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About Heidi

Blogger, trend-spotter, Charles Luck brand aficionado, stone fanatic, logophile (lover of words, not logos) recovering perfectionist, foodie, mom of four little ones searching desperately for the elusive 8 hours of sleep, curious about people and places, and Director of Brand Marketing.

Announcing TCLF’s Landslide 2011 Calendar: The Landscape I Love

Categories: Cultural Observations, Inspiration, Things We Love

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October is almost here, which means the holidays are right around the corner.  It’s never too early to start shopping for beautiful and purposeful present for friends and family.  And “The Landscape I Love” calendar from The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) makes a great gift for those who love beautiful photography and are interested in [...]

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Cool Finds: Modern Industrial Style

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Out with “Shabby Chic” and in with “Modern Industrial.”  Balancing form and function, the growing trend towards an industrial attitude draws from the shabby chic notion of flea market finds but with a urban approach.  Check out these cool finds! I’m a sucker for card catalogs (ok, you can just go ahead and call me [...]

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The Colorful Inspiration of Ikat

Categories: Craft, Cultural Observations, Inspiration, Trend Watch

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Season after season, ikat inspired patterns continue to make bold statements for fashion and interiors. From kitchenware to upholstery, the continued popularity of ikat demonstrates that even in this tech-savvy, fast-paced world, global textiles and culture will never go our of style. Ikat is one of the oldest ethnic textile decorations and a common motif [...]

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W57 – A Radical New Typography for New York City

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Manhattan’s western skyline is set for a radical new addition with the in-progress construction of W57.  Located between 11th and 12th avenue, adjacent to the Hudson River at west 57th, a 600-unit residential complex marries the sleek vertical lines of a New York skyscraper with the traditional, lower-rise apartment blocks found on the outskirts of [...]

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The Landscape Art of Hollywood Cemetery

Categories: Craft, Inspiration, Stone Fanatics, Things We Love, Travels

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I never thought I would write a blog about a cemetery (although I’ve always had a somewhat macabre fascination with old cemeteries since visiting many in Europe).  However, after visiting the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia I learned that historic cemeteries are far more than just a final resting place for loved ones. They are part [...]

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