Go Green With Ceramic Tile

Jul 1, 2011 Posted Under: Home Improver Advice

Flooring, walls, backsplashes–ceramic tile is a popular, versatile material that can be incorporated into a variety of projects. Many styles of ceramic tile are quite affordable, too, making it an ideal choice for the DIY-er on a budget.

But who knew ceramic tile could be so green? You’ll breathe easy around ceramic tile knowing that no plastics or solvents are used to make it. In fact, ceramic tile is largely made from natural materials like sand, clay and feldspar, according to information released by FloorBiz.com.

If LEED certification is a goal, ceramic tile can help a project earn LEED points, depending on how and where the tile is manufactured.

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A Room with a Cue

Jun 30, 2011 Posted Under: Home Improvement Topics

  There is an old adage that hard work has its rewards. Our handcrafted furnishings definitely bring us immense personal satisfaction but it’s always an extra boost when we are recognized for our quality from sources other than within. We just learned that our Thomas Moser room at the Harraseeket Inn has received the Editors’ Choice Award for Best Designer Room in Maine by Yankee Magazine! Not only is our furniture ensconced in the room, we had the opportunity to decorate the space as well.   Here’s what the editorial team at the magazine had to say: “For fans of Shaker-inspired furniture, staying in the Harraseeket’s chic Thomas Moser Room is a treat. This ov Full Post…

Honeysuckle Day at Company C!

Jun 30, 2011 Posted Under: Home Improvement Topics

Last month we told you about Pantone naming Honeysuckle the 2011 Color of the Year. Well, this month we celebrated Honeysuckle by asking our employees to wear it on May 11.

Pantone refers to Honeysuckle as “A color for all seasons. Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. I

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A Closer Look: Jasper Johns

Jun 30, 2011 Posted Under: Home Design Trends

Just in time for the 4th of July weekend, I want to introduce you to an artist with southern roots that everyone should get to know.  Jasper Johns is an artist who was born in Georgia, raised in South Carolina, and rose to fame as one of the most important American Painters of the 20th century.  Take a look at one of his most famous works: Flag from 1954.

With Jasper Johns, things are not always as they seem.  He used the flag in order to comment on flatness in modern painting, and used dense brushwork to imitate the strokes of Abstract Expressionists like Jackson Pollock, although in a controlled and deliberate manner.  He

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Acai Ultra Berry Slim #1: Acai Ultra Berry Slim

Jun 30, 2011 Posted Under: Home Improvement Topics

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