Monday, November 29, 2010

Monday, November 22, 2010

Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Professional Level The Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design – Professional Level (MFA-1) program is formulated to provide students, possessing a baccalaureate degree in an unrelated field, with an advanced degree containing the professional-level education to become licensed interior design practitioners. The focus of this program is on the development of the ability to formulate, propose, and carryout design solutions in a safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing way. Admission to the MFA – Professional Level program requires formal acceptance and submission of a portfolio demonstrating the applicant’s creative abilities in the fine or applied arts, or the successful completion of a NYSID qualifying workshop prior to matriculation.This 90 credit MFA degree requires full-time study and is composed of 81 professional credits and 9 elective credits offering both seminar and studio courses in art and design history, graphic communication, technical skills and knowledge, professional practice, and interior design studios. Of the 90 credits required for the MFA degree, a minimum of 60 credits must be taken at NYSID all of which must be in required professional courses. Only 500 level courses may be satisfied by transfer credit. The residency requirement includes Interior Design III, IV, V and VI, MFA Thesis Preparation, MFA Thesis, and Senior Seminar. In combination with the required professional experience, the curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for membership in national and local interior design associations and allows graduates to sit for qualifying exams for interior design certification in many jurisdictions.

Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Professional Level The Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design – Professional Level (MFA-1) program is formulated to provide students, possessing a baccalaureate degree in an unrelated field, with an advanced degree containing the professional-level education to become licensed interior design practitioners. The focus of this program is on the development of the ability to formulate, propose, and carryout design solutions in a safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing way. Admission to the MFA – Professional Level program requires formal acceptance and submission of a portfolio demonstrating the applicant’s creative abilities in the fine or applied arts, or the successful completion of a NYSID qualifying workshop prior to matriculation.This 90 credit MFA degree requires full-time study and is composed of 81 professional credits and 9 elective credits offering both seminar and studio courses in art and design history, graphic communication, technical skills and knowledge, professional practice, and interior design studios. Of the 90 credits required for the MFA degree, a minimum of 60 credits must be taken at NYSID all of which must be in required professional courses. Only 500 level courses may be satisfied by transfer credit. The residency requirement includes Interior Design III, IV, V and VI, MFA Thesis Preparation, MFA Thesis, and Senior Seminar. In combination with the required professional experience, the curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for membership in national and local interior design associations and allows graduates to sit for qualifying exams for interior design certification in many jurisdictions.

Interior Design Education

Interior Design Education

University of Michigan interior seating area and spiral stair


This architecture was designed by Diamond and Schmitt Architects, the Computer Science and Engineering building that located in Michigan, United States accommodates faculty offices, research labs, and teaching spaces on the North Campus of the University of Michigan. The building is set into a slope that serves to link the upper level at the north of the site with the lower level some 30 feet below. Two classrooms, a computer lab, and a range of building services are set into the slope, sheltered by the earth, which acts as a thermal governor, reducing the demand on mechanical systems to moderate temperature.

In addition, setting portions of the building into the slope reduces the mass of the building on the site. A series of terraced courtyards soften the slope, providing landscaped gardens. A brise-soliel ‘grid’ on the exterior walls, along with an associated glass shade, substantially reduce the solar energy striking the building, reducing the demand for cooling. The 102,000 square foot structure meets the needs of approximately 900 undergraduates, 300 graduate students, and 51 faculty members. It includes computing labs, classrooms (60 seat and 120 seat), conference rooms, and student project space. State-of-the-art wired and wireless telecommunications and technology capabilities, all with inherent future flexibility, are provided in labs for Advanced Computer Architecture, Software Systems and Real Time Theory as well as Artificial Intelligence.

An ‘open projects’ space has been created in the building to allow for robotics, mobile computing and security experimentation. High indoor environmental quality is a key feature of the building. Each office is placed on the perimeter of the building, is naturally lit, and has an operable window. Daylight is into the building by using transom windows in corridors, and through the extensive placement of skylights that cover a four-storey atrium space and a long linear stair. The addition of the skylights allows spaces on the interior of the building to benefit from natural light.

University of Michigan interior seating area and spiral stair


This architecture was designed by Diamond and Schmitt Architects, the Computer Science and Engineering building that located in Michigan, United States accommodates faculty offices, research labs, and teaching spaces on the North Campus of the University of Michigan. The building is set into a slope that serves to link the upper level at the north of the site with the lower level some 30 feet below. Two classrooms, a computer lab, and a range of building services are set into the slope, sheltered by the earth, which acts as a thermal governor, reducing the demand on mechanical systems to moderate temperature.

In addition, setting portions of the building into the slope reduces the mass of the building on the site. A series of terraced courtyards soften the slope, providing landscaped gardens. A brise-soliel ‘grid’ on the exterior walls, along with an associated glass shade, substantially reduce the solar energy striking the building, reducing the demand for cooling. The 102,000 square foot structure meets the needs of approximately 900 undergraduates, 300 graduate students, and 51 faculty members. It includes computing labs, classrooms (60 seat and 120 seat), conference rooms, and student project space. State-of-the-art wired and wireless telecommunications and technology capabilities, all with inherent future flexibility, are provided in labs for Advanced Computer Architecture, Software Systems and Real Time Theory as well as Artificial Intelligence.

An ‘open projects’ space has been created in the building to allow for robotics, mobile computing and security experimentation. High indoor environmental quality is a key feature of the building. Each office is placed on the perimeter of the building, is naturally lit, and has an operable window. Daylight is into the building by using transom windows in corridors, and through the extensive placement of skylights that cover a four-storey atrium space and a long linear stair. The addition of the skylights allows spaces on the interior of the building to benefit from natural light.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY! PRETTY IN PINKS HOLIDAY WREATHS TO SHARE!

Greetings and Happy Pink Saturday Pinkettes!! Thank you so much to our fabulous Beverly of How Sweet the Sound. If you haven't already, do stop by Beverly's blog and say hello. Get comfy, grab a cuppa and enjoy all the fabulous pinks the other wonderful and clever participants have posted.

I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but I so adore Christmas and all the holiday trimmings!

In celebration of Pink Saturday, I wanted to share some of my past and current holiday wreaths....starting with this little cutie patootie!




























Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you and your darlings have a safe and happy weekend!

Be sure to pop back over to Beverly's Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound, to view the other charming and whimsical pink!

Cheers!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

PEACOCK SILVER LEAF OR SPRAY PAINT REVEAL AND SOME BEAUTIFUL PAINTED FURNITURE

Time to reveal how I transformed the peacock. *drumroll*

Tahhh Dahhh

I am thoroughly thrilled with how it turned out. Instead of laboring for hours applying little sheets silver leaf, it took only a few minutes to spray paint!

For those of you who know me, chances are I would have silver leaf'ed it. But I thought I'd give it a chance and spray paint it; if the spray turned out yucky, I probably would have silver leaf'ed it!

I don't doubt it is becuse of all the detail of the peacock that it turned out so well.


If it were completely smooth it probably wouldn't look like silver leaf. I'm just saying! ha!

Thanks again to everyone who participated in my poll. We all learned something for sure! ;) *big hugs*

While we are on the subject of painted things....

I am completely obsessed with Somerset Bay's furnishing! I first learned of Someset Bay Home while visiting the inspiring blog by the fabulous Kate @ Centsational Girl. (So sorry Kate, I couldn't find that particular post to put in a direct link!)

If you aren't familar with Somerset Bay Home, you so must check out their website! I drool all over my keyboard each time I visit!!

How stunning is this Monterey Bureau Bookcase in Vanilla Bean?!!


or this fabulous Lake Norman Breakfront painted in Truffle with Vanilla Bean interior! (don't you just love the names of their paint colors?!)...


Now this one is called Little Washington Dresser in Creme Brulee; I wonder if that was an error because it's definitely what I'd call a sideboard with hutch...



I so want the Martha's Vineyard chest in their Cotton Candy for my bedside chest!


or would be perfectly happy with the Harker's Island Serpertine chest in cotton candy...


how gorgeous is this Camden Display Case in their Key Lime Pie with Vanilla Bean interior?!


and look at this charming little drop leaf table they call the Moorehead Flip Top in Jelly Bean Green...


and who wouldn't love this Pinehurst Double Bench in Creme Brulee at the foot of their bed?!...


*sighing and drooling* ha!

Well, one day I was surfing on craigslist and lookie lookie what I found!


Sorry about the blurry photo, it's the only one I have so far where the pieces are together!

Far from a Somerset Bay original, BUT...it has the nice cutout detail trim along the top and bottom, plus the two cubboard doors. It's got potential...yes?!


It's been sitting in the garage and I will probably get it going in the spring. I promise to keep you posted!

In the meantime, cover your keyboard with plastic and go visit Somerset Bay's site for more amazing pieces here!

Photo Credit: Someset Bay Home.

DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid advertising nor am I being compensated in any way for posting about Somerset Bay Home!

Cheers!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

I'm not disappeared....


....I'm only waiting to have the internet connection
at my new home!
Mr. Telecom* has already arrived 2 times
just to say that they can't do anything
and they have to wait for another firm to come.
And when will they come???
On November the 30th!!!!!!
So, until then, I'm cut off the world!!!!
POOR ME!!!! =(

Stò solo aspettando di avere la connessione
nella casetta nuova!
Il sig. Telecom* è già venuto 2 volte solo
per dirmi che ci sono non so che problemi
e deve appoggiarsi ad una ditta esterna.
E quando verrà questa ditta esterna???
Il 30 Novembre!!!!!
Quindi, fino ad allora, sono tagliata fuori dal mondo!!!!!
POVERA ME!!!!! =(




So I can't read all your fab blogs, I can't write comments...
I can't do anything!
I just can write a quick post (like this one) when I have a little
bit of time at the office!

Per cui non posso leggere i vostri favolosi post, non posso scrivere commenti...
non posso fare niente!!!!
Posso solo scrivere post veloci veloci (come questo) quando ho un po' di tempo in ufficio!!!!


I'm so sorry, ladies, I miss you all!!!!

Come mi dispiace!!!! Mi mancate tutte, tanto!!!!!


* I have this strange habits: I call everything "Mr." and "Mrs."
So, I love to say: "Tomorrow we are going to Mrs. Ikea's";
 or: "Sofia, don't touch that book! Is Mrs. Public Library's!!!
or: " Mr. Vodafone just told me I have no more money on my phone!"

* Io ho questa strana abitudine: chiamo tutto "Sig." e "Sig.ra"
per cui amo dire: "Domani andiamo dalla signora Ikea"
oppure: "Sofia non toccare quel libro! E' della signora biblioteca!"
o ancora: "Il signor Vodafone mi ha appena detto che non ho più soldi nel cellulare!"


Saturday, November 13, 2010

American Luxurious classical living room

American Luxurious classical living room


* Create an interesting back drop.

Interesting drapes, a cool clock, or a visually-stimulating bookcase all work well. Use symmetry for a quiet overall calm, or less symmetry for a more flexible, free feeling. Use the dining room set as the focal point of the room.

* Add an area rug under the table.

Rugs add warmth and often make rooms seem smaller, creating a cozy ambiance. Area rugs are best when used on hard flooring surfaces. Choose your colors wisely. Allow the rug to showcase your accent colors.

American Luxurious classical living room

American Luxurious classical living room


* Create an interesting back drop.

Interesting drapes, a cool clock, or a visually-stimulating bookcase all work well. Use symmetry for a quiet overall calm, or less symmetry for a more flexible, free feeling. Use the dining room set as the focal point of the room.

* Add an area rug under the table.

Rugs add warmth and often make rooms seem smaller, creating a cozy ambiance. Area rugs are best when used on hard flooring surfaces. Choose your colors wisely. Allow the rug to showcase your accent colors.

Modern Kitchen Design

Modern Kitchen Design

A good dining room set is expensive, but it is the foundation of the entire dining room. . .so don't skimp on this purchase! It's modern look and feel sets the tone of the room, and it's ability to withstand rough handling is often necessary for it's multi-functional us
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