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BlogTourNola Sponsor Spotlight: Blanco Sinks and Faucets - It's all in the details

A longtime <a href="http://www.modenus.com/blog/category/blogtour" target="_blank">BlogTour</a> sponsor is <a href="http://www.blancoamerica.com/" target="_blank">BLANCO</a>, the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks and faucets, brings style and quality to a new level with   their   latest   collection   of   faucets. <br /><div data-canvas-width="248.60000740885732" data-font-name="g_font_p0_14" dir="ltr" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; left: 99.6px; top: 453.6px; transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px; transform: scale(1.02897, 1);"></div><div data-canvas-width="481.0813476706743" data-font-name="g_font_p0_14" dir="ltr" style="left: 94.6667px; top: 521.067px; transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px; transform: scale(1.03816, 1);"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Our latest collection  of faucets offer livable style,” stated Tim Maicher, Director of Marketing for BLANCO. “When we  say livable style,  we  are referencing   style   that   leads   trends   while   integrating   into   any   kitchen design. At the same time, we are talking about the faucets’ functionality. Faucets </span></span></div><div data-canvas-width="325.30667636156085" data-font-name="g_font_p0_14" dir="ltr" style="left: 94.6667px; top: 571.6px; transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px; transform: scale(1.00099, 1);"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">are the jewelry of the kitchen. They must be attractive, but they are also the most abused fixtures in the kitchen. That’s why we engineer BLANCO faucets to last, to use less water, to provide unmatched cleaning and to be as easy to use as they are to maintain.” </span></span></div><div data-canvas-width="325.30667636156085" data-font-name="g_font_p0_14" dir="ltr" style="left: 94.6667px; top: 571.6px; transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px; transform: scale(1.00099, 1);"></div><div data-canvas-width="325.30667636156085" data-font-name="g_font_p0_14" dir="ltr" style="left: 94.6667px; top: 571.6px; transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px; transform: scale(1.00099, 1);"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">B<span style="font-size: small;">LA<span style="font-size: small;">NCO <span style="font-size: small;">was one of the ho<span style="font-size: small;">sts of our final dinner together on BlogTourNola at the beautiful <a href="http://www.nordickitchens.com/" target="_blank">Nordic Kitchens & Baths </a><span style="font-size: small;">show<span style="font-size: small;">room in <span style="font-size: small;">Me<span style="font-size: small;"></span>t<span style="font-size: small;">air<span style="font-size: small;">ie</span></span>, LA<span style="font-size: small;">. They put together a fun video f<span style="font-size: small;">rom the evening, which was also ho<span style="font-size: small;">sted by <a href="http://www.poggenpohl.com/en/startpage.html" target="_blank">Po</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.poggenpohl.com/en/startpage.html" target="_blank">ggen</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.poggenpohl.com/en/startpage.html" target="_blank">po</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.poggenpohl.com/en/startpage.html" target="_blank">hl</a> and <a href="http://www.silestoneusa.com/" target="_blank">Silestone</a>. Keep your eyes peeled <span style="font-size: small;">for a quick pic of yours <span style="font-size: small;">truly. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div><div data-canvas-width="325.30667636156085" data-font-name="g_font_p0_14" dir="ltr" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; left: 94.6667px; top: 571.6px; transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px; transform: scale(1.00099, 1);"></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-GdgRqeGvdE?list=UUKdkCJF0so4IKcE4WsG8YDA" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />From BLANCO's newly released product lineup, I am loving the ALTA compact faucet (which is admittedly a little modern for my usual tastes, but I love the simplicity of this one) and the Napa faucet which is a beautiful piece of sculpture. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/0/AABXcMrjaVxy7viK1t_KuDswaSrMTvKqXJgE_fPwvAfrEw/12/15975197/jpeg/32x32/3/1368208800/0/2/441486_ALTA_SS.jpg/595mYeYB2QGdAXLzUSxEJ4VGsA7nsyWZBvv39LE9LaI?size=1280x960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/0/AABXcMrjaVxy7viK1t_KuDswaSrMTvKqXJgE_fPwvAfrEw/12/15975197/jpeg/32x32/3/1368208800/0/2/441486_ALTA_SS.jpg/595mYeYB2QGdAXLzUSxEJ4VGsA7nsyWZBvv39LE9LaI?size=1280x960" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/0/AABXA4w4RzlL7G23Mtp7vxm3MC_oQmitT9lS574Rth2dMw/12/15975197/jpeg/32x32/3/1368208800/0/2/441490_ALTA_COM_TR_CR.jpg/jluuiShIOduUhAsmzaUYISTQrGng3dpOpKKcBSCeIJM?size=1280x960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/0/AABXA4w4RzlL7G23Mtp7vxm3MC_oQmitT9lS574Rth2dMw/12/15975197/jpeg/32x32/3/1368208800/0/2/441490_ALTA_COM_TR_CR.jpg/jluuiShIOduUhAsmzaUYISTQrGng3dpOpKKcBSCeIJM?size=1280x960" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.blancoamerica.com/c3/blanco_usa/_www/en/pub/products/product_portfolio/faucets1/portfolio_faucets.cfm?fuseaction=c.productdetail&startRow=1&endRow=2&strukturID=1354035835225" target="_blank">ALTA compact faucet</a> comes in wide range of SILGRANIT® II colors  and metal finishes and is just the right size for smaller spaces.  Features a 128°  swivel spout, dual pull-out spray. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photos-4.dropbox.com/t/0/AABoqsjaAmXHc7XutgT57TYvMP0j272MfLfCH4sq05U96g/12/15975197/jpeg/32x32/3/1368208800/0/2/441506_NAPA_PO_SS.jpg/lYuFPjp1uBKe4-3-yGVk2SGEV7gYsuaRyz-7hgGo6Kg?size=1280x960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://photos-4.dropbox.com/t/0/AABoqsjaAmXHc7XutgT57TYvMP0j272MfLfCH4sq05U96g/12/15975197/jpeg/32x32/3/1368208800/0/2/441506_NAPA_PO_SS.jpg/lYuFPjp1uBKe4-3-yGVk2SGEV7gYsuaRyz-7hgGo6Kg?size=1280x960" width="470" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">For more traditional tastes, there is the <a href="http://www.blancoamerica.com/c3/blanco_usa/_www/en/pub/products/product_portfolio/faucets1/portfolio_faucets.cfm?fuseaction=c.productdetail&startRow=1&endRow=4&strukturID=1354035835258" target="_blank">Napa faucet </a>which is sinuous and sleek at the same time - it has gentle curving lines, but with durability built in.  Dual spray  available in polished chrome and satin nickel. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blancoamerica.com/inter/kt/HeilerPPMKatalog/hlr-system/USA/Sinks_Bowls/BLANCOCERANA/FC_RD_SING_WH_GL_640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.blancoamerica.com/inter/kt/HeilerPPMKatalog/hlr-system/USA/Sinks_Bowls/BLANCOCERANA/FC_RD_SING_WH_GL_640.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of my favorite products from BLANCO is the beautiful Fireclay apron front sink. The newest material in luxury is actually centuries old. Made of  authentic fireclay, the exclusive <a href="http://www.blancoamerica.com/c3/blanco_usa/_www/en/pub/products/product_portfolio/portfolio_catalog_sinks.cfm?fuseaction=c.productdetail&startRow=1&endRow=3&strukturID=1326377546778" target="_blank">BLANCO CERANA™</a> is durable, beautiful,  and versatile. This is a reversible sink is a perfect fit for both  traditional and contemporary kitchens. Above is the more traditional rounded "farmhouse" style sink and below is the more integrated modern look. Two in one - a great idea! <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2013/03/the-before-and-after-my-kitchen.html" target="_blank">Boston blogger Erin Gates</a> just showed her BLANCO Gerana sink in her new kitchen remodel. It's a great look. And I'm thinking this is going to make a great addition to my virtual <a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/Linda%27s%20Dream%20House" target="_blank">Dream House design project</a> as well. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blancoamerica.com/inter/kt/HeilerPPMKatalog/hlr-system/USA/Sinks_Bowls/BLANCOCERANA/FC_SQ_SING_WH_WB_640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.blancoamerica.com/inter/kt/HeilerPPMKatalog/hlr-system/USA/Sinks_Bowls/BLANCOCERANA/FC_SQ_SING_WH_WB_640.jpg" /></a></div><br />A huge thanks again to <a href="http://www.blancoamerica.com/" target="_blank">BLANCO</a> for sponsoring BlogTourNola - it's been a great experience getting to know everyone involved!<br /><br /><br />If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. 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BlogTourNola Sponsor Spotlight: Blanco Sinks and Faucets - It's all in the details

A longtime BlogTour sponsor is BLANCO , the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks and faucets, brings style and quality to a new leve...

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BlogTourNola Sponsor Spotlight: A Steamy Situation with Mr. Steam

First, a little entertainment:<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QeNBJrxiBQ4" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />So, it was pretty hot and steamy for part of our New Orleans adventure and I'll admit, the thought of a hot steam wasn't too overly appealing. Until I got home to New England and was reminded why the joys of a steamy experience would be well warranted for most of the year here!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.mrsteam.com/Portals/197381/images/ms_welcome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://blog.mrsteam.com/Portals/197381/images/ms_welcome.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First, a big thank you to Mr. Steam - and the effervescent  Martha Orellana (aka Mrs. Steam)  and Dan Reinert for hosting our amazing dinner at Chef Susan Spicer's Bayona Restaurant. The food, and the company, were amazing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mrsteam.com/index.html" target="_blank">Mr. Steam</a>, aka The Feel Good Company, is a premier source of upscale, and high quality steam products including  towel warmers, shower speakers, shower seats, aromasteam and  chromasteam™ systems. Their advanced technology, engineering, and design  provides equipment that enhances lifestyles worldwide. The company has  refined — and redefined — value and reliability, assuring the highest  level of quality. In addition to providing private luxury enhancements  for residential use, from smaller homes to estates, their products service  a large roster of hotels, resorts, health clubs, spas, and professional  team headquarters.</div><br />Plus, they enjoy a good time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mrsteam.com/uploadedImages/Steam%20system-exp%20hi-wm4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="http://mrsteam.com/uploadedImages/Steam%20system-exp%20hi-wm4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://mrsteam.com/products/residential-steambath.html" title="mr.steam© residential steambaths">Mr.Steam© residential steambaths</a> transform your shower into a personal home spa retreat.<em><br /></em><br />Adding <em>Mr.Steam</em> <a href="http://mrsteam.com/products/accessories_aromas.html" title="Aromasteam™">Aromasteam™</a> oils,  <a href="http://mrsteam.com/products/accessories_chromasteam.html">Chromasteam®</a> lights and MusicTherapy sounds to your steam shower will enhance your steam bathing experience. Steam may help relieve tired muscles as warmth penetrates the body.  Warm moisture opens the pores of your skin, leaving it softer and more  supple. Perspiration during steambathing may remove impurities from your  body. Improved breathing and a sense of cleanliness contribute to a  feeling of wellness and fitness.<br /><br />iSteam© is a new home steam shower experience that marks a new era in bathroom remodeling options. As easy to use as a smart phone, the beautiful grapics of the iSteam touch panel are unprecedented in steam controls. "We set out of create the best possibler user experience, integrating all the benefits of steam bathring and accessories into one highly intuitive control" says Mike Pinkus, Mr. Steam president and the lead industrial designer behind iSteam. "With swipe-touch simplicity, iSteam creates a near-magical transformation of your shower"  <br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/58179666?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <a href="http://vimeo.com/58179666">MrSteam: iSteam Control</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/mrsteam">Mr.Steam</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br /> <br /><br />If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. Thanks!<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

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