TEMPLETES DESIGN: October 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Things that Inspire.....hmmmmm!

The Art of Hand Blocking

To believe the entire length of a 99" repeat fabric is 23 colors hand blocked(stamped)

The original pattern was created by Henry Wearne, an English textile designer for fabrics in America and all "hand blocked."

316 times, to be exact

the carved tiles have essential color way to provide each block with an added dimension to the fabric's press.

wound and pulled to dry, the 36 colors in the 99" repeat and yards of beautiful brushed cotton, are rolled to perfection.

hand brush touches complete the design-

"oooo wow!"
ne'er whine about $75.yrd fabric again...

how the "tree of life" is created.----staggered stamps of multi colors- 316 to be exact-

Cottage Elements

Cottage Elements: (Click here!)

kitchy name? perhaps- but click and view non-the-less! Vegi displays are anticipated in "the gourd" this time of year- this site provides a "Plethoria"of opportunities to share your vegi/gourd wealth at this holiday season--give her a gander!

the before then the after...

The Vintage surprise- how to make it look like a million square feet........

what to do with the fireplace box?

"quandray!"

... the hand carved fireplace by our friend, Jerimiah

and venetian plaster by Finishes, Khris,

gave life and we loosen the illusion of walls.

Lighting directs the eye to most intimate details---

"oh yeah..we like it!"

truly a space in need again of expanse and depth-

don't you think? Ceilings are awesome

"oh, wow!" click twice to enlarge

....specifically placed down lighting, reclaimed antique pine- 10"plank flooring

with warmth of copper plaster, large scale lighting,

...beamed ceilings drive walls to seatedview corriders, assising warmth and

comfort from gusts of snow & wind.......

"we do what in here?"- ohhhhhh yes,

13 pairs of ski boots and greet everyone you meet in the home.

the trees seem to make the room more spacious-

hurrah!

long narrow room-

great windows -looks rather narrow...

( better to see the ski in and out across the road)

but again you want how many to sleep in this space?

a little wainescoat- soft colors-

Blue gray venetian plaster brings the sky in and down,

not to bright, but restful, to make the windows cloud,

and soft seascented air pallete creates a refreshing scope of bedding that whispers

" Enough moose and bear design" at the Canyons.

perhaps.........

( No way this is the master bath! the tub goes where?)

Oh boy- and you want this to be the master suite with a master suite

Bath that screams elegance and you have arrived , don't you ?

Rest and refresh here!

It can Happen

it's all performed with Mirrors,
Carerra marble and great tile installers.

Our thanks to all the craftsmen and Builder Ron Ferrin for astute follow through and timely performance. (Three months awesome)

The Ledges in St. George

Templetes is excited for the potential opportunity to be part a new development,
THE LEDGES OF ST. GEORGE

Beautiful homes situated in creatively designed

neighborhoods where residents will enjoy an award-winning championship golf course, among other bonuses! Both residential and vacation homes are available.

A great getaway from today's snow.

More Information and Photos at www.ledges.com
Or you are welcome to contact us!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Finishes

Venetian Plaster is a wall surfacing technique, considered an art form, applying thin layers of plaster with a spatula with blue steel blades that creates a distinctive, smooth, soft mirror finish.

This paint technique was used widely throughout history: tombs in Egypt were decorated with a lime and gypsum plaster; cities in India used plaster - one in particular used blood for the pigment, resulting to its nickname The Pink City. Italy was ,and still is, widely known for its beautiful colors and plaster technique.