Recently a friend on FB posted something about this year starting out on a bad note - actually extremely bad. One of her "friends" replied with:
Good Morning, and welcome to Flight #2012. We are prepared to take off into the New Year. Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secured and locked in, in the upright position. All self-destructive devices should be turned off at this time. All negativity, hurt, and discouragement should be put away. Should we lose altitude under pressure, during the flight, reach up and pull down a Prayer! Prayers will automatically be activated by Faith. Once your Faith is activated you can assist other passengers. There will be NO BAGGAGE allowed on this flight. The Captain has cleared us for takeoff -- Destination - GREATNESS!
I just LOVE what he had to say. It is so simple yet extremely profound. We have a choice how we let things affect us. But through prayer and faith in God how can we go wrong. Our lives may take twists & turns & the road is not always easy. But it is from our trials that we grow, learn and fly like eagles.
I hope everyone who reads today's blog applies the "captains" words to their lives. Let's do our best to serve others, let God's light shine through us and make this world a better place. Think of the legacy we can all leave through kind and generous hearts.
The next blog really will be about design...I promise!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Universal Design from Design with Distinction
Universal Design is the structuring of products and environments to be usable to all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. With the aging (I know we hate to admit it) of baby boomers and the trend towards multigenerational families Universal Design is certainly coming into play in the way we are adapting our homes for "Aging in Place".
This blog will be a four part series on creating a new addition that will accommodate aging parents. The addition features a fully functional kitchen, spa-inspired bath, bedroom, and a separate den. Many of the suggestions can be incorporated into an existing residence where the home owner wants to remodel their home in order to prepare for future needs.
Kitchen with Heart
Cabinetry from the Kraft Maid Passport Series is certified for universal design. Pullout trays in the lower cabinets make reaching items in the back easier. The cabinetry also is designed with a higher toe kick that gives wheelchair users more foot room. Choosing a sink with a drain in the back allows more open space underneath for wheelchair users. A faucet (which meets ADA standards) with a pull-down spray is easily controlled with a single lever.
A bottom-mount freezer keeps more items within reach from a wheelchair or scooter. Inside, adjustable refrigerator shelves can be set to heights that are most convenient for the user.
D-ring cabinet pulls are a good choice for the kitchen cabinet door/drawer hardware because of their wide arc, which allows the whole hand to grasp and utilize the hardware with limited hand movement. Roll-under space beneath the cooktop and sink allows the occupant to cook and clean while seated, and controls on the front of the cooktop are easy to use without the need to reach over a hot cooking surface.
A built-in table with a single support saves space and makes it easier for wheelchair users to roll under without any assistance.
Cork flooring is a perfect choice and has many beneficial qualities. It is slip-resistant, shock-absorbent and noise-reducing. It has a great, modern look and is easy to clean.
Next...relaxing spa bath
This blog will be a four part series on creating a new addition that will accommodate aging parents. The addition features a fully functional kitchen, spa-inspired bath, bedroom, and a separate den. Many of the suggestions can be incorporated into an existing residence where the home owner wants to remodel their home in order to prepare for future needs.
Kitchen with Heart
Cabinetry from the Kraft Maid Passport Series is certified for universal design. Pullout trays in the lower cabinets make reaching items in the back easier. The cabinetry also is designed with a higher toe kick that gives wheelchair users more foot room. Choosing a sink with a drain in the back allows more open space underneath for wheelchair users. A faucet (which meets ADA standards) with a pull-down spray is easily controlled with a single lever.
A bottom-mount freezer keeps more items within reach from a wheelchair or scooter. Inside, adjustable refrigerator shelves can be set to heights that are most convenient for the user.
D-ring cabinet pulls are a good choice for the kitchen cabinet door/drawer hardware because of their wide arc, which allows the whole hand to grasp and utilize the hardware with limited hand movement. Roll-under space beneath the cooktop and sink allows the occupant to cook and clean while seated, and controls on the front of the cooktop are easy to use without the need to reach over a hot cooking surface.
A built-in table with a single support saves space and makes it easier for wheelchair users to roll under without any assistance.
Cork flooring is a perfect choice and has many beneficial qualities. It is slip-resistant, shock-absorbent and noise-reducing. It has a great, modern look and is easy to clean.
Next...relaxing spa bath
Monday, February 7, 2011
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February DWD Newsletter ~ Lighting Tips
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Interior-Design-News-from-Design-with-Distinction---Lighting.html?soid=1102932850723&aid=wLxWk-zd774
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Interior-Design-News-from-Design-with-Distinction---Lighting.html?soid=1102932850723&aid=wLxWk-zd774
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tip # 8 ~ Add Depth with Decorative Finishes ~ Tip #9 ~ Walk Into Another Room ~ Tip #10 ~Choose Different Paint Finishes
Tip #8 ~ Add Depth with Decorative Finishes
Transform flat, dull walls into interesting and personal spaces with subtle or dramatic visual texture and broken color. Burnished mineral/metal finishes and layered colored glazes add depth. Some examples of softly reflective metals are mica, copper, pewter, bronze, antiqued silver & gold.
Tip #9 ~ Walk Into Another Room
Consider walls as planes of color, and see how they interact when viewing one next to the other in adjacent rooms. Approach it like a composition. You're in one room, but you're going to see a piece of another room through it. So as you're choosing colors, consider how they will flow from room to room to create your picture.
Tip #10 ~ Choose Different Paint Finishes
A single color used on walls and trim takes on new significance when applied in different finishes. For example, wall and trim colors can remain the same hue, but use an eggshell (matte and less reflective) finish on the walls and a satin or semigloss on trim. The color wall appear slightly different on each surface.
Transform flat, dull walls into interesting and personal spaces with subtle or dramatic visual texture and broken color. Burnished mineral/metal finishes and layered colored glazes add depth. Some examples of softly reflective metals are mica, copper, pewter, bronze, antiqued silver & gold.
Tip #9 ~ Walk Into Another Room
Consider walls as planes of color, and see how they interact when viewing one next to the other in adjacent rooms. Approach it like a composition. You're in one room, but you're going to see a piece of another room through it. So as you're choosing colors, consider how they will flow from room to room to create your picture.
Tip #10 ~ Choose Different Paint Finishes
A single color used on walls and trim takes on new significance when applied in different finishes. For example, wall and trim colors can remain the same hue, but use an eggshell (matte and less reflective) finish on the walls and a satin or semigloss on trim. The color wall appear slightly different on each surface.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Tip #7 ~ Test Your Color Choice
Boost your confidence by testing colors on poster board or large areas of a wall. Don't be afraid to go beyond your comfort zone: Consider strong, vivid colors or soft, deep neutrals like chocolate brown or olive green as main or accent colors. Or add drama with a stronger color on the ceiling. Tinted ceilings can dramatically change the whole look of a room.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
10 Tips for Picking Interior Paint Color
Tip #6 ~ Learn the Color Terms
It helps to understand the terminology used to describe color.
It helps to understand the terminology used to describe color.
- Hue is what we call a color. Red is a hue. Blue is a hue.
- The value of the hue is how light or dark it is.
- Saturation refers to how dominant the hue is. As we go from red to pink, the red hue becomes less dominant.
- Intensity is the brilliance of the color. The pure colors such as red are more intense than the combined colors such as yellow-green. A stronger intense color usually has a more dominant hue.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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