Learn how to install mosaic tiles in your bathroom. In this video you will learn how to tile a vanity and backsplash with mosaic and v-cap edged tiles. For more information, visit www.homedepot.com
Learn how to tile a bathroom floor. Mosaic tiles can be installed individually or pre-mounted on mesh-backed sheets. In this video you will learn how to install 12 x 12 inch sheets mosaics on a bathroom floor. For more information, visit www.homedepot.com
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New York, NY (PRWEB) October 22, 2006 —
The restoration and conversion of the former Bank of America International Building into a 120,000 square foot, eleven-story private school is an architectural marvel by OCV Architects who are making a better New York with their unique brand of smart, community-conscious architecture. This 25 million dollar project, which will accommodate 1000 elementary school students in 2007, is recognized for its excellent landmark preservation. OCV will be honored for their skillful gut-renovation by the New York State Historic Preservation Office, (SHPO), at their commencement in October of 2006. Jack Coogan, partner at OCV Architects, steered the project for Michael Koffler, president and C.E.O. of MetSchools, Inc., an organization dedicated to developing well-rounded schools in New York City. The plans for the new Claremont Preparatory School came as parents voiced concerns about having more quality school options in the city. Claremont is the only secular private school in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District, but it is one of many private schools developed by MetSchools with OCV Architects, including the Aaron School, the Claremont Children’s School, and the Sunshine Development School in Queens.
Built in 1929, 41 Broad St. has had a number of owners, including the Stock Exchange across the street. The grand banking hall was built with gilded columns and a Griffith Baily Coal mural, depicting the; “. . . Pageantry of the History of Commerce by Sea…“ In the 30’s, this Wall Street gem fell into disrepair, but through the grime, Jack Coogan saw the potential for a great educational facility. Starting with the 29 ft., vaulted, grand banking hall, his firm created a breath-taking auditorium by preserving the historical columns and mural. As construction progressed, the bank’s vaults became a state-of-the-art cafeteria. The crusty interior offices were transformed into classrooms, laboratories, and administration facilities. An Olympic-size swimming pool was installed in the cellar, a regulation-size, fully equipped gymnasium and outdoor playground were constructed on the roof, and the grand fa
Albion, PA (PRWEB) May 3, 2010
J & L Mirrors has released 15 new glass colors. Now customers have 76 beautiful colors to choose from when designing a custom mirror.
The new colors include 4 solid colors Brandywine, Sage, Pine Green and Frost. Double colors include; Silver/Bronze or Bright Silver/Bronze, Silver/Aqua, Silver/Antique Brass, Bronze/Sage, Bronze/Aqua, and Bronze/Copper. Tri-Colors include; Silver/Bronze/Copper, Bronze/Sage/Copper and Silver/Bronze/Aqua. There is also a Duo-Bronze mix with Brandywine and a Duo-Silver mix with Brandywine. All 76 glass colors can be viewed at http://www.jlmirrors.com
J & L Mirrors colorizes clear architectural glass through a coating process they developed in 2003. This process allows for even multiple layers of color to be applied to the textured side of the art glass which brings out the textures three dimensional qualities as it is viewed through the glass’s reverse surface.
At their website, customers can completely design their own mirrors remarked co-owner Laurie Goetzinger. “It really is a revolutionary idea. Think about it, we give them total design control from size and shape of the mirror to glass colors and glass design & pattern. We have actually had quite a few people send us drawings or pictures of mirrors and we have created a finished product exactly the way they wanted it.”
J & L Mirrors of Albion Pa. has been creating and manufacturing glass framed mirrors since 2004. The inspiration to create unique art mirrors came from their experience in the interior design field. “People want to create spaces that are uniquely them,” remarked Laurie. “In so doing, not only do they create an environment in which they find peace and comfort but one that shows their singular personality & tastes.”
Jim Goetzinger co-owner of J & L Mirrors knows first hand how important it is to be able to offer your customer a service that is personal and special. “Many times people have told us how thrilled they are to be able to get a custom product that fills their design expectations perfectly. One customer told me that she had been searching the internet for 4 days to find a mirror to fit a very specific need. She told me she had just had her bathroom remodeled and the tile back splash over the vanity was very high. Since she was a short woman she needed a mirror that she would not only be able to see herself in, but that would fit the space in her new bathroom. After going back and forth with various designs we came up with a mirror that tied in with her bathroom design perfectly and she was thrilled with the finished product,” said Jim.
J & L’s Mirrors aren’t only beautiful to look at, but are as easy to hang as a picture. “We experimented a lot with the hanging process and decided on a product that adheres right to the mirror itself,” said Jim. Felt pads protect the wall and keep the mirror in alignment and a felt guard protects the mirror from being scratched during hanging.
Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) November 3, 2006
The Arizona chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (AZ-APDA) is debuting holiday and note cards featuring the designs of native son Jim Sudal, well known in the American southwest for capturing the unique beauty of desert plants in his handcrafted and signed pottery. Proceeds from the card sale go to AZ-APDA’s fight against Parkinson’s.
“In the past several years, there has been unbelievable progress in finding a cure,” says Anne Udall, whose Dad, former long time Arizona Congressman Morris Udall, died in 1998, after a 19-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. “There is truly hope on the horizon.”
One million Americans have Parkinson’s disease, and 40,000 more are diagnosed with it each year. Thirty percent of people with Parkinson’s are under age 50.
“I watched– first hand–how Parkinson’s disease slowly, inexorably made my Dad’s daily life more and more difficult,” recalls Anne, Chairman of the Board for the Parkinson’s Action Network and Chairman of the Parkinson’s Association of the Carolinas. “It is simply awful to watch its progression, knowing that there is nothing any of us can do to delay its inevitable physical toll.”
It was Jim Sudal’s desire to help friend and fellow artist, Jean Burns, in her battle with Parkinson’s disease that led him to partner with her to transfer some of his favorite designs onto holiday and note cards.
Illustrated with blooming aloes and saguaro cactus, an agave, and a prickly pear cactus, Sudal’s cards are featured in the December issue of Phoenix Home & Garden magazine. The cards can be ordered as an assortment, or as individual designs. Customized greetings can be added with larger quantities. Order on line through the Jim Sudal Pottery website or through the AZ-APDA website.
A self-taught artist, Sudal turned his passion for the plants of the Sonoran Desert into a full-time business, devoted to doing his pottery, mosaics, and other work. One of Sudal’s mosaic murals was featured in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine’s September “Best of the Southwest” issue. Examples of his art can be seen at the Celebration of Fine Arts in Scottsdale, January 13 – March 25, 2007.
Known for his love of the environment, “Mo” Udall would have appreciated Sudal’s designs, Anne says.
“Dad absolutely refused to be defined by Parkinson’s disease,” she says. “He never lost his commitment to serving others; his profound love for his country; his kindness to those both close to him and strangers; his ability to apply his intelligence and wit to every personal and professional challenge he ever faced.”
“When I close my eyes and think of Dad, what I see most is his smile,” recalls Anne. “It was his smile that brought me such joy because it held all of who he was–his slight shyness, his keen mind, his wit, his love for his kids. Even as the PD impacted him more and more, even then, you could see that signature smile. I am so very proud to be his daughter.”
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Clayton, DE (PRWEB) July 25, 2007
Deep-drawn bowl sinks have just received a facelift with the introduction of the new Euro-style design from Eagle MHC. These sinks combine the latest advancements in highly functional design with corrosion-free construction to optimize sanitation and efficiency in the industrial workplace or lab settings.
New Euro-style edging on these sinks makes it easier to keep the surrounding work and floor areas clean, while a new bowl design provides more space and maneuverability for washing compared to competitor’s sink models. Moreover, Eagle MHC’s revolutionary new polishing techniques result in the best, most consistent finish available today.
Offered with a choice of one, two, three or four bowl compartments, Eagle MHC’s Euro-style sinks feature heavy-gauge stainless steel construction — including the bowls, drainboards and backsplash components. All models are approved by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).
The sink bowls feature a deep-drawn, one-piece seamless construction, along with a swirl-away drainage design for complete evacuation of water. The Euro-style edging prevents spillage and promotes cleanliness of the floor area around the sink, while the drainboard’s die-stamped “crease” design enables faster and more complete water drainage.
Eagle MHC’s Euro-style deep-drawn sinks are constructed for rugged durability. This includes front-to-back leg braces for added rigidity and elimination of “wobble.” The leg gussets are welded to a die-cut heavy-gauge reinforcing plate to optimize sturdiness.
Most Eagle MHC Euro-design sink models come with a standard 10-inch backsplash element featuring a 1-inch upturn and tile edge for easy installation and “feathering” to any wall-splash surfaces. Other models feature a 2-inch higher backsplash, allowing for a higher faucet clearance as well as 2-inch deeper sink bowls — thereby providing four inches additional space for washing larger items.
In addition to standard product offerings, custom sink configurations are available to meet special layout requirements, including drop-in bowl configurations. Sound deadening is also available.
For more details on the complete line of deep-drawn sinks from Eagle MHC including Euro-style designs, contact Lynda Donavon with sales inquiries, or the Marketing Department with inquiries pertaining to marketing support. Tel.
800-637-5100. Or, visit Eagle’s on-line literature library at http://www.eaglegrp.com.
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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 30, 2008
ExactMosaics was one of six artists selected to create a large mosaic heart (5’9” wide by 5′ high and 3’3” thick 3-D) for the 2009 Heroes & Hearts fundraiser by the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation. After being displayed at the event, the Heart will be sold and/or auctioned, with all proceeds benefiting the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation. The Large Heart will remain at Union Square or another location around the City for approximately 9 months before being delivered to the buyer.
ExactMosaics offers the most detailed stone mosaics ever created. The company uses pattern recognition software to determine the placement of each stone. By using the natural striations within each stone, these mosaics achieve near-photographic image quality. No printing, painting, or staining of the stones is used. The company draws on over 100 different types of marble which span the full range of colors.
For additional information on ExactMosaics, contact Nick Berg at nick @ exactmosaics.com. ExactMosaics is currently offering design proofs for commissioned mosaics through its website at http://www.exactmosaics.com.
About ExactMosaics:
Founded 2006 in San Francisco by Nick Berg & Alan Roth, ExactMosaics creates original custom mosaics based on its clients’ designs. Nick and Alan are passionate about mosaics. Their mosaics have been exhibited at the Institute of Mosaic Art in Oakland, CA. and have they were selected by the Society of American Mosaic Artist for the 2008 International Juried Exhibition. ExactMosaics has been featured in numerous publications including Tile Magazine, Floor Covering Weekly, The New York Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.
Nick Berg is a Co-founder and Mosaic Artist with ExactMosaics. At ExactMosaics, Nick specializes in sales and mosaic construction. He has experience working with top-tier venture capital backed startup companies at Silicon Valley Bank. He received a B.S. in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and an M.B.A. from the University of San Francisco.
Alan Roth is a Co-founder and Mosaic Artist with ExactMosaics. At ExactMosaics, Alan developed the patent pending techniques for designing and constructing ExactMosaic artworks and he also specializes in sales and design. He has experience in microprocessor circuit design with AMD and held various roles in startup companies. Alan received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Carnegie Mellon University.
History of Hearts in SF:
Hearts in San Francisco is a Bay Area-wide “heart installation” which debuted in the spring of 2004. While similar to Chicago’s “Cows on Parade,” the San Francisco version uses a heart icon, appropriate for a city that is recognized for its acceptance and tolerance, as well as being perennially open-hearted. The goal of this project is to become a unique hybrid of fund-raising, compassionate community involvement, and a positive nurturing of artistic expression at a time when it is sorely needed. The financial beneficiary of Hearts in San Francisco is the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation, whose sole purpose is to fund projects that will enhance patient care and comfort at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (SFGH).
Beneficiary:
The beneficiary of the Hearts project is the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation, whose sole purpose is to raise private support for the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. The San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center’s mission is to deliver humanistic, cost-effective and culturally competent health services to the residents of the City and County of San Francisco, regardless of their ability to pay. The funds raised from Hearts in San Francisco will enable the hospital to make the necessary capital and programmatic improvements to maintain the hospital’s status as one of the best hospitals in the country, and continues to provide the following services:
Only Trauma Center (Level I) in San Francisco
Largest Acute & Rehabilitation Hospital for Psychiatric Patients
Only Psychiatric Emergency Services
General Community Hospital for San Francisco’s most needy
Referral Center for the Department of Public Health and its affiliated partners
It has been on the forefront of critical and compassionate care for patients with AIDS, including an innovative and remarkable procedure developed to prevent the transmission of HIV from birthing mothers to their unborn infants. SFGH is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco, (UCSF) for over 125 years. It supports training and research programs for all four UCSF graduate schools: Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. To learn more about how you can be a part of supporting the life-saving work at San Francisco General Hospital, please call the SFGH Foundation on (415) 206-4478.
Heroes & Hearts 2009 Luncheon to be held at Union Square, Thursday February 12, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) January 8, 2008
Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), the vacation ownership division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), announced today the development and sales start of Marriott’s Oceana Palms – The Palm Beaches on Singer Island in Riviera Beach, Fla. The resort is proposed to include 169 two-bedroom/ two-bathroom villas (at build-out) and slated for occupancy in early 2010. Initial pricing starts at approximately $ 25,900 per week depending on the season and view type selected.
“Marriott Vacation Club has enjoyed being a member of the Palm Beach Shores community for the past ten years through our Marriott’s Ocean Pointe resort and we look forward to this exceptional new resort is that will be a beautiful addition to Singer Island and the Riviera Beach area,” said Stephen P. Weisz, president of Marriott Vacation Club International. “Our owners have long enjoyed vacationing in this destination, so we couldn’t be happier to deliver yet another oceanfront experience to our nearly 340,000 Owners and guests.”
Marriott’s Oceana Palms will offer the ideal pairing of oceanfront living with the luxurious Palm Beach area lifestyle. Upon arrival, two magnificent 19-story towers will invite Owners and guests into an elegant brick-paved porte-cochere with lush, tropical landscaping creating a welcoming environment to relax and enjoy the delightful climate. Broad, white, sandy beaches are all that stand between the resort and the sparkling turquoise waters.
Three spacious villa floor plans will feature more than 1,100 square feet of living space, offering a blend of traditional furnishings with fresh, contemporary pieces that create an attractive and relaxing atmosphere. Each villa will reflect a tropical color pallet of fresh greens, vibrant blues and golden sand tones mirroring the surrounding area’s natural environment. Marriott’s Oceana Palms will offer spacious balconies with views of graceful sailboats and stunning sunrises. Each villa features a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, glass tile backsplash and GE stainless steel appliances; generous living and dining areas; multiple flat-panel televisions with DVD players; oversized shower with multiple shower heads in master suite; washer and dryer; and wireless high-speed Internet access. Each villa can accommodate up to 8 guests.
Proposed resort features and amenities upon build-out will include:
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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 21, 2008
The launch event of AAArtworks by Arthur Andelson brought out a wide variety of art connoisseurs to its debut art show in Encino on October 18, 2008 and really hit it out of the park to the pleasure and glee of all of the attendees. Guests came to view unique multi-media, 3-dimensional sculpture, installation art, and paintings. This unusual showcase featured works from the original collection of its founder and artist, Arthur Andelson (http://www.aaartworks.com), and included creations made from marble, slate, copper, tile, and other tactile materials in addition to traditional two-dimensional, hand-painted, framed art work.
Amid murmurs of “oohs” and “aahs” from awed viewers, the artist emerged with his characteristic humility. “I was thrilled and humbled by the turn out and support of friends and colleagues who came to experience my work,” said the artist. “The appreciation level was so high that it encourages me to continue pushing the envelope with different artistic media to create new and unusual art pieces for discerning clientele.”
The artist provided the perfect intimate setting during the three-phase tour, answering any and all questions posed by the guests. Phase one was the installation art, a highly stylized master bathroom made of tile and marble using a mosaic style, with intricate and detailed nuances of shapes and designs, and a common Aztec theme maintained throughout the area. Phase two was a display of paintings in original custom designed frames of a variety of subject matters. The finale of the tour was the meditation room, which proved to be a peaceful and blissful place of repose and tranquility. Every group grew silent as they approached the large rose fountain sculpture embedded in the wall. The soothing sound of the water was drowned out by the wows of the attentive viewers. On an intriguing note, the guests were caught sneaking back into the meditation room throughout the evening. One of many repeated observations was that the subtle sound of the water flowed harmoniously through the sculptured roses and was pleasing to the ears and eyes.
AAArtworks provides original, exclusive, and unique art of all sizes as well as installation art – art that is functional as well as beautiful – for high end clients who commission the artist on an individual basis. AAArtworks works with interior designers and other home design professionals and consults with the home owner to create unique pieces of art that fit with the particular ambiance envisioned by the home owner.
The launch event, which took place at a private residence in Encino, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, was hosted by attorney/actress/producer Vicki Roberts (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2399449/). “I was honored to have been asked to present such a talented artist to the community,” said Roberts. “Arthur Andelson is truly an inspiration and a unique talent.” The musical ensemble group “Nobody’s Business” (http://www.myspace.com/nobodysbusinesssimivalley) provided eclectic yet soothing background music while guests dined on hors d’oeuvres and drank refreshments while enjoying the exquisite and sophisticated artistic offerings of the evening. “The energy of the crowd was so positive and enthusiastic,” said the artist, who thanked the audience at the evening’s conclusion. “While the art work is a labor of love, it is wonderful to know that it also has a practical application as well as interest for purely aesthetic reasons.”
Original signed lithographs of the paintings displayed at the art show are available for purchase. Samples of those works as well as photographs of the types of sculpture and installation art available to be commissioned will soon be on the AAArtworks new website located at http://www.aaartworks.com.
For more information about AAArtworks, please visit its website at http://www.aaartworks.com or contact its publicist, kismetproductions @ hotmail.com.
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