**I just realized my journal is 1 year old this week and I look forward to another year providing insight into the Design World. Thank you for all of your continued support.

Saturday - San Francisco

Western Interiors & Design Magazine hosted a Home Show this weekend in San Francisco.  I was honored to be the Keynote Speaker tonight and enjoyed sharing my story.  For those who were unable to attend, the hot topic was about green design and the important role Designer’s play in educating our clients.  While recycled products are great for the environment, we must also look at the energy it takes to create each item.  For example, a recycled wood table shipped from overseas is not good for the environment when you look at the energy used in shipping.  In addition to this, manufacturers unveiled their new collections.  These are of few of my favorites: 

Gary Hutton’s Facet Table in bronze features a Swarovski crystal top.  I love how the sculptural metal base is paired with an unexpected sparkling top. www.garyhutton.com

Philip Nimmo’s Ironworks unveiled his new collection of fireplace screens and tools.  What a beautiful way to accent your home’s fireplace.  I especially like Philip’s use of stained glass in this design.  www.philipnimmoironworks.com

Another favorite from the show are these Captain Mirrors from www.bddw.com They are leather framed & lined in wood while hanging from a cast bronze puck.

Williams Switzer’s console mixes traditional design styling with modern materials.

Beautiful lines and attention to detail are trademarks of Madeline Stuart’s Furniture Collection.  See more of her product line at www.madelinestuart.com

Thanks for checking in - I hope you enjoyed this entry ~Kenneth