Waterbottle and Sofa

I was inspired to create the Crystal Ball Waterbottle after visiting the Chelsea Harbor Design Center and seeing a great "crystal ball" lamp. Not only does the waterbottle quench your thirst, it is an art piece on your desk while it's not in use!


I enjoyed finding someone to "brand." The "Purple Panache" couch and this woman go hand in hand -- purple, curves in all the right places, leaning to the right, horizontal lines and button detailing. Watch out!

Sustainability Project: Energy Team
Pamphlet: After visiting many museums and collecting the maps, we got a good idea of how to create a good wayfinding system. Using colors and symbols to identify different areas is an easy and efficient way to create a map and incorporate the same idea into the wayfinding design of your space.

Poster: I created a "Smart Refrigerator" to follow the trend of Intelligent Appliances. This energy saving appliance is installed with sensors that enable the appliance to determine the time of day when it is most likely to be opened. This results in food staying fresh longer, lower energy usage, and lower utility bills

Energy Symbol: Our team created this symbol to represent Energy. We combined the "universal" symbol of energy, the lightning strike, and the recycle triangle. We hope to convey the opportunity to save and recycle energy that we create.

The Eiffel Tour: My Favorite Photo of Paris
I love this structure! It's amazing how much detail can go into a building so large and magnificent.

Hyde Park: My Favorite Photo in London

Tim and I spent an afternoon in Hyde Park. We andered through all of the Flower Walks, stopped to sketch the statues and ate lunch at the pond. I love this photo because it seems like a fairytale land -- far away in the middle of nowhere. But in reality it is in the center of busy London town.

Day 29: D'Orsay
The D'Orsay was one of my favorite museums in Europe. This is a shot of the central area as you walk in the main entrance. They have renovated an old building and added modern features. I love this ceiling.

Here is a modern addition to the building. Although these columns seem very modern they have roots based on a gothic flying buttress. I loves the colors and the way it stood out in the space.

The size of this clock was enormous! Behind it was the cafeteria where you could see up close the working gears of the clock. It stood taller than me!

Art Nouveau in the D'Orsay
One of my favorite exhibits in the D'Orsay was the Art Nouveau area. They displayed furniture, jewelry, teapots and art. This tea pot is one of my favorites.

These color in these glass panels reflected the light in an intereting way. I think these would be a gorgeous addition to a home.

The woodwork and detail in these doors is very intricate. I can't imagine how much time and effort must have been put into assembling them. They were very pretty in person.

There was an entire room set in the Art Nouveau style. The woodwork in the walls creep along and seem to be real plants and trees. I felt like I was in the Lord of the Rings!

Pompidou
I was so excited to see the Pompidou. This "inside-out" building has a tunnel of stairs leading up the side of the building. This is a shot of some of the tunnel. THe escelators go through these areas giving the people an excellent view of Paris.

The inside is just as interesting as the outside and we haven't even seen the "art" yet. I love the flourecent lights and bright colored signage. I felt like I was in a crayon box disco party!

The scale of these vents is really shown with thisguy sitting in front enjoying a good book.

A view of Paris and the Sacre Coeur.

Art in the Pompidou
These are a few of my favorite pieces. What can I say? They are amazing! I was so happy they actually allowed photography.

Day 28: Saint Chappelle

The detailed painted ceiling and tiny stain glass pieces were incredible in this church! This photo shows the ornate ceilings of royal blue, red and gold.

The ceiling was so tall! All sides of the chapel were lined with tiny, detailed stained glass.

A close-up of one panel of stain glass telling a bible story.

The rose window was my favorite thing here. I can't get over how tiny each piece of glass is!! Amazing!!!

Architecture Exhibit
We visited an exhibit on exhibits! This gave us some great ideas on how to set up our own exhibits. This motorcycle exhibit was excellent! The way the motorcycles are put on display reminded my of jewelry -- making the motorcycles seem like art. Not only was it a great idea, but these models portray the idea in an incredible way!


Each idea was displayed from hanging signs. The red exhibit housed interactive computers.

There were tables and chairs set up down stairs. Although reading the newspaper is typical, the chairs, tables, and beanbags are not. Put design into everything -- don't leave out the details!

Day 27: Sacre Coure
After a long and tiring walk, uphills and stair we finally reached the Sacre Coure. The walk was worth it! The stark white building is amazing! Keeping it so well cleaned must take a lot of work.

This is a view from the Sacre Coure, down into an alley way. I love these homes. They are built so tight, right on top of the street and sidewalks. Built on a hill, the skyline makes a great photo.

A view of Paris from the hill top. There are many street vendors trying to catch the eye of tourists. Get your wrist tied up and get an african blassing...or run!

Here are some street performers. Performers are typical, seen most touristy places but these were really good! Tim said he would buy their cd...for whatever that's worth...

Day 26: The Louvre and Eiffel Tower
As you enter the Louvre there is this spiral staircase. The pole down the center is an opened top lift! To see it go up and down is so cool. What a great art piece -- it even beat the Mona Lisa, for me.

Standing in the Eiffel Tour you can see how huge the pieces actually are. Here is a wheel that helps in moving the elevator to the top.

A shot of the Paris night life. It is very symetrical. Maybe the only thing in Paris that is actually organized??? Love it.

Me and Tim on top. Kiss kiss.