Marilyn Monroe's House for Sale

Marilyn Monroe is among a handful of stars who died young and to this day, her alleged suicide in the bedroom of her home in August 1962 has been met with more questions, than answers. And now, that home where Monroe died is for sale for $3,595,000.

Located in Brentwood, CA, Monroe purchased her white stucco home in March 1962 for around $90,000. According to this site, she secured a 15-year mortgage and had monthly payments of $320.

Source: Copyright © 2008 Zillow® Blog

More Information: Marilyn Monroe’s House on Market for $3,595,000

8 Do It Yourself Ways to Add Value to your Home

John Miley from Kiplinger.com has published a list of inexpensive, yet effective ways for home owners to increase the value of their listing. These modifications can all be done by yourself, or with minimal help, and do not cost an arm and a leg.

More Information: 8 DIY Projects To Add Value To Your Home By Labor Day

July 2010 - Hawaii Real Estate Market Update

Sachi Hawaii agent Vince Vanderstroom shares his insight regarding the current real estate market outlook in Hawaii. Using statistical data from Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, Vince accurately summarizes his findings and predictions in regards to current and future market status.

Read the full article HERE.

Luxury Real Estate Membership

Luxury Hawaii Real Estate

Sachi Hawaii is proud to announce membership to the distinguished list of "Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate!" Along with membership, we are pleased to deliver our luxury property listings to visitors in over 170 countries. All of our luxury listings are now additionally available on LuxuryRealEstate.com.

Black Point Road Legacy

Sachi Hawaii introduces a one of the kind "Legacy" in the prestigious, gated community of Black Point. This exclusive estate has belonged to a Kama'aina family for approximately the last 50 years. This spacious 26,000 sq.ft. luxury oceanfront property is situated to take advantage of the very best expansive ocean panoramic views.

More Information: 4086 Black Point Legacy Website

What can you do with vintage Baby Clothes

I love this clothes line of vintage baby clothes.  They are 44 years old.  I know because I wore them.  This picture was taken in my Tattered Butterfly Design store.  Vintage can be chic style! 

What can you do with vintage baby clothes you say?  Well here a list of ideas.

1.  Decorate a nursery with a clothes line of vintage baby clothes.

2.  These sweet baby girls nightgowns would be great for a photography props.

3.  Dress your little girl's doll in vintage chic style. 

4.  Frame as artwork (see below)

So Sweet!  For Directions on how to do this project go to  http://livingwithlindsay.com/

You can purchase most of these items.  Just go to www.etsy.com/shop/tatteredbutterfly

Feel free to post any other ideas below.  Thanks for looking!

Multifunctional center House by Cita Dutch Architect

This center houses five organizations, each wanted to retain something of their individuality. The building brings the uniqueness of the five organizations expressed: Four individually identifiable pavilions, each in their own color and material, are held together by a large binding roof, that sometimes canopy, sometimes porch, sometimes lean, sometimes just pergola is. The four pavilions focus all their own outdoor and sunny side: The kindergartens, mostly in the morning open, lying on the east side. The nursery, which is present all day, located on the south side to an intimate playground and outside school hours that pass in the afternoon, we in the west, aimed at the sun. Finally the creative center, located on the north side, the Northern Lights required for present workshops here.

The location in the park was a source of inspiration for the design and ambience of the building. For instance, the paths, who formerly ran, now through the building along the various pavilions, to then continue their way into the park.

Source : cita.nl

Native American - Decorate Your House More Elegantly

How to Decorate Your House Perfectly

If you like native Americans and their culture, you should practice to some extent to keep the spirit of Native Americanism alive by decorating your house in such style and innovation which resembles the culture and heritage of Native Americans. The fact is that there is no specific art or theme which can tell you this has originated in Native American province and it is very popular among the aborigines within that particular belt.

However, you can punch some flavor to your home decor by changing the inner setting of your room. You must have a good project for such home decoration. You should find how fantastically you can make your home much more elegant and nice looking. Different tribal belts in the North or South American provinces have different styles of art.

You can blend different sorts of styles and designs to make your home in this way. Pottery is the excellent work of art and it is very popular in Native American area. You must select the perfectly designed and cost effective pottery devices which will keep the utensils and other kitchen ware items. You can also these beautiful accessories for designing the centerpiece of the rooms.

In this connection, the sand art is also a well known Native American architectural entity which you can make the proper utilization to bring the glamour of your home decor. You can do vast research work to know better regarding the different types of Native American architectures in different aboriginal localities in South or North America. There is another perfect home decoration accessory which is indispensable of this American culture.

Flutes are played by different tribes and they prefer these musical devices. Now you can use the flutes resembling those which are used by these American aborigines. Just make the proper selection and try to design your cupboard with the fantastic flutes and other items.

However, always remember that the things which have no eye-appealing capacity can't be chosen. You should search for those things or collectibles which will suit your eyes and satisfy mind. You can also chose the best quality baskets which are very famous to original Americans who have the brilliant historical background.

Last but not least, you should make the deep probe whether your rooms will be perfectly decorated with the collectibles and accessories you will select. If necessary you can contact some professional designers who are knowledgeable in this sphere. Native American theme is very elegant and through the proper usage, you can bring back the glamour and luster to your lounge or bedroom.

However, you should not connive at the importance of the financial expenditure. You must estimate how much you will need to spend for creating such Native American background in your house.

Tattered Butterfly Design Back To School Sale

Tattered Butterfly Design is having a BACK TO SCHOOL SALE

August 12 - 28, 2010

524 S. Commerce Drive

(West I-15 and off of 400 South)

Orem, UT 84058

801-414-9901

Message and Chalkboards 25% Off

Home Decor (shelves, frames, & more) 15% Off

Select Furniture up to 40% Off

 Vintage Charm for a Modern Home!

All About Designing Your Interior

Interior design and decoration can be easy, fast, and effective if you know the basics. Everyone wants a good house interior but only a few are willing to do design and decorating because of reasons like alleged lack of time, budget constraint, and the fear of one's unavailability of creative design concepts. After deciding on the color scheme that fits your design and decorating plan, you then determine the scale of your home interior. Style your home interior according to your needs and desires. With all these, designing your home interior really needs some of your time to make sure you do it right. There are many methods that interior design and new structures can be incorporated through fresh concepts in a building. A proper and unique interior design idea will be able to bring beautiful nuances and changes to a house or any building. Many variations in interior design structures can bring amazing changes to a building. There may be wonderful interior design concepts that only a genuinely updated interior design company is able to bring.
Interior design facilities and some real investments will make for incredible differences through a building. Many interior design concepts and ideas can be incorporated and tried with through proper counsel. The modern times appear to be more attuned to the resonating energies and the wide variations of changes brought through the practice of Feng Shui through interior design ideas.

With the proper Feng Shui based interior designer house specific changes can be brought to take place in the proper direction.

MAITREYA MANAGEMENT GROUP are professionals that offer great efficiency for interior fit-out works in the interior design and construction business.

How to Create a Romantic Home Interior

How to Create a Romantic Home Interior

A romantic home invites you to fall in love with the beauty of your surroundings. Hand-carved furnishings and elegant decor charm from every corner, and a calm color palette and plush seating appeal to the senses. When selecting romantic furniture, who better than the French to turn to for amorous inspiration? To build a backdrop for romance, choose hand-carved consoles, tables, and cabinets painted in whites and neutral tones to establish a calm, serene environment. Commonly known as shabby chic or French shabby, furnishings are heavily distressed to achieve a timeworn feel. Brimming with Old World character and elegance, French reproduction furniture is ideal for creating a romantic atmosphere.

In a romantic home, seating is also key. Seating options should be varied, plentiful, and always cozy. Choose pillows with different shapes, fabrics and embellishments to create both dimension and intrigue. Upholstered dining chairs with oversized cushions and armchairs with ottomans will inspire relaxation and romance.

Crystal chandeliers provide a touch of glamour and subtle, sparkling lighting. Intricately carved mirrors serve as elegant yet understated wall decor. Candlelight creates instant romance; place carved candleholders and vintage-inspired candelabras on top of a dining table or mantel. Inject passion colors in small doses by incorporating accent pieces with red and pink hues, such as a side table or chest with a painted floral motif.

Red, a sacred satanic shade, has emerged as the latest color combination in the interior decoration industry. Scientifically speaking, this red color signifies blood. If you already have crimson curtains, bed sheets and wall paints inside your bedroom, try adding a red rug to your floors. Numerous Persian handloom and machine made carpets are available in the market today. These magical runners and door mats are knitted using soft, delicate cotton fibers. 1. New Wave Bubble Gum

Elegant strokes and designs from the "Vienna secession" (1920), "Art Deco" (1930) and "Abstract Expressionism" (1950), have been utilized in creating this contemporary carpet. Funky color shades impart a charming appeal to this product. It costs worth $100.

This stunning rug is made using top-quality Chinese wool. These handmade rugs feature bold shades and contemporary designs. The central symbols portray a group of Chinese alphabets and Asian letters. Do consider these fantastic carpets for your room.

Interior Design For Home

Interior Design For The Home

More than any other part of our home, how we use home accessories defines who we are. Accessories are an expression of our likes and preferences, our interests and hobbies, our hopes

Yes, there are ways to arrange accessories to create pleasant pictures. But what is pleasing to one person may only resemble a hodgepodge to another. Never worry about pleasing your friends and neighbors. This is your personal part of the earth, and only you have to be pleased and satisfied with the results.

Give display space only to objects you love

The only rule here it to give an object house space only if it is something you truly love and it makes you feel good, or makes you laugh, or brings good memories. If you are using an accessory around the house because it was given as a wedding present, or you inherited it from your great aunt, pack the item away. If someone you love has given you a perfectly hideous puce lamp that you hate, store it away until her next visit. Be sure and put it in a place of honor during the visit. It will make both of you feel good. After the visit, Banish It until the next visit!

Some basic guidelines for using home accessories

Below are some guidelines and ideas to help you get started in using home accessories to show off your creativity and personality. Once you arrange a few accessory pictures to please yourself, you will find this pastime is like eating M&Ms. You will find yourself looking for just the right bathroom accessory for that bathroom sink or a kitchen accessory to place on the shelf by the back door.

Nothing is set in stone

There is nothing easier to redo or replace than home accessories. Don't ever worry about doing things wrong. Nothing is a total disaster (unless of course you just put down $5000. for a piece of sculpture you totally hate so you could impress your boss!).

If you bought something you love and absolutely can't find a place to put it, pack it away. In another year, this might be just the piece you can use as you change accessories for another season or family celebration.

Consider changing your home accessories often

Which brings me to another point. Consider changing your home decorating accessories on a regular basis. A new season, a holiday, a special family occasion or visitor, are all reasons for changing accessories. Doing this on a regular basis keeps a freshness and excitement to your home. As people get a chance to see your favorite possessions in a new spot, they may be more apt to notice something they have overlooked before, or they may think you have bought a new item.

You will find that doing this also gives you a new appreciation of your treasures. As you handle them, clean them, and think about where to move them, you will revive good memories and feelings about how and why you obtained this item and why you love it.

Keep a storage closet for accessories that are not in use

By having a place to store unused home decorating accessories, you will be more apt to pick up an unusual piece or buy something you really love. Many times people pass up the perfect vase, or unusual candy dish because they feel they don't have the place to put it.

By rotating home decorating accessories on a regular basis, you know you'll be able to use that perfect piece somewhere at sometime, so go ahead and splurge on that gorgeous holiday candle, wonderful teapot, or special souvenir from your vacation, knowing you have a place to store it until it gets it's moment of fame.

House in the open land with the glass wall by DWYERDESIGN

This 2,500 sq ft retreat located just south of Carmel in a canyon off route 1 required many consultants to get planning approval. The land had no services so a well, septic system and electricity had to be provided to the site. The client requested that the structure be exposed and expressed in the architecture. We created an open plan with glass walls dividing the spaces on the upper floor. This allows the roof to be seen continuously from both the interior and the exterior. The floor plan was created with a double height central living space flanked by a bedroom on either side and a utility bar containing the kitchen , two bathrooms and storage. The roof of the utility bar is a deck that faces into 200 redwoods, also known as "the cathedral". The open living space has a large glass box that opens to a deck, the canyon creek., and a warm fire nook. The solid volume of the stair is the interior wall to the living space and the wall to the exterior deck. this emphasizes the indoor outdoor connection. Upstairs is another bedroom and a bridge that connects to a library with the bookcases acting as the guardrails. The exterior

materials need no maintenance. The copper standing seem siding, glass, steel and plaster are non flammable materials. The 15' high fence at the front of the house acts as a facade skin, guard rail, and screen to the master bedroom suite outdoor space. The simple plan and use of materials create spaces that come alive and transform in response to the changing exterior light.

Source : dwyer-design

Tattered Butterfly Design is Featured on Studio 5

Tattered Butterfly Design was featured today on Studio 5 with Bliss Photography and Boutique.  Cute Ashlie did a wonderful job!  This is a great boutique.  I love being a part of  it.   Bring a  friend or two.....  Bliss Boutique is in Pleasant Grove, Utah.  August 5, 6, 7,  from 10-7 each day.