textures in one room and layering is a fantastic way to create visual impact. For example, you can really bring a warm and welcoming feel to a bedroom or living room with some textured and luxurious throws, cushions and window treatments. The Pebble cushions from Found Home Store are made from a super soft chamoise fabric and they are also hand stitched on a non slip backing making them incredibly tactile.
If you're decorating a bedroom, it's important to use plenty of textures to create a warm and snug feel. It's perfectly acceptable to splash out on some luxurious bedding, so why not choose this gorgeous silver blue Velvet bedspread from Primrose & Plum. Or become inspired by traditional Swedish folk art with the quirky design on Bird Blanket, also from Primrose & Plum. Perfect for a chilly evening, this blanket would be perfect for a children's room with its bold, playful print.
Balancing soft and hard textures in the kitchen is often tricky when you have lots of cold surfaces and hard angles and edges. However, you can introduce softer textures such as tea cosies, tea towels, tablecloths and blinds. This adorable Embroidered Elephant tea cosy from Cocoboat is the perfect addition to a busy family kitchen.
So, experiment with texture to give your home a welcoming and warm feel; combine different accessories and furnishings for a fresh, modern and tactile style that will make your house feel like a home.
Mixed Up Side Table from Rose & Grey
by Alexandra Thomas on January 29, 2011 | 0 comments
Keep your storage stylish with this Mixed Up Side Table from Rose & Grey. £425
I've been searching for a bedside table for what seems like an age but nothing has seemed quite right.
I want drawers but not too many, something stylish but not overbearing and most importantly enough room to rest a glass of water and a good book.
I had almost given up all hope but then a quick tour around Rose & Grey and I found just what I'd been looking for in a matter of minutes.
The Mixed Up Side Table is a truly eclectic piece of furniture comprising of four differently-designed drawers stacked together.
I love the off-centre arrangement which makes it feel like a vintage-shop find and this table isn't just perfect for the bedroom either; try it as a telephone table in a hallway, or even as stylish alternative to a filing cabinet in your home office.
Trend watch: Nauticals
by Emma Foale on January 26, 2011 | 0 comments
This year's Spring/Summer catwalks have revealed a refreshing nautical look to bring the seaside home.
The latest Christian Dior collection brings together a mixture of marine themes with bright tropical colours such as turquoise, orange and fuchsia pink. A new spin on seaside chic perhaps? Well, never fear as alongside this are the more conventional nautical favourites of red, white and navy with a good smattering of Breton-chic.
I love the Alejandra cushion from Occa Home with its fresh summer lime shade which would pair nicely with navy accessories, and creates a clean modern look when combined with white fabrics. Or try the gorgeous peacock blue Ripple throw from Primrose and Plum; this soft textural wavy throw would brighten up a plain bedspread or sofa and gives the impression of ripples in the water or soft waves in the sea. Perfect for dreaming about the long summer days to come.
The skinny stripe is out and broad bands of colour are in. We think you can give your living room or bedroom an instant lift with the Briscoe aqua striped rug from Designers Guild. Or if you want to sail away with a traditional blue stripe, the Duffy cushion from Occa Home is stylish and will add depth when contrasted against pure white.
Create a laid-back, coastal look with white-washed wood combined with fabrics in ticking stripes. For natural woven fabrics with a ticking stripe, we suggest you choose Ian Mankin for a great selection. Go for lightweight fabrics such as linen and cotton to replace your heavy winter tablecloths and throws and to give a fresh summer look.
Bring pastel shades to your nautical theme; anything from candy floss pinks to turquoise sea blues will evoke holiday memories and give summer sunshine warmth to a room. We love the beautiful stripe upholstered dining chair in whitewashed oak from Sweetpea & Willow It's perfect for laid-back dining, and the cabriole legs suggest a French elegance. Or the Sea Shore Chest from The French Bedroom Company has a gorgeous aqua blue finish to its Provencal style.
For a stylish but easy to maintain look in living and dining areas, choose wood flooring with natural fibre rugs. The Natural Rug Company has an exclusive collection of Roger Oates stair runners, famous for their colourful stripes. This will add texture and interest to any hallway and can also draw the eye into your home.
Accessorising the nautical look is easy; with navy or pale blue, pillar box red, white and ivory are the staple nautical colours you can't go wrong. If you want to add some fun to a kids bedroom or for a nautical themed bathroom, choose the Pretty Anchor Doorstop from Hunkydory Home. It features a navy stripe and pink polka fabric design with plaited hessian handle.
Bring a homely feel to those cosy evenings in with the white Nautical lantern from The Contemporary Home is based on the design for old ship's lanterns. Or place a few of these lovely painted pastel blue Hurricane lanterns from Nordic House at the bottom of your fireplace. They have a heart cut-out and a rustic twisted handle giving them a perfect feminine nautical touch.
Artwork and prints are a simple and brilliant way of bringing the seaside into your home. Get lost at sea with the Driftwood canvas wall art from Nordic House.
You can easily go overboard with this theme so keep your accessories simple; introduce bold stripes, and opt for sophisticated, whitewashed furniture so your scheme is more Riviera Chic than Captain Pugwash.
The Colour of the Year 2011: Honeysuckle
by Alice Stride on January 30, 2011 | 0 comments
Pantone Colour of the Year - Honeysuckle 18 - 2120
Pantone, the emperor of the colour world, has decreed that Honeysuckle 18 – 2120 is the colour of the year for 2011 and it's little wonder why. It's not even February yet and we've already been hit by increased VAT, atrocious weather and depressing stories in the news. But, fear not – Honeysuckle can help us through the horrendous winter mire.
"Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating colour that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues," says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. "Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother colour red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum." This makes it perfect for beating the January blues and providing welcome distraction from failed New Year's resolutions.
Honeysuckle has the power to uplift and embolden, and as the importance of environment for one's wellbeing is undeniable, it's well worth introducing a dose of this vibrant beauty into yours. Eiseman also says that the "intensity of this festive reddish pink allures and engages. In fact, this colour, not the sweet fragrance of the flower blossoms for which it was named, is what attracts hummingbirds to nectar." If we apply this principle to interior-design, honeysuckle in the house means that your home will become a hive of social activity – perfect for boosting the spirits in troubled times.
Honeysuckle is, essentially, a glorious meshing together of red, the colour of passion and courage, and pink, the colour of softness and femininity. This means that it's perfect for men and women alike, and its cheerful, reddish-pink hues will look great in both male and female homes. A splash of honeysuckle is just the ticket for a dash of dynamic decorating: rose-tinted spectacles for the interior. It is, says Pantone, the colour of "verve and vigour", and will instil in us the "confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life".
And, despite its strong and vibrant tones, it works fantastically well with a huge variety of other colours. Setting it against a neutral palette will make the colour really pop – imagine this Mosaic Silk Cushion from Heals on a pale sofa or chair. The contrast between the two would be fantastic, and as we've all got a piece of furniture that could do with a lift, choose honeysuckle as the colour to reinvigorate yours. It also looks brilliant set against a punchy turquoise (ironically, turquoise was Pantone's colour of 2010). That might sound a little over the top – but trust me, it looks fantastic. Turquoise is, says Pantone, the colour of "escape", whereas honeysuckle is the colour to spur us on through the challenges of modern life. So, the two together are a great combination for the home that demands both calming and energising. I also think that honeysuckle and orange look brilliant together, and as colour-clashing is set to be huge this year, very on-trend too. Again, you might think that the combination of the two could be hideous, but it truly works (probably because they share the same mother colour). If you're still not convinced, check out the amazing Clarissa Hulse Larch Amber and Fuchsia Silk Cushion from Heal's and you will be very surprised indeed.
If you'd rather have your honeysuckle in a more artistic form, consider introducing a print of the fantastic Andy Warhol Flowers Red/Pink into your home as a great focal point for any room. Warhol is synonymous with being utterly cool, and he clearly recognised the power of honeysuckle hues way back in 1964 – thus, we know honeysuckle belongs in trendy interiors. Pantone also say that honeysuckle is "guaranteed to produce a healthy glow when worn by both men and women". This is the perfect reason to paint a wall of a room or your hallway with this delicious colour; it'll be like an instant detox (never a bad thing after the excesses of the festive season).
So, there you have it. Honeysuckle is the colour of the year, and it's a rather wonderful thing too. A colour to elevate, soothe and inspire; what more can you ask for? In the words of Pantone, it's "a colour for everyday – with nothing 'everyday' about it".
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Filisky Pear Pendant Light from Liberty
by Alexandra Thomas on January 28, 2011 | 0 comments
Add some Eastern charm with these Filisky Pear Pendant Lights from Liberty. From £65
If there's one shop in the world I could happily wander around all day, it's Liberty.
I adore everything about it, from the wonderful service (even Mary Portas would be hard pushed to find something to moan about in here) and the bag department (where I lose my heart each time I go) to the brilliant interiors floor.
Here you'll find rugs that cost the same as a small car next to affordable bits and bobs for the home; which is what I think I love about Liberty the most – its inclusiveness.
So as impossible as it is to choose a favourite from Liberty, these Filisky Pear Pendant lights have definitely caught my eye.
Available in two sizes, they're made from punched, silver-plated copper and will add a touch of the East to any room.
Vintage Teacups & Saucers from Flavour
by Alexandra Thomas on January 27, 2011 | 0 comments
Raise a cuppa to the past with these Vintage Teacups & Saucers from Flavour. £19.99
I often think I should have been born in the 50s or 60s as it is undoubtedly one of my favourite eras when it comes to interiors.
Most weekends I would love to be trawling antique fairs but I'm usually too busy plus saving for a wedding means buying anything non-wedding related is a no no for the next couple of months.
However, it's good to know that there are people out there who are willing to do the leg work for you.
Take Flavour for example; they source vintage collectables so you don't have to.
My favourite pick is this set of Vintage teacups and saucers.
Made from fine bone china, each one is decorated with a different coloured, retro design that will give any tea party a touch of vintage chic.
Personally, I never drink out of a teacup, preferring a huge mug of Rosie Lee to a dainty cup but they'll look fabulous displayed on my G Plan sideboard.
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Bunny Scrapbook Wallpaper from Original Little Bird
by Alexandra Thomas on January 25, 2011 | 0 comments
Add some nature to you walls with this Bunny Scrapbook wallpaper from Original Little Bird. £35 per metre
Despite loving most animals (I'll be honest, I've never been too keen on snakes and sharks) I have a bit of an issue with rabbits. Don't get me wrong, I know they're cute but there's always been something about them I've found a tad disturbing.
However, that's all changed thanks to this gorgeous Bunny Scrapbook wallpaper from Original Little Bird.
The wallpaper, available in two colourways, is hand-printed and features cameos of various rabbits as if taken from a scrapbook.
This wallpaper would make a great feature wall or you could even try using it to line cupboard doors to breathe new life into old furniture.
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Interview: Mini Moderns
by Emma Foale on January 24, 2011 | 0 comments
From quirky 1950's textile designs to vintage toys and games, Mini Moderns has it all.
British design duo, Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire of Absolute Zero Degrees, a graphic design based outfit, are behind the wonderfully quirky Mini Moderns collection.
We interviewed Keith Stephenson to find out more about their exciting, retro collection….
If you had 3 words to describe your collection what would they be?
Contemporary, Soft, Modernism.
How would you describe the idea and aim behind your slogan: 'Homeware for design conscious families'?
When Mark and I created the Mini Moderns wallpaper collection we wanted it to appeal to kids and, what we were calling then, "kidults". No one else was appealing to a cross generational market at this time. We wanted the consumer to be able to buy something cool that their kids would love but that they could also live with happily.
Despite having a fantastic following and reputation with the kids products, we have always created products that we'd love too. This, I think, gives our print designs a lot more depth than papers produced purely for adults – which are usually trend driven – or pure kid's patterns, which are often twee. I think it is very easy to spot a Mini Moderns design.
What would you choose as one of your favourite design classics of all time?
Mine is the Eames rocker; Mark's is the original Mini car.
What inspires you to combine retro and modern styles and what do you feel this brings out in your products?
We've always had this mix in our collection – there's something optimistic about mid century modern designs in print – so we wanted to capture some of that – but giving them a contemporary edge – not a rose-coloured vision of the past.
You operate a predominantly 'Made in the UK' policy, how important do you believe it is for the future of interior design to become more eco-friendly?
We've always produced in the UK – it has been our policy from the word go. We wanted to utilize the amount of great UK producers and build good relationships with them, that way we know that our products come from sweat shop free environments. It also means the products travel less so we try to keep an eye on our carbon footprint so even when we export the amount of journeys is limited. The only products which we don't produce in the UK are our rugs. These are a license product and are produced with a company who approached us. However, we make sure that the rugs are delivered direct from the factory to the customer so they don't arrive with us and get dispatched again on an extra unnecessary journey.
What's the most popular design from your collection and why?
We have several 'hits' in the collections which shows the cross generational appeal of our products. The 'Town' print still continues to be popular even though it was produced in 2005, and has been influential to other designers. This has been used in dining rooms and children's rooms. Our 'C60' retro tape cassettes wallpaper has also been a hit with dads and older children – and has recently been used in the refurbishment of the BBC Radio 6 studios.
Can you tell us a bit about your new 'Festival' wallpaper and what the story behind it is?
We've collected festival of Britain memorabilia for a long time now. The Festival of Britain in 1951 was an exciting glimpse into the future, celebrating the new wave of British design, with design for all available via the introduction of Hire Purchase schemes. New design was everywhere. It's the optimism we love, and over the years we've amassed a number of items celebrating it. The C.O.I.D. book Design in the Festival is a particularly inspiring find. Having been huge fans of the Festival of Britain, it was an honour to be commissioned in 2008 by the Southbank Centre to reproduce as wallpaper, one of the Festival's signature patterns, Net and Ball. This had been designed in 1951 by the architects of the Royal Festival Hall, Peter Moro and Leslie Martin, as a carpet pattern for the Hall. Our obsession culminates in our new wallpaper in commemoration of the Festival's 60th anniversary, featuring our favourite pavilions and sights.
How do you experiment with colour and how important is this to the finished print?
Colour is very important to us and Mark is a great colourist. Because we're fundamentally print designers more than product – it's this aspect of our designs that excites us! The prints tend to be rich and dense with imagery so getting the balance right with colour is very important. We don't work seasonally or are trend driven with colour, instead we go with what works with the print. These colours then go into our Mini Moderns colour book, and are used in future ranges so that you can mix up our patterns and there is still a synergy across all our collections. We also have fun with the names of the colours too – like "milk chocolate" or "powder paint blue" etc, most of which relate to a collection or product. Our 'Harvest Orange" colourway was an homage to the Neil Young album 'Harvest' as it was first introduced in our Folk Rock collection last year.
I love your Folk Rock cushion collection (If I had a camper van, which I've always wanted, then I'd fill it with these!). What inspired this collection of prints?
The 'Folk Rock" collection was inspired by a very rare holiday for us to the West Coast of the US. We spent time in LA, the Big Sur and San Francisco. Pet Sounds was a mix of two concepts for prints we'd been working on and the time away helped us to focus and consolidate it into one. We had been working on a musical instrument print and a British wildlife print and then decided to combine them to make our Woodland cacophony – which was originally called 'Fanfare' – but when we realized where the collection was going – a nod to the Beach Boys seemed appropriate. After all we were in California. 'Alice' was also a print which, finding a section of a dirty piece of vintage barkcloth fabric in a thrift store in California, took on a life of its own. Our friend Alice had asked us to design a wallpaper for her house – and we had always thought – 'if Mini Moderns did a floral – what would it look like?' so we used the vintage fabric as inspiration and created the print. As it was part of the Folk Rock collection we thought Alice was a good name for it, and as Lewis Carroll's heroine had long been an inspiration for 60's West Coast psychedelic artists – like Jefferson Airplane – so Alice it was. We supplemented the cushion collection with our 'International Cocktail Hour' range of found vintage fabrics with a Trader Vic's atomic/Tiki edge.
How do you think your prints can transform a room?
Prints give a room more character and depth.
How do you see print design progressing in the future?
Our prints develop from season to season. We're more confident in our aesthetic now. Initially it is daunting as you have no audience for your product, so it's easy to lose your direction and then you stand back and can't quite understand what your designs are trying to say about you as a brand. We had to have the courage to just put our ideas out there and it has seemed to work.
What did you last buy for your own home?
Our last two purchases were two lamps: One is a "base lamp' by Tom Dixon – it was rather expensive but beautiful! The other was by Group Design and it's a sleek white reading light – which wasn't as expensive but is by no means less beautiful…
What advice would you give to anyone thinking of introducing print to their home?
Most people will send out wallpaper samples but be focused about what colours you want for a room. Otherwise you end up with a confusing mess of hundreds of pieces of paper. The process should be fun. Also, try and go with an independent designer, there are more like us out there, and most wallpaper is produced in a handful of factories across the UK. Even the smallest independent designer will have the same high quality as a larger company. That way your room will have individuality.
If you could collaborate with any designer who would you choose and why?
I've previously worked with Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway when I was a print designer at Red or Dead. Also, recently both Mark and I have worked with them as part of a team curating areas for their Vintage festival – they are great to work with and when you do you become almost part of their family. We will be working with them again for Vinatge at the Southbank in July.
Other designers that we would work with would need to be someone who didn't overlap with our skills, like product designers, that share our philosophy and aesthetic. Mark would love us to work with someone like Terence Conran – as he is a lifelong hero of his, and Russell Pinch is also fantastic. We were extremely excited when the Conran Boundary hotel specced up our wallpapers for a number of their rooms. A forgotten vintage brand would also be good to work with – we had always wanted to work with someone like Ercol – but someone like Gplan or a company like Ercol who have embraced their heritage would be great.
What new projects are you working on and what do you hope to achieve in the future?
We're currently getting our new collection together. "Festival" is the first in this collection which launches as a whole in September. The collection is called 'Daytripper' and celebrates British holidays, hobbies and pastimes. We're also creating new accessories designs for mugs and bags. We have a wealth of prints now in our back catalogue and are able to pull these into different products – so as well as new prints – there will be some old Mini Moderns favourites on other items too.
Audrey Mug from Bloomsbury
by Alexandra Thomas on January 24, 2011 | 0 comments
Celebrate the ultimate style icon with this Audrey mug from Bloomsbury
It's 50 years since the release of Breakfast at Tiffany's this year, which means it's half a century since we first met the ultimate party girl in the shape of Audrey Hepburn's Holly Golightly.
It is without a doubt my favourite film, not least because it's set in one of my favourite cities. The book (if you haven't read it) is fabulous too.
So, as Furnish's homage to this wonderful film, I wanted to show you this Audrey mug from Bloomsbury which depicts a cat dressed up as Ms Golightly.
Kitsch and rather sweet at the same time, I love this mug and am going to buy one to use as a pen pot on my desk at work.
And if you look very closely, the cat looks spookily like Cat from the film.
Pink Paisley Plates from W2 Products
by Alexandra Thomas on January 23, 2011 | 0 comments
Brighten up a plain dining table with these Paisley Plates from W2 Products. From £6
I'm usually the Queen of Neutrals; my flat is painted in varying tones of putty, my wardrobe is almost completely black, grey or cream and the most "coloured" I get when it comes to bags is Tan.
Having said that, even I like a splash of colour from time to time.
Which is why I adore these Pink Paisley plates from W2 Products.
Available in two sizes, these plates are a riot of colour and pattern making them just the thing to brighten up a boring dining table.
And as they're made from melamine, they're perfect for picnics and dining al fresco (when the weather gets a bit warmer of course!) – alternatively, they make great wall decorations.
Siena Glasses from Brissi
by Alexandra Thomas on January 22, 2011 | 0 comments
Serve your drinks in style with these Siena glasses from Brissi. From £4
It's well known by my friends and family that I'm a clumsy little thing. Show me a door, I'll walk into it, give me a step to trip up on and I will.
So, keeping my glassware in the kitchen with its ceramic-tiled floor probably isn't my wisest move.
And with one wine glass out of six left and the family coming round for lunch on Sunday, I'm on the hunt for some new ones.
These Siena ones from Brissi have really caught my eye; I love the generous bowl (obviously!) and the smokey glass is to die for,
So, I'm treating myself and buying some bubble wrap at the same time…
Tunnocks Teacake Foil-Print Cushion from Gillian Kyle
by Alexandra Thomas on January 21, 2011 | 0 comments
Get a virtual sweet-tooth fix with this Tunnocks Teacake cushion from Gillian Kyle. £40
January is an infamous month for dieting. Millions of people savour the last of the Christmas Quality Street on the 31st of December, vowing to live on celery and water for the next few months.
Personally, cheese is my weakness, I can take or leave a bar of chocolate but giving up cheese on toast is like asking me not to breathe.
However, those of you who are sweet of tooth but trying to slim down can get a virtual cake fix with this Tunnocks Teacake cushion from Gillian Kyle.
The screen-printed design features a replica of the iconic Tunnocks wrapper and is the perfect way to keep those cravings at bay.
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Opal Table from Ella Doran
by Alexandra Thomas on January 20, 2011 | 0 comments
Add some pattern to your interior with this Opal table from Ella Doran. £350
Known for her patterned accessories, Ella Doran hasn't let us down with the introduction of this gorgeous Opal Table.
Simple in its design, this old-fashioned school desk has been given a new lease of life with a Formica top decorated in the geometric-Opal pattern.
I absolutely adore it and as well as being super-stylish it also has many uses.
Fed up of working on a plain desk then it will transform your home office, bored of not having anywhere to store your lotions and potions, it makes the perfect dressing table. And if your hallway is lacking interest and pattern, then it makes the ideal console table.
I, for one,really hope this isn't the only piece of furniture we'll see from the talented Miss Doran as I think her prints would make wonderful sofas and chairs – here's hoping…
Paperboat Serving Set from Oliver Bonas
by Alexandra Thomas on January 18, 2011 | 0 comments
Add a nautical feel to your dining table with this Paperboat Serving Set from Oliver Bonas. £40
Having lived by the sea for three years, there are times when I miss it terribly. Not just in summer, I miss the winter walks on the beach, wrapped up against the elements and watching the waves crash against the rocks.
Which is probably why I love this Paperboat Serving Set from Oliver Bonas as it reminds me of the little boats that used to bob up and down on the River Fal in Cornwall.
Designed by design company Form Us With Love, the set consists of a ceramic boat-shaped bowl and two oar-shaped serving spoons made from wood.
Perfect for salads or pastas, this serving set is just the ticket to add some seaside-style to your dining room.
Duck Feet Egg Cups from Occa Home
by Alexandra Thomas on January 17, 2011 | 0 comments
Add some humour to your breakfast table with these Duck Feet Egg Cups from Occa Home. £11.50
I couldn't quite believe it when I saw someone tweet that they'd seen Easter eggs on sale in their local supermarket the other week.
It seems once Christmas is out of the way, the powers that be are persuading us to think about the next holiday even though it's still almost three months away.
However, bearing this in mind, I started thinking about egg cups and decided to do a little bit of research.
Like most interiors products, there's a whole host available: some plain, some patterned, some cute, some stylish but my favourite ones is this Duck Feet design from Occa Home.
Stylish and quirky at the same time, these egg cups are guaranteed to bring at touch of humorous chicness to your breakfast table.
Turnabouts rug from Knots Rugs
by Alexandra Thomas on January 19, 2011 | 0 comments
Add some Art Deco chic to your floors with this Turnabouts rug from Knots Rugs £5705
For those who don't know, Florence Broadhurst's story is a rather tragic one.
A famous Australian designer, she was known for her graphic prints but was tragically murdered in 1977.
However, her legacy still lives on through a series of rugs from Knots Rugs.
A collection of Florence's designs have been translated onto some of the most luxurious rugs around which combine silk and Tibetan wool to create fabulous floor coverings.
My favourite is this Turnabouts design. The giant scrolls give a definite nod to Art Deco design and the bold,monochrome colour combination is sure to bring your floors to life.
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Interview: Ghost Furniture
by Emma Foale on January 18, 2011 | 0 comments
Hauntingly beautiful: The Ghost furniture collection makes a striking impression
We caught up with Di Overton to find out more about the collection and what gives it its ghostly beauty.
If you had 3 words to describe your collection what would they be?
Eclectic, eclectic and eclectic.
How would you describe the idea behind 'Ghost Furniture' and what makes it 'hauntingly beautiful'?
The original idea was to create something new from discarded items. Not shabby chic but eco chic. I'm no eco warrior but it saddens me when I see formerly beautiful items cast aside when they still have some life in them. We use the term 'hauntingly beautiful' because we always try to let the original piece show through the new design making it somewhat ghostly.
How did you first become interested in creative design?
I think I was born creative. No doubt I would have re-designed the labour ward had I had the skills. I think it's in the genes. I seem to have spent my life re-creating things.
What would you choose as one of your favourite design classics?
What inspires you to take vintage designs and turn them into something that's eco-chic?
I'm inspired every time I look up. I live in The Northumberland National Park and am surrounded by beauty. That beauty is not manmade but I do believe it can be translated into product design. I seem to have the sort of brain that takes in a view and turns it into a design, how I do not know but it seems to work.
How important do you believe it is for the future of interior design to become more eco-friendly?
Landfills can only take so much. It can only go on for so long this throwaway society of ours. I like to think that interiors can be treated like fashion – take a little black dress, add an accessory and you get a totally different look. So why not do that with interiors?
What is the most popular design from your collection and why?
There are two – Chairs and Blackboards without a doubt. I think chairs are popular because we
You use dead flat matte paints which are sourced in France and that are specially mixed for you. How does this paint make your furniture unique and what look does it create?
In the UK there is no such thing as a dead flat matte paint for wood and metal, the flattest we can get has 5% sheen. Dead flat matte hides a multitude of sins and needs no preparation which means we can keep the price down. It's like applying double cream to the furniture, sometimes I have to stop myself licking the paint brush it looks so delicious. It creates an antique look without all the chips and scratches that have to be done when creating shabby chic. I'd like to add here that I do love shabby chic but only when it's shabby with age not with a paint effect. I want to see the history of a piece shining through.
I particularly love the Marilyn chair, could you explain how Marilyn's famous photo pose inspired this furniture piece and what materials you used to create it?
I found a 1930s satin pillowcase at a brocante in Paris on a very windy day and immediately thought of the famous photo of Marilyn Monroe when it was billowing up in the wind. The only way I could think of re-creating that effect was to fill the back panel of a salon chair with of much of the fabric as possible. My mind works in mysterious ways.
What do feel your furniture and accessory pieces can bring to a room?
A story. Every piece has a history and its story is told to the buyer when they purchase it. This is most important to me and, from what I can gather, to them also.
What did you last buy for your home?
A huge spiral staircase made from cast iron with lattice work treads. The light casts down on it from a roof light above and creates a beautiful pattern on the floor.
What advice would you give to anyone shopping for a unique furniture piece?
The same advice I would give to anyone buying anything – KNOW THAT YOU LOVE IT – any doubts don't buy it. A piece of furniture should be a reflection of you and your life so you can live in harmony with it.
If you could collaborate with any designer who would you choose and why?
I think I've already done that. In 2010, I collaborated with Kathy Dalwood the sculptor of fabulous concrete busts. Together we created a range of Concrete Tassels cast from vintage originals and trimmed with vintage passementerie from the merciers of Paris. It was a fabulous experience and I doubt whether anyone else could surpass it.
What new projects are you working on and what do you hope to achieve in the future?
I have just created a new effect by using a lace stencil and creating two different textures but in the same colour. I've just finished the first piece which is a Regency console table and have used the effect on the table top which has made it look as though it is made from lace. The whole piece is black and looks very dramatic.
A future achievement would be to be able to continue creating new and innovative pieces at a pace that is pleasurable, up to now I have achieved that and would love to keep it that way.
Trend watch: Chunky cable knits
by Emma Foale on January 17, 2011 | 0 comments
Cosy up with chunky knits
Fabulous textures are in style, so don't drop a stitch; treat your home to some cosy chunky knits. We show you how the knitted look can bring a cosy charm to your home.
Chunky cable knits are no longer just a catwalk fashion trend; you can bring them into your home in the form of cosy cushions, luxurious throws and even stylish stools. Whether you want to bring texture, warmth or colour to a room, a knitted accessory is a great choice. This trend celebrates an oversized, voluminous style, and what's great is that you can introduce knits to any room of your house.
The Knitted Floor Cushion in yellow from 95% Danish can bring bold colour into a room and provide versatile but comfy seating for you and your guests. You can sit on them, lean against them or simply stack them to suit your needs. Or try their Knitted cylinder cushion, available in green and coral, to give a splash of colour to an otherwise neutral scheme.
Knit one, purl one…knitting has always been associated with grannies but the tradition of crafts lives on and in fact, the world of interiors has taken on a whole new knitted perspective. There's a renewed interest in crafts, particularly knitting, and the traditionally loved style of the cable knit is being used in more ways than one to bring a homemade element into your home.
Who needs chandeliers and extravagance when you can have something with a personal touch? I adore the hand-knitted thick, woollen threads of the 'Granny' pendant lamp by Pudelskern for Casamania. These lamps are made from pure natural sheep's wool and each lamp can be traced back to the flock where the wool came from. A natural treatment is applied to make the wool flame resistant and to avoid moth and mite infestation.
If you're looking for a stylish furniture piece, Claire-Anne O-Brien's statement collection is inspired by elements of the knitted stitch itself such as rings and loops. Her chunky knit stools are all handmade in ash with hand-knitted seats in either lambswool or a merino wool and mohair mix. The stools are also available in chunky British sheep's wool which are all undyed in their natural colours. One of these stools would be a fantastic way to introduce the chunky knit trend to your home, combining style, colour and comfort.
Layer beds and sofas with knitted throws and cushions for a luxurious style that will mean you'll never want to venture outside again. One of these chunky knit merino wool blankets from The Wool Company would be perfect for a cosy evening in. Or the chunky aran knit throw is perfect to cuddle up to; the pure new wool gives it a chunky, warm look and feel.
Add texture to your pencil pots and vases and bring a warm and comforting feel to your living room or study with a Ferm Living Knitted Vase from Stylish Life. And if your home is in need of added storage, why not choose these knitted storage baskets, available in three sizes, from Rockett St.George. These gorgeous knitted baskets are made from 100% cotton rope and come in three different colours to suit your colour scheme.
With interior design becoming more eco-friendly, it's no wonder that the knitted trend is proving popular. Wool is naturally flame retardant, it helps control humidity, and it's even good at absorbing sound. So go for a luxurious rug to make the perfect feature piece on wood flooring in a living room.
This is certainly a popular traditional trend that can be kept alive with a little imagination and a modern twist.
Hedgerow cushion covers from St Judes
by Alexandra Thomas on January 16, 2011 | 0 comments
Go retro with these Hedgerow cushion covers from St Judes. £36
Retro is set to be a big trend this spring with graphic prints, 50s style furniture and utilitarian chic dominating our homes.
I, for one, am delighted. I adore a touch of retro, especially bold, graphic prints, which is why I love the Hedgerow collection of cushion covers from St Judes.
Reminiscent of cushions my Grandmother would have had in her living room, the cushion covers are available in three gorgeous colour combinations: orange/blue, red/blue and grey/green.
They're perfect for adding interest to a plain sofa or chair or cosying up a bed.
And if you're feeling creative, this pattern is also available as fabric by the metre.
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Out of 26 million Texans, you may have an idea to change the world. You may have had several ideas to change the world. But only a tiny minority of you pushed through the U.S. Patent office from application to successful patent. We've seen Texans change the world many times over. Jack Kilby did it with Texas Instruments in 1958 with the integrated circuit, causing the start of the digital revolution, which, in part, is why you can read these words over your electronic device.
Over the last few years, Texas Business has brought its feature: Texas Business Patent of the Day. This list is of the ones that were either extremely clever, odd or strange. One thing becomes apparent from these patents and the patent that runs daily in Texas Business—Texans have a unique mind set.
Though the history of the Corn Dog is disputed, the State Fair of Texas claims to have introduced the Corny Dog sometime between 1938 and 1942. As a paean to that invention that now sits in the freezer section of every grocery store in the southwest, here are the fried foods the State Fair of Texas has introduced, or tried to introduce, in the last seven years.
Dead Texas musicians live on every time you hear their songs. Their songs play everywhere, so the dead Texas musicians appear to be immortal. Here's the short list.
Don't get caught up with John Wayne religion. For one thing, he's not Texan. He's in some fine movies involving Texas, most notably The Searchers, but none of his movies can make the best cut of Texas movies. Here's the short list.
Tourist Traps. Some are absurdly large. All are monuments to the bizarre notions of the human spirit.
The short simple list.
Nothing to agonize over. Simply the best.
Texas Business reports: SINTON – A Rosenberg-based roofing contractor today agreed to reimburse all homeowners who improperly paid the company's "liquidated damages" contracts. In June, the Attorney General's Office charged Holden Roofing Inc. (HRI) with subjecting homeowners to unlawful penalties if they did not hire the defendant to perform the work.
According to court documents filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, HRI unlawfully coerced homeowners into using their services for roof repairs after severe weather events.
Under the terms of today's agreed judgment, homeowners who paid the liquidated damages assessed by HRI on or after Jan. 1, 2009, will be eligible for restitution. HRI must also pay $25,000 in civil penalties and $10,000 in attorneys' fees to resolve the State's enforcement action.
HRI and its president Brett Holden were named as defendants in the state's June 23 enforcement action. The defendant's principal office is located in Rosenberg near Houston, but HRI also maintains branch offices in Corpus Christi, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Brownsville and Tyler.
According to state investigators, HRI's sales representatives targeted communities that experienced severe weather events such as hail storms or hurricanes. The defendant's sales representatives visited individual homeowners – including senior citizens – and marketed themselves as roof repair consultants.
When the defendant's sales personnel approached homeowners, they did so under the auspices of offering consulting expertise for customers seeking help with claims against adjusters and insurance carriers.
As a result, many homeowners who signed the defendant's "consultation and assistance agreement" believed they were only consenting to a free roof inspection and work estimate. Others believed HRI was independently acting on their behalf to facilitate roof repairs or replacement under the terms of their homeowner insurance policies.
However, contrary to the sales staff's in-person statements, the HRI contract obligated homeowners to hire the defendant to actually repair their damaged roofs – or pay a penalty if homeowners did not select the company to perform the roofing repairs. In an apparent effort to coerce homeowners, HRI imposed a charge totaling 20 percent of the total roof replacement cost if homeowners retained another roofing contractor to perform the repair work.
An investigation by the Texas Attorney General's Office revealed that HRI failed to properly inform homeowners about their three-day cancellation rights under the Texas Home Solicitation Act. This requirement applies when services are solicited in person at prospective customers' residences.
In addition to its "consulting" services, HRI is a traditional contractor that also independently offers roof repair and replacement services. State investigators revealed that HRI's sales personnel also failed to clearly communicate homeowners' three-day right of cancellation under its roofing contract. Then, the contract imposed a so-called 15 percent "liquidated damages" payment against customers who canceled contracts outside the three-day window. The Attorney General's Office alleged this forced payment under the contract was an invalid penalty, not "liquidated damages."
According to investigators, homeowners who attempted to cancel their sales transactions received letters from the defendant demanding that the liquidated damages be paid. HRI warned homeowners that failure to pay the liquidated damages would result in a lawsuit. The state alleged that because the debts accrued under an invalid penalty provision, the defendant could not threaten litigation to collect on debts that accrued under such a provision.
The Texas News Scrawl is a handy reference to stories Texas Business recommends from other news sources. Some of the stories that Texas Business currently suggests include: Texas regulators not aware of potential CFTC manipulation probe, Irving spends incentive dollars to lure two corporate headquarters and almost 2,000 jobs; Hotels, restaurant operators prep for record Final Four; Star-Telegram presses roll one last time; Robert Rodriguez breathes new life into an old vampire favorite; ClubCorp buys Prestonwood Country Club in Dallas and Plano; Office Depot overcharged Dallas by up to $3.6 million, city auditor finds; Texas power market monitor resigns amid unresolved reform debate; and more.


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Sutherland... The Wedding.
By far, one of the best parts of being in the neckwear design business is working with a couple to create special designs for their wedding day. For us, there is no greater honor. We recently had just such an honor working with a fantastic couple.
Through the back and forth of the custom design process, we get to know our bride and groom and wanted to share a casual interview we had with the now Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland.
Where and when did you meet?
We had mutual friends together in high school, but never fully met until a few years after we had graduated. We both lived in the same town about 6 years ago and the rest is history.
At what moment did you know she was "the one"?
I always joke about this, but honestly we had a great 2nd or 3rd date at a bar in the town we both lived in. The date was at a sports bar and it involved buffalo wings, sweatpants and draft beer, what more could you ask for?
How original (or not!) was your proposal, and did you have more than one scenario for back up?
Ha, well, kind of original I like to think. We woke up on a Sunday morning, exhausted from a late night out in NYC and I went to get breakfast at our usual spot in town. After we finished eating, I gave her a thank you card with some mushy love stuff written inside and got down on one knee. She had no idea it was happening then and there. Afterwards, I setup a surprise brunch at her parents house with some of our close friends and family.
Describe your wedding in 5 words...
Personal, warming, high spirited, laid back and musical
Aside from your custom ties, what other elements of your wedding were really unique and memorable to you?
We wanted to add as many personal touches to the wedding as possible. Being a designer by trade and my wife being hands on and creative as well, we had a great time making things and planning out unique touches. We made or pieced together almost everything. My buddy Scott letterpress printed the invitations and program cover, we made envelope liners, printed programs, seat cards and menus, hand burnt wooden wedding favors and screen printed tote bags. I think that's it? Ha. Mind you, we also had a ton of help from our family and friends with all of these little 'projects'. Another memorable factor in our wedding was having my wife's brother sing our first dance, it truly was one of our favorite parts of the wedding!
Many thanks to our friends for allowing us to share in their special day - and for being such good sports with our interview. All the best wishes for a fantastic life together!
All photographs courtesy of http://tomharmonphotography.com
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In my unending pursuit of cinema appreciation, I have only sat in movie theaters two times in my life with my hands strategically in position to quickly cover my eyes.
First, the obvious, nail biting, Ridley Scott epic "Alien."
The second time was for the movie now available in spectacular high definition glory co-starring the ocean's most feared predator.
Jaws (Universal Studios Home Entertainment, rated: PG-13, $29.98) stands the test of time as one of the best monster movies ever made. A 124-minute event that shocked audiences back in 1975 leaving them with the visceral reminder "don't go in the water."
Based on the novel and screenplay by Peter Benchley, director Steven Spielberg's masterpiece explores how the peaceful town of Amity dealt with a menace literally taking a bite out of its citizens and, heaven forbid, the all too short tourism season.
The movie's re-release to Blu-ray is part of Universal's 100th Anniversary celebration receiving a tender loving, remastering treatment, pulling together all of the elements of the original negatives and digitally restoring and reassembling them in pristine condition.
And it is very, very pretty.
Now, while "Jaws" might be remembered for the illusive and often-finicky shark, it also presented a rousing, tension loaded, drama fueled by brilliant acting performances as an odd trio of men bond while attempting to kill the beast.
First, actor Roy Scheider as Chief of Police Martin Brody, is a hopeless New Yorker looking to give his family a quieter life. His courage is never in question during the hunt but the man's fatal flaw is his fear of water.
Next, Richard Dreyfuss portrayed Matt Hooper, a researcher whose fascination with sharks recklessly drove him to seek real life knowledge about the fascinating creatures to his own potential demise.
Finally, actor Robert Shaw adds an element of reckless abandon to his role of the obsessed fisherman Quint, a man on a permanent revenge bender against sharks.
I defy anyone to not be mesmerized by Mr. Shaw's monologue of his character's tragic adventure on the U.S.S. Indianapolis.
The unlikely group becomes a sitting duck on Quint's rickety vessel Orca as they verbally spar with each other while battling their hungry friend.
What is tantalizing about the film is the audience knows when this beast will strike, helped often and only by the Academy Award winning musical score from composer John Williams.
"Jaws" is masterful, blockbuster storytelling at its finest. From a historical perspective, it not only began Steven Spielberg's ascension to legendary director status but also gave generations of moviemakers' inspiration and millions of viewers a new way to appreciate the dangers of the deep.
Best Extras: Amidst a plethora of bonus content found on the single Blu-ray disc (culled from previous releases), Universal delivers a pair of "must see" documentaries that fans will devour.
I would start with the slightly over two-hour deconstruction of the film from documentarian Laurent Bouzereau called "The Making of Jaws."
The 1995 feature, presented in a 4x3 format, overloads viewers with production information culled from insightful interviews with Peter Benchley, Steven Spielberg, and many of the cast and moviemaking team.
Wonderful moments abound as Mr. Spielberg explains how real Amity fisherman Craig Kingsbury was the inspiration for Quint (as well as portraying Ben Gardner in the film) and that the director had written his own Jaws script adaptation with an included scene (that was never shot) of Quint watching Gregory Peck's Captain Ahab in the 1956 film "Moby Dick" in the local Amity theater.
Next, the 2009 retrospective "The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of Jaws" really dives into the loving memory of the movie and is built specifically for hard-core fan.
Narrated by the late Roy Scheider, viewer get 101 minutes of gushing memories through over 60 interviews with everyone from current movie makers such as Robert Rodriguez, M. Night Shyamalan, Bryan Singer, Eli Roth and Kevin Smith to new thoughts from cast members such a feisty Richard Dreyfuss (he is a riot) and Lee Fiero (Mrs. Kitner).
Some overlap from "The Making of Jaws" exists but some interviews from the production offer a personnel shine.
For example, It's wonderful to get insight from the artist, Roger Kastel, who drew the famous Jaws book cover and movie poster. Kastel talks about using a female model swimming on a stool to craft the female victim seen in the illustration.
Or, the actor who did the voiceover work for the trailers, Percy Rodriguez, who explains his strategy for his ominous presentation. Kevin Smith humorously explains Mr. Rodriguez impact on the film with a drug reference as he calls Mr. Rodriguez "the weed to the crack of Jaws."
Additionally viewers get a dose of the pop culture impact of the movie with a look at Jaws merchandise, a JawsFest held in Martha's Vineyard in 2005 and the famous Jaws ride at Universal Studios theme parks.
Blu-ray revolution: Please take the time and watch the eight-minute featurette on the restoration of Jaws. Some amazing craftsmen digitally ingested over 2,700 pieces of original camera negative material (in a wet gate scan, bathing the film in liquid) to clean up damaged frames, digitally, a frame at a time (with sometimes 3 to 4 hours on a frame) to get the perfect copy.
Mr. Spielberg (who supervised and approved the project) says it now looks better on a high def television than when the original prints were projected on screens back in 1975.
From the glistening water, slimy pieces of chum, age lines on all of the actors and looking through the window of the Orca onto the ocean, the digital restoration really is mind blowing.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Mallarie Stookey of Milford was selected as the 2011-12 Dairy Princess for the American Dairy Association of Indiana. The crowning took place before a crowd of dairy industry members and their families and friends, on Tuesday, July 26, at the Embassy Suites North in Indianapolis. Mallarie age, 17, is the daughter of Jeff and Marla Stookey. She represented the Indiana Jersey Cattle Club in the 2011 Indiana Dairy Princess Scholarship Program. Mallarie is a senior at Warsaw Community High School and plans to attend Purdue University and major in agriculture or pursue a degree in veterinary science. Once she obtains her degree she plans to return to the family farm and work side-by-side with her father.
Retiring Princess Elles Niessen, of Lewisville, ended her reign by turning over the title to Mallarie and wished her well as she represents the Indiana Dairy Industry throughout the coming year. Mallarie will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Indiana's dairy farmers during the year by making a number of public appearances and participating in promotional events. As the Indiana Dairy Princess, Stookey will receive a $1000 scholarship from the American Dairy Association along with other gifts of appreciation from sponsors.
Contestants were judged on poise, personality, speaking ability, education, and dairy knowledge. Judges for the contest included Dave Blower – editor of Farm World publication, Dr. Corine Carr – Founder and CEO of Corine Carr and Associates Nutrition Services, and Meg Osborn - Owner of MEG & Associates Event Planning, Management and Promotions.
Indiana has approximately 1600 dairy farms that produce the wholesome, nutritious product – milk. Indiana dairy farmers produce over 3 billion pounds of milk annually and the state is the second-largest producer of ice cream. As Dairy Princess, Mallarie will be educating the public and her peers on the importance of dairy to Indiana's economy and to Hoosier health.


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About 100 people attended a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Burr Ridge Saturday for Armed Forces Day.
The ceremony included the singing of the national anthem, patriotic songs played by the Marmion Academy in Aurora, the National Guard Color Guard presentation and an address by retired Lt. Col. Terrence Benshoof.
For the second year in a row, the Veterans Memorial Committee arranged to have retired military pilots do a flyover" in T-6 Texans, which were World War II trainers.
Refreshments, including popcorn, ice cream and chocolate from local businesses, were served.
Mayor Mickey Straub said Burr Ridge is the only community he knows that has an Armed Forces Day ceremony.
Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 to replace separate days that honored the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
"It complements the nature of our memorial and our belief that we should pay our respects to every military person, past, present and future," Straub said. "It also shows our appreciation for the military families."
Burr Ridge also will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial, at 7660 County Line Road, at 8 a.m. May 26. The ceremony will include laying a wreath, prayers and the playing of "Taps."
All are welcome to attend.Tags: Air Force, Armed Forces Day, Army, Marine Corps, Memorial Day, Mickey Straub, Navy, Veterans, Veterans Memorial Committee, World War II


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Ever sense Scott broke out of jail he seems to be making more and more radical choices and doing things that don't seem characteristic even for him. Scott's current actions seem to be leading the world towards a Mutant vs Human war. The Red Skull wants to start a war with Humans and Mutants, so sense he now has the powers of Professor X it wouldn't be very hard to manipulate Scott in order to achieve this. There is also the fact that Magneto is the only person on the team who doesn't believe in what Scott is doing and doesn't want him to continue on the way he is. Magneto is often wearing his helmet that he created with the purpose of blocking Professor X's telepathy, so what if he is the only member of the Uncanny X-Men Red Skull can't influenced, and the rest of them are all being subtlety controls by mental suggestions. Emma Frost has also lost her psychic powers, so she wouldn't be able to tell that this was happening. I feel like there are enough clues that it could be a real possibility.
Off My Mind: Could the Red Skull be Controlling Cyclops?
No, Cyclops is an evil extremist and he'll die soon, so that another good guy can become evil and take his place.
Having him controlled by Red Skull or Sublime would only reduce culpability, and since Cyclops isn't loved or understood by anyone currently writing an X-Men comic, it means he's Satan.
@Teerack: Bendis, and he does. He hates Cyclops. Cyclops is a subtle and quiet character, and Bendis loves loud, shallow, stupid characters. It's why Cyclops is evil and Wolverine is Buddha now.
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Could go father back then that. Apocalypse took his body at one point. It was assumed to be gone but Cyke suffered from some deep depression for a while and then cheated (mentally) on his wife. Following this, when he was watching his people die out, he did get pretty intense, then of course a cosmic entity started to corrupt his mind. Could be there's still a splinter of him in there that's been awaked more after god-like power entered into Cyclops . The whole "Mutants are the greatest" mentality of Cyclops is relatively new. Could be Mr. Survival-of-the-Fittess, Apocalypse, still has a tiny splinter inside Cyclops' head.
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Chapter 1 Eukaryotic Cell Structure (Thomas M. Devlin).
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Chapter 3 Proteins I: Composition and Structure (Richard M. Schultz).
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Chapter 5 RNA: Transcription and RNA Processing (Frank J. Schmidt and David R. Setzer).
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No one has time to read the entire 2,000 page IPCC report — or even its 27-page summary. So oceanographer Greg Johnson rendered it into 19 illustrated haiku. (Sightline Daily)
A 54-year old message in a bottle left by a researcher shows the incredible extent of Canadian glacial melt. (news.com.au)
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What does the "Atlantification" of Arctic zooplankton mean for marine birds, whales and fish there? (Science)
Why has the global warming curve flattened since 1998? Real Climate goes to great lengths to explain. (Real Climate)
The real problem in climate change communications? Attacking stealth denial. (The Guardian)
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Vampire squid have an embarrassing secret that will blow their whole schtick. (Deep Sea News)
Why do rainforest rodents get eaten more in the morning? Because that's when they're hungry and take more risks, says a new study in Animal Behavior. (HT: Phys Org)
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A pheasant crisis? Sure, pheasants are non-native to the U.S., but their population plunge in South Dakota indicates deeper trouble. The loss of native prairie, for one thing. (TRCP Blog)
The ghosts of ecosystems past? The always-interesting Darren Naish looks at how extinct giant birds shaped natural communities, and why ecosystems still miss them. (Tet Zoo)
Don't feed the animals. No, really: DON'T FEED THE ANIMALS. (Richard Conniff's Strange Behaviors)
Comings and Goings
USAID Chief Scientist Alex Deghan — who championed global crowdsourcing of innovative ideas at the agency — resigns, saying: "I could be not only the first dedicated chief scientist in two decades, but also the agency's last for the next two." (SciDev.net)
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LISLE, Ill., June 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Joel Correll, a United States Marine Corps veteran, and his 15-year son, Jarrett, who lives with cystic fibrosis, received a Father's Day surprise of a lifetime today at Michigan International Speedway. Joel and Jarrett Correll, along with Jarrett's mother, were on a VIP tour of the track – or at least that's what they thought – when Aric Almirola, "The King" Richard Petty and representatives from Operation Homefront and Victory Junction surprised the family with an experience they will not soon forget.
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