Beads, baubles, glass and glitter – this September we are celebrating all that sparkles. In Little Things, we look at the golden art of gilding and églomisé, and in Jewelry, we take a peek at adornments crafted from shimmering shards of glass. Vibrant peacock feathers take center stage in Weddings, while jewel- toned furniture and accessories enrich our article on Color. In Feng Shui, it's water that sparkles - in the shape of soothing fountains.
This month, we are lucky to have not one, but three special interviewees. First off, jewelry designer Sarah Abramson gives us insight into her craft and inspiration. This month’s Student Postcard features Wedding and Event grad Amanda Brown, who now spends her hours planning gorgeous weddings. Finally, we find beauty in its opposite while speaking with Green guru and master composter Holly Rae Taylor.
If you feel you have overindulged, don’t worry - we have included a respite. The Room of the Month is L’Atelier, an elegant and serene restaurant in France.
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Sarah AbramsonFor Sarah Abramson's jewelry-making not only gives her a natural high, but it also earns her a living. And she creates distinctive, beautiful works of wearable art by indulging in her passion.
Read MoreJEWELRY DESIGN
Glittering GlassAll that glitters is not always gold. Sometimes it’s just glass - but what great variety and complexity! Glass has served both functional and decorative uses, but when it’s used artistically you can see its true brilliance and range.
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Read MoreTHE LITTLE THINGS
The Art of Gilding and ÉglomiséThe art of applying gold leaf to a surface has been popular in decorating throughout history. To add that sparkle of sophistication in your home, we’ll explore accessories that are gilded and églomisized.
Read MoreFENG SHUI DESIGN
Attracting WealthIn these trying financial times, many people would do anything to bring in more money; we can’t promise you’ll get rich quick with Feng Shui, but it’s worth the investment to see if you can attract wealth and money by using the principles of Feng Shui.
WEDDINGS
Peacock WeddingsBeautiful and symbolic, peafowl and peacock feathers have entered into the wedding mainstream, and can be found on everything from custom invitations to accessories to the floral centerpieces. Brides love the rich color palette and the delicate, wispy strands of the feathers. Read More
Read MoreCOLOR OF THE MONTH
Jewel TonesIf you want to imbue your life with a posh feeling of richness without laying out the cash necessary for a sapphire tiara or a pair of ruby earrings, try adding jewel tones to your decorating palette.
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Sheffield Student Postcards
Here's your chance to read more about the accomplishments of Sheffield students in our Sheffield Student Postcards. These are just some of the Sheffield success stories that have appeared in Designer Monthly over the years.
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Radical Composting
The Green movement has brought recycling, re-using, and reducing waste into the 21st century with all kinds of great Green design products. The newest addition to the “Greening” of America is composting.
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Room of the Month: Restaurant L’Atelier
In cobbled streets of the beach towns on the Brittany coast of France, one succumbs quickly to the siren call of moules frites. But as delectable as moules frites and galette are, they can’t sustain a hard-working tourist forever. And after several days of the same fare, you start casting your net for something different. Something like what you find at Restaurant L’Atelier, on Rue de la Herse in St. Malo.
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Sheffield Student Portfolio Galleries
Featured here are the works of former graduates of Sheffield School.
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The Sheffield Forum: Our Virtual Campus
It's been almost a year now since we officially launched the Sheffield School Forum. The first post was by our Dean, Tom Saxon, on April 13th of 2009.
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Previous Room of the Month Articles
Every issue of Sheffield's Designer Monthly features a Room of the Month where we analyze an interior using a simple Three-Step Method.
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Sheffield Special Reports
Check out these Special Reports on interior design and decorating that have appeared previously in Sheffield's Designer Monthly.
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Green Design Articles
In our Green Design series, we look at sustainable, low-impact elements of design. Check out these great tips to add both a sense of style and responsibility.
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Wedding & Event Planning Articles
Don't miss these favorite Sheffield wedding and event planning articles.
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The Little Things Articles
Our Little Things columns place a spotlight on those home accessories that are often overlooked, and we'll show how they can be improved to make a world of a difference.
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Decorating Children's Rooms Articles
Don't miss these favorite Sheffield articles on decorating rooms for children.
