An American Tradition: Omaha, Nebraska
Happy Fourth of July! I recently made a quick visit to Omaha, Nebraska, the Gateway to the West. You may think of Omaha as the home of the NCAA Men’s World Series, the Cox Classic Golf Tournament, and of course Omaha Steaks, but it is also a great place to explore some of America’s past. […]
2013 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show
Hello? Is anybody out there? I know, I know we’ve been away for a while, but the creative spark keeps burning! So much so it is a firework show in the PPDS office! Please forgive us. We love sharing our excitement about design so here is a glance of what we’ve been up to. We recently […]
TRAVEL INSPIRED SHOPPING – OR SHOPPING INSPIRED BY TRAVEL…
Anyone who knows me knows there are two things I live for: Travel and Shopping. On a recent trip to Hawaii I took advantage of the local design opportunities. Many think that it’s difficult to find resources when you travel, but I encourage you to explore, drive around, and read local journals. Look for items […]
qubique – next generation trade show – furniture/design
Travel evokes creativity and promotes fresh new ideas. On my recent trip to Germany I visited a design trade show, Qubique, and thought I would share some of the innovative ideas I experienced! From left to right, top to bottom: 1. A tree planted in a Fiat 500 to emphasize the consistency of design, sustainability and […]
barbie vs. building code – part two
Registered Interior Designers are responsible for how our choices affect the lives of the public who use the spaces we design. We must be well versed in the Texas Accessibility Standards [TAS], Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] and the International Building Code [IBC]. These laws are an integral part of our space planning process and guide […]
barbie vs. building code – part one
Later this year, Mattel will introduce a new toy that caught our attention. In the 52 years that Barbie’s perky self has been around, she has had over 125 careers but this year she will be hitting the streets with blueprints and hard hat in tow. That’s right – Architect Barbie will be released in […]
in the news…
This month’s blog schedule was originally slated as a focus on sustainability. However, I thought that, given our recent changes, I would address something a little closer to home: Last week marked Kelle Contine’s final days here at PPDS. She devoted ten and a half years to our organization and made a remarkable and lasting […]
organically L.E.D.
Everything seems to be under the sea or in the sky with these organic LED light fixtures I discovered during a recent trip to Europe! (Left to right, from top to bottom) 1. Softly colored purple orbs are playful and beautiful. 2. Cloud-like fixtures create in an indoor skyscape. 3. An indoor grassy experience is complimented by fragmented light fixtures. […]
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holiday gift ideas
It’s the holidays, which means it’s time to fight the crowds in search of the perfect gift for your loved one. We thought we would help you out with some recommendations of our own! Scroll down to see some great gift ideas from some of PPDS’ treasured clients.