August 15, 2013
Island Moon
Dream it, Build it, Love it
Sponsored by Cita Resort Interiors
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Aquarius Power Line Down
When the Design Finds You
By Jennifer Wither The front door was wide open; so I entered the old fossil stone home with peeked curiosity. I was greeted with a timeless Rococo fireplace mantle, high arched entry ways and antique Chrystal chandeliers, all of French persuasion. The owners, Seth and Tatianna Saenz, who had hired me to make suggestions for their dining room walls were operating a 4”grinder; sanding off a bright mustard color heavy trial texture on the walls. Underneath, was a raw plaster and a most complimentary color of robin egg blue. Design TIP… Sometimes the best laid plans in design…. are not best. I have found that, “When you think you have it all figured out; that is the moment you remove art from your options.” Good design is art. Art evolves…it is not predestined. Good design leaves room for the canvass to evolve and the unexpected to find you…. These dining room walls were a perfect example of the design finding you. When I saw this combination of the timeless plaster and colors, it became very clear to me the direction the walls were begging to be found…. FRESCO!!! Fresco was found in ancient Roman homes, it is artwork created with different pigments on
Robin Egg Blue on Plaster Walls
wet plaster. Sometimes fresco art was painted over plaster that was chipped or cracked to hide the imperfections. Plaster was also an ancient application. Today it adds instant character and patina to any room or surface. The earliest
The grand opening at the new MikelMays on Bob Hall Pier was a hit. The cool breeze and cool view were a hit with the crowd.
Fresco art on plaster walls plaster was usually made of lime, sand, animal hair and water. These fading Fresco colors and the distressed plaster slowly being revealed were art in the making. Unaware of evolving…. design their own efforts the homeowners were creating a timeless patina and a personal masterpiece for the dining room walls they had summoned me to “fix.” If you have any questions you can message, Jennifer Wither at Dream It, Build It, Love It on Facebook.
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the third time in recent months a For driver failed to negotiate the curve on the Aquarius Extension and took out the light pole. This time it didn’t knock off the power immediately but on Sunday morning portions of The Island went dark as work crews cut the power to repair the pole. The pole in question is on the portion of Aquarius where it takes a left curve. Slow down you guys and save our poles!
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Photo by Steven Pituch
Photo by Stephen Pituch
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