http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Damien+Pfirsch Arts and Crafts Damien Pfirsch Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=30908&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Though it is an ancient art, Asian Lacquer paintings have only regained their prominance on the world art scene in the last decade, as the two main producers of the unique art - Vietnam and Burma - have just recently opened up to tourism and begun exhibiting their highly skilled artists. While disti... Arts and Crafts Damien Pfirsch Sun, 22 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=29855&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Though it was first discovered in China and called “qingci,” which means greenish porcelain, the Western term “Celadon” has a few possible origins. One is the character of a sheppard who wore a light green cloak in Honore d’Urfe’s 1610 play, L’Astree. Another holds that celadon is the amalgamation o... Home Management Damien Pfirsch Sun, 15 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=28336&ca=Home+Management When decorating a smaller room, space is generally the main concern. And with the rising prices of real estates, decorating petite rooms is a challenged that more and more home owners face. But there are different ways to visually expand the space of your rooms and create welcoming ambiances and eas... Home Management Damien Pfirsch Thu, 05 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=27101&ca=Home+Management Over the past decade, Western design trends have integrated what has been known for centuries among Asian cultures as part of the Feng Shui theories: the way we decorate our living spaces has a major influence on our emotions and moods. According to the ancient art of designing exterior architecture... Home Management Damien Pfirsch Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=25515&ca=Home+Management Lighting is the easiest way to revamp a room decor. With a few well chosen and positioned lightings, a once neutral room can turn into a cheerful and versatile space! Knowing about the different types of lightings is the key to creating a functional, aesthetic, and versatile lighting arrangement. Am... Home Management Damien Pfirsch Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=24259&ca=Home+Management No interior designer has ever heard a homeowner complaining about too much natural light. Sunlight is cheerful, it makes people feel good. With today’s window, you can bring as much sunlight into your home as you like, and at the same time depend upon new options to solve the problem of energy-ineff... Home Management Damien Pfirsch Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=21759&ca=Home+Management When decorating a house we usually concentrate our efforts on rooms like the living room, the kitchen or bedrooms. These are indeed the rooms where we spend most of our time and they do deserve our attention. Nonetheless, decorating the areas of transit of the house (entrance halls, stairways, and c... Home Management Damien Pfirsch Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=20837&ca=Home+Management Feng Shui and interior spaces Feng Shui theories stem from the Taoist vision of nature, especially that our environment is animated by various energies. The Taoists categorize natural elements as Yin (the female elements) or Yang (the male elements) and Feng Shui theories advocate to create the righ... Home Management Damien Pfirsch Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=19725&ca=Home+Management Choosing colors A good alternative to liven up homes is to fill the space with color. The use of strong colors on the walls, in furniture and in decorative touches can often succeed in creating a new atmosphere that does away with the former gloom and monotony. Choose the colors you like best There... Home Management Damien Pfirsch Sat, 05 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=17439&ca=Home+Management The Rise of Asian Décor The recent surge in popularity of Asian décor can be partly attributed to its look of serenity: it graces spaces with a peaceful, natural feel, serving as an antidote to stress. Asian décor design elements are characterized by clean lines and simple forms. The effect is subtl...