November 2009 Envisions
time to throw in the towel
There seems to be an attachment to towels in our society. We buy them, we use them, we keep them…we keep them for much too long. I can’t tell you how many times I have gone into a project to find the linen closet stuffed to excess with old, threadbare and less than soft towels. The bottom line is; towels are replaceable! I encourage you to free up your valuable storage...
happy thanksgiving
A Happy Thanksgiving to you and your's. Need some ideas for decorating? Don't want to spend much money? Look no further than your grocery store. Fall is the best time to find simple and inexpensive garnish pieces. Dried corn, mini pumpkins, gourds, cinnamon sticks, fruit, nuts, and candles all help to create a perfect setting to celebrate and feast. ...
catalogs galore
If you're anything like us, you might find yourself swimming in a sea of catalogs. A primary part of our design philosophy is to create a space that is clean and simple. Part of that means to clear out the clutter. You would be amazed what not just cleaning up but clearing out can do to reinvigorate a space. So start with those catalogs. Get rid of any that...
links we love
One of our favorite artists is Audrey Hall. She has photographed interiors of a number of the spaces designed by Envi Design, including The Swift Building Lofts. Her work was even featured throughout the lofts at the Swift Building grand opening.
Writer, producer, photographer, her work has appeared in a number of publications and her film, Steel Me, premiered at...
designer vs. decorator
Just what is the difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator? For this, we'll refer to wikipedia:
Not to be confused with interior decoration, interior design, which evolved from interior decoration, involves a multitude of technical, analytical, creative skills, and understandings of architectural elements. There is a wide range of disciplines within the career of...
2 year olds and feng shui
News in from my friends with the 2 year old: change in bed position has resulted in better sleep habits. For all of you following our story, upon our recommendations, our friends shifted their toddler's bed so that her feet do not face out the door of the bedroom--the dreaded "death" position according to the ancient chinese art of Feng Shui. So far so good--little Josie has been sleeping...
The Bean of India aka The Envi Design Lotus
Nelumbo Nucifera (aka the Lotus Flower)
The Envi design logo is represented by the Lotus, an aquatic perennial with a long history and cultural significance. The flower itself is rooted in the mud and mire while the petals float at the surface, pure and unstained. Even though the business was started in Bozeman, the icon became quite ironic when Envi moved its shop to Billings,...
start-up city
Yes, when we hear about start ups, we automatically think of San Francisco. Just a stone's throw from Silicon Valley, San Francisco attracts a number of recent grads just hoping to be the next Larry Page and Sergey Brin (aka google founder genius'). It's home to the modern day strike-it-rich contingent. And the world wide web is the present day equivalent of the gold rush of...
pic of the day
From east to west to east and back again, Envi Design landed in Montana, bringing new ideas to downtown Billings and beyond. Check out the new lofts at the Swift Building!
As featured in the August 2009 issue of Yellowstone Valley Women's Magazine...
