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Sat 14 Mar 2009
Home Decorating - What Inspires You?
Posted by echan76 under Home Improvement
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As you page through home decorating magazines, stroll past furniture store windows, and search for decorating ideas the internet, what actually inspires you to take action? When do you say, “That’s the look I want”? What gets your attention and sticks in your mind until you must have the object of your attraction?
Product designers count on the latest introduction of colors to first catch your eye. A color you’ve never seen before or one resurrected from years ago may to your inspiration to redecorate. Colors are carefully planned to change throughout year. If this season’s colors didn’t grab you, perhaps the next array will do it. Eventually some hue in the seasonal rainbow will speak to you and you’re off to the paint or furniture store.
Just as with the inevitable changes in fashion’s hemlines and the width of men’s ties, some colors keep reappearing every few years. The avocado green of thirty years ago is back with a different descriptive name, so it’s now a fresh addition to a new color pallet for another generation.
Forms can also inspire. The alluring shape of a camelback sofa or the classic simplicity of a modern chair will set your mind to planning a whole new look for your room. May as well update those end tables and replace those tired lamps. Suddenly that lovely form that attracted you, that single impetus for change, has created a room transformation.
The shape of the beveled glass atop a dining table, the meandering curve of a sectional sofa, the off-beat lampshades on a chandelier are all examples of forms that attract and inspire a new way to see your home space.
A pattern will commonly inspire decorating action. The striking area rug festooned with a fabulous floral pattern inspires a new color scheme and becomes the centerpiece of the room. A richly colored rug with swirls cut deeply into the pile creates a pattern and flow to plan your room around.
The leopard print on a bedspread fabric may inspire you to create a bedroom jungle retreat. Spotting a drapery fabric covered with bouquets of blooming roses on chintz inspires an English cottage makeover. Patterns create pictures that inspire.
Art inspires the soul, but can also create a focus for your room’s décor. Begin with a focal point piece of art, something you love such as the picturesque Venetian scene that reminds you of your travels. The colorful gondolas and buildings reflected in the canals inspire your color choices. Naturally you are drawn to Italianate carved wood furniture, rich tapestry fabrics and Venetian glass to accessorize your artistic inspiration.
We are certainly not immune to design trends. What makes a look so trend worthy is its ability to inspire our own home decorating. Consider the Southwestern design trend of a few years ago. Did you furnish your living room with weathered wooden tables, mammoth overstuffed upholstery, and accessorize with striped Navajo blankets and dried animal bones? That popular look inspired the trend to adopt the desert lifestyle.
Inspiration for your home decorating does not just appear in the predictable publication and mediums. Music, movies, cultures and travel can get your creative juices flowing.
Be open to ideas that appear in unexpected places to liven up your home’s decor.
By: Sarah Crosset
About the Author:
Product designers count on the latest introduction of colors to first catch your eye. A color you’ve never seen before or one resurrected from years ago may to your inspiration to redecorate. Colors are carefully planned to change throughout year. If this season’s colors didn’t grab you, perhaps the next array will do it. Eventually some hue in the seasonal rainbow will speak to you and you’re off to the paint or furniture store.
Just as with the inevitable changes in fashion’s hemlines and the width of men’s ties, some colors keep reappearing every few years. The avocado green of thirty years ago is back with a different descriptive name, so it’s now a fresh addition to a new color pallet for another generation.
Forms can also inspire. The alluring shape of a camelback sofa or the classic simplicity of a modern chair will set your mind to planning a whole new look for your room. May as well update those end tables and replace those tired lamps. Suddenly that lovely form that attracted you, that single impetus for change, has created a room transformation.
The shape of the beveled glass atop a dining table, the meandering curve of a sectional sofa, the off-beat lampshades on a chandelier are all examples of forms that attract and inspire a new way to see your home space.
A pattern will commonly inspire decorating action. The striking area rug festooned with a fabulous floral pattern inspires a new color scheme and becomes the centerpiece of the room. A richly colored rug with swirls cut deeply into the pile creates a pattern and flow to plan your room around.
The leopard print on a bedspread fabric may inspire you to create a bedroom jungle retreat. Spotting a drapery fabric covered with bouquets of blooming roses on chintz inspires an English cottage makeover. Patterns create pictures that inspire.
Art inspires the soul, but can also create a focus for your room’s décor. Begin with a focal point piece of art, something you love such as the picturesque Venetian scene that reminds you of your travels. The colorful gondolas and buildings reflected in the canals inspire your color choices. Naturally you are drawn to Italianate carved wood furniture, rich tapestry fabrics and Venetian glass to accessorize your artistic inspiration.
We are certainly not immune to design trends. What makes a look so trend worthy is its ability to inspire our own home decorating. Consider the Southwestern design trend of a few years ago. Did you furnish your living room with weathered wooden tables, mammoth overstuffed upholstery, and accessorize with striped Navajo blankets and dried animal bones? That popular look inspired the trend to adopt the desert lifestyle.
Inspiration for your home decorating does not just appear in the predictable publication and mediums. Music, movies, cultures and travel can get your creative juices flowing.
Be open to ideas that appear in unexpected places to liven up your home’s decor.
By: Sarah Crosset
About the Author:
Sarah Crosset has worked in the interior decorating field for many years and loves to share her home decorating experiences and ideas with home owners everywhere. Her number one tip is to buy area rugs; as they will instantly freshen a room. Try a yellow area rug from www.HouseOfAreaRugs.com for a vibrant new look.
Sat 14 Mar 2009
How to Inspire Through Leadership
Posted by echan76 under Plants
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If you want to be an inspiration to others then you want to be in the field of Love. In my view one cannot inspire without having a sincere desire to help and/or love people. If you want to be a leader then at some point you will need to be in a position whereby you will need to motivate others. That motivation will need to involve: enthusing, others, guiding others, teaching others, monitoring activities of others and the list in leadership will continue to manifest. When you talk about leadership, it typically will also involve directly or indirectly include the whole scope of management and the elements of organizational behavior, there usually is no way out of it; it will involve some form of “organization” even if you want be a leader in your very own domain (a leader at home).
I am sure by now you are probably asking yourself; okay yes I understand, but how do I inspire through my leadership. Well, let’s take a look; first let’s get this out on the table. One does not need to be a CEO of a major corporation, nor a University/College President or an elected official to be a leader. But, you do need to be involved in some form or you need to be involved in a movement that drives you to inspire others. Inspiring others through leadership comes innumerable ways but generally, it includes action. Action is a requirement to inspire others while leading, there is no way out. Helping others build to themselves for the future is important to many. Many individuals are got up in a world of confusion and intimidation and feel completely inundated with their existence. Inspire through leadership by providing those in need with the tools to excel in their chosen career aspirations or their particular predicament. Inspire through influence intellectually and with the techniques of practical applications. A leader needs to be resourceful and needs to have the foresight to assess and ask the question what can I do and what do I need to help those people who need help. Then the leader needs to teach by demonstration the act of selflessness by being there when the need is so desired.
Inspiring others through leadership is not something that you apply for or take a class that will now make you the guru in inspiring others. The reward comes when you give, when you are of service, when you offer to be there always to help. That is the reward, which is leadership; it is the call for unconditional services to others in need.
By: Dr. Richard C. Baiz, D.B.A.
About the Author:
I am sure by now you are probably asking yourself; okay yes I understand, but how do I inspire through my leadership. Well, let’s take a look; first let’s get this out on the table. One does not need to be a CEO of a major corporation, nor a University/College President or an elected official to be a leader. But, you do need to be involved in some form or you need to be involved in a movement that drives you to inspire others. Inspiring others through leadership comes innumerable ways but generally, it includes action. Action is a requirement to inspire others while leading, there is no way out. Helping others build to themselves for the future is important to many. Many individuals are got up in a world of confusion and intimidation and feel completely inundated with their existence. Inspire through leadership by providing those in need with the tools to excel in their chosen career aspirations or their particular predicament. Inspire through influence intellectually and with the techniques of practical applications. A leader needs to be resourceful and needs to have the foresight to assess and ask the question what can I do and what do I need to help those people who need help. Then the leader needs to teach by demonstration the act of selflessness by being there when the need is so desired.
Inspiring others through leadership is not something that you apply for or take a class that will now make you the guru in inspiring others. The reward comes when you give, when you are of service, when you offer to be there always to help. That is the reward, which is leadership; it is the call for unconditional services to others in need.
By: Dr. Richard C. Baiz, D.B.A.
About the Author:
Dr. Richard C. Baiz is a Doctorate in Business Administration. He is a College and Corporate Personal/Leadership Development Instructor and Coach. Dr. Baiz is an expert in Personal/Organizational Development and Management. Dr Baiz gets his clients top notch successful results fast:Personal and Leadership Development
Sat 14 Mar 2009
An Inspirational Video 1 - The Law Of Attraction
Posted by echan76 under People
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soniari asked:
http://www.leadoutloud.ca/
A great inspirational video. If you know someone who is going through a difficult time, make sure you forward this video to them. It will brighten their day.
By the way, due to the many requests to purchase this video, it is available for purchase for immediate download at www.leadoutloud.ca.
ENJOY! : )
Fri 13 Mar 2009
Green-Trust.Org & Woodhenge.Org building wind turbines
Posted by echan76 under Tech
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sspence65 asked:
Green-Trust.org and Woodhenge.org on Discovery’s Science Channel “Invention Nation”
Aired on December 17th, at 10pm Eastern time. The Science Channel is found on both cable and satellite TV. Check out http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/11/invention_nation.php. You will see show hosts Chris, Nobu, and Micah learning to build a 1000 watt wind turbine from scratch, which helps power our off-grid home. More information on our wind turbines can be found at
http://www.green-trust.org, http://www.woodhenge.org and http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/axialflux/.
Get the Wind Power Workshop, by Hugh Piggott, to learn how to build your own wind turbine as seen on our Science Channel episode.
Fri 13 Mar 2009
Secret of Change Management - motivation, leadership skills, development, styles and business strategy - motivational conference keynote speaker - speech by Patrick Dixon
Posted by echan76 under Education
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http://www.globalchange.com Motivation and leadership. Motivating teams. How to make things happen - change management, motivating people, leadership styles - motivational speech by Patrick Dixon. Strategy, teams, leadership styles, motivation at work, business success. Transformation. Why motivation is such a key success issue in business. Keys to better motivation at work. Why motivational leadership leads to transformation and achieving business objectives. increasing shareholder value and bottom line profit. Secrets of great leaders. Case studies in successful leadership at work. Making a difference. Corporate and social responsibility. Patrick Dixon video on future trends and motivation - Conference keynote speaker.How to make things happen in Business. Connect with passion, keys to motivation, leadership and change management in business. Managing uncertainty with rapid change. Leadership styles. Why people get out of bed in the morning. How to motivate teams at work to do great things. Business management. Secret of leadership and ultimate leadership speech. Business ethics and values in corporations. Secrets of business success and increased productivity. Cutting costs. Increasing output. Adding shareholder value. Sustainable business success. Work life balance and lessons from non profits / volunteering. Why building a better world is such a powerful motivation. Lecture by Dr Patrick Dixon for MTN, author of Building a Better Business, Futurewise and conference speaker.Motivation at work. Leadership. Leadership purpose, aims, strategy and objectives. Profits and profitability. Motivation to succeed and secrets of business success. Productivity and efficiency key. Workplace morale. Team dynamics and leadership styles. Business mission and vision. Business values and office culture.
Fri 13 Mar 2009
Rocky Balboa’s inspirational speech to his son.
Posted by echan76 under Film
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Karateka73 asked:
The last “Rocky” film directed by Sylvester Stallone. This clip features Rocky Balboa’s inspirational speech to his son.
Fri 13 Mar 2009
What is your favorite inspirational saying?
Posted by echan76 under Philosophy
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.:Ich.Bin.Eine.Engel:. asked:
There are so many out there. Inspirational.Spiritual.Oxymorons….What have you found to be most to your liking?
There are so many out there. Inspirational.Spiritual.Oxymorons….What have you found to be most to your liking?
Thu 12 Mar 2009
Remember the Titans Inspirational Moments
Posted by echan76 under Sports
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w33zy753 asked:
The best most inspiration moments from Remember the Titans
