Art Attack Thursday!
Jeff Downing, of Downing Designs in Florida, told me about their gorgeous concrete sinks that have a copper patina.  The Leaf Sinks are molded from actual Bird-of-Paradise leaves and other exotic leaves.   They are custom sized to fit any vanity base, as well as double Leaf Sink vanities.

The inside of the sink basin is coated with copper and then oxidized with various solutions to achieve the spectacular results. The patina is sealed to arrest further change in the color attained. The finishes offered are Blue-Green and Dark Brown.  Each results in a unique result…many are reminiscent of the …read more

This past week we had the server issues – but we still managed to see some pretty fine homes and structures.

Two new and exciting issues -  Residential LEED & the mkSolaireCool flowers for offbeat homes.
Couches made of nickels, chairs made of baby food jars, and other Offbeat Furniture Finds!
The Gilmore Trail House Update – which rocked. Interior shots and everything. 
My Valentine to Offbeat Homes – yes I write Valentines to blogs now. Sad.
A rock that’s a house, or maybe a house that’s a rock. Hmmm. Well, it’s a house and a rock mashed together.
What I Did While the …read more

I’m not usually drawn to chapels – they just aren’t my deal. However, the St. Croix Lutheran High School Chapel in West St. Paul, Minnesota is an exception. It’s simple, yet, lovely in form and shimmery with copper. I love how tight it is; mod but classic (if that makes sense). Just an overall beautiful chapel.

The chapel is actually an award winning design from Kodet Architectural Group.

From Kodet Architectural Group:
“The chapel exudes symbolism from the three shields at the building’s front exterior to the copper material in which it is sheathed… Seating over 500, the chapel’s various seating arrangements …read more