Tuesday, October 27, 2009

AS SEEN IN MET HOME


Calvin’s Hopsack Linen in Natural is featured in Metropolitan Homes’ "Eco Fabulous!" article. Hopsack is part of the Eco Linen collection comprised of 100% linen textiles woven with the utmost respect for the environment. Eco Linen fabrics have no chemical residues in the final product. Indulge in sustainable elegance.

AWESOME ACRYLIC BY ALLAN KNIGHT




ALLAN KNIGHT Zero Lamp and Milano Table

Saturday, October 24, 2009

5 STAR SERVICE ARRIVES TO TRUCKEE


H2 LOOKS TO LIASON
IN OUR NEW DIGS WITH

LEVL2 CONSTRUCTION
CHECK OUT THEIR BEAUTIFUL WORK: lvl2c.com

SERVICES:

5-Star Service
Fixed Price
Agreements
Open Book
Accounting
Absolute Care &
Guidance
Budgets &
Scheduling
Quality Assurance

I'M ALL ABOUT THIS STYLISH CHAIR

VIEW NANCY POLLOCK & SHARON PASTER ART SHOW CLOSING 10/31



STILL SHOWING THROUGH 10/31 @ H2 STUDIO SAN ANSELMO

BEAUTIFUL FLOORS FROM RESTORATION TIMBER


Naturally weathered by a century or more of use, the woods are rich in grain, beautiful in color, and rock solid all woods provide strength, stability, integrity and beauty unavailable in fast-grown new wood.

CAESARSTONE NEW COLORS & PRODUCTS

STAY TUNED! H2 has won in Caesarstone's Innovative Design Contest. Details to be announced

Thursday, October 22, 2009

2010 DESIGN AWARDS

ZAHA HADID'S NEW TRIFLOW FAUCET


The seamless form is a fluid union of the spout, body and handle: all in one. Hadid's research on the complexity of curvilinear geometry manifests itself in the new Triflow tap, which takes inspiration from the fluid movement of water. "The design is a formal expression of the continuous flow of liquid," explains the company. Iconic and easily identifiable, with its streamlined shape and free-flowing form, Triflow is unquestionably Zaha. K.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

IS IT A SWAN OR IS IT A CHIHULY???


ANSWER: It's a Dale Chihuly piece @ the Conservatory in Columbus, OH

Home Decorating Ideas: Darryl Carter D.C. Townhouse

We meet Daryl Carter while in LV @ the Mart show a few weeks back. Take a look @ Elle Decor's recent spread on his own place. I find it soft, quiet and restrained, kind of like Daryl....

Home Decorating Ideas: Darryl Carter's D.C. Townhouse

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

NEW PRODUCTS

NEW FROM LUNA TEXTILES-- I'm loving the childlike whimsy in the playful graphics

BOOKS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST

Starting Your Career as an Interior Designer
By Robert K. Hale and Thomas L. Williams (Allworth)

The authors, partners in Hale-Williams Interiors, provide advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in interior design, whether schooled or not. Every aspect of the profession is covered, from selecting a specific field of design to managing clients. Hale and Williams share their own experiences while also including advice from other professionals.

TROVE'S WAREHOUSE SALE LAST FEW DAYS

October 9–18, Trove will be hosting an annex sale at their Berkeley store, as well as taking over the former Travelsmith location just a few doors down to pack in additional furniture. Combined, there will be 11,000 square feet of inventory on sale for up to 80% off. Trove is a home furniture and accessories outlet that offers discounts on items from designers and vendors like John Robshaw, Brownstone, Rae Dunn, and Studio B by Magenta, among others. 1310 & 1324 10th Street, Berkeley; trovehome.com.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

SF FALL ANTIQUE SHOW REMINDER

On October 29–November 1, The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show comes to Fort Mason. The annual show, benefiting Enterprise for High School Students, is the oldest continuously operating international antiques fair on the West Coast and features over 65 distinguished dealers from America and Europe. This year's loan exhibition and lecture series theme is Egyptomania!

October 29 – November 1; Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Admission $15, group rates available. Preview Party Gala October 28; tickets $200 and up. Information: 415-989-9019, sffas@ehss.org, www.sffas.org

THE MARIN STORE WEBSITE: www.themarinstore.com




Watch for H2home custom furnishings and accessories available Nov 1st

RECYCLED WIRE CARRYALL


Made from recycled wire, these carryalls hold anything from magazines to kindling, to your favorite throw.

TREND WATCH


Design Icon: The Sputnik Chandelier- Used to be seen in tract houses back in the day of mid century retro spaces. Now available retail.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

NEW PRODUCTS FROM MOZ



Tides Custom Panels

IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, NO IT'S A NIGHT ORB


NightOrbs™
A distinctive new concept in landscape illumination. Beautiful, durable hand-blown glass that adds enchanting, color-filled light to any outdoor environment

NEW FROM ROHL


ROHL's new Integrated Faucet Filtration Solution represents a major paradigm shift in the way designers and consumers think about filtered water. This innovative system eliminates a separate filter faucet, has a clean installation, and includes an optional sidespray--providing beauty and functionality in one space-saving design. Filtered water saves you money and protects the environment.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

HARTMANN & FORBES BEST OF YEAR


No. 00 Winter Harvest/Handwoven Collection
Hartmann & Forbes
The newest sustainable natural weave, No.00 Winter Harvest, features fibers from the core of the arrow tree vine. Highly valued for its unique sheen and light and airy texture, arrowroot is cultivated in well-managed ecosystems, woven on handlooms and then crafted into natural shades in the USA.

MORE BEST OF YEAR AWARD CATEGORIES



Textured Reclaimed Wood
Stone Source
Our FSC-Certified Textured Reclaimed Wood was developed by Stone Source and is available only through our showrooms. The reclamation process is unique: Buildings are deconstructed, not demolished, so the majority of the site's material can be salvaged. Textured Reclaimed Wood is available in 7 species with various textures and finishes.

NEW FROM LIGHTSPANN



Ice Sorrento Pendant
A pewter-toned fabric shade, blown "snowflake" stem glass, and our fused "Ice" crystal diffuser add cool elegance and sophistication to our standard Sorrento pendant.
(many other shade colors available)

BEST OF THE YEAR AWARDS MOKUM TEXTILES


The annual Best of Year Awards is a preeminent design competition recognizing superior interior design projects and products in more than fifty categories. Finalists will be selected by an online vote by interior designers and architects during October, and winners are then determined by a jury of leading architects and designers in November.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

H2 NEW OFFICE TO OPEN IN TAHOE


Jennifer & JoAnn will be finishing out 2009 and ushering in 2010 in their new 2nd office located in Truckee, California. We will be teaming up with local architects and contractors to bring our best to mountain design. We'll keep you posted as we continue our build out!

NEW AT DONNA SEAGER GALLERY SAN RAFAEL


Sharon Paster began painting at age 13 and later graduated from Brandeis University Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in Art. She has continued her studies with Chester Arnold at the College of Marin and sculptor Emily Lazare. Her work on these figures spans a number of years and we are excited to present them as a group in context with other figurative works. The impact is felt and immediate.

SEE MORE WORKS BY SHARON PASTER AT HERSHON HARTLEY DESIGN STUDIO FRIDAY 10/9 FROM 6-8