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Online Designer: What Does 2008 Bring? Helping Hands.

Alisha L. Gregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15361625501135394902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25687500.post-2334952226221283642007-12-01T18:58:00.000-07:002007-12-01T19:55:06.542-07:00

As we are rushing around with our Christmas lists and shopping tasks, we feel the end of the year approaching and are beginning to look toward 2008. Perhaps you have a baby on the way, or a grandbaby. Perhaps you are moving or building a home. Perhaps you are simply going to anticipate the Democratic slaughter of the Republican party during the Presidential election.One thing is for certain -

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It's about that time of year again, when everyone begins to plan all of those parties and events around the holidays. Soon pumpkins will abound with scary faces, building up to the Thanksgiving season, followed by Christmas, and finally ending with the New Year's Eve celebration. That is a lot of decor changes for 3 months. Here are a few great party decor ideas to help you get through it, while

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It's a new concept based on the twist on an old idea. Remember seeing the old movies where everyone had separate beds? Well, we are now seeing requests for dual master suites, but not for the same reasons.According to a published article in the New York Times, March 11, 2007, "Not since the Victorian age of starched sheets and starchy manners, builders and architects say, have there been so many

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ALG Studio has opened an online store. During the next month, exclusive and unique high end furniture, accessories, accents, lighting and one of a kind pieces will be added.We go to the Furnishings & Accessories market at the World Trade Center in Dallas twice each year and get to see just awe-inspiring home and office furnishings and accessories that are never seen locally. As much as we'd like

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Hello there! We've just completed a very large mail-out and would like to welcome everyone viewing our weblog for the first time. The last part of 2006 has been extremely busy for us, and I have been somewhat remiss in updating the site regularly, but am looking forward to doing so more often in 2007 and hope you will join us frequently. What you will find on our blog are unique resources, ideas

Alisha L. Gregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15361625501135394902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25687500.post-1159844285702772082006-10-02T19:57:00.000-07:002006-10-03T20:02:24.010-07:00

As we see the housing market take a downturn for sellers, the prediction stands that remodeling will be on the upswing for the next seven to ten years. As part of that trend, kitchens, baths and entertainment rooms are the current focus. Below you will find some very useful information on budgeting a kitchen, depending on the level of craftsmanship you desire.As a side note, First Bank and Trust

Alisha L. Gregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15361625501135394902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25687500.post-1155168340696438022006-08-09T16:46:00.000-07:002006-08-09T17:09:49.810-07:00

Well, it's been over a month since this blog was updated which is very sloppy on my part, but with good reason. After eight years of working out of my home, which has really become an office space with an adjoining bedroom, kitchen and bath, ALG Studio is relocating in Lubbock!Our 1,200 square foot office space is located at 3416 Joliet, which is one block west of Indiana & 34th in a little

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Twice yearly, the World Trade Center in Dallas holds a "Super Market," once in January and once in June. It is a week long and houses vendors from all over the world who showcase just everything imaginable for your home.Buyers from all of the major retailers come to make selections for their specialty shops and department stores, online storefronts and mail order catalogs. The difference in the

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For the most part, most all homes start out with the same elements in the structure - concrete foundations and 2x4 or 2x6 framing members, truss roof lines. Granted, many people do not want, or cannot afford, truly custom homes. The mission of the contractor is to build a home he/she can make a decent profit, and it is the mission of the client to get the best house they can for the money they

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Okay, well maybe it doesn't exactly work like a mood ring, but it was the first thing that struck me when I saw this new product. Moving Color has created a glass tile, or rather three, that change colors when exposed to heat, whether it is ambient heat, or hot water. The tiles are appropriately called Northern Lights, Water Color & Tye Dye. The cost? Well, it's one of those situations, "If you

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Working with custom interiors, I try to provide trade resources to clients that provide truly unique, almost one of a kind, pieces for the finer interiors requiring finer furnishings.Furniture over the past fifteen years has become proportionately larger. There are many theories and discussions on why, but the agreement is fairly universal that if you want smaller scaled or appropriately scaled

Alisha L. Gregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15361625501135394902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25687500.post-1147139156531400162006-05-08T18:06:00.000-07:002006-05-08T19:03:41.490-07:00

Finally!! Someone has written the design trend article of my dreams. As an interior designer specializing in exceptionally high end interiors and niche spaces, a question I must answer to time and time again is, "will I get my money back out of this project if I sell my home?" Most of the time my response is, "You will realize some of it." But the realization that the purpose of one's home is not

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Want to tackle a new subject today - faux finishing. How much is it and what is it?Faux finishing covers a wide variety of layered painted and glazed finishes as well as the many craft finishes. The local market has done a pretty good job in product selections for the do-it-yourselfers. But as with all new materials, practice makes perfect. To produce a believable, elegant faux finish, you must

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As a member of the Trade Only Design Library, I get introduced to some really interesting specialty items. Just wanted to pass this one along for those of you looking for a fresh idea in the rustic or outdoor kitchen areas.This company is in Austin and they have some pretty unique pieces, but be prepared to pay a pretty price for them too!http://www.handcraftedmetal.com

Alisha L. Gregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15361625501135394902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25687500.post-1145841696037907132006-04-23T18:19:00.000-07:002006-04-23T18:21:36.043-07:00

Not everyone wants a designer to help them plan a space. Many people depend on their contractor to plan a kitchen layout. It's been done for years, and some contractor's have become very good at it. Mostly though, what ends up happening is a push to get the client going, after all, time is money, and I repeatedly hear comments about how they wished this or that, was different. Kitchen planning

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In keeping with the custom kitchen discussion, the next big question turns to countertops. What kind and how much? It is difficult to make the choice with so many selections on the market; most of the time it simply comes down to budget. The many options out there - granite, solid surfacing, quartz stone, wood, concrete, marble (although not recommended for kitchens), lavastone, soapstone,

Alisha L. Gregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15361625501135394902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25687500.post-1144534773617823692006-04-08T14:34:00.000-07:002006-10-02T19:42:44.500-07:00

As we see the housing market take a downturn for sellers, the prediction stands that remodeling will be on the upswing for the next seven to ten years. As part of that trend, kitchens, baths and entertainment rooms are the current focus. Below you will find some very useful information on budgeting a kitchen, depending on the level of craftsmanship you desire.As a side note, First Bank and Trust

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