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Plaster is Everywhere

Randy Orr - Monday, November 08, 2010

in the new Restoration

Yesterday was one of those fantastic and rare autumn days in Vancouver, warm, supper sunny, great to be outside and in the city with the family. We went to a favorite, Stanely Park for a walk, then window shopping, ducking in and out of shops on West 10th and South Granville. It's always interesting to see what the major home finishing stores like Restoration Hardware have in mind for the season to come.
Interesting...what do you see in this cover?


It's Restoration Hardware furniture, lights and accessories. Obviously, a very nice Old World Mantel too.
But I would look closer, what is the Mantel made of? Plaster, most likely and so are the walls. In fact, out 300 pages in the new catalog, 60% of the photos involve Plaster Walls and Plaster Mantels. Pick one up, have look for your self.



...Always the interesting part when it comes to staging a picture or staging a room for a certain look.
The one with a keen eye, sees the some is greater than all of the parts. Just as all of the parts must look and be complimentary to each other. Therefore, start with something great, Lime Plaster Walls and Lime Plaster Mantels - Picture Perfect!



Great to see the big boys catching on to the most authentic, versatile and 'green' architectural finish of our times.

If you would like to see samples similar to these Lime Plaster Walls and Mantels up close and to touch, contact us today!


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Portland Anyone?

Randy Orr - Tuesday, August 03, 2010

2 months off from Blogging

It's much like running, once you stop the routine, than it is twice as hard to start. It's already August 4th, oh where does the summer time go! Too much fun. The weather in Vancouver has been perfect, so let's keep it that way! Hope yours is the same.

Road Trip to Oregon: Last week we return from a week down in that fantastic tax free haven of Oregon. What good feeling state Oregon is. Plus to have 90F, sun, city and beach time... well let's just say it was  g o o d!

Looking for something Tasty: Perfect spot in Portland on a hot night, PokPok, if you have ever been to South East Asia, PokPok has got it down from the street side ambiance, to the very tasty authentic flavours the far East - WOW.


Lunch? How about a great sandwich in funky spot, then check out Bunk Sandwiches. If you have ever been to Ben's in Montreal, it's kind of like that with a Portland vibe - we really enjoyed it!

Art: If your a decorative artist you may have heard of IDAL (International Decorative Artists League). They held their annual trade show in Portland, exhibitors, classes and artisans are in hand to create some B2B and sharing of knowledge. It was good for me to attend since this was on the West coast and to get a closer look where the industry is and where it is going! There is something good coming... but that is still a few months away from sharing... but it will be very good :)

Colour! Love seeing other cities in the core, away from the predictable 'downtown'. Where sometimes it feels as your the only one in the urban jungle, fore there were moments as we walked the hot streets of Portland... all we could see were the colours of the city and not the sounds of the urban core.

Dounuts? Why... not a big fan personally, but we had a few people at different times mention we should see Voodoo Donuts (the Magic is in the Hole) you see! The kids enjoyed them of course. Look closer at the picure below, there is one with maple icing and bacon... I don't think they offer that type at Tim Horton's? :(

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Old School

Randy Orr - Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Lime Plaster is more than...



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Plaster Vacation in Mazatlan Mexico

Randy Orr - Thursday, May 13, 2010

Buonas Tardes Day 6

HOLA!

As per any vacation, they go by way to  f a s t.
There is still some great sun to had - as AC & LP enjoy some, even my kids wanted to play with them.

Walking on beach today came across a great example of a traditional Mexican Plaster Wall. At the core of this facade is brick with mortars and re-bar. Then multiple coats of concrete stucco applied to the exterior of the wall and painted terracotta. Weathering perfectly by the pacific ocean... mother nature, the ultimate 'Old World' artist.


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We go Prime Time Tonight on ABC

Randy Orr - Sunday, March 14, 2010
Breaking News

Tilano Chalkboard Paint
makes it's appearance on...

Extreme Makeover Home Edition
We are listed under the Coloring Room drop down button.


In this episode of EMHE, the design team put together a group of local artists to pull off some creativity for a special cause, Artistic Licence Design Group

This is how it happen for them: "2 Years ago, Cattle Rancher Brian and Pre-school teacher, Audra, were told that their 11 month old son, Jhett needed a heart transplant. His chances of survival were very slim. Miraculously, an organ donor was found and Jhett received a new heart. Although today he runs and plays like any two-year-old boy, Jhett and his family face a lifetime of expensive treatment and health issues. The home built with love by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Ideal Homes, as well as countless volunteers will provide a safe and healthy environment for little Jhett, as well as his big sister, Merit, to continue thriving.

Artistic License Design Group was honored to be given the opportunity to join with the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition design team in providing hand-painted murals for the Skaggs family. ALDG  proved it's versatility as a collection of talented Oklahoma muralists and finish artists who have created art in fine Oklahoma homes and businesses since 1970. Producers of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition asked ALDG to provide a dozen artists to create murals in two rooms of the brand new Skaggs home, and in the true "Okie Spirit" of giving, it was easy to find artists willing to lend their talents to this worthy cause. The artists worked under very unusual, often difficult circumstances, and within a 24-hour deadline. Much consideration was given to the design concept of each mural by the design producers, on-camera designers, and ALDG designers Tara Feuerborn and Amanda Joy Wells. After several rounds of refinement, the designs were ready to move from paper to paint.
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The paint Artistic License Design Group used for little girls room Merit, was Tilano Chalkboard Paint.

Coloured Chalkboard Paint

Back in 2008, I was working on kids murals and thought wouldn't be great if you could make the kids murals interactive with the kids, let them write and create their own designs on the walls too. 'Necessity is the Mother of invention.'
Thus we created Tilano Coloured Chalkboard Paints.

  • Waterbased
  • Very Low VOC
  • Incredable bonding strength
  • 10 exciting Designer Colours









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By By 2009

Randy Orr - Thursday, December 17, 2009
09 - Well it is almost over, but not forgotten.
A year filled with variety in clients styles and designs, 09 brought the introduction of American Clay (beautiful walls) to there homes and the custom installation process of Lime Plaster Mantles.

More to come in 2010!



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Open House's This Thursday

Randy Orr - Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Oct 22 - Architect/Designers/Developers - OPEN HOUSE

It has been a busy 5 months, so much so, I haven't had time to Blog. Very bad.... but biz and the customers do come first!
If you would like to see a distinct interior, give me a ring: 604 739 8447 or email:
randy@distinctinteriors.net

It's HOT in the Kitchen - La Cicina

Randy Orr - Tuesday, July 28, 2009
What is cooking these days...

Heat
and Wall Glazing


Traditionally this is recipe for a disaster, but no longer the case with Golden Acrylic Proceed Love the stuff!

It is the dead of summer ( 33ºC/92º) in Vancouver and for the past 7 days we have been glazing hundreds of square feet without hitch, in a restaurant La Cucina.
Finishing up this week, I will have some finished shots of the Northern Italian wall finishes next week.... until then a very cool ciao!


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