MoDiv is a hit!

People are talking and MoDiv is a hit! Check out the recent press and photos of MoDiv and it's retailers...The Grand Rapids Press on MoDiv:http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/01/retail_incubator_modiv_in_down.htmlGrand Opening Ceremony/Reception Photos:http://www.stellaflysocialmedia.com/archives/6274Retailer Wolverine Worldwide:http://downtowngr.org/people-profile.php?profile_id=47Retailer Chai Boutique:http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/innovationnews/0126chai.aspxRetailer Sofia Bella:http://mychannel957.com/top-5-local-stores-for-all-things-baby/Eight West on MoDiv:Welcome...

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New Brooklyn Museum Shop to Open April 4, 2012

Our design of the new Brooklyn Museum Shop is set to open Wednesday, April 4 and we are thrilled! Read this article published about it yesterday on BroadwayWorld.com.New Brooklyn Museum Shop to Open 4/4Tuesday, January 24, 2012; Posted: 01:01 PM - by BWW News DeskShare| A completely new, significantly larger Brooklyn Museum Shop, designed by the award-winning architectural firm Visbeen Associates, Inc. is opening Wednesday April 4, 2012, in space previously devoted to temporary exhibitions. At 4,150 square feet, the new shop is 1,600 square feet larger than the shop it replaces. The store...

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Room Guide: Kid's Spaces

"If I could see the worldthrough the eyes of a childsmiling faces would greet me all the while.Like a lovely work of art,it would warm my weary heartjust to see through the eyes of a child"~ Patsy Cline, "If I could see the world"Some of the most enjoyable places we get to design are children's spaces in the home, because it means that we get to see the world through a kid's eyes. These are spaces where caution can be thrown to the wind and imaginations can run wild. Here are a few things to keep in mind...1. Let them be who they are: A kid's space can be an extension of who they are, what they...

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Houzz Tour of Sunset View: Elegance by the Lake

Houzz, a destination site for home design enthusiasts, professionals and homeowners, was kind enough to feature a home tour of one of our favorite lakefront designs, the Sunset View. Check out what they had to say about this beautiful lakeside abode. var hzw_id=7750143;function hzwshow(id,v,delay){var showDiv=document.getElementById('hzexpand'+id);if(v){ position=function(element){ var p={x: element.offsetLeft || 0,y:element.offsetTop || 0};while(element=element.offsetParent){ p.x += element.offsetLeft;p.y += element.offsetTop;} return p;};var ref=document.getElementById('hzfooter'+id);var p=position(ref);var...

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Have you voted yet?

The deadline for the 2012 Detroit Home Design Awards' Reader's Choice Award is fast approaching! Have you cast your vote yet? You only have until 11:59pm this week Friday, January 20, so click here for specific instructions on how to do so (our design is Entry #6). Please pass this along to your friends and family!Carlton Shores (Entry #6)Click here to view more photos of this est...

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Where in the World is Wayne Visbeen?

Wayne Visbeen often travels for work and pleasure to areas around the world that have an abundance of interesting, innovative and eye-catching architecture. Can you guess where he is in these photos? Please post your guesses in a comment here on our blog or on our facebook fan page wall.Hint #1: The first part of the name of this location is an occupation that 38 million people have worldwide, according to Wikipedia.Hint #2: It's in Budapest.Hint #3: The bronze statue in the center is of Stephen I of Hunga...

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Pinecliff Residence: For Sale!

The Pinecliff is a unique solution to a common problem in waterfront property: a narrow lot. What it lacks in width, this home makes up for in height and length, maximizing the available space and taking full advantage of what are sure to be expansive views from each of its three stories. Featuring porthole windows and outdoor upper decks, the Pinecliff exudes a distinctly nautical air, perching on its steep grade like a great docked ship.The entry-level functions as the main living space, featuring a half bath, entry area, kitchen, dining, and living room. One floor up is the laundry, bunkroom...

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Home Solutions for Your New Year's Resolutions

It's a new year, which means it's that time again: resolution time. We have all made and broken resolutions year after year. But have you ever enlisted the help of your home in accomplishing your yearly goals? Here are a few common resolutions and ways your home can be of assistance....1. Get Fit: Probably the number one resolution on most people's list, but there is a reason why gym attendance spikes in January and tappers off as the year presses on. We are all busy and it's just tough to find time to make it to the gym. What if you made the gym come to you? Here are a few stellar home gyms that...

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