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To: From: Houzz Updates Sent: Wed 3/6/2013 5:01:56 PM Subject: This week on Houzz This week on Houzz Houzz Love As some of you may already know, Houzz was born in 2009 out of our frustration remodeling our home. It started a: small project, connecting us and other homeowners from our kids' school with local professionals in the San Franci: Area. But our project quickly took on a life of its own, reaching professionals and homeowners across the country al around the world. Together with you, we've created the largest community dedicated to home remodeling and design online. We've b. Houzz with love, and we appreciate the love and support we get from you every day. That small number of professi the Bay Area is now an incredibly diverse group of more than 180,000 in the U.S. and around the world. That small homeowners is now 14 million monthly Houzzers, and we keep growing every day. What's amazing about this process is that together we've been able to build a tight-knit community that supports ea other. Together, we're taking the renovation process from one that is frustrating to one that is fun and productive, ar promise to continue creating and innovating for our community. Today, we just wanted to thank you for being part o amazing journey and for making Houzz the home it is today. Adi and Alon P.S. - See this graphic for some cool Houzz stats. My Houzz: Eye Candy Colors Fill an 1800s New Orleans Victori Vibrant color and playful personality shine throughout this 1800s New Orleans Victorian. Over the past five years, K Ray Martin have filled their gorgeous three-story home with colorful local artwork, eclectic furniture and timeless heirlooms... more » EFTA_R1_00330501 EFTA01901080 Decluttering Don't Let Fear Hold You Back » So you know you want to declutter. Or perhaps you know you need to, but the thought of actually doing it makes yot to crawl back into bed and stay there for, like, ever. So many decisions! They make your head hurt. Don't be discoui more » Houzz Tour: The Riverside Vacation Cabins That Friendship Built » Friends who build together, stay together. At least that's what four couples, who have been best friends for decade: EFTA_R1_00330502 EFTA01901081 hoping with their four personalized cabins on a joint piece of property in Llano, Texas, about an hour from Austin. TI more » N Modern or Contemporary Architecture? The Interiors Edition » A while ago I took a crack at defining the differences between modern and contemporary architecture by looking at exteriors of 10 homes. In my view modern architecture is rooted in the early- and mid-20th-century architecture that more » Your March Checklist for a Smooth-Running Home » Spring officially begins on March 20 in 2013, so now is the perfect time to begin prepping for the season ahead. Frc refreshing your decor and removing winter layers to performing needed home maintenance, the tasks on this check get... more » EFTA_R1_00330503 EFTA01901082 Designing Nemo: 30 Fish Tanks Make a Decorative Splash » It takes a dedicated person to maintain a fishtank. I'm not talking about a child's softball-size guppy bowl or a little fl vase containing a single beta fish. I'm talking about a large, teeming saltwater tank stocked with exotic,... more » It Takes a Village: 2 Homes Made of Multiple Structures » While most people want to build a home that is all under one roof, there are times when building the home as a seri connected or freestanding pavilions is desirable. Maybe the home serves multiple generations or must accommoda ever-changing... more » EFTA_R1_00330504 EFTA01901083 N / 8 Take-Home Planting Ideas From Hawaii's Big Island » Face it, you can't duplicate exactly the lush look and blissfulness of Hawaiian gardens on the U.S. mainland — just tai at sunset won't taste the same off the islands. But its pretty easy to add some island touches. Most of the... more My Houzz: DIY Love Reforms a Dated Cape Ann Home Expectant parents Jen Migonis and her husband, AJ, bought their home three years ago, wanting room for their sor and grow in. The location, just a 15-minute walk to the beach, and a solid school system are what convinced the col more )> EFTA_R1_00330505 EFTA01901084 C . N \ \ Z/ \ / N/ \ Houzz Tour: Personality Drives a Modern Addition in Portland From the front this home in Portland, Oregon, might not seem that different from its neighbors. But a quick jaunt pa: neon address numbers, into the hall of mirrors, past the pig on the bathroom door and out the modem back additior more » N Spring Gardens Are Waking Here's What to Do in March » Clean your pruners and get out your gardening gloves. Spring is here, bringing longer days, fresh blooms and annu garden chores. In the Pacific Northwest and Southwest, its time to prune trees. Early bulbs and wildflowers are pee their... more » EFTA_R1_00330506 EFTA01901085 N Want a Gem of a Surface Material? Luxury Agate's a Dazzler » When I was a kid, there was nothing cooler and more special than a geode. Remember those round stones, boring outside, but when you cracked them open, an eye-popping center of gleaming crystals and swirls of colors shone tt. Who... more » / • N. / .‘\ ,/\\ 77 Decorate With Intention: Could a Mission Statement Help Your House? » You've undoubtedly heard of the benefits of creating mission statements for businesses, or even for yourself — but about writing a mission statement for your home? Part style, part personal values, this short and sweet statement o more » EFTA_R1_00330507 EFTA01901086 Picture This: Your Digital Photos Deserve Frames Too » Nearly every home and office has framed pictures of loved ones displayed. It's wonderful, as they serve as constart reminders of good times with family and friends. It seems like framed pictures have been around forever. In reality, practice... more » Houzz Call: Tell Us About Your Dream House » Most of us have ideas for our dream home stashed away somewhere — whether in the junk drawer, ideabooks or tl backs of our heads. Now I'm not talking about the practical stuff, like new hardwood floors or kitchen counters. I'm t about... more » EFTA_R1_00330508 EFTA01901087 N / 19 Ways to Create a Cozy Breakfast Nook » Whether you're drinking your orange juice and reading on a bleary-eyed weekday or gathering with the whole family pancakes on Saturday, a breakfast nook is an ideal place to start your day. A mix of built-in booths, banquettes, cha tables... more » N / • N N / 7 z / Brick Floors: Could This Durable Material Work for Your Housi There's something very cozy about brick floors — they imbue a home with a storied, old-world feel and emit a sense comfort and nostalgia. Bricks combine the durability of tile or stone with the warm colors of wood, and they can wor more » EFTA_R1_00330509 EFTA01901088 N N \ / N Convert Your Tub Space to a Shower the Fixtures-Shoppinc . Phase » Before you shop for shower fixtures, it's important to understand the basics of shower controls. What options are thi What will fit your space and budget best? There are three basic systems for controlling the water temperature and f more » /• My Houzz: Collections and Color for Crafty San Francisco Parents » Finding an affordable apartment in San Francisco these days is stressful enough, let alone with a baby on the way. what San Francisco couple Matthew and Sandy Lynn Davis, who together run the eclectic arts and crafts business Treatzone,... more » EFTA_R1_00330510 EFTA01901089 Reinvent It: Salvage Savvy Keeps an Urban-Farmhouse Bath o Budget » Suffering from Carrara marble sticker shock, homeowner Jennifer Brown knew she had to get creative with the rest elements in her bathroom renovation. "We bought our house as a new build 13 years ago, and the master bath was room... more » \-• N N. N/ / N N • .,1 Guest Picks: Set a Beautifully Traditional Easter Table » My family always loves to celebrate Easter and the coming of spring with clean, fresh, bright and beautiful table dec picked 20 products that are sure to make any Easter table a fun and festive affair. — Robyn from Add a Pinch more EFTA_R1_00330511 EFTA01901090 \ z N N N /' Kitchen Sinks: Enameled Cast Iron for Attractive Durability » Among the wide variety of kitchen sinks available today, a few materials have earned a top spot. Cast iron is one of Cast iron sinks have been around for some time, because they're long lasting and attractive. And today they're avail more » Great Design Plant: Winter Daphne » As unmistakable and unforgettable as the smell of a leather baseball glove or Chanel No. 5, the first whiff of winter lets you know that the seasons are changing and that it's always great to be in a garden — even on a chilly winter... EFTA_R1_00330512 EFTA01901091 N • / Basement of the Week: Kicky Colors and Patterns Promise Fui "Fun, bright and happy" was the phrase this mother of two young boys used to describe her dream basement make She gave a piece of fabric she loved to interior designer Cathy Zaeske as a starting point. "My client wanted a famil friendly,... more )) N N V Let Nature Inspire Your Landscape: Devise a Desert Garden » Deserts are some of the most extreme environments our blue planet offers. While they may bring to mind extreme isolation, a blatant lack of hospitality and boredom, we should reconsider our position and visit, at least in photos, s( and... more » EFTA_R1_00330513 EFTA01901092 C • N Stoke Your Fireplace Design With Decorative Screens and Doc Both functional and aesthetic, fireplace doors and screens keep your fire safely contained while being a beautiful el( your fireplace's design. Whether custom made or store bought, these works of art come in endless styles, finishes more » Guest Picks: Cook Up a Modern Victorian Kitchen » I'm working on the total renovation of a house built in 1895, and I'm in the process of making design decisions for in rooms like the kitchen and bath. My goal is to create a space that is a nod to both the original Queen Anne architect more » EFTA_R1_00330514 EFTA01901093 C N 10 Modern Spaces With Global Flair » I've admired global style for many years. Sometimes I see this look referred to as "well traveled" or "tribal," but thos quite right. You don't have to go to another country to enjoy the artifacts it exports. I think this look can be... more » Great Design Plant: Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine » Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine, Pinus aristata, is a slow-growing evergreen tree from the windswept ridges of the southern Rocky Mountains. It's native to Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico, and specimens up to 2,500 years old I been documented.... more » EFTA_R1_00330515 EFTA01901094 Guest Picks: Pay Decorating Homage to Temple Jars » Every decorator and designer loves to use the temple jar as an accessory. What exactly is a temple jar? Simply, it i: ginger jar—style vase with a lid on it. Some say the cover resembles a Chinese general's hat from the old days, and more x Latest Discussions on Houzz » WOW!! Circa 90's Kitchen make over - Beachfront Kitchen Make Over www.justicebuilds.com more » by Andrew Justice 19 comments Will this wallpaper be too much? - I want to wallpaper my snug which desperately needs some pattern. I like this paper... more Bedroom decorating idea for inexpensive decoratin! bedroom. Thanks!! more by pveale 20 comments back splash delemma - s up with off white subway quarts counter top more : EFTA_R1_00330516 EFTA01901095 by harcoums 52 comments need help choosing wall color and flooring tile/ carpet colors - Would LOVE any input on this room. Ready to start... more by shan76 • 24 comments by patflap 22 comments Need color advice on tile putting in a white subway complement to my... mor by Kim Camel • 29 comments Folio Houzz on: yOZ 0 2013 Houzz Inc. Don't want to receive Houzz updates? Unsubscribe. View our privacy policy.. EFTA_R1_00330517 EFTA01901096