Home Decoration

Trying Something New

<div>Visbeen Associates is excited to share that we have chosen to display two billboards near New Buffalo, MI.  If you happen to be near there, take Red Star Highway and check them out!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65MC3R8FhsBMpf0gq_KzAf5Wdg7xVwFCSGtztFiLkSOHjONu3PjGhFflQCzjlCinGL2K7CMEy5_YpYBGAujZaq8_fujzk8eHO4i2eKtAog3C_WeapccS-XpLljp__UbkeuFwZ2Svh-HiA/s1600/IMG_0922_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486340095052782658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65MC3R8FhsBMpf0gq_KzAf5Wdg7xVwFCSGtztFiLkSOHjONu3PjGhFflQCzjlCinGL2K7CMEy5_YpYBGAujZaq8_fujzk8eHO4i2eKtAog3C_WeapccS-XpLljp__UbkeuFwZ2Svh-HiA/s320/IMG_0922_1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 275px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKMBLY6_PaiJJ3XN5-8W5zDlgs8SpyGcaTpc7zWaRBaa9OeNBosFbiErWXD8XvMBPjtqG6g5xg_vHjK0HWrzQrPX9-K5k2iUmHWCLcojtKwk5x7k-4TZj0f0NkpC7ap6GT-IGJJ_einYO/s1600/IMG_0917_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486340084170114658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKMBLY6_PaiJJ3XN5-8W5zDlgs8SpyGcaTpc7zWaRBaa9OeNBosFbiErWXD8XvMBPjtqG6g5xg_vHjK0HWrzQrPX9-K5k2iUmHWCLcojtKwk5x7k-4TZj0f0NkpC7ap6GT-IGJJ_einYO/s320/IMG_0917_1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 138px;" /></a>

Trying Something New

Visbeen Associates is excited to share that we have chosen to display two billboards near New Buffalo, MI. If you happen to be near there, ...

4:57 AM

Licensed in Wisconsin!

<div>Wayne Visbeen recently received his architect's license in the state of Wisconsin!  Take a look at this beautiful home <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz">Visbeen Associates</a> designed there.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>"The charm of England’s Cotswold style lives on in this impressive and inviting home. A stone and timber frame façade with a copper cupola and weathervane add to the exterior, as do two large rear fireplaces that are perfect for outdoor entertaining. Inside, an L-shaped floor plan is designed for convenience, leading from the large four-car garage into the main level. Highlights include an octagonal<span> </span><span></span>dining area off the kitchen, a large formal dining area and first-floor master suite. The upper level includes additional bedrooms while the lower includes guest space as well as a large recreation room and more."</div><div><br /></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0e2qIreakPwWGimzVSqSiUlkZNWEfA5oF1C7mOVrPPgPoCpxEFnKwJeDLVr__KZ-iyyXcicqary6a5jEqgA9bKEfndJVWX6alisSenTCRv6RHYd-FsFeqi8UVIPgio8BZ20LKbpULtCXB/s1600/IMG_5200.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486017900993032914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0e2qIreakPwWGimzVSqSiUlkZNWEfA5oF1C7mOVrPPgPoCpxEFnKwJeDLVr__KZ-iyyXcicqary6a5jEqgA9bKEfndJVWX6alisSenTCRv6RHYd-FsFeqi8UVIPgio8BZ20LKbpULtCXB/s320/IMG_5200.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEF9s2tCJxNWP8QCeVXhTMS_fw0sNYXaAgpoUhAbNE1MtTLewQuMeXnGQc-RxwwQQ4TYqmizN91oUWnQ12pWaB2XrGMwcyzYdxz4LvVfzYRio9AGQsGUwPz_wAjKVx3MVYcuFFwRt1YyHj/s1600/IMG_5198.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486017896044701698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEF9s2tCJxNWP8QCeVXhTMS_fw0sNYXaAgpoUhAbNE1MtTLewQuMeXnGQc-RxwwQQ4TYqmizN91oUWnQ12pWaB2XrGMwcyzYdxz4LvVfzYRio9AGQsGUwPz_wAjKVx3MVYcuFFwRt1YyHj/s320/IMG_5198.jpg" style="display:block; 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Licensed in Wisconsin!

Wayne Visbeen recently received his architect's license in the state of Wisconsin! Take a look at this beautiful home Visbeen Associate...

5:00 AM

ELEGANT TEEN BEDROOM DECOR IDEAS PICTURE

<a href="http://rumah89.blogspot.com/2010/02/minimalist-modern-furniture-bedroom.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="ELEGANT TEEN BEDROOM DECOR IDEAS" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486205854387068226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEz-W0OxlLflgiCvTv-lStqegm3_e0GWs01n5SwHsFkuK4-ln830TsXU4lyxNWOWHm09BhUiwK5HxcLIsEDlNEPwOkbYRUo1P1lEFZ8ss-xVtyjzBuj-m8ms0mLrdEVPtoLr-XoP-IBgIL/s800/ELEGANT+TEEN+BEDROOM+DECOR+IDEAS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 335px;" title="ELEGANT TEEN BEDROOM DECOR IDEAS" /></a><br /><a href="http://rumah89.blogspot.com/search/label/bedroom%20design" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="ELEGANT TEEN BEDROOM DECOR IDEAS" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486205846881142370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9Ry2AMCXATHmVbnzem_eJZpm8Ee5OMGQ0lqyH06OH5b2WcveY0gVQ3WFIotcfOKv9xGccR4nX7DPomL_pVJGI6GMeCtwYd7ytFKYbyRnSEvjOmfL-MYC2xXlb3wqjCAnaVLSJlddfWT4/s800/ELEGANT+TEEN+BEDROOM+DECOR+IDEAS+3.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 520px; height: 337px;" title="ELEGANT TEEN BEDROOM DECOR IDEAS" /></a><br /><a href="http://rumah89.blogspot.com/search/label/bedroom%20design" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486205828833147570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmJ6BSHQ4litRBfpKM82R6FMJkMW8kA0y4tuClTpmbe4R5sErK734X-aa4k_4dw1mVYgPCCwUYl9Bg4xaN8oKOlg0vpXhxgV9StSYPeCKxaPheGeeLGSPtguiwbWLUh-7cRz6ORXmw9mm/s400/ELEGANT+TEEN+BEDROOM+DECOR+IDEAS+2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 332px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Spain is a country area <span style="font-weight: bold;">ELEGANT TEEN <a href="http://rumah89.blogspot.com/2010/02/minimalist-modern-furniture-bedroom.html" style="font-weight: bold;">BEDROOM</a></span><a href="http://rumah89.blogspot.com/2010/02/minimalist-modern-furniture-bedroom.html" style="font-weight: bold;"> DESIGN</a> a lot of abundant kids appliance manufacturers are located. BM is one of those companies which aftermath appliance for kids apartment of all ages. Of advance they accept appliance for adolescence too. In adjustment to present this appliance they showed abundant pictures of boyhood bedchamber adornment account which could affect all of us. Adolescence aren�t accessible bodies to amuse and they usually already accept some taste. You can�t aloof put a bright and agleam appliance in their allowance like in a babyish room. Mostly they like avant-garde and affected appearance so back you adorn their allowance you should accede that. You should additionally accede that they charge some assertive things there like a acceptable wardrobe, a abstraction desk, some shelves and a bed. Of advance there are additionally some added appliance you could put there but that isn�t necessary. In adjustment to actualize a absolute affected boyhood bedchamber analysis out adornment account below.</div>

ELEGANT TEEN BEDROOM DECOR IDEAS PICTURE

Spain is a country area ELEGANT TEEN BEDROOM DESIGN a lot of abundant kids appliance manufacturers are located. BM is one of those compani...

2:04 PM

Modern Bookcases

We've been struggling with the decision whether to buy an iPad or not.  We are late adopter, or maybe even no adopter, type when it comes to technology.  There is something about holding a book and flipping the pages that is really satisfying to us.  <br /><br />That is, until you want to carry ten books with you when you travel.  And most of them are hardbacks.  Times like that make us wonder if printed books are going the way of CDs, you know.  Like, who buys CD anymore?<br /><br />But as we were driving down the Melrose Design district the other day, this gorgeous bookcase from the Poliform showroom almost caused us to crash the car.  It is STUNNING!  It's huge and it's perfect if you have a loft with very tall ceiling.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdVZuIHrrSz7_q6aVO4gA6A2qD8SMQc_XLXbwdgeyrKScYxQ_mx-u91nAmTr41mJQSmf8vWCOjU7tM8u7zpFCXWkny0XEV74eE5h3hW8cq1RmaTQLQdToOaILRknAGGnqWIzidXdlpRdN/s1600/03_PoliformFebbraio08-00037-copia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdVZuIHrrSz7_q6aVO4gA6A2qD8SMQc_XLXbwdgeyrKScYxQ_mx-u91nAmTr41mJQSmf8vWCOjU7tM8u7zpFCXWkny0XEV74eE5h3hW8cq1RmaTQLQdToOaILRknAGGnqWIzidXdlpRdN/s640/03_PoliformFebbraio08-00037-copia.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We don't have the pricing information for this item, sorry.  Poliform is very high-end and upscale, so it is probably really expensive.  But, if you have a really good carpenter, it's probably really easy to build!  And, wouldn't it be great as a room divider too?  Just make sure your carpenter anchor it properly.<br /><br />You see, there is always a place for books! Ipad or no Ipad.<br /><br />To see more bookcases from Poliform, click <a href="http://www.poliform.it/index_ita.html#POLIFORM/BOOKCASES/WALL-SYSTEM/PHOTOGALLERY_1_3102_3099_1/" target="_blank">here.</a>

Modern Bookcases

We've been struggling with the decision whether to buy an iPad or not. We are late adopter, or maybe even no adopter, type when it come...

12:15 PM

Emmaus Wolfe

Emmaus Wolfe

We're in the middle of a baby boom here! The Visbeen Associates family welcomes Emmaus Wolfe Lorenz to the world! He was born to Jonat...

7:30 AM

Five Ways to Make Your House Younger

Did you see "Hot In Cleveland" last week?  We didn't either, mainly because we don't even know how to find TV Land on our TV.  If you miss it, you can see the full episode<a href="http://www.tvland.com/shows/hot-in-cleveland/full-episodes/pilot" target="_blank"> here.</a><br /><br />Anyway, the reason we mention it is because reading a LA Times review on the show we saw one funny line-- "To think we spent all that time and effort and money trying to look 10 years younger and 10 pounds lighter," says Malick, a recently unemployed soap star now being offered grandma roles, "and all we had to do was crash-land in Cleveland."<br /><br />You'll have to be at that age to know what we are talking about!  You know, the age where we look at younger women more than our husbands do?  The age that we keep saying to ourselves, man, if I can only have my old body back with my current brain?  <br />Which leads us to this point, do you know your house can look 10 years younger too?  Most people don't realize this, but the way we decorate our house is very much like the way we dress, it literally can add or subtract a few years.<br /><br />Here are five ways you can instantly update your home:<br /><br />1) <strong>Use fresh and happy colors via use of wallpapers, paints and fabrics.</strong><br /><br />Wallpapers are so in now.  We love, love it.  Not as much to wallpaper every room like they did in the sixties, but by wallpapering just one wall or a small bathroom or dining room, you can instantly freshen things up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaMkHStC50aqm3fLc5oQ4eoJaL2XIbcRjIpTee23F8pT-NwzKQs1sf6_Xptcs8H1_2U59j5LoXd-eNk_PPpS7bp0o8-JkfVwAMaDY2Ggg8SOi3jazw9GLSsc36kwlH7W7O3oZu4yAC-ks/s1600/thibaut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaMkHStC50aqm3fLc5oQ4eoJaL2XIbcRjIpTee23F8pT-NwzKQs1sf6_Xptcs8H1_2U59j5LoXd-eNk_PPpS7bp0o8-JkfVwAMaDY2Ggg8SOi3jazw9GLSsc36kwlH7W7O3oZu4yAC-ks/s320/thibaut.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thibaut.com</div><br />2) <strong>Get rid of things that are outdated</strong>.<br /><br />You know how mom's jean just add 10 years to your age and 10 lbs to your butt?  Outdated things like ivy silk plants, sofa arm covers, oak furniture, shabby chic sofas (so 80s!) are the equivalent of mom's jeans. Worse yet, it screams "grandma"!<br /><br />3) <strong>Update your furniture </strong><br /><br />Furniture is like fashion.  It changes with time.   You probably notice that furniture are not as heavy as they use to be.  The heavy, ornate look for furniture (think Real Housewives of Orange County/New Jersey/Atlanta) are as out as McMansions.  Rather, look for furniture that are modern and clean-lined with fresh designs.  If you have upholtery pieces with good bones (say, a very comfortable sofa), consider re-upholstering it with new <a href="http://www.insidefabric.com/">fabrics.</a>  The fabric choices nowadays are amazing.  <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vanguardfurniture.com/uploads/rooms/kfdbjiteqt_298_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qu="true" src="http://www.vanguardfurniture.com/uploads/rooms/kfdbjiteqt_298_lg.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br />4) <strong>Get small little things that count.</strong><br /><br />Sometimes things are so tough that shopping is not an option (2008-2009, anyone?). But you know how sometimes a little thing can make us feel much better, say, a tube of pretty lipstick? It's like that for the home too.  We spend so much time in our home, it's ok to treat yourself a little bit.  Little things like dressing your bed with really good sheets, make your bathroom like a spa etc.  goes a long way.  You see this with a good hotel--it's the little details that make all the difference.<br /><br />So consider buying a new rug, a couple of pretty pillows--it doesn't have to be expensive.  Homegoods is a good store for bargains like this.  Buy lots of books secondhand.  They make you look smart (and  great accessories too).<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lwYdL4cOxcwrrC0X_NP5vARZAWpekl-zj2mQyngSayUunYUFXqcnSjhrU88PoZKzUWQ88AxPSYo9AhzYqN7ls1GNB7oySQnlfyY1BUlXSpJQcl9tbkjOfw_aUrIsbQQ9Q7rikUXVu8_m/s1600/ho-stylemaker09__0501599418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lwYdL4cOxcwrrC0X_NP5vARZAWpekl-zj2mQyngSayUunYUFXqcnSjhrU88PoZKzUWQ88AxPSYo9AhzYqN7ls1GNB7oySQnlfyY1BUlXSpJQcl9tbkjOfw_aUrIsbQQ9Q7rikUXVu8_m/s400/ho-stylemaker09__0501599418.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Note:  A good source for hotel things is <a href="http://www.americanhotel.com/" target="_blank">American Hotel Registry</a>.  They sell actual hotel sheets, pillows and mattresses and from what we can see, the prices are pretty good and that you can buy directly from them.  (We are not affiliated with this site in anyway)<br /><br /><strong>5) Go contrarian.</strong>  <br /><br />The problem with trend is that after a while everything looks the same.  Remember how Juicy Couture was all the rage just a couple of years back?  What happened now to those velour tracksuits?<br /><br />Home trends are like that too.  After a while everyone's house look the same.  Enough with the granite counter already.  Enough with one paint color for each room.  And please, do we need 10,000 square feet home?<br /><br />The best styles are the ones that buck against the trend, stay true to the classic, and retain its integrity.<br /><br />Go with your personality and your style, unless, of course, you have no style (in that case, consider hiring help).<br /><br />Just remember that simpler is better, and less is more.

Five Ways to Make Your House Younger

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Masculine Furnishings for Men

Men usually don't have that much say in the decorating of your home, do they?  We think because if we leave it up to them all they will buy is big screen TVs and Lazy Boy chairs.   Say what you will about stereotype.  It exists because it's usually true.<br /><br />So consider this a "Straight Women for Straight Guys" intervention. Furnishings can be very masculine and stylish at the same time.  Here are some of our favorite furniture lines that have that combination:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hickorychair.com/see_furniture_results.aspx?c=18">Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair</a>:<br />This line is what we would describe as modern American classic. Very clean-lined. Solid, neutral colors. A little bit pricey, but it's the kind of furniture that won't go out of style for a long time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://furniturebrands.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a4f580b4970b013483cd73ad970c-500wi" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" qu="true" src="http://furniturebrands.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a4f580b4970b013483cd73ad970c-500wi" width="476" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.vanguardfurniture.com/collections/browse.aspx">Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture</a><br /><br />This is another one of our favorite collection. Manly, but not overly so. There are some soft touches in the details that we like.  Less expensive than Thomas O'Brien, and the quality is just as nice.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vanguardfurniture.com/uploads/collections/pic-bottom-pzfses_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qu="true" src="http://www.vanguardfurniture.com/uploads/collections/pic-bottom-pzfses_3.jpg" width="365" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.brownstonefurniture.com/">Brownstone Furniture:</a><br /><br />If you are looking for an affordable line with coordinating and matching items, Brownstone is a good choice. Very inexpensive. They just added a new <a href="http://www.brownstoneupholstery.com/">upholstery collection</a>, which is really nice.  We like the upholstery collection a lot more than the casegoods (industry term for wood pieces).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlf_Mcm2kgQK9-Fe9vQ_eyiH_6zfvTrimKwsODN-zjY6YzjuRGhAPtOX5YuLdGT7lb4VNK0tzVJ4tRqgh_VeH_3gFFbU7kh3XlQDLjk2YSxNSANbPsiTet3tg6XI6-sYnDN1brCaFYks_-/s1600/brownstone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlf_Mcm2kgQK9-Fe9vQ_eyiH_6zfvTrimKwsODN-zjY6YzjuRGhAPtOX5YuLdGT7lb4VNK0tzVJ4tRqgh_VeH_3gFFbU7kh3XlQDLjk2YSxNSANbPsiTet3tg6XI6-sYnDN1brCaFYks_-/s400/brownstone.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bolierco.com/">Bolier Furniture</a><br /><br />If your man likes really, really simple, clean-lined things he'll like this line.  Pricey (more on the wood pieces than upholstery-the upholstery products are a bit more reasonable).  It could be a little severe (because it's all straight lines and geometric and muted colors).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bolierco.com/Products/Large/upholstery/125010_F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" qu="true" src="http://www.bolierco.com/Products/Large/upholstery/125010_F.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />As always, warm up these rooms with accessories--such as rugs, artwork, fresh flowers, books etc. We can't emphasize enough what a huge difference this would make.

Masculine Furnishings for Men

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Ultra Cool Barstool

We love this new <a href="http://www.insideavenue.com/p-7364-modern-barstool.aspx">modern barstool</a> from Nuevo. It's so sleek!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7p2GDKhO4QFe7D4JQ-qE-5ROMJfb_gp6PsVQkUGN8ErjZaWTJPyFZDcr5sIlrxYVvFjswQ3Tv6AE7BMrqwKI_qV9gZdBvkp50rSIZKMRlVsRk2KnpM0Lk0uRhdPdY9uimHSIpiKAVwJU/s1600/HGAF240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7p2GDKhO4QFe7D4JQ-qE-5ROMJfb_gp6PsVQkUGN8ErjZaWTJPyFZDcr5sIlrxYVvFjswQ3Tv6AE7BMrqwKI_qV9gZdBvkp50rSIZKMRlVsRk2KnpM0Lk0uRhdPdY9uimHSIpiKAVwJU/s400/HGAF240.jpg" width="255" /></a></div>The seat is upholstered in Italian leather and the base is a solid steel. Very substantial and heavy. The seat runs a bit small in size. Shown here in black, it is also available in white and brown leather. The base is hydraulic, which means you can adjust the seat heigh.<br /><br />The price is $475.

Ultra Cool Barstool

We love this new modern barstool from Nuevo. It's so sleek! The seat is upholstered in Italian leather and the base is a solid steel. V...

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Modern Luxury Bathroom Designs (best of 2010) HD

Modern Luxury Bathroom Designs (best of 2010) HD

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Loewen Windows

<div style="text-align: center;">Check it out!  <a href="www.visbeen.biz">Visbeen Associates</a> is featured in <a href="http://www.loewen.com">Loewen</a>'s national marketing materials!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1ruRept5gP5kFVf5qFM92JrH6YHWPASh6KPT4x7ceHLab0NSIMyFKsuplAYvfmNHomGLegf2jSVKoTm8teiCH_bcxOKbeikQ8w6T6VNE26_GPYFIBIYVKgA2k9ihDSsMSa8p3n89TVD4/s1600/p1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480389648849210658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1ruRept5gP5kFVf5qFM92JrH6YHWPASh6KPT4x7ceHLab0NSIMyFKsuplAYvfmNHomGLegf2jSVKoTm8teiCH_bcxOKbeikQ8w6T6VNE26_GPYFIBIYVKgA2k9ihDSsMSa8p3n89TVD4/s320/p1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDBjrphweziBTpHiNsSPH-CkIsIVKBinYWxUZLdfqbrGprPk0yicuILiKx0bi8bzFpEZdrtYyf7McqRfLsnn3zWqXzGEb3eYEvbdhlucnDPKaEhbG6YHf0qer9zh7sZD7OjK_gikNAk7d/s1600/p2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480389639227770738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDBjrphweziBTpHiNsSPH-CkIsIVKBinYWxUZLdfqbrGprPk0yicuILiKx0bi8bzFpEZdrtYyf7McqRfLsnn3zWqXzGEb3eYEvbdhlucnDPKaEhbG6YHf0qer9zh7sZD7OjK_gikNAk7d/s320/p2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJUem1vWPAXEZtOz_PWWxnwj76E2S8wOiLGndWTTxcZhGwKQtyjrWVTK26pcdt5N6OZmQwP3-_Ake3UXD4qiSmQ35822EjJas6DkAf46WLJuVO-SS6lrcOdXaN2lTx-A-GF7lNyJobHtbB/s1600/p3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480389628277278226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJUem1vWPAXEZtOz_PWWxnwj76E2S8wOiLGndWTTxcZhGwKQtyjrWVTK26pcdt5N6OZmQwP3-_Ake3UXD4qiSmQ35822EjJas6DkAf46WLJuVO-SS6lrcOdXaN2lTx-A-GF7lNyJobHtbB/s320/p3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" /></a>

Loewen Windows

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What happened to our taste?

Okay, so we can't help wondering outloud, what the hell happened to our taste?  What is it that make MTV's Jersey Shore popular?  What is it that sells magazines that featured Gary Coleman's deathbed's picture?  Worse yet, CNN's poll shows that 85% of people think that it's OKAY for his ex-wife to sell those pictures!!!  Why, why, why we ask?<br /><br />And did you know, the White House crasher made the cut to the Bravo's series Real Housewives of DC?<br /><br />Here's an excerpt from the Bravo site:<br /><br />"Michaele Salahi<br />This northern Virginia native and model is a big part of the inner workings of the D.C. life. She and husband Tareq together founded America�s Polo Cup, for which he is the U.S. team captain. Through her involvement in the Polo Cup, which has become one of the largest and most high profile polo events in the U.S., Michaele has met numerous political leaders across the globe. Additionally, the two are involved in running the Salahi family vineyard, Oasis Winery. Always on the move and juggling multiple projects at once, Michaele is heavily involved in charity work, including being an advocate and fundraising for MS and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A family girl at heart, Michaele loves spending time at the family vineyard with her stable of horses and beloved dog Rio." <br />  <br />No mention of how tacky these people are and how many lawsuits they are involved with <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/25/AR2009112504113.html">(check out the details here)</a>.

What happened to our taste?

Okay, so we can't help wondering outloud, what the hell happened to our taste? What is it that make MTV's Jersey Shore popular? Wh...

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Honda Jazz Airbrush Modification Extreme

<a href="http://modificationsincludinganewcar.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt=" Honda Jazz Airbrush Modification Extreme " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483023284110932546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUm4kvnNUuazRN7LK5ZY9aUyZrixuPJ72BUSILK2Bm9x3cCLnslRvAYeg90kYUZ_oChuS_UOgJH6kcresJ_oBzo9m_UU_WaxYKBgmmxW1VwCc3bmCBO_COxRCN8qY7vVrKn9p6y73-CJA/s200/Honda+Jazz+modification.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 120px;" title=" Honda Jazz Airbrush Modification Extreme " /></a>this car in the anatomy accomplish over. Installation of spoiler,  advanced bumper, ancillary and aback up his own brim added to the car  body. Wide Anatomy 10 cm was additionally added. In accession to install  added anatomy on the exterior, Benny Cooper agitated amber acrylic all  over the car body. As a sweetener, antagonism blooming acid sticker  added to the ancillary of the car body. Other complementary, custom  wing, displayed on the back.

Honda Jazz Airbrush Modification Extreme

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Modification extrem Honda Jazz 2010

<a href="http://modificationsincludinganewcar.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="modifikasi honda jazz contest 2010" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483021477163310754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmn6EWwDFvoO9pVRnSPwbWeJMAAzS4CW8sQ3QRcS2I-nm1hAJ4P_keIemKS_fdFGxxWYo_nqhqjvaBbzbzJejICGv1v8eF2dHVDpP_TCQ15NcERSM_i5of-qESvBzt1QwKwqLC5mhduw9W/s320/MODIFIKASI+HONDA+JAZZ.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 308px;" title="modifikasi honda jazz contest 2010" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8MNm2lCt4muYrwkLIFrZh4G7vHRAU5eeUGAXSBZaai-6ilYu3ASVio9g4PgwL7VDC_j1yusSlaspwmWgUNK5E9Jgy__RaTPrkJl1MFo9pPB2TR7Kvq8tQjq1iuNtkn8RB2F-8PzM1HzdN/s1600/jazz.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span><span></span></span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">modifikasi  honda jazz contest<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>HONDA Degree  Modification Contest "Tuning JAZZ  CONTEST 2007"<br />Connect the success of the Jazz Tuning Contest  is held in the year 2005, PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) to hold back the  third time the event "Jazz Tuning Contest 2007" in the Main Atrium Mall  Taman Anggrek, Jakarta, from 28 June to 1 July 2007 . This event is an  event contest modifications for users Honda Jazz mania for the  creativity and innovation in modifying their cars.

Modification extrem Honda Jazz 2010

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jazz modification

<a href="http://modificationsincludinganewcar.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483018074180291842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hMl0DYv-PDbwQ7gOWnj6pPBtfX7_m2wa4f4Er2jccIzAHmOEj9nlXsjBHtoMfTJTnIdCx4tOBwHZhPS6cDQkUFS9Cy9itHiImdTVlFy6-glG3oZOXqeSiUvQzEC8lUgReZ-KvfEiKTUx/s200/009.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" /></a>Aston Martin is readying a revised, more  powerful V8 Vantage for summer  2008, CAR has learned. Its smallest car  was launched in 2005 and is in  line for a mid-life spruce-up, with a  body polish here and some  engineering tweaks there.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a href="http://modificationsincludinganewcar.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483018072547383794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXs2-aVd_j_Rb53VvVRS0YKmvPuqVl24eAnzF6hZzNB-2p_mTCkTu9HYp7MF2oc6HLi9dHKq5Ks62fAPS_sQJNxNheVlXeY_SomfaNWhjj87bVeNnYRqCBvZpgdvBXX843Va1Y04ejLmJm/s200/010.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" /></a>They promise to iron  out the small glitches that prevent this mouth-watering coupe and  soft-top from entering the ranks of the greats. Our  man with the long lens up in Sweden has seen a brace of Vantages on  winter test – and, tellingly, they are registered with a bigger 4733cc  V8.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://modificationsincludinganewcar.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483018064764967730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGriSm-bFlH1BlLiOr2w4azJwio_bY79zLaiK1pk2-tGIO1wJj9x2Litd5yO51y96MrUF0X2xY734VHNm54SQeE1gH12l8yPdT3Oiajy5v4A6_aR1gx2ZsxO3rkaZkoUo5YoufAEghEO5/s200/modified-honda-jazz-custom-extreme-modification-sport-rim-paint-job.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 197px; height: 148px;" /></a>We hear the company is launching a new, more powerful model to slot  above the regular 4.3-litre Vantages and give the V8 the performance it  needs to take on the sportier 911s.  CAR recently tested the new V8  Vantage N400 and came away captivated – but ruing the details that  let down an exquisite package. Happily, the newly independent Aston is  about to fix many of the glitches – such as the Nineties-era Ford  flat-barrelled key that hardly sits comfortably with an £83,000 Aston  Martin.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p>

jazz modification

Aston Martin is readying a revised, more powerful V8 Vantage for summer 2008, CAR has learned. Its smallest car was launched in 2005 and ...

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HONDA JAZZ MODIF TOYOTA CROWN JDM

<a href="http://modificationsincludinganewcar.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483016849944627714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFdaSDmqHKtAIyep9ss72U7pjtvbo2VaGU3F03U8EjTTNzlfsZf7PE858qWRHWj9DJ2dsQhCUuIXJBK3u2g3DDlqa68vavIPYtMZTnXgjILtbo3Qn2obozoL9xshpjn4ab8Nm4g4gYIhI/s200/honda+jazz+modif.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 164px;" /></a>honda jazz modifications this  foolish be calculated once. Imagine, like All New Honda Jazz 2008 is not felt before,  but series sedan Hatchback RS is brought directly to the home  modifications in Autoline Jl Arteri Kedoya, West Jakarta. "The point,  the honda Jazz should I get with  the others," said Handy.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />To meet ambisinya, try Handy search of a  suitable model through the virtual world. Finally found the flow of  racing style that combined with the appropriate JDM Toyota Crown desires.<br /><br />The  dimauinya, width bumper design combined with the sharp corner on both  sides of the a very identical to Japan's street car. "The water dam in  the bumper and large V-shaped that characterize besutan faster," said  Handy.<br /><br />Agus, punggawa Autoline, does not find it difficult to meet the taste  Handy. Fiberglass material that is reliable in accordance with the  concept of making Molding early. The process takes three weeks.<br /><br />As  a result of the custom body, the bumper to fall down. Display cars are  so cingkrang enggak because the owner wanted a lowering kit. Agus must  turn the brain that velg Lenso Mesh 18 x 8 inches can mepet to Fender  lips. Finally, dipakailah condom on over the Fender down 3 cm from the  original Fender nut and take the front bumper.<br /><br />Interestingly, the  design end of the muffler-shaped trapesium. Initially, the back bumper  of this exotic straight average. After viewing Crown JDM, muffler and bumper dicoak display is  adjusted so that kemiringannya appear extreme.<br /><br />HONDA Jazz look to strengthen the  racing style, the engine cover is made of carbon materials, including  the diffuser, gril, until the rear wing. Bodi berkelir be white decal  striping. "Color combinations of red, white, and black to make the  visualization more steady," Handy firm.<br /><br />In addition to body,  interior is also constrained senada, such as seat replaced the standard  model of semi-Recaro bucket. Original color is black with red blood from  the same material. So dashboard also constrained motif carbon fiber  plus a white motif that use printing.<br />While the luggage space disulap  so the audio device Racikan Idola Audio and able to produce up to 145  Db boom. Handy confess this has not been full .<br /></div>