tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post7302720414454804275..comments2024-03-06T09:44:19.109-05:00Comments on Things That Inspire: Inspirational Design: an Interview with James Michael HowardThings That Inspirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-57001666845691819362009-11-09T23:14:12.161-05:002009-11-09T23:14:12.161-05:00We made that mosaic floor! Woo Hoo! I love it whe...We made that mosaic floor! Woo Hoo! I love it when I find photos of projects online that do a great job of showing off the talents of everyone at New Ravenna. <br />We really enjoy working with James Michael Howard--he's just incredibly talented. Great job on the interview, and the post.Sara Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426409909721507440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-20042980494484851612009-09-08T16:38:16.956-04:002009-09-08T16:38:16.956-04:00Love the round wood chandelier. Just saw them at ...Love the round wood chandelier. Just saw them at a trade show in NYC and did a recent post on them. really great!Hudson Goodshttp://hudsongoodsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-41479305216148610912009-09-06T09:54:10.668-04:002009-09-06T09:54:10.668-04:00I was thinking about the comment I left on your ot...I was thinking about the comment I left on your other post just now and about the common thread in your posts and the other thing of course are the large, fabulous homes that are in your area and a huge piece of your blog.<br /><br />The homes in Vancouver are generally small, even the expensive neighborhoods do not boast the grandeur of the homes I see constantly on your blog.<br /><br />AnywaysMaria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-84312146719477773412009-09-06T01:12:57.788-04:002009-09-06T01:12:57.788-04:00Exceptional post! I adore his floors! I look forwa...Exceptional post! I adore his floors! I look forward to their product launch, and I also agree with his philosophy about window treatments.Thanks for a brilliant, insightful interview and a great array of photos to enjoy!Jillian@Housewearshttp://www.housewears.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-84388152745448005392009-09-03T22:42:00.863-04:002009-09-03T22:42:00.863-04:00I don't think there is a space that I wud not ...I don't think there is a space that I wud not catergorize as EXQUISITE! Oh to be able to afford such talent.<br /><br />Wonderful interview! He appears so gracious. -Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-5847989956214909542009-09-03T11:56:58.483-04:002009-09-03T11:56:58.483-04:00Such a dynamic interview: Love, love the bold flo...Such a dynamic interview: Love, love the bold floor patterns, reminiscent of Ms. Dorothy Draper, no? I just can't resist saying, does this quote directly remind anyone else of a husband & wife pair of design rock stars: "We have worked very closely with our design partners to develop new products that are extraordinary and affordable ..."??<br />The Eames, that's why they CLAIRE WATKINS, ASID ALLIEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101732474553142141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-50631063222333201432009-09-03T05:53:37.958-04:002009-09-03T05:53:37.958-04:00What a nice treat to hear from Mr. Howard! As a f...What a nice treat to hear from Mr. Howard! As a fan of the Howards I so enjoyed this post. Thanks Mr. Howard for participating! I long to visit the Charlotte store. Wishes on much success.Angela at Giannetti Home: Design Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814318803566231702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-64524430625683341812009-09-03T04:57:55.606-04:002009-09-03T04:57:55.606-04:00Fantastic interview , very interesting to understa...Fantastic interview , very interesting to understand what interior designers think . Beautiful shotsMélaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968941054340607366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-62621189284273422872009-09-02T15:48:25.638-04:002009-09-02T15:48:25.638-04:00TTI -- What a terrific interview. You've done ...TTI -- What a terrific interview. You've done such a great job celebrating Jim's work and letting the world know about what Jim and Phoebe have created. Well done!Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-21392745649928965642009-09-02T14:54:31.071-04:002009-09-02T14:54:31.071-04:00The design and architecture compliment each other ...The design and architecture compliment each other very well in this case. It is very breath taking and captures the understanding and mastery of space and proportions. <br /><br />Nicolette<br /><a href="http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com/</a>nicolettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982447103044447015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-15329203199295227452009-09-02T09:35:44.696-04:002009-09-02T09:35:44.696-04:00That was a lovely read. Thank you for sharing!That was a lovely read. Thank you for sharing!CDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11257874444869790791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-18262582794607101572009-09-01T15:32:56.234-04:002009-09-01T15:32:56.234-04:00Wow! fabulous Interview. I love getting insight i...Wow! fabulous Interview. I love getting insight into brilliant designers. (Great enthusiasm and energy) And of course, the endless gallery of images - loved that staircase, all the incredible flooring.. and since I am head over heels into iron, it's always nce to see even the simplest touches. Fabulous coffee tables and console..<br /><br />vitaniaVerdigris Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019080116208803737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-22978515003859575552009-09-01T03:24:49.208-04:002009-09-01T03:24:49.208-04:00Great interview, and so many inspiring pics! Love ...Great interview, and so many inspiring pics! Love the glossy black white tiled floor, and th fireplace with the chevron tiles.<br /><br />Thanks for suggesting Between Naps on the Porch :) Am not famliar with the blog, but will "join the party" when the chairs are all done. The wood is now grey with hints of beige.Fargerike Dagnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132781891510033761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-51760721405139037292009-09-01T01:39:52.098-04:002009-09-01T01:39:52.098-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-66898233253090951942009-08-31T14:34:50.916-04:002009-08-31T14:34:50.916-04:00You ask such great, real questions like - what sho...You ask such great, real questions like - what should you not skimp on when building a house - that is really a great one in case someone is building. And I like the one about trends too!!! One question I was hoping you would ask was about how he was the designer first, then Phoebe. Usually when couples are in the business, the man is the architect and the wife does the id. They are so cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-3284898421007691722009-08-31T14:25:33.268-04:002009-08-31T14:25:33.268-04:00Great post, and terrific interview! His work is j...Great post, and terrific interview! His work is just stunning.Design Esquirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444616161425667482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-39633187761226442582009-08-31T13:48:52.290-04:002009-08-31T13:48:52.290-04:00Great interview - and enjoy the pics.Great interview - and enjoy the pics.Sanity Fairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837572570886461071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-79048370532839847412009-08-31T11:34:29.473-04:002009-08-31T11:34:29.473-04:00A fabulous post and interview...just fabulous! Tha...A fabulous post and interview...just fabulous! Thanks for taking the time to bring us a great read!<br /><br />AlexJ.Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01697145515217699019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-29622909121168528362009-08-31T11:05:34.776-04:002009-08-31T11:05:34.776-04:00What a wonderful interview! I got so excited when ...What a wonderful interview! I got so excited when I stopped by and saw this today. I'm a big fan. Love all the photos that went with it, too! Thanks! :-)Julia @ Hooked on Houseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937060849774403002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-85047634766372563722009-08-31T10:38:33.149-04:002009-08-31T10:38:33.149-04:00This is a great interview....so many fantastic det...This is a great interview....so many fantastic details, ie the wood floors, the detail in the fireplace (amazing), and....and....and....<br /><br />When I see designers like this, I know I know nothing!<br /><br />I would love for you to be my tour guide and Mrs. H and Max and Co! I will be in Charlotte for a day in a couple of weeks, hopefully I can get by and take some pictures.<br /><br />Renae Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083827332206881787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-22690993476202272182009-08-31T09:38:29.412-04:002009-08-31T09:38:29.412-04:00Amen to getting past the mid-century fixation so m...Amen to getting past the mid-century fixation so many designers have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-24944195310892217312009-08-31T09:12:24.400-04:002009-08-31T09:12:24.400-04:00Terrific interview! I love the image with the blue...Terrific interview! I love the image with the blue contemporary art (my forte) and the staircase is a favorite!!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-67776092196097441282009-08-31T08:46:02.757-04:002009-08-31T08:46:02.757-04:00Great interview! I do love the bedroom...such a s...Great interview! I do love the bedroom...such a soothing room!Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09655622740971576915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-33145992800186355462009-08-31T08:44:20.882-04:002009-08-31T08:44:20.882-04:00Great interview! We always hear so much about Phoe...Great interview! We always hear so much about Phoebe Howard (great things), so it is interesting to hear a little more about Jim. Do they work together on most projects?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-43710530976602586882009-08-31T05:53:54.100-04:002009-08-31T05:53:54.100-04:00this is a great interview, by his work, it is clea...this is a great interview, by his work, it is clear he is a fantastic designer, and a nice person!One of my Hobby Blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282982287412178840noreply@blogger.com