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Topic: Ava's Mixed Bag
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated 10 months ago)
Did you know it only takes 5 to 15 seconds for someone to form a
first impression? I learned this while doing research and training for
the staging services offered through Robin Bond Interiors.
When it comes to your home, there are a number of influences that
subconsciously play a roll in forming one’s impression – especially your
interior decor!
The sofa is most commonly the largest piece of furniture in the
living room. Distract your visitors from forming a negative impression
by ‘wowing’ them with a statement piece! Ideally, residential
interior spaces should have the ability to speak for the client – one’s
style and personality should be displayed through their decor. Why not
make a statement?
Kravet is a product line available through Robin Bond Interiors which offers furniture, accessories, fabrics, trimmings, rugs, and more! Like Robin Bond Interiors, Kravet specializes in ‘style, luxury and exceptional design.’
Kravet’s Delta Sofa is a perfect example of a statement piece.
The majority of people struggle with the concept of contemporary design,
assuming it is too ‘funky’, non-functional, or uncomfortable. The Delta
Sofa is perfect for the client that enjoys a ‘transitional’ style – a
mix of contemporary and traditional. This modest sofa catches your eye
because of the interesting shape and straight, clean lines. Leave the
existing fabric for a fresh look, or add a custom material to give it your own spin!
Wouldn’t you say ‘wow’ if you walked into a room and spotted this sofa?
Want to find out more about Kravet? Contact Robin Bond Interiors!
Design the life you love!
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| | Must Have Design Apps!
Topic: Ava's Mixed Bag
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated 10 months ago)
Today we’d like to share with you a couple of our favorite must
have design apps! These days – there is an app for every. So, we
weren’t surprised to find a link for 21 Apps for Design!
Here are Robin Bond Interiors favorites:
With
Robin Bond Interiors, your wall decor will always be hung by our
professional installer. However, for your quick fix or minor adjustment –
this handy dandy level app is a life saver! For more information about
the iHandy Level, click here!
Are you working with Robin Bond Interiors to create a Paint Plan
for your home? If you are out and about and a color catches your eye –
use this Benjamin Moore Color Capture App to instantly select its match
with a Benjamin Moore paint! For a demonstration on how to use the app, click here!
Did you know you can work with Robin Bond Interiors even if you are not living in Austin?
With tools like this Picture Measure App, virtual design is always a
possibility! For more information about the Picture Measure App, click here!
Don’t be caught with crooked wall art – take advantage of
the convenience of the iHandy Level! Don’t forget that paint color that
caught your eye – use the Benjamin Moore app to instantly find your
dream color! And lastly, help you and your design out in your next
virtual design project by using the Picture Measure app! Technology is
advancing to make our lives easier – why not utilize it?
Design the life you love!
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| | Paint Plan - Hacienda Inspired
Topic: Ava's Mixed Bag
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated 10 months ago)
When I started with Robin Bond Interiors, one of the first projects I was assigned was a paint plan! This entailed selecting the paint colors and placement throughout the client’s entire home. This was very exciting to me!
I love color! The fact that a particular color can provoke human
behaviors and cause certain emotional reactions is fascinating to me!
This project was one were color came into play in every space. Our
client wanted Hacienda inspired color schemes – “NO neutrals”!…Music to
my ears.
These clients were a very cute, young couple living in a beautiful
Southwestern styled home with a terracotta roof and stucco facade. The
wife had done a fabulous job at establishing an eclectic interior
aesthetic by decorating with bold colors and exotic finds from all over
the world. Her only task left to tackle were the neutral, “boring”
walls.
That’s where I came in!
Each space was defined by a bold pairing of colors.
Upon entry of the home, you were greeted with a shade of rose on the
foyer walls and barrel ceiling. Passing through into the living, the
tone was shifted to a golden yellow allowing the boldly colored decor to
pop! In the adjacent open kitchen, blue was applied to the ceiling with
the toffee orange on the walls to compliment. The master suite turned
into a serine space with the calming shade of misty blue and ceiling
accent of a deep teal. This particular pairing of colors allowed the
rustic wooden features throughout the suite to be highlighted as a main
feature.
HERE’S A TIP WHEN SELECTING PAINT COLORS:
Pull inspiration from your favorite pieces throughout the house!
Design the life you love!
-Erin-
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| | RM COCO - Mix and Match Fabric Patterns!
Topic: Ava's Mixed Bag
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated 10 months ago)
RM COCO is one of Robin Bond Interiors most valued fabric distributors. Their beautiful products and
wonderful customer service make them a delight to work with and easy to
spec into any project! Not only does RM COCO offer various exquisite fabric lines that cover all different styles, but they also provide trim, lining, and window hardware! The RM COCO workroom is also available for fabrication of ‘high quality soft window treatments and bedspreads.’
Don’t be afraid of pattern! Find coordinating color ways and learn to
mix and match patterns for a ‘transitional’ look – between traditional
and contemporary.
Below are paired fabrics from the RM COCO Allure line.
For more information on RM COCO and how to specify their beautiful products into your next project, give us a call today!
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| | AKDO Presentation at Architectural Tile & Stone
Topic: Ava's Mixed Bag
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated 11 months ago)
This past week, Robin
and I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful showroom of Architectural Tile
& Stone. There, we participated in an informative presentation for AKDO –
supplier of ‘world’s most beautiful stones.’
Mark Ficarra, the
AKDO Regional Sales Manager, taught us about the various materials they work
with as well was their manufacturing processes. He walked us through their
extensive line of products, and shared with us their newest featured items!
AKDO manufactures stone, tile, and glass all from all over the world. They cut
everything in their own warehouses to guarantee flawless looking designs. If
you get a moment, visit AKDO’s website and take a look around. They have a
library of products that embrace styles of all kinds!
AKDO
www.akdo.com
Left to Right: Debi Parker
(Outside Sales Rep – Works in showroom), Mark
Ficarra (AKDO Regional Sales Manager), Erin, and Robin
‘AKDO has developed a reputation for stunning
mosaic collections that are innovative and trendsetting.’ Shown above are three
examples of their new Lace Collection. The beauty of these products – no matter
what application, whether it be used as a wallpaper or simply an accent piece,
there is that instant wow factor added to the space. Below is the Vine is shown
in an application. Isn’t it just beautiful?
To visit the showroom
with one of our designers, call Robin Bond Interiors today! With the expertise
of the showroom staff, we can show you the endless possibilities on ways to
work with stone and tile in your interior spaces!
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| | Travis Country Master Bedroom
Topic: Ava's Mixed Bag
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated 11 months ago)
We are pleased to share some recent photos of a lovely master bedroom project just completed by Robin Bond for one of our long time clients in Travis Country. This beautiful black and white bedroom features custom drapery with complimentary custom bedding. We recovered the side chairs to work well with the other fabrics. All of the lighting and accessories in the room are from various companies our firm represents. The photo over the bed is a black and white tree photo taken by our client’s friend from church. Touches of custom floral work by our floral designer Michele finish off the look. This room photography is by photographer Johnny Stevens.
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| | Daisies - Exterior Restaurant Design
Topic: Ava's Choice
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated 11 months ago)
Robin Bond Interiors
is going to let you in on a little secret. Introducing Daisies, coming to
central Austin by the end of this summer! This quaint little café is going to
be a perfect stop for your morning or afternoon hunger pains. Daisies will be
serving Mexican dishes ‘with a Lebanese flare.’ Hours of operation will be
8-2pm. Keep a lookout for this new local eatery!
Located at:
2320 Hancock Drive
Exterior Before
Rough Sketch of
Proposed Exterior
Coming summer 2012!
If you want to see
interior renderings, check back soon!
Have a blessed day,
and create something inspiring!
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| | Quest for Quality - Jorge Kurczyn de HSK
Topic: Ava's Mixed Bag
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated 11 months ago)
Jorge Kurczyn de Hacienda Santa Klara (HSK) is not a mass producer of furniture. Each piece has its own character and is handmade by the "maestro", specializing in each category of furniture for your home. Maestro is the Spanish word given to the master craftsman who has earn the title through demonstration of his craft and is in charge of the process from start to finish as each piece comes to life.
The process of manufacturing goes though a 4 step process to insure each piece will become a treasure lasting for generations.
Concept and design
You can work with their design team to come up with the concept that fits your home and need. They will help you develop just the right item or a complete collection to fill your home, with attention to detail on the wood, color, hardware and finishes.
Construction
Based on the item to be built, the designer and maestro will take control of your project and after careful review of the design; the item will start to come alive. The greatest attention to every detail is paid to each item to assure our high standards of quality are met with each step of the process. Once the assembly has been done, the item is hand sanded to a flawless finish for preparation of the color. To obtain the proper color or staining, usually 4-5 different colors are used to get just the right color, with the multi-phase air and machine assisted drying to give it the final color or tone.
Blacksmith
Then their blacksmith will make the hardware for each piece, paying special attention to the design and size of that item. The smithing of their hardware is a big part of what makes each of their pieces one of a kind and unique. It is very meticulously matched to each piece not only by scaling it to the overall size of the furniture, but by paying special attention to textures and finishes.
Finishing
At this point in the process, the finishing group will apply several lasting treatments to protect the wood from damaging elements and your keepsake will be as beautiful for many years as the day you placed it in your home. These finishes are all imported from Europe and have been used for generations in the manufacture of fine furniture.
A sketch of a dining chair design by Jorge for one of our clients:
More of Jorge's Work:
  
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| | Inherit the Wind at The City Theatre
Topic: Ava's Mixed Bag
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated > 1 year ago)
INHERIT THE WIND comes to Austin: May 10 – June 3
The City Theatre Company brings to the stage Inherit the Wind, the riveting play that has its genesis in the famous 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, an episode that changed our nation. It is one of the most outstanding dramas of our time drawing the portrait of an explosive episode in American culture which remains as fresh and relevant as ever. The production plays May 10 – June 3, Thursday – Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday 5:30 p.m.“He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.” – Proverbs 11:29
When a young teacher is arrested for teaching Darwin's Origin of the Species, a small southern town becomes the focus of the entire nation as long-held beliefs are confronted. Evolution and religion go head to head in one of the most momentous and groundbreaking courtroom battles in history digging deep into the heart and soul of America in a timely search for perspective and hope. Over ninety years have passed since John Scopes was convicted of the crime of teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school. The issues of freedom of speech and the proper role of religion in the public arena have been with us since the earliest days of our nation. Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection was seen as a direct challenge to the Biblical version of creation, so a strong effort was mounted to keep these ideas out of public schools.
Two of America’s most seasoned and charismatic orators, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan, inserted themselves into the raging debate about teaching evolution in the classroom when they took up opposing sides in the trial. Darrow was one of the nation’s most successful defense lawyers and was determined to defend the schoolteacher’s rights to teach. Bryan, a Democratic presidential candidate three times, established himself as one of the most popular conservative public speakers in America. When the judge denied Darrow’s attempts to present scientists as expert witnesses on evolution, Bryan accepted the challenge to take the stand as an expert witness on the Bible, and a titanic battle ensued between these towering American icons. That sweltering summer of 1925, the “trial of the century” became a media circus and a national sensation. And the debate over evolution is by no means settled. Rarely does a week go by without a reference to this issue in local and national news. The present tension between science and faith provides fertile ground for this new production.
Inherit the Wind playwrights Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee stressed that the play “does not pretend to be journalism. It is theatre.” Writing in the 1950s and marshaling the Scopes trial as an analogous historical event, they sought to expose the threat to intellectual freedom posed by the hysteria of McCarthy’s anti-Communist witch-hunts. The play ran on Broadway for over two years and was adapted for the screen a number of times, including the celebrated 1960 version. Over the years, renowned actors of stage and screen have squared off against each other in the Darrow and Bryan roles. The impressive list includes Spencer Tracy and Fredric March, Jason Robards and Kirk Douglas, Jack Lemon and George C. Scott, Christopher Plummer, Brian Dennehy and, most recently, Kevin Spacey and David Troughton.
Directed by Perry Crafton, the cast is headed by veteran Austin actors Scot Friedman and Sam Damon. Featured also is an amazing ensemble cast including Laura Ray, Tony Salinas, Gil Austin, Vincent Doenges, Andy Brown, Ellen Massey, David Niegsch, Steve Wright, Dave Westenbarger, Goeffrey Rake, Rachel Cohen, Clare Boyd, Jo Rake, Danilo Garcia, Bobby Warren, Joe Perales, Frank Rios, Alex Yeager and Sam Dubin.
The City Theatre Company is an Austin-based not for profit arts organization and is sponsored in part by the Austin Creative Alliance, the Austin Cultural Arts Division and the AMD Foundation. Founded in 2006, the company has been recognized by the Austin Critics Table Awards, the B. Iden Payne Awards and was twice voted “Best Theatre Company” by Austin- American Statesman’s Austin 360. CTC is dedicated in providing quality theatre experience and entertainment for Austin artists and its community.
SHOW INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
INHERIT THE WIND
May 10 – June 3. Thursday – Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sunday 5:30 p.m.
The City Theatre. 3823 Airport Blvd. 78757 – east corner of Airport Blvd. and 38 ½ Street.
General Seating $15. Guaranteed Front/2nd Row Reserved $25.
Students $12. Thursday all seats $10. Group discounts are available.
Reservations 512-524-2870 or info@citytheatreaustin.org
www.citytheatreaustin.org
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| | Quest For Quality - Exteriors Showroom
Topic: Ava's Mixed Bag
Posted by Robin Bond ♣ on (Updated > 1 year ago)
One of the many perks of being a designer is always having wonderful resources at hand. In March of 2009, Exteriors was created to showcase the latest trends and fashions in outdoor furnishings. This showroom is exclusive to designers and offers one of the largest selections of exterior brands. With the rising trend of ‘outdoor living’, Exteriors serves as a one-of-a-kind resource allowing designers, such as Robin Bond Interiors, to design unique and breathe taking spaces for our clients!
Casual sitting areas can be easily arranged using furniture sets such as these shown above, made by Century. Both contemporary and traditional designs are available!
If you rather get cozy around a fire pit, OW Lee also offers varying styles of furniture.
Don’t forget about outdoor dining! Both Windam Castings (top) and Barlow Tyrie (bottom) offer wonderful dining sets to fit the size and/or style of your space.
Exteriors offers more than just outdoor furnishings too! Through their designer showroom you can purchase outdoor area rugs, as well as unique handcrafted mosaic tabletops.
If you’d like to freshen up the look of your outdoor living or dining spaces, call Robin Bond Interiors today! Together, we can visit Exteriors showroom and view all of the latest trends and fashions!
http://exteriorsshowroom.com
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