Being in the hospital...

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Being in the hospital... 

Today I am sharing with all of you a story from the heart. You know life throws at you punches that can't always be explained or even justified but on the week of the 21st I completely lost sight in my right eye. You can imagine what it feels like to wake up and be blind out of one eye.. All of the sudden your whole life is flashed before your eyes.. WOW what do you do.. If you live in Miami you go to the number one eye care hospital in the world.. The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute located in the University of Miami Medical School and the number one eye care hospital in the united states since 2009 every year according to US World and News Reports annual listing of hospitals, the AAA of hospital rankings. 

University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Once I got there all doctors were stumped on the problem, not having any clue as to what was causing this problem.. After what appeared to be hundreds of tests still nothing could explain what was going on.. It was then that a DR asked if I had ever had Syphilis and my answer was no, I had never had this disease.. Well they decided to test for what is known as Neuro Syphilis a disease that develops out of Syphilis that is untreated and eventually converts itself into this new deadlier form of syphilis that attacks the eyes, internal organs, and eventually the brain..  The only way to see if its in the brain is through a Spinal Tap, and for those of you that do not know, this is not a pleasent procedure and requires hospitalization.. Well from one day to the next I was now going to be admitted to Jackson Memorial Hospital for what I was told would be 14 days of treatment.. So it began

Jackson Memorial: A Truly World Class Institution

As I arrived at Jackson I had nightmares thinking this was not the best hospital or that it would be a nightmare of a stay... Instead I was COMPLETELY PROVEN WRONG BY WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST COURTEOUS PROFESSIONAL STAFF I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED AT A HOSPITAL.. I was already impressed by the treatment received at the eye institute but at Jackson never in my life have I ever had such professional care and fast and speedy ER transition to my own private room with nurses and Doctors that one can only dream about in the ideal hospital setting which they not only were but everything I ever herd about them that was negative, went out the window.. I have never had such a good hospital experience or been better attended even at a 5 star resort. The staff was responsive, attentive, nice, kind, friendly, and every good adjective I could think of.. Never woiuld I have imagined such treatment at the public hospital in Dade county. They gave me tghe Jackson Card or a type of mediical insurance and I must of been visited by twenty different doctpors asking how I was and how my treatment was going.. 

The facilities were clean, impeccable, medication given on time, food was good for hospital food, always delivered on time, and well the staff, was just absolutely amazing, always introducing themselves, knocking t the door to be let in, not even once performing any procedure or common practice without informing you what was about to happen even the spinal tap which is an unpleasant procedure went fast and was not felt hardly at all...

After 5 days at Jackson Memorial which felt like a day no more, well rested and feeling much better I was discharged although I still had 20 days of IV injections to go.. They now have this program called infusion services that provides home IV care.. I was a little skeptical at first but I decided it was better to be home then in the hospital.. This program turned out to be first class.. Fast service (the medicine was at my house the day I was discharged) and reliable workers.. The next day the orientation nurse was at my house and today (day 2) the nurse already left and provided a new IV safely stored in my fridge and reset the pack which is potable and given through a Jackson placed IV pack in my arm which was not felt and provides a way to give IV fluids and take blood without the need to puncture any more veins.

 

 

I still have a ways to go.. Over 20 days of treatments and daily checkups at Bascom Palmer, another one today before 2:00 PM and then to settle all the insurance stuff (Jackson provided health insurance) and assistance through Social Security and many other avenues all opened up by Jackson Memorial.. I honestly can only report on my experience but This has been truly world class and professional. A big thumbs up to this hospital...

All in all a completely unexpected serious disease was made a lot easier by the people and professional staff of a truly world class Hospital.. Jackson Memorial Hospital..and of course the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute....

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Perfect Ara Rug Placement, Patio furniture,transparent TV Screens

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Perfect Ara Rug Placement, Patio furniture,transparent TV Screens

While looking for some things a friend of mine asked me for, I found these posts omn the next two items I want to share with you. The first is how to accent your room with the perfect area rug, and the second talks about ideal patio furniture and Decor.. There are a few other things ..

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Picking the perfect area rug...

Believe it or not, flooring is one of the most important features when decorating a room. The floor is a major focal point and it sets the tone as to whether or not the room’s overall appearance will be chic or shabby. That is why the rug that you choose for a room is crucial. Matching the appropriate rug with the theme of the room it is in will tie everything together and complete the look that you want.

Understanding the Different Types of Rugs


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When you are shopping for a new rug, it helps to have a basic knowledge of the different types, sizes, and shapes that you will encounter. Some of the most popular types of rugs include Oriental rugs, rag rugs, hooking rugs, and braided rugs. These often come as either area rugs or runners. Area rugs come in all shapes and sizes and are fit just as their name suggests, in the area of a room. A runner is a long, rectangular rug and typically fits down the length of a hallway.

Rug Fabrics

There are several types of fabrics of rugs and some are sturdier than others. Every rug that you see will either be handmade or machine made. You can expect handmade rugs to be durable and be made with natural fibers such as cotton or wool. Machine made rugs are often made with synthetic fibers, and while the quality isn’t as good, they are often less expensive than their counterparts. When you understand the options you can decide which type of rug you need to buy

When to Use an Area Rug 


Area rugs work great in any room with a lot of space. A large, square area rug works well if you have an open hardwood floor without anything on it. Try to pick a rug that is large enough so that all the furniture can fit on top of it.


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If you have a smaller space that needs an accent, a circular area rug might be a good choice. Braided rugs are very popular in the circular style.


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Finally, if you are looking to fill a void or bring a touch of coziness to a long hallway, a runner will do the trick. Just be sure to find one that fits the length of the entire hallway. Runners also work well in rooms as a complement to a larger rug or in a small, rectangular space.


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Once you understand the type of rug you want to buy, you are ready to shop! To find the best rug for your intended space, you want something that will complement the furniture and walls rather than overpower them. Matching the accent colors is very important when it comes to this. It may be helpful to even bring paint chips or your throw pillows with you when you shop, so you can be sure to get a rug that will work nicely in your room. If the color is off even a little bit, it can distract from the look you are trying to convey.

If you are looking for a new rug and aren’t quite sure where to begin your search, check out iCustomRug. They have a large variety of rugs in all shapes, sizes, and colors, giving you the best chance of finding something that will complement any room in your house.

Truly Stylish Outdoor Living – Garden Tables & Chairs

 

 

There are many different types of outdoor furniture ranges available, from traditional wicker patio sets to modern and functional garden tables and chairs. If you’re looking for stylish sofa sets to transform your garden into a comfortable and luxurious outdoor space, a contemporary rattan furniture range will be the best one to choose.

Modern outdoor sofa sets, especially those belonging to contemporary rattan furniture ranges, are no longer made from fragile materials that simply don’t last outdoors. Thanks to the many improvements made in outdoor furniture design and construction, such as the widespread use of synthetic PU rattan, these contemporary rattan furniture ranges are truly innovative in terms of both the way that they are made and they way that they can be used. Those outdoor sofa sets combine contemporary design and style with real functionality, which more than meet the demands that can be placed on them in a typical home.

Outdoor sofa sets are very often the main feature of luxury garden furniture ranges, particularly those that are made from PU rattan. Today’s outdoor sofa sets are just as spacious and luxurious as the ones that are intended for indoor use, and can range from indulgent corner sofas and coffee tables through to more functional small sofa sets that are perfect for entertaining outdoors. With designs that feature clean, minimalistic lines and warm colors that work well in a variety of outdoor (and even indoor!) settings, the outdoor sofa sets that are available in a contemporary rattan furniture range are equally as perfect when placed in landscaped gardens as they are in more modern, decking areas or even roof terraces and patios.
 
In addition to the aesthetic appeal offered by these contemporary rattan furniture ranges, outdoor sofa sets that are made from PU rattan are so easy to care for. No longer will you have to spend hours varnishing and sealing your outdoor furniture before you can use it. By choosing a sofa set from the right range of furniture you can begin to enjoy its comfort as soon as you received it. All you have to do is find the perfect spot for it in your garden or patio area. And once you’ve placed it there, you won’t have to worry about moving it indoors as soon as it starts to rain, or if the heat gets intense. The outdoor sofa sets are completely weather proof, and aside from covering it if the weather gets too bad you won’t need to do anything else to protect it.

Overall, a modern garden sofa set will set your garden apart and make it the ultimate in style and relaxing living.

Transparent TV Screens For Your Living Room

The television industry has undergone a lot of changes in recent years, and TV’s are becoming more advanced than ever before. Many consumers have purchased big-screen televisions and receipt years as prices have gone down substantially. Television manufacturers are looking for new ways to boost sales and keep people coming back for more. Sometimes this includes partnerships between prominent gadget manufacturers and bank lenders with the best credit cards. Other times it requires innovations that border on gimmicks. One of the new technologies that has made a splash in recent months is the transparent LCD television. What exactly is this type of TV, and should you buy one for your living room?


What is a Transparent TV?

This type of television is a device that you can see through. When it’s sitting there, it basically looks like a piece of glass going up from a base. When the TV is off, you can see right through the middle of it as if you were looking through a window. Then when the TV powers on, the image appears on the screen, and it looks just like a regular TV screen. The glass has lighting built in that lights the screen when you turn it on.

How They Can Be Used

Many people are buying transparent televisions as a way to create a focal point in a room. Having a transparent television can be a good conversation starter, and help create something interesting in the room that gets people’s attention.

Some television manufacturers are actually working on a transparent TV that doubles as a window. You have the television installed just like a window, and you can see out of it when you want. The sunlight works to provide the back light for the TV. When you’re watching television at night, the TV has built-in lights that provide lighting. This provides you with a more energy-efficient television, and something that is really interesting for your home.

Other Uses

The window TV can also double as a computer monitor, and connect to the Internet. This way, you can check in on social networks, shop, read personal finance articles, and play music. The TV also works like blinds so that you can block out the light coming in the window if you want.

Whether you think transparent televisions are cool or tacky, they are definitely something that will become more common in the future. The decision to buy one will be up to you and your personal budget, but you have to admit that the idea is unlike anything else out there.

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all about lighting..

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all about lighting..

Today I am sharing with all of you all about modern lighting and new products that are sure to make your home stick out among all others. Some of these lights are so different your probably going to be the only one that has it and for sure the talk of the town..

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Flamenca – Romantic and Unique Lighting Design by 

QisDesign is back with a magical lighting design that is able to create a unique feel in any room. Flamenca is a bicolor acrylic light with a fitted shape with a curved metal plate. They try to combine LED technology with sophisticated design to create Flamenco skirt swirling in the air. The table lamps create a romantic ambience with beautiful beams and extraordinary. A new lighting design that is takes the user to experience the rich flavor and is able to enhance the fun atmosphere. This lamp is perfect to complement the modern or contemporary interior decor in your room.

The lamp comes in green, pink and orange are powered by an AC adapter, via USB or by batteries. Flamenca lamp is capable of coloring your life with life-style decor in a few scenes. You can put these lamps in bedrooms, living room or desk to create unique shades of lighting. An amazing design that is able to make the room more stylish and inviting timeless beauty. Visit QisDesign soon for more information about this romantic lighting design.

Artistic Handmade Chandelier with Beautiful Patterns by 

Zenza

Handmade lamp that comes from Zenza is able to create illusions and shadows to create stunning in any room. They were inspired by the Egyptians who have unique architectures and can be outside for very appreciated in the art. This chandelier consists of several shapes and sizes that you can choose according to tastes interior. Each lamp has a different motif and patterns of holes in a very unique and artistic. The lights create a cool image in their environment when turned on, really remarkable. The design is quite complicated but has a very high artistic value and differs with the design of light usually.

The lamp is hand made using traditional craft techniques from around the world designed in detail to create the best products. An amazing design that is able to provide a new atmosphere in a modern or contemporary interior decor. These lights create a style in every room and invites eternal beauty. They enhance the artistic feel of any room with a unique and beautiful lighting. It’s really a futuristic light design that is able to provide magical that you have never found. Go to the Zenza for more information.

Contemporary Stylish Table Lamp with Vertical Shape, 

Air by Ray Power

Lzf comes with a unique lighting design that shows both a visual and technical stability to the shape of a cone. This is the Air table lamp designed by Irish designer Ray Power using Polywood. Power uses the sheet to create a three dimensional object by manipulating the shape into a very interesting design. The table lamp has a classic design that is perfect for contemporary or modern room setting in your home. An attractive design is very easy to be combined with any variety of interior decoration in your home. This lamp projects light in a unique way with its vertical shape.

Air table lamps come in a variety of attractive colors that you can choose according to tastes interior. These lamps are available in sizes 23 cm x 33 cm x 22 cm which is perfect for setting a private home or commercial areas. It’s really an interesting design that could create a style in any room in your home decor. You can put this table lamp in the living room, bedroom or den. Learn more at Lzf about this simple and attractive table lamp design.

Very unique modern Lighting..

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Bringing in the outdoors, a modern home, and a few other modern items..

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Bringing in the outdoors, a modern home, and a few other modern items.. 

Today I am sharing with all of you some really cool concepts, bringing in the outdoors and creating indoor outdoor spaces if that makes sense and also a really cool modern home and of course a few items I saw that were very interesting and I find should be shared..

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8 Amazing paces that “Bring the Outdoors In"

Part 1 of 2 - Tomorrow Spaces 4-8 

Spaces 1 -4 

Number 1 

It’s a concept as old as time in interiors and architecture: “Bring the outdoors in.” With good reason. Us humans like cavorting with nature, and we like it even more when we can cavort from the comforts of our own home. Here are eight spaces that do a great job of either bringing the outside in, or at the very least bringing so close you can’t miss it:

Live Modern: S_Mahal    

Wow. Just wow. Modern is…creating something that has never been seen before, and we can safely say we’ve never seen these sorts of elements mixed together to create a home. A house for a young couple and a set of parents, the home needed to be able to play with the idea of privacy, and it does so in new and interesting ways.


You’ll see lots of interior courtyards created from architecture, and of course there’s the stunning water-proof curtains that seems to make the whole space organic and almost living when they blow in the wind. Interesting use of colors, as well. Located in Yangseo-myeon in the Republic of Korea by architect Moon Hoon, the same brain behind the similarly tight-budgeted Lollipop House.


“The land purchased in Daesim-ri, Yangpyeong was a place where water, a rice paddy, a forest and livestock stables were intermingled. Despite a budget that was on the tight side, I was able to create seven inner courts including one for every room plus one in the center, while designing a circulatory balcony where there was sufficient space for the house owner and his cats and dogs to roam about freely. In order to create a boundary between the circulatory balcony with the outside, I initially considered hard and cold finishing materials. Due to the low budget, however, we had to improvise and finally opted for a finish with curtains made from waterproof cloth. The waving of the soft walls on a breezy day made it clear to me: the house is truly alive. When I walked around inside the house, the soft walls reacting to my body brought me exquisite feelings.”


What do you think about this house? How would you feel about curtains like that? Intense? Or awesome?

Number 2 -

MCK Architects’ Flipped House

MCK Architects’ Flipped House

This is great example of a “bring the outdoors in” sort of design. You really feel a connection between the interior spaces and the outdoor areas, yet the design of each is very distinct. You don’t necessarily feel like you’re inside when you’re out or vice versa, you just feel like you can rest easy because you know the other is right nearby.

“A 1960’s house has been replaced and reflected by a contemporary version of itself, with a focus that now engages as much on the surrounding garden as it does the panoramic CBD view.”

“The original plan and massing were adapted + literally ‘flipped’ with garden elements to create a more expansive connection from inside to out. Details, fixtures and fittings are sensitive to the original home.” More images on MCK Architects’ website. This home’s connection to the indoors and outdoors reminds us of another home we had recently posted about: Skirt + Rock House brings the outside in

Number 3

Buck O’Neill Builders Offices by 

jones | haydu

Buck O’Neill Builders Offices by jones | haydu

Is there ever a situation where cubicles are more than just acceptable…but even preferable and dare we say, enjoyed? Well, when they look like the stunning natural wood in the Buck O’Neill Builders Offices by jones | haydu, they’re more than just passable.

In fact the entirety of the office is proof that you don’t have to do a ton of crazy modern designs to make an office space a zillion times better than many of the offices out there. There isn’t anything too crazy in this space…but it’s the balance of soft, calming white with natural wood-colored tones that makes the space seem so serene.

Of course an awesome and eye-catching addition to the space is the hanging vertical walls of greenery that flank the upstairs conference room. Indeed, you don’t need hardly anything else to color or add interest to the space, dramatically cutting down on distractions, we’d imagine.

What do you think about this office? Would you wanna work here? Would you want to incorporate any of these elements into your living space?

Number 4 

Won Dharma Center by Hanrahan Meyers Architects

Won Dharma Center by Hanrahan Meyers Architects

Numbers 5-8 tomorrow in Part 2.. 

House in Senri by Shogo Iwata Architects



Clean lines and good materials: Casa oZs0



Blair House by Bruce Bolander Architect



Skirt + Rock House brings the outside in

Porcelain of Lladro

I have come to find out that is not the case.  Lladro is known the world over as being the Spanish Porcelain company, which has been creating beautiful sculptures for the home for over 50 years.   I do own a couple of Lladro pieces that were given to me.  They have not really been my style with flowery, romantic figurines and now sad to say I have given them away only to find out that they are indeed collectors’ items.

What caused me to revisit their website is the above lamp from their Estatos Collection which I found while perusing the Dwell On Design website.  Much to my surprise I found a new look for Lladro, one which is more modern if not mod even retro.  Here are a few things that caught my eye and let’s face it just like music and art I cannot say I like an entire body of work from any one artist/design house or even, nothing at all.   I can usually find one objet d’art that speaks to me, a personal treasure, in almost every  body of work.


More at Lladro.com


I am definitely not a fan of porcelain but many are so I mentioned what in my opinion is one of the best and better known and also in my opinion has the best quality.. Lladro Porcelin


Happy modern treasure hunting!

Casa 8×8 by Marià Castelló, Arquitecte

Tiny tiny. That’s what we like when we’re searching for cool modern homes. Anyone can do something amazing with an unlimited amount of square footage to play around with, but we like seeing what hurdles a designer has to overcome when he or she is faces with a small space that has to perform a lot of functions.








Though the space by Marià Castelló is small, it doesn’t feel cluttered and fulfills all the requirements necessary for living just fine. We enjoy that although the interiors are kept simple so as not to be visually busy, they are still interesting and full of soft natural colors.



A fun space!

A great way of bringing in the outdoors and some cool modern stuff..

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