no name blog: February 2010

Sunday, February 28, 2010

2560 x 1600 Widescreen Landscape Wallpaper

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Kate, Jack and Locke-Lost Pictures

Lost Wallpaper

Area Rugs/Window Treatment - Questions Answered

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Friday, February 26, 2010

Munich. More driving pleasure, reduced emissions: this principle of the development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics applies equally at the very highest level of performance. As of spring 2010, the high-performance model BMW M3 consistently combines its outstanding driving performance figures with further reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels. The range of BMW EfficientDynamics measures fitted as standard in the models BMW M3 Coupé, BMW M3 Convertible and BMW M3 Sedan is now to be supplemented with the Auto Start Stop Function. This reduces the average fuel consumption and CO2 levels of the BMW M3 by up to 8 per cent or 24 grams of CO2 per kilometre. In order to further hone the outstandingly sporty profile of the model there will also be a Competition Package available as of spring 2010.

The range of driver assistance systems optionally available for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M will also be extended in spring 2010. Both models can now be fitted with the functions Side View and Speed Limit Info. The remainder of the BMW M GmbH portfolio will likewise feature new offers. Directly at the market launch of the new BMW X5, a newly configured M Sports Package will be available for the Sports Activity Vehicle. The new BMW 3 Series Coupé and the new BMW 3 Series Convertible can also be upgraded from the start with an M Sports Package. An M Sports Package, also designed for the specific model in question, is part of the equipment range of the BMW 3 Series Sedan and the BMW 3 Series Touring in the Edition Sport. For the launch of the Z4 sDrive35, the M Sports Package for the BMW Z4 is offered for all the other versions of the roadster, too. The BMW Individual range will also be further refined. Especially exclusive equipment options are already available at the market launch, also for the new BMW 5 Series Sedan.

Auto Start Stop Function for the BMW M3 - for the first time in conjunction with a dual clutch transmission.

The BMW M3 achieves its outstanding performance with impressive efficiency. Its 4.0 litre V8 high-revving engine mobilises 309 kW/420 bhp, enabling superior acceleration response due to its unique propulsion. In addition to its fascinating performance characteristics, the 8-cylinder engine - developed exclusively for the BMW M3 - is characterised by an unusually high degree of efficiency. Additional efficiency potential is now tapped into with the Auto Start Stop Function. This helps the drive avoid idling phases when stopping at junctions or in congested traffic. In order to prevent unnecessary fuel consumption the engine is switched off when the vehicle comes to a halt. As soon as the driver wishes to continue driving, the engine is re-activated without delay.

The Auto Start Stop Function is used both in vehicles with standard 6-speed manual transmission and in conjunction with the M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic. The BMW M3 is thus the first model - along with the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 - to use this efficiency-enhancing measure in combination with an automated manual transmission.

The increase in efficiency brought about by the Auto Start Stop Function is up to 8 per cent of 24 grams of CO2 per kilometre, depending on the model and transmission type. For example, the BMW M3 Coupé with 7-speed M dual clutch transmission and Drivelogic powered by a V8 high-revving engine with 309 kW/420 bhp now achieves an average fuel consumption on the EU test cycle of 11.2 litres per 100 kilometres (6-speed manual transmission: 12.4 litres). The same figures apply to the BMW M3 Sedan. In the case of the BMW M3 Convertible, the average fuel consumption is reduced to 11.5 litres (M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic) or 12.7 litres (6-speed manual transmission) per 100 kilometres. All versions of the BMW M3 will also meet the exhaust emission norm EU5 in future.

Modified rear lights with glass covers in a homogeneous red colour provide an additional visual accentuation in the BMW M3 Coupé and the BMW M3 Convertible. With two harmoniously illuminating light banks fed by LED units, they create a characteristic nocturnal design.

New for the BMW M3: Competition Package and retrofit options.

The Competition Package, available for the Coupé and the Sedan, and the retrofit options from the range of Original BMW Accessories specially developed for the M3 are just two possible ways of individualising the sports car. With a suspension lowered by some 10 mm and light alloy wheels in the size 9 x 19 inches at the front and Y-spoke design at the rear, the Competition Package provides further optimised longitudinal and transverse dynamics. In addition, the control of the electronic damper adjustment function EDC including a Sport mode specially developed for the Competition Package has been precisely adjusted to the chassis modifications by means of map-based control and the driving stability control function DSC.

The new range of items from the Original BMW Accessories program available for the BMW M3 provides an even more intense driving experience. Retrofit options designed for this model are specifically geared towards increasing dynamic performance and driving pleasure. For example a rear spoiler and front apron flaps in carbon will be available from spring 2010. As well as perfectly matching the Competition Package the aerodynamically optimised components further reduce lift force, thereby increasing the driving dynamics potential of the BMW M3.

source : BMW Press

BMW M3 Performance

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Auto Start Stop Function for the BMW M3 - for the first time in conjunction with a dual clutch transmission.

New for the BMW M3: Competition Package and retrofit options.

source : BMW Press

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Red Emo Heart

EMO BOY SUICIDE

Cute Emo Boy Hairstyle

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Emo boy and Emo girl

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THE EMOTIONS

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Giveaway On The Skirted Roundtable

Jackie Von Tobel’s fabric line, including these darling pillows. The dog is NOT for sale!!!

This week we have ANOTHER give away at the Skirted Roundtable HERE! Our guest is Jackie Von Tobel, artist, interior and fabric designer, and author. Jackie is also a blogger – which is where the four of us met. All of us started our blogs at about the same time, except for Linda who started HER blog ages and ages ago, Linda is the grandmother of design bloggers. For the past three years, Jackie has been very busy writing two huge reference books on window treatments and bedding HERE. She was gracious enough to offer her two books for the giveaway. The contest ends tomorrow night, so if you haven’t already entered, be sure to go to the Skirted Roundtable HERE and read the instructions.

I love these pictures of Jackie’s home studio, where she writes, draws the illustrations for her books, and creates her fabric line. What a neat and organized artist!

While you are entering the contest, be sure to listen to the interview. Jackie is a fascinating woman, full of a joie de vie that most of us only dream about!!! She is highly inspiring and I think you will be very motivated after listening to all she has accomplished in her life. She’s an incredible person and the three of us were left a little exhausted after talking with her!!!

My favorite fabric from Jackie’s line is this one – Birds and Braches in Coffee. Jackie CLAIMS she designed this fabric with me in mind!! Sure, Jackie!!!!

Tomorrow is the last day to enter the giveaway – so hurry!!! Go HERE to listen to the interview and leave your contest comments there. Please do NOT leave your contest entry comments on this blog, Cote de Texas! All entries MUST be left on the Skirted Roundtable blog or you won’t be eligible!!!!

Jackie asked that I add this information about her collaboration with Minutes Matter:

If you heard my recent interview on The Skirted Roundtable or read some of my posts about design software you may be interested in learning more about how my designs are used in STUDIO graphic design software. My friend Merlin (yes, that is her real name) who is the official wizard over at Minutes Matter and I would like to cordially invited you to attend a FREE, 30 minute webinar sponsored by Minutes Matter Solutions on Thursday, March 4 at 1 PM Eastern. You’ll see Merlin use Studio, our graphic design program, to translate the fabulous draperies and valances from my book, The Design Directory of Window Treatments into elevation renderings filled with fabrics, colors, and textures. These complete designs can also be broken apart quickly and mixed and matched for an infinite variety of styles. Never be stumped again how to treat your client’s windows – watch how easy it is to drag and drop these beautifully illustrated images to create drawings that your clients will want show their friends. To register for this free event on March 4 at 1 PM EST , please click here:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/240892040

for more information, please visit the Minute Matter website:

www.minutesmatter.com

And finally, next week we have design photographer Michael J. Lee who is full of tips on how to get that perfect photograph of your house!

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Spring Landscape

Large Impact vs. Small Accessories - Have a Plan

THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .

Amanda Nisbet Design

Thank you for all of your kind, supportive comments on my previous post. Some of you had questions and, if your e-mail is linked to your profile, I'll respond in an e-mail because, quite honestly, that is all the blog time I want to devote to that problem. I'm getting out-of-town guests today, so it probably won't be today but I'll do it as soon as I can. As for that other thing at the beginning of my posts - sorry. Ugly necessity. Moving on...

I'm a big fan of both area rugs and window treatments because I think they can go a long way toward softening a space, adding texture and color (or pulling colors together) and making a room cozy. I've seen people spend a lot of time and effort trying to make a room feel "right" without them, when if they would have just added them the room would have been complete. Sure, there are definitely rooms that can do without them but, in more cases than not, at least one of these is what a room needs.

Coastal Living Photo: Tria Giovan, Stylist: Heather Chadduck

I've run across a variety of people over the years who don't have either in their space because it's just not in the budget. What I've found really interesting, though, is that some of these same people have a BOATLOAD of small accessories. Some are displayed, but many are just stashed in closets, bins, or wherever. You know, those absolutely adorable or inexpensive little things we all run across when we're out and about and just have to have but have no clue where we're going to put them. Sometimes we almost feel compelled to buy them because they ARE so inexpensive! I mean, who would pass up a deal like that? :-)

Southern Living Designer Paige Schnell/Tracery Interiors
Photo Laurey W. Glenn/Robbie Caponetto

If there are any of you who have that same dilemma (missing window treatments/rugs/large acessories, but more than your share of small accessories) here is a suggestion. Analyze your space and determine where you still need small accessories and what you need. Not the specific item, necessarily, but generally what would work as far as size, etc.. Make a list and keep it with you when you shop. Every time you bypass one of those absolutely to-die-for little accessories that isn't on your list, take that amount of money and piggy bank it toward window treatments, rugs or a larger accessory that would make a bigger impact in the room. Depending on how many little accessories you normally buy, you might be surprised at how quickly your little cash stash multiplies. Once you've grown your cash stash, you can purchase these items fairly inexpensively at a variety of sources and, as we've seen all over blogland, there are DIY options as well.

pointclickhome.com Designer Monelle Totah/Photo Simon Upton

I know that making a plan for accessorizing takes some of the fun and spontaneity out of the process, BUT if you're on a limited budget and really looking to make an impact in your space, and you DON'T have an area rug or window treatments, or you're missing LARGER accessories, why not forego the instant gratification of the small accessories for the delayed gratification (and much bigger impact) of the larger items? (I'm getting super good at these run-on sentences, aren't I?)

Just saying it's something to think about... What do you think?

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Disappointing News

It's come to my attention that there are at least 3 blogs currently harvesting my posts. Disheartening to say the least. I know who they are but won't say because I don't want to give them any exposure. I'm taking steps to remedy the situation.

THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Decorating with Maps

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Emo butterfly

Monday, February 22, 2010

High Resolution Pictures Waterfalls

Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

Tocino Switzerland

Miley Cyrus Celebrity Pictures

PInk Emo Hairstyle

Taylor Swift Hot Pictures and Wallpapers Gallery

Taylor Alison Swift is an American country-pop singer-songwriter, and Hollywood actress. She was born on December 13, 1989 in the borough of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Scott Swift, a stock broker, and his wife Andrea, a homemaker. She has a younger brother, Austin.

In 2008, Taylor Swift was in a high-profile relationship with pop singer Joe Jonas. On November 11, 2008, in an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Swift claimed that Jonas broke up with her in a 27-second phone call. Swift's best friend has been Abigail Anderson, whom she has known since ninth grade. Swift is also close friends with Kellie Pickler.

Birth Name : Taylor Alison Swift
Birth Date : 13-12-1989
Birth Place : Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession : Singer-songwriter, guitarist, actress
Instruments : Vocals, guitar, piano, ukulele,
Years Active : 2006–present

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Enfilades and Lanternes

Kay O’Toole’s house as seen in the March Veranda, pictures by Tria Giovan. What roses!!! I just adore the soft lavender color of the chair fabric. Notice how thick the walls are, easy to see this where the windows are placed.

The enfilade view from the bedroom past the entry hall into the living room. Notice the gorgeous doors! The front of the house is on the left.

This picture of Kay O’Toole’s house taken from the architect’s web site shows the skylight and the design on the wooden floors – both elements that are found on the above floor plan.

A collection of antique oil paintings hang over a settee. The chinoiserie tea table is so beautiful!

A charming French house found in Provence.

I have long been obsessed with enfilades – especially French ones found in the southern region of that country. What exactly does enfilade mean when used in architecture? Simply, an enfilade is a building where the interior doors are aligned with connecting rooms along a single axis. When the doors are all lined up – you can see from one end of the house to the other. The history of the enfilade is a long one. From the Baroque period on, royal palaces incorporated enfilades - state rooms would be lined up on one axis while private apartments would be on another. Great houses in England used this floor plan – Chatsworth House and Blenheim Palace are two famous examples.

Chatsworth House’s state rooms are lined up on an enfilade, one room flows into the next with their doors placed in a long line. Here you can see from one end of Chatsworth all the way down to its other end.

Blenheim Palace: a long enfilade on the upstairs private bedroom wing.

The 17th century Tsarkoe Selo, an imperial palace in Russia, has a particularly beautiful enfilade due the lavish wall treatments. The Tsarkoe Selo is home to the famous Amber Room.

Maison de George Sand, home of the French author, has an enfilade of rooms.

Here, in this Swedish house, the enfilade is short, just three rooms deep. So pretty!

Palaces traditionally have enfilades on their state floors.

Juan Pablo Molyneux’s house has a gorgeous enfilade of rooms.

Another Swedish enfilade.

A country French house with beautifully carved doors between its rooms.

The window at the end of this long enfilade is especially pretty.

A modern interpretation of the enfilade by Thad Hayes who used beautiful doors to separate these rooms.

Another new version of the building style in Rosemary Beach – here arches separate the rooms, not doors.

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David Adler, the famous architect, used enfilades in many of his designs. This lineup of rooms is found in the 1925 Lasker house on Chicago’s North Shore. Again, arches not doors separate the spaces.

Limed wood doors and parquet floors update this house, giving it a more contemporary look.

Not France, but America by William T. Baker, thanks to Things That Inspire. I would love to see the plans of this house to see if it is one room deep.

Traditional enfilades are not always fancy or large. The New Orleans “shotgun house” is such an example. Here, in the French Quarter, is a rare but charming shotgun house, so called because a bullet would travel from the front door out to the back.

The shotgun house floor plan is a enfilade – all its doors are lined up. The view at the front door would end at the back yard.

Enfilade is also another name for a buffet with cabinet doors. This 19th century French painted enfilade with original hardware is from M. Naeve in Houston and 1st Dibs HERE.

Kay O’Toole’s Floor Plans: Enfilade AND a Lanterne

Looking again at Kay O’Toole’s floor plans, they reveal that besides being an enfilade, the house is also an example of a French Lanterne - meaning, the house is one room deep and the front and back windows are lined up – making the house see-through. This style of house is named after the famous 18th century hunting lodge, the Pavillion de la Lanterne, located in the Versailles Park in France. La Lanterne is considered a most beautiful house and it has been widely copied throughout the years by different architects.

An earlier picture of La Lanterne. The house is used as a country vacation spot by French President Sarkozy. He spent his honeymoon there with Carla Bruni. The romance of a Lanterne design is the ability to approach the house, look into it and out past it, onto the back yard. Imagine at a dinner party, arriving at the house and seeing through it, straight to the back all decorated with candle lit tables.

The gates to La Lanterne are topped by large deer heads.

A rare floor plan of La Lanterne shows the courtyard its the two wings surround. Here you can see the center part of the building with the windows that line up, making the building see through.

The layout of La Lanterne. The famous blogger Aesthete’s Lament commented HERE that this view shows the “dreary landscaping, vulgarly sized tennis court, motel-blue pool.” It does seem a shame that the grounds are not prettier.

Here is a larger satellite picture of La Lanterne in Versailles. You can see how close it is to the palace and the Petite and Gran Trianons.

Security is very tight at La Lanterne now. There is now a metal gate between the deer head posts. Another fence encircles the outer perimeter of the property.

Rare pictures of La Lanterne. You can really see the essence of the see-through aspect of the house from these pictures.

The tennis court does seem horribly oversized – couldn’t it be moved to a more discrete part of the estate? The pool, though, is not as offensive in this picture.

A closer view of the two wings.

Many grand houses were built modeled on the original Pavillion de La Lanterne. Here, in Lake Bluff, the Carolyn Morse Ely house was built by David Adler in 1923. Notice how the screens have marred the beautiful windows! The facade is a faithful adaption of the original Pavillion de la Lanterne with its six windows and center pediment.

The Adler Ely house showing the opposite side of the house as above.

The floor plans of the Carolyn Morse Ely house, plainly showing the house to be a Lanterne design with its windows lined up with each other. The center portion of the house is also an enfilade, all the rooms have doors lined up on an axis.

In Newport, Champ Soleil was built, again based on La Lanterne. Things That Inspire took this picture on a tour of the neighborhood. Again, the main section of the house is one room deep, with windows lined up from the front to the back, making the house see through. The gates were recently refurbished at great cost to the homeowners.

An earlier photograph, taken inside the gates show the shutters and front door stained. Champ Soleil is not as faithful a reproduction as the Ely house. The Ely house has six windows flanking the front entrance, exactly like the Pavillion de la Lanterne. Champ Soleil has only one window flanking the front door, instead of three.

This side elevation picture of Champ Soleil dramatically illustrates the one room deep aspect of the Lanterne design.

In 1929, Horace Trumbauer designed another La Lanterne inspired house on Long Island for James B. Clews. In 1952 the “Lanterne” center part of the house was demolished leaving the two wings to be converted into separate houses. This facade is a faithful adaption of the original design – there are three windows on each side of the front door, exactly like the Pavillion de la Lanterne in Versailles.

The architects Bories and Shearron HERE designed a wonderful house based on the ‘see through’ style. Sadly, this house has not yet been built. This plan is not a copy of the Pavillion de la Lanterne, rather it is an interpretation of the style. Notice the front door is not symmetrically placed, instead three windows are to one side of the door, while one is to its right.

And finally, a plat showing the layout of the house and gardens.

Reminder: the new Skirted Roundtable is now online HERE. This week we have as a guest, Jackie Von Tobel, author, interior and fabric designer. Jackie is very inspiring to listen to – I think you will really enjoy hearing how she manages to do it all! We are having a giveaway this week – two people will win one of Jackie’s reference books on bedding and window treatments! Hurry to enter!