a design smack down
Oct 30 2009

those pesky design words you’re too embarrassed to admit you don’t know

fin·i·al

Pronunciation: \ˈfi-nē-əl\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from final, finial final
Date: 15th century

A. The word used to announce to end of a movie during the golden age of Roman cinema.

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B. An ornamental end piece at the end of an architectural or decorative post.

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C. A hole drilled through a door or drawer front through which the knob attached
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Oct 28 2009

ODE TO ORANGE

For the next few months, orange is the queen in nature, foods,
fashion, and deservedly so. Dramatic and bold, but not as stuck-up or
intense as her drama queen sister Red. Bright and uplifting, but not
as cloyingly happy or spunky as her cousin Yellow. Orange is…

shagalicious & fresh
1courtesy of Leeaison House of
Dreams Showcase

crisp, clean, and bold
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funny and easy going
4From Design Museum in Paris.Photo by loungerie

sexy, but oh so smart
Toni3730Toni Loppnow actor

breathtaking
2courtesy Flickr

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