Like many of you, I am at pivotal crossroads in my life. Professionally, and in some ways personally. 2009 was rough in so many ways. I had insane clients (literally), if you are reading this, it was not you , pressures at the showroom, and painful layoffs. I have never been one to shy away from a personal growth challenge and I will certainly not shy away from this one. It seems clear we are being called to evaluate what is ethical, true and authentic in our world and in our personal lives.

What I know:
I want to be happy and feel everyday I am making a positive, helpful difference in someone’s life. I want to somehow be a beacon of hope as we maneuver thru this significant shift. We get to make some profound life changing choices right now. TOGETHER we have to make concessions and look out for each other.

Small businesses are being hit hard and I am fighting for my life. I can’t just sell a piece of furniture to make a buck. I can’t and never could design a home just to make it look pretty. For me, there has always been a deeper more poignant purpose to my career choice.




I do believe our home has to be a true and authentic space to let down our guard, re-charge, be safe and happy. A space where everywhere you look, you feel exceptional. You walk in your kitchen and you feel proud that you are eating the foods that sustain your body, cooking and preparing meals in a kitchen created with eco-minded materials, energy star rated appliances. You walk in your bedroom and the very sight of this magnificent space calms you.




In a moment of hope, I signed a two year lease at the end of December for Invironments. I did so trusting and hoping that as a community we would all work together to make the true message and intention of Invironments be experienced and succeed.




I love having the most affordable modern furniture in Boulder. After four days at the Las Vegas furniture show, I found some inspiration and have brought in a few new lines, I know are “within reach” for so many of my customers.




Take a look at Innovations for modern cool sofa beds and bright graphic Amy Butler rugs by Chandra. http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/chandra/.



Clubber Sofa bed: $1399 and 6×9 Rug: $865

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• Sturdy construction with Carolina Oak finish
• Three adjustable shelves
• Enclosed back panel has cord access
• Easy assembly with patented slide-on moldings
• Ships ready to assemble

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Sauder Orchard Hills collection library with lower doors is constructed of dense engineered wood with a durable laminate finish in Carolina Oak. Traditional American country style provides endless versatility with finely detailed moldings, raised panel doors, and brassfinish hardware.Library with doors features three adjustable shelves. Hidden storage behind raised panel doors. Enclosed back panel has cord access. Quick and easy assembly with patented slideon moldin… More >>
Orchard Hills 2-Door Library Bookcase – Carolina Oak

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• 41″L x 30″W x 17.5″H
• Living Room
• Living Room->Footstools and Ottomans
• Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.

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Dimension: 41″L x 30″W x 17.5″H Finish: Brown Material: Top grain 100% Leather Contemporary Brown 100% Leather Ottoman Sophistication and comfort describe the Easton 100% all leather ottoman. Matching sectional sofa (#500635) is available separately … More >>
Contemporary Brown 100% Leather Ottoman

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We all have the best intentions – we make a large dinner and then put the leftovers in the refrigerator to be eaten later. The main problem is that the next day, the leftovers are a little stale and not so fresh, so we toss them out because no one wants to eat stale food. There has to be a better way to keep your leftover foods fresh – and there is. The main ingredient in keeping your leftovers fresh is fridge storage solutions.

There are many storage solutions for your leftovers. These range from the typical plastic tubs to more complex storage items which allow food to air.

Some fruits do not need to be kept in the fridge and fare better if they are stored on the counter. To keep your bananas fresh, look at purchasing a banana hook. A banana hook hangs the bananas up off the counter, preventing age spots and bruises – mimicking the natural habitat of bananas – hanging from a tree. A fruit basket that is open aired (usually made of metal wires) is a great idea for your other fruits and produce. You can put apples, grapes, oranges and more in an open air fruit basket to keep your fruit fresher, longer.

For produce that needs to stay in the refrigerator, look for a produce keeper with a water reservoir and air vents. These features control the moisture that your produce is exposed to and prevents wilting and browning. A produce keeper can keep your produce items fresh for weeks longer.

Another option for produce and left over foods is a vacuum container. With the proper seal, your food can stay fresh much longer than if it is not sealed. Vacuum containers are dishwasher and microwave safe, and can be used in the refrigerator or freezer. Make sure to purchase a clear container so that you can easily see the foods you have stored.

You can even keep your pies as fresh as they were out of the oven with a pie keeper. A pie keeper helps your pies stay fresh and intact, without crushing them during transport or stacking.

Keep your cereals and snacks fresh with a snack dispenser unit. These dispensers are air tight to provide maximum freshness for all your cereals and snacks.

If you have left over bread, be sure to keep it fresh with a bread container. A bread container keeps your loaf of bread from getting moldy. Bread typically becomes moldy when it is exposed to air. A bread keeper is adjustable to hold any size of bread loaf without crushing it.

In order to keep your left over foods fresh as long as possible, be sure that you are storing them appropriately. It is best to store each type of food individually so that you do not have any cross contamination, or soggy foods. What one food needs for moisture, another may not, and therefore you may end up with foods that have too much moisture.

Another important step to keeping left over foods fresh is to package them into the fridge as soon as possible after you have completed your meal. The sooner you can get them into refrigeration, the better. This lessens the amount of degradation that your foods may have by sitting out in the warmer, open air of your home.

Freezer solutions for left over foods are also an option – freezing leftovers into containers is a tradition that has been passed down through the generations. “Waste not, want not”, was the motto of the 30s, and these practices of everything having a use should not be lost today. If you are positive that no one is going to want to eat more turkey again this week, why not store it in the freezer in a freezer safe, air-tight container? That way, in a week or two when you are once again in the mood to eat turkey and you are looking for a quick meal idea, you can pull the left over foods out of the freezer. This allows you to serve them as fresh as they were on the day they were cooked.

Left over foods do not have to be stale, they can be foods that both you and your family enjoy eating as much as you did the day you cooked them. With the proper storage solutions for the refrigerator and freezer, you can store your leftovers and make use of them instead of throwing them away in the garbage.

You too can be a ‘waste not, want not’ family by utilizing your left over foods instead of throwing them away. Throwing food away is throwing money away. Many stores have storage solutions for your leftovers. The containers that you purchase can be used time and time again to save your food and save you money!

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All the essential element of your kitchen mainly depends on the kitchen layout. If you have a proper layout then you would be able to perform all your work efficiency and properly. Every kitchen has a work triangle which forms the basic design of your kitchen. You have the corridor design, the peninsula design, L-shape design and the U-shape design. The basic need for the creation of a work triangle is to keep a good distance between the three main parts of the kitchen area which include the storage area, the cooking area and the cleaning area.If you really want to know about a good layout then below stated are some essential points that you must surely remember before designing your kitchen.1. The cooking areaThe cooking center is one of the most essential areas of your kitchen where most of the kitchen work is performed. In most of the kitchens the cooking area includes serving platters, a cook top, cooking utensils, carving knives, microwave oven, mixer, juicer, grinder, blender and pots and pans. For the cooking area you need at least 12 inches of counter space on both the sides for an efficient cooking experience.2. The storage areaThe storage area of your kitchen mainly consists of your refrigerator and freezer. The storage area should always be adjacent to your cleaning area and at least 36 inches counter space should be present between both the sections. You can store your cooking utensils and dishes in this area. In various kitchens you will also find an additional dining area which includes a dining table. The dining area should always be located on one side of your kitchen.3. The cleaning centerThe cleaning area of your kitchen is chiefly the area which includes the sink and the dishwasher. Your disposal bin and trash compactor should also be situated in this area only. Utensils are usually kept near this area so that they can be easily cleaned and stored. In large kitchens there are usually two sinks, one for cleaning small utensils and the other one is for cleaning large pots and pans. The clean-up area should always be located between your cooking area and the storage center.4. Island or peninsula designAn island space is very good for a U-shaped kitchen. This peninsula can really minimize the work triangle area in your kitchen. Peninsula kitchen design is best for kitchens which are huge and spacious.I am sure this article would certainly help you to know about all the essential elements of a kitchen work triangle.

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