Are you looking for a gorgeous, well built home that has a passive home design? This is a home that has the ability to make your heating bills = zero. Net zero. Can you imagine? Exciting information below with links to more info!
Continue reading “Yesterday the preview… today the GOLOGIC 1,000 sq ft awesome floor plan, photos included…”This post is from GOLOGIC Homes blog (click HERE)… what great design vision and thought for the environment. These plans are amazing! So sharp!
by GOLOGIC HOMES
Mar 5, 2013
This month GO Logic is featured on the cover of Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s special winter issue focusing on Energy Smart Homes.
GO Logic’s 1,000-square foot, one-bedroom, two-bath residence, House on a Knoll, in Bath, Maine – completed back in 2011 – was among the homes featured in the publication.
The article discusses six key elements to building a super-efficient home: insulation, ventilation, windows, air-sealing, thermal bridging, and thermal mass.
The highlighted pre-designed home demonstrates how this approach toward high performance works hand-in-hand with comfort, flexibility and aesthetics at a low cost.
To read the entire article, check out Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s Winter special issue on Energy-Smart Homes, or get a preview of the article here.
Photos courtesy of Brian Vanden Brink.
This post was from the GOLOGIC Homes blog (click HERE)…
Facebook. Ahhhh. Parts of it are to love… reconnecting with old friends, keeping up with artists and their work, hearing about deals at the local store… but THEN there are parts of Facebook that are beyond aggravating… for instance…
I went to send a message to an artist that I had featured. I was not yet “friends” with them on Facebook. I have sent messages via Facebook before to people who were not yet friends, this time it told me there was a $1 charge for the message to be delivered to their INBOX, or I could send the message (free) to the OTHER box.
The OTHER box? Since when? Apparently since a looong time ago! I checked (go to Facebook, click on the little icon for messages (in between the people and the world icons above), then you’ll see it defaults to your INBOX. Click on OTHER. Hmmmm, see some old messages? Perhaps from friends that you would have liked to receive the message from in the first place?
Just know it’s there and check it periodically. Have a tip about Facebook? Let me know!
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Study #17 by Elizabeth Pollie, Image Via Elizabeth Pollie
I almost fell and couldn’t get up. Seriously. When I saw the image come across on my phone, that tiny image on my Blackberry, I truly thought it was the photo of Charlie until I went to the computer and pulled up Facebook. Artist Elizabeth Pollie has been doing a study a day (30 studies/30 days) and they are so exquisite, each and every one is just breathtaking. You wonder how ONE person can have so much talent!? It boggles my mind.
Charlie is “Study #17”. Wow! It is so perfect that words truly escape me. I simply cannot stop looking at it. (STUDY? I say to myself? If I were to paint something that wonderful, I would declare myself a master and call it a day! Hee)
This is the image that was on my blog post entitled You again? Ugh…! from February 23, 2013. Elizabeth commented on that post and said that it looked like a painting… so I quickly emailed her back letting her know she was more than welcome to the image! That evening I saw the painting pop up on Facebook.
I. Almost. Fell. Over. Elizabeth’s painting is so fabulous that it brings tears to my eyes. Wow. Am I weird? Ha ha…
Elizabeth Pollie shows her work locally here in Charleston, SC at the Horton Hayes Gallery. She is a phenomenal artist with more than just talent. This woman can SEE. She is so perceptive that she picked up the very essence of Charlie. You must check out her work, you will be floored. I’m preparing you in advance. There is no higher praise I can give. More than just a great artist, she’s such a nice person, and quite hilarious. She is as eloquent with her words as she is with her paintbrush. Most all of her posts bring a smile to my face. I love that about her!
Here’s a blip about the Elizabeth Pollie Fine Art Gallery located in Harbor Springs, MI – I can’t wait to get there one day!
Elizabeth Pollie Fine Art is located in Harbor Springs, Michigan. The gallery specializes in representational painting by nationally acclaimed artists. The focus of EPFA is on extremely high quality fine art for the discerning client. We welcome both first time buyers as well as seasoned collectors.
Please visit us in the summer at 231 E. Main Street, Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740.
Read more about Elizabeth on a previous post… or from her website.
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Artist Ken DeWaard was in Charleston, SC last year and made a stop at Bowens Island… great painting that I can tell you he painted effortlessly. He is a joy to watch paint. I urge you to check out his website… and if you’re in one of the locations where he’s giving a workshop GO FOR IT! You will learn a lot and have a good time! Check out Ken’s WORKSHOP schedule for more info… his WEBSITE is fabulous and is constantly updated, so it’s worth taking the time!
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Workshop image via email newsletter from Ken DeWaard…
What comes to mind when you see this photo? Peace. I think it would be nice to be floating around in a simple boat, with an iced tea, on a sunny day… no worries, just nice day full of calm, quiet, and peace.
Whew, I feel better already!
And if the calm, quiet and peace doesn’t work, you can always shoot for one of Bowens Island Restaurants fabulous dinners… not health food, but I think it’s good for the soul… there isn’t another place quite like it!
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“At Home in the Canyon” by Matt Smith
“AT HOME IN THE CANYON” is an amazing piece. I love how the little bird is in that big open space. He looks like king of the castle. The light is fabulous, the rocks are rugged and some of the best i’ve seen… and that moving water… nice!
Here’s a blip about Matt from his website:
Matt Smith was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1960. At an early age he moved to Arizona. He later moved to Europe where he lived two years in France and one in Switzerland. In subsequent years Smith painted in Germany, Austria and Italy. Smith has lived most of his life in Arizona, where he has a deep attachment and respect for the Sonoran Desert.
Smith graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting. He spent a vast amount of time studying the traditional styles of such landscapes masters as Maynard Dixon, William Herbert Dunton and Edgar Payne.
Most of the time, Smith can be found painting en plein air from southern Arizona to the Canadian Rockies. He also paints the California coast to the mountains of Colorado. “I appreciate traditional landscape painting and I am inspired by the pristine landscapes of the American West. I enjoy working in areas where one can travel for miles without seeing the influence of man. When I paint, I feel I’ve hit the mark when I’ve captured a balance between mood, look and feel. You know you’ve succeeded when viewers sense the desert heat or the chill of a mountain snowfall.”
Smith currently lives in Arizona with his wife, Tracy, who is also a painter.
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When you walk by the Christophe Artisan Chocolatier on Society Street, (right off King Street near DUMAS), you will smell a heavenly scent of chocolate. Not any chocolate, but the finest, most beautiful chocolate you have ever seen (or tasted)! If you don’t live near Charleston, SC check out their website, you can order online! Fred picked me up one of these sweet treats for Valentine’s Day, and it was perfection!
This is my favorite, the dark chocolate sea salt caramel bar. Oh la la! The chocolates that Christophe creates are works of art! I encourage you to stop by his shop if you’re in the Charleston, SC area! You won’t be sorry! Wonderful french pressed coffee, and all kinds of treats… On Second Sunday’s on King Street they have a few tables set up outdoors, it’s wonderful!
Go. Enjoy. Chocolate makes you happy and it’s good for you ;)
90 Society Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.297.8674
Contact by email at: cpaume@christophechocolatier.com
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Maine artist Colin Page. NICEST GUY EVER. Here. In Charleston… if you’re in the area don’t miss out!
Ooooh, a tease… a hint of things to come! These are some of the paintings that will be at the Smith Killian Gallery March 1- March 15, 2013.
Colin will be in town giving a workshop beginning Friday, March 1- Sunday, March 3, 2013. Make it to the gallery, check out his work, and take a piece home! The opening reception is Friday, March 1, 2013 from 5-8PM.
Here’s a blip about Colin from the Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland, ME (click on link to read more and to see more paintings):
Colin Page’s 2012 exhibition was highlighted in Maine Home + Design’s April 2012 art issue. To download a copy of the article, click here: “Show Stoppers.”
Colin Page was raised in Baltimore, MD and attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He transferred to Cooper Union with a concentration on painting. Upon graduation he lived in New York City for three years where he was an active member in the art world. In search of a more diverse landscape, Page moved to Maine where he found more time to devote to his art.
Page creates all his work on site and focuses on capturing the atmosphere and light of a scene. He believes through painting he finds moments of beauty in the space around him.
“Through painting, I share unexpected moments of beauty that I find in the space around me. Painting is how I share the poetry of experience. ”
Colin gave an artist talk about his exhibition, “Camden”, at the Camden Public Library in March 2011. Watch the video here: Colin Page Artist Talk 2011.
Colin gave an artist talk about his exhibition in June 2010, which is available to watch here: Colin Page Artist Talk 2010.
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Image via Smith Killian Facebook
Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic White Wine Sauce by Cooking Light (Image and Recipe)
Yet another fabulous recipe from Cooking Light magazine! This one will blow you away! I saw this in the magazine and quickly tore that page out and set it on my desk… MUST. GET. MUSHROOMS. I had everything else… We had this last night and oh, were we ever happy!
First, the recipe:
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Put this Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic White Wine Sauce recipe together in less than 25 minutes, probably without a trip to the store. It’s adaptable to your pantry–if you don’t have egg noodles, use another kind of pasta, and if you’re out of tarragon, try basil, oregano, or thyme.
Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2012
Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and keep warm.
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place chicken breast halves in a shallow dish. Combine 1 tablespoon flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, stirring well with a whisk. Sprinkle flour mixture over chicken; toss to coat.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add garlic, tarragon, and mushrooms to pan; sauté for 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates and mushrooms darken. Add white wine to pan; cook 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring frequently.
Return chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer 2 minutes. Uncover; cook 1 minute or until chicken is done. Stir in noodles; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Place about 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.
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I had taken step by step photos of this recipe, but since this recipe is so self explanatory I don’t think they were necessary. DO take time to read through this recipe a few times AND have all your ingredients ready to go (chicken dusted with flour, oil in pan, garlic minced (I used microplane), mushrooms sliced if you didn’t buy pre-sliced (I didn’t), wine measured, chicken broth measured, 1T flour measured, salt and pepper set out, tarragon chopped and ready. Oh, and water boiling for pasta… parmesan on counter so you don’t forget ;) My recipe that was in the magazine says SUPER FAST 20-minute cooking. To that I say… No. Way. Unless you’re Cat Cora I don’t see how you’re going to pull that off… then again, I was taking photos of each and every step… and I bought cremini mushrooms that I had to clean and slice… I didn’t have chicken broth so I made a cup of chicken bouillon and only used half). So maybe it’s possible… next time I will see! Also, I didn’t have a chunk of parmesan, I only had grated which tasted great and worked fine but… the shaved parmesan pieces would have added a nice elegance. Next time, maybe even more mushroom, they were wonderful!
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Boats in Manset by Christine Lafuente – {Image}
Most of you know what I’m going to say… LOVE those pops of orange. Lawdy! That beautiful orange next to that rich gorgeous blue… oooowie! Makes for a nice piece! The palette is nice, the composition is serene and happy… kind of like you’re on the back of one of those boats with an iced tea in your hand soaking up the sun after a long winter… ok, maybe I have a wild imagination, but it’s a feel good painting for sure!
Blue Cartons & Jelly Jar by Christine Lafuente – {Image}
It’s not always easy to paint everyday subjects so that they’re interesting… THIS is interesting to me… perhaps its my fondness for jars, especially with cool lids… (you can use them for SO many things!). Again, that pop of a bright color wakes this painting up leaving the rest of it nice and serene. Very nice.
Here’s a short blip about Christine from her website:
Christine Lafuente is a widely exhibited Painter and Pratt Institute Instructor. She received a Bachelors of Art in English from Bryn Mawr College (1991), a Certificate in Painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia (1995) and a Masters of Fine Arts in Painting from Brooklyn College (2004).
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We’ve had a crazy winter… mostly warm, not that I’m complaining… a few zaps of cold, but warmer than I can remember since I’ve lived here (1989)! I don’t remember pollen in January… or mosquitos… or gnats… but we’ve got it now, and have had it since January!
It won’t be long now and the hydrangeas will be blooming, woohoo! Ours bloomed all spring and summer last year, big beautiful blooms. I love cutting a few and bringing them in the house, they last forever and add so much!
Azaleas ARE blooming now and soon they will be magnificent! We saw a pine full of pollen pods, and a dogwood with blooms the other day… one of the later flowering trees… I’m just hoping that spring will be SPRING, we certainly don’t want to rush summer ;) Maybe we can have spring with no pollen? Wouldn’t that be crazy?!
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Sweet beast. Charlie is our Jack Russell terrier… he’s got the BIGGEST personality!
I always thought it was so cool how our last JRT, Reggie, was always happy to see us. No. Matter. What.
Charlie… a different story, he has a way with his eyes. You don’t have to wonder how he’s feeling! See this photo… “Is it YOU? AGAIN? With that damned camera? UGH!” Can you see it too? Ha ha…
“Maybe if I ignore her, she’ll just go away?” OK Charlie… gotcha, jeez!
By the way… I just love all that UTILITY Canvas… the pillow, the throw, and something else that we cover the seats with so they’re quick in the washer! Good stuff!
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Campfire #2 by Richard Kooyman
How is this for loose? I love how it allows your imagination to run free… This could be a group of friends who get together for big campfires, telling great stories, toasting marshmallows, eating brownies… oh wait. I think I’m hungry… all this talk of food!
Amazing paintings are to be seen on Richard’s website. This man is versatile. I love his trees (yep, that’s a tease, now you have to go look ;) truly, they are wicked good)!
Here’s a blip about Richard from the **Emily Amy Gallery…
The writer James Joyce believed that the best art was that which “grabs the viewer and arrests them and turns their focus outward from themselves.”
It is my hope that others seeing my paintings can focus their attention outward and become moved by the expansive beauty of both the natural environment and the painted surface.
I am deeply influenced by the art of Fairfield Porter, Tom Thompson, William De Kooning, David Hockney and Victor Higgins and all those that search for beauty through paint.
**Please note… the Emily Amy Gallery has since closed. Richard is now represented by the Pryor Fine Art Gallery…
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Well, the Charleston Food + Wine Festival will be starting soon, do you have your tickets? This is a hot event here in Charleston. If you’re in the area, I highly suggest you check it out!
Here’s a blip from their website:
Discover the distinctive flavors of the Lowcountry and uniquely Charleston experiences while interacting with and learning from the country’s best chefs, authors and beverage professionals. With over 80 events over the course of the Festival weekend, there is truly something for every person and every taste!
Click for TICKETS… Also, keep up with all that’s going on, read their BLOG ahhh, really there is so much on their website you need to check it out! It shows the local chefs, as well as all the other chefs that will be in town…
I truly think there is something for everyone!
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All images via…
ARTFOODHOME.COM 