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Joanie Ballard
Newest First Oldest First
Chairs: A Conversation
A father and daughter collaboration
Oct 14, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (3 Comments)
Traveling “Virginia Green”
Virginia's hospitality industry is way ahead of the curve on the environment
Sep 23, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (1 Comments)
“Green” Textiles
All grown up and looking pretty good
Sep 16, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (1 Comments)
Joanie Ballard
Good News from The Retail Front
Yes, there IS good news!
Sep 1, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat
Ace Hotel, NYC
Unconventional branding through history and typography
Aug 25, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (2 Comments)
The Love of Typewriters
Finding, collecting, and treasuring
Aug 4, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (6 Comments)
Joanie Ballard
Shabby Chic is Always Chic
Recreate the serenity of white, soothing interiors in your own home, inspired by Rachel Ashwell.
Jul 27, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (5 Comments)
Joanie Ballard
The Breslin
A meaty NY experience
Jul 21, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (2 Comments)
Joanie Ballard
Flint Hill Vintage
Rare finds in rural Virginia
Jul 6, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (3 Comments)
INeedCoffee / CoffeeHero / Michael Allen Smith: ineedcoffee.com
Slow, ‘Beautiful’ Coffee
Stumptown Coffee Roasters, in Portland and NYC, has got everything a true caffeine lover needs - educated baristas, retro music, eclectic customers and special coffee.
Jul 1, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (1 Comments)
Joanie Ballard
Do It Yourself, Part Two
Inventive reinventions.
Mar 25, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat
Joanie Ballard
Do It Yourself, Part One
Painting and re-purposing vintage furniture.
Mar 19, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat
A Pearl of Great Price
... but not to the environment. In fact, this jewelry line actively seeks to benefit the environment.
Mar 12, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat
“The Whole House Is a Big Story”
A book that asks what your home means to you.
Mar 4, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (1 Comments)
Courtesy of St-Germain
Old Paris, New Bottle
A romantic-looking French liqueur bottle is testament to the power of great product design.
Feb 16, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (1 Comments)
Joanie Ballard
Renew
Want to be eco-friendly?Just re-use, repaint, refinish something from another era. And there are lots of excellent architectural salvage and house-part websites to help.
Feb 4, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (8 Comments)
From NYC: Accessory Trends
Keep your eye out for three popular design motifs for handbags, scarves, jewelry and more.
Jan 21, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (5 Comments)
Tom Mullany
Inspiration—at Home
Home décor stylist Joanie Ballard reminds us that life is full of creative sparks.
Jan 15, 2010 by Joanie Ballard in the beat (15 Comments)