kelowna: Nest Disturbance Effective Indeed * Brandt's Creek * Waterfront Park * Canada Geese - 11/09/08 10:47 AM
Sometimes a change in my environment doesn't quite sink in for awhile. A previous post, 'Goose Poop Park' - The Geese - or the Park? dealt with the issue of Canada Geese 'messing' up Waterfront Park in upscale downtown Kelowna.
The following spring on my usual walks through the Brandt's Creek reserve area and the waterfront, … (10 comments)
What is the first thing to consider when re-decorating a room?
Room architecture.
Room Architecture
Acknowledge the actual skeleton of a room - the form, lines, millwork, windows, size, scale, ceiling and … (0 comments)
kelowna: Elements of Interior Design * Living Spaces Kelowna - 11/01/08 10:13 PM
Elements of Design
All design begins with a single point
Which Flows into Line
Creating Direction
Giving birth to Form
And Scale
5 Basic Elements
Point
Line (Flow, Direction)
Form
Scale
Color, including Texture, Light ... and more
Design is universal, regardless of the application.
The principles of design never change, … (2 comments)
kelowna: Effective Interior Lighting * Living Spaces Interior Design Kelowna - 11/01/08 10:12 PM
Lighting
Least understood, yet most effective and essential interior application
Usually inadequately applied, misunderstood, under-used, under-rated
Developers and builders cheap out on lighting design
Not enough credibility given to effective design - lighting and interior design
Lamps used more as accessories rather than for actual effective task or ambience
… (2 comments)
Sharon gives Private Lessons also in Latin and … (2 comments)
kelowna: Redesign * Remember Style Owes Nothing To Money - 10/25/08 01:15 PM
Redesign
Also known as redecorating
Cost effective re-arrangement with maximal effect
Keep what works; Sell or Donate what doesn't
Can't do it yourself? Hiring a professional is very economical
Can be as simple as a one day job!
Reduces carbon footprint, consumerism and waste
New Wave Designer Retro and Antique Shops are wonderfully … (4 comments)
kelowna: Tango Kelowna * Three Minutes Of Intimacy p2 * The Breath of Dance * Argentine Tango * Dance Cafe Kelowna - 06/29/08 03:38 PM
Exploration of the lingering provocative statement twigged me to more closely consider breath in dance, slowing down in my mind, the nuances of tango engagement. One hardly thinks of the breath, as each is involved with lead and follow, moved by the music. Through music and motion, and when allowed, a new energy is created. Taking over, it breathes life into the synchronsitic movement.
In … (19 comments)
kelowna: Kelowna BC * Living Spaces Design Interior Design & Staging - 05/04/08 11:13 PM
Kelowna British Columbia... .. God's country many are wont to call it. Spectacular Mountain & Lakeview Scenery has attracted from the start, travellers from all over the world, now more than ever. Long famous for a climate conducive to growing fabulous fresh fruit, shipping internationally, a thriving internationally acclaimed wine industry has evolved on perfect valley slopes. Kelowna, an international vacation … (3 comments)
kelowna: Kelowna BC * Strong Market * Living Spaces Design Interior Design & Staging - 05/04/08 10:29 PM
Construction has boomed over the past several years. Reaching a feverish pitch with a labour shortage, the provincial government made agreements with other countries (ie: Jamaica) to bring in specialized labor - electricians, plumbers,etc. A long period of provincial economic lows & the international exchange rate, supported & encouraged international investment interest creating development flow … (1 comments)
kelowna: Kelowna Women Meditation at Midlife * Group Support * Yitung Buddhist Temple - 04/30/08 02:02 PM
An Update:
Meditation resumes Mondays September 15
Who is the group for?
Women nearing, at, & beyond menopause is the focus of gathering. We have been experiencing the wonderful calm of meditation and supportive sharing in this wonderful facility.
Do you need to be Buddhist? Not at all - and … (2 comments)
kelowna: Buddhist Temple Kelowna * Yitung * Interview with Master Xhing Ru * part 2 - 02/23/08 08:34 PM
Talks With Xhing Ru
What Do We Need?
Interview part 1
Master Xhing Ru, along with her associate Xhing Hai came to Canada in 1995. Wanting to work with Canadians and learn western ways, they first lived in White Rock BC, a beautiful seaside location.
Soon White Rock became "..too 'Chinese'", says Ru, with … (8 comments)
kelowna: Spring Redecorating * Color It Fresh * LIVING SPACES * Kelowna Decorator Stager - 02/23/08 05:45 PM
Spring is approaching! A wonderful way over the last bit of winter doldrums before spring gardening time actually arrives, is the cleaning out and refreshing of home interiors. Thoughts begin to turn toward cheery colors, accents, painting and redecorating.
Meadow Suite I
Art Print
Novak, Shirley
Affordable Art Prints … (18 comments)
kelowna: Spring Staging * LIVING SPACES * Kelowna Home Selling - 02/23/08 05:36 PM
January and February is when home sellers begin thinking of listing their homes for spring sale. It's a time for also readying the property for the market. March is now quickly nearing! Perhaps the property has been on the market for some time. The local Okanagan and Kelowna market has become very … (2 comments)
kelowna: Light Offerings * Yitung Temple Kelowna - 02/19/08 01:01 AM
The February full moon signals the final celebration of 4 weeks of Chinese New Year. At Yitung Temple the ceremony took place Sunday. The Chinese New Year Celebrations make so much sense relating to intention, clearing out, making way for new things. The 4 weeks offers good time for evaluation and reflection of priorities and … (2 comments)
kelowna: Kelowna Home Staging * Art In Modern Interiors * LIVING SPACES - 02/16/08 10:59 PM
Art is subjective. It is can be difficult to choose it objectively. Art tends to have a strong emotional impact. It appeals to the creative right brain. That's a great thing when selecting it for personal use and enjoyment. The left brain relates to art by trying to quantify and qualify, it seeks to make … (14 comments)
kelowna: Three Minutes Of Intimacy * Kelowna Dance Cafe - 02/14/08 03:29 PM
I wrote this analogy of the brief intimacy of dance encounters - now I feel shy releasing it! My date was a wavy-haired blond blue-eyed Hamburg-born Canadian - A 'Hamburger', he called himself! Driving the 4 hr drive from Vancouver to Kelowna in his black Corvette, we were meeting for dinner. … (19 comments)
kelowna: Kelowna Women Midlife Wisdom Support Meditation Group - 02/09/08 11:42 AM
If you are a woman at midlife, there is no question that there are adjustments required to improve the quality of life and health at this time. While there is increased awareness and helpful information, it can be difficult to access needed support. Solid Professional assistance can be lacking in knowledge and understanding of progressive … (16 comments)
kelowna: Interview with Master Xhing Ru ~ part 1 ~ Yitung Buddhist Temple Kelowna - 02/02/08 02:20 PM
A girl of 10 in Taiwan, Ru met with a deeply saddening disappointment of separation that was to impact her life. From a classroom of 45 students, classes of 5 were created, separating her from her wonderful friend. The only girl in a family with 4 brothers, she felt alone. Now she was alone … (6 comments)
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Sometimes a change in my environment doesn't quite sink in for awhile. A previous post, 'Goose Poop Park' - The Geese - or the Park? dealt with the issue of Canada Geese 'messing' up Waterfront Park in upscale downtown Kelowna.
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