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PATRICIA GRAY INC is an award winning interior design firm in Vancouver. Here we write about lifestyle
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Jumat, 14 September 2012
Patricia Gray's Tips for Making Colour Work in Your Interior
Don't be afraid to use colour. Have fun and use colours you love in the accessories,
which don't cost a lot to change out. If possible, change them seasonally to keep
your interiors fresh.
White is a wonderful colour for kitchens. Just as simple white plates are a beautiful
way to display food, everything looks delicious against white counters, cabinets and
walls.
Before you commit to a colour, try many. Buy sample pots and large poster boards
and paint the boards. Move them around the room so you can see how the colours
change in different light depending on the time of day.
Two perfect blues: Heaven on Earth and Under the Big Top, both by Benjamin
Moore.
Choose original artwork you love and then look to that artwork to create layers of
colour. Pull different shades and vary them in throw pillows, accessories like blown
glass, flowers and fruit.
Keep accent colours in a single family for a unified, sophisticated result. Editing is a
part of the process. With too many objects in a room, you don't appreciate any one
thing.
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| Accents of citron and ultramarine blue pop against a neutral backdrop of beige, taupe and brown in the family room. Photo: Patricia Gray Inc. |
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| A soothing shade of warm taupe on the walls is a perfect backdrop for art and accessories in the den. Cushions pull a shades of brown from art by David Edwards. Photo: Patricia Gray Inc. |
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| The master bedroom, painted a delicate shade of pure summer sky, imbues the room with a relaxing atmosphere. A vintage Louis chair received an update with silver paint, white leather upholstery, and nail heads. Art is by Karen Lorena Parker. Photo: Patricia Gray Inc. |
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Jumat, 13 Juli 2012
Patricia Gray Shaw TV Interview
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Senin, 18 Juni 2012
Gateshead Millennium Bridge, England
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead's Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. The bridge is sometimes referred to as the 'Blinking Eye Bridge' or the 'Winking Eye Bridge' due to its shape and its tilting method. In terms of height, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is slightly shorter than the neighbouring Tyne Bridge, and stands as the sixteenth tallest structure in the city.
The construction of the bridge won the architects Wilkinson Eyre the 2002 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. and won Gifford the 2003 IStructE Supreme Award. In 2005, the bridge received the Outstanding Structure Award from International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE).
Bollards, known as the Vessel Collision Protection System, were installed when the bridge was built to protect it from collisions.
Official name: Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Carries: Pedestrians, Cyclists
Crosses: River Tyne
Locale: Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Design: Tilt bridge
Total length: 126 m (413 ft)
Width: 8 m (26 ft)
Longest span: 105 m (344 ft)
Opened: 17 September 2001 (public), 7 May 2002 (official)
Photo Gallery of Gateshead Millennium Bridge, England
(Source: en.wikipedia.org)
Erasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge), Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The Erasmusbrug ("Erasmus Bridge") is a cable-stayed bridge across the Nieuwe Maas (English: New Meuse) river, linking the northern and southern halves of the city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
The 802-metre-long (2,631 ft) bridge has a 139-metre-high (456 ft) asymmetrical pylon, earning the bridge its nickname of "The Swan".
The southern span of the bridge has an 89-metre-long (292 ft) bascule bridge for ships that cannot pass under the bridge. Shortly after the bridge opened to traffic in October 1996, it was discovered the bridge would swing under particularly strong wind conditions. In 2005, the bridge served as the backdrop for a performance by DJ Tiësto titled "Tiësto @ The Bridge, Rotterdam". The performance featured fire-fighting ships spraying jets of water into the air in front of the bridge, a fireworks barge launching fireworks beside the bridge, and multi coloured spot/search lights attached to the bridge itself. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)
Length: 0.498 miles (0.802 kilometers)
Type of Bridge: Cable-Stayed Bridge
Photo Gallery of Erasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge), Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Capilano Suspension Bridge, British Columbia, Canada
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The current bridge is 136 metres (446 ft) long and 70 metres (230 ft) above the river. It is part of a private facility, with an admission fee, and draws over 800,000 visitors a year.
The bridge was originally built in 1889 by George Grant Mackay, a Scottish civil engineer and park commissioner for Vancouver. In 1910 Edward Mahon purchased the Capilano Suspension Bridge. "Mac" MacEachran purchased the Bridge from Mahon in 1935 and invited local natives to place their totem poles in the park, adding a native theme. In 1945, he sold the bridge to Henri Aubeneau. The bridge was completely rebuilt in 1956.
As well as the bridge itself and Treetops Adventure, the first venue of its kind in North America, the park also features rain forest ecotours, award-winning gardens, nature trails, North America's largest private collection of First Nations totem poles, period decor and costumes, and exhibits highlighting the park's history and the surrounding temperate rain forest. Guests can also witness a First Nations performance, featuring their traditional Regalia (ceremonial dress), masks, dancing and storytelling.
In 1999, a woman dropped her 18-month-old, disabled child off the bridge. The child was not seriously injured. The woman took legal action against the owner of the bridge, alleging negligence by the owner. In 2006, a 300 year old, 46 ton Douglas fir tree toppled during a heavy snow storm. The tree fell across the western end of the bridge. Park officials closed the bridge temporarily while repairs were performed. On June 2, 2012 a 30 year old tourist from Ontario died after falling from the bridge.
Carries: Pedestrians
Crosses: Capilano River
Locale: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Design: Simple Suspension
Total length: 136 metres (446 ft)
Height: 70 metres (230 ft)
Opened: 1889
Daily traffic: 800,000 per year
(Source: en.wikipedia.org)
Photo Gallery of Capilano Suspension Bridge, British Columbia, Canada
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