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Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Javascript Thumbnail viewer

For quite a while I was using on my blogsite 24/7talk interior design a javascript thumbnail viewer which worked out quite well for me, only a 100% validation with W3C was never possible as some of the used expressions were not XHTML compliant. Something that I personally bothered me quite a bit. So after searching for a replacement, I found a new javascript thumbnail viewer which is similar in its capabilities than what I used. I ended up with Highslide JS an open source JavaScript software, offering a Web 2.0 approach to popup windows. As per the Author Thorstein Hons, it does streamlines the use of thumbnail images and HTML pop-ups on web pages. The library offers these features and advantages

  • No plug-ins like Flash or Java required.
  • Pop-up blockers are no problem. The content expands within the active browser window.
  • Single click. After opening the image or HTML popup, the user can scroll further down or leave the page without closing it.
  • Compatibility and safe fallback. If the user has disabled JavaScript or is using an old browser, the browser redirects directly to the image itself or to a fallback HTML page.

I started to use some of the code already and except of some small missing necessary CSS adjustments it does perform perfectly and also validates as 100% XHTML. As with any new Software one has to work with it for a while to get used to its strengths and or weaknesses. One reason also that I choose Highslide JS was that the Author has an active Support Forum with great support.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us

A definition of Web 2.0 using the moving image:

The Movie is a perfect piece which expresses the dynamics of the web and I can say it’s People who are using the Machine.

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Final Touch Interiors Website now changed to flexible Layout

Knowing that I had the my Test Page of Final Touch Interiors up for quite some time and no major errors showed up, I decided to jump and take the Index Page live.
The under-laying link pages will be changed over to the new flexible Layout in the next weeks.
Don’t have just the time to switch over everything in one piece, as I’m working on other Projects too. And some of the content as well as Layouts, will have to be changed too.
The original CSS Setup comes from Dirk Jesse who created the YAML-Framework. Dirk Jesse invested quite some time into it, in creating the YAML-Layout and even wrote a Book called “CSS Layouts” in German for the European Market. There are other many CSS Samples out there, which can be used to create a Web Page but I haven’t found anything which appealed to me like the YAML Framework. It’s great as it even gracefully works with old Browsers. Yes not everyone is using the latest or the largest Monitors. And one should take care of every Visitor who comes to the Site.

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Yet another Multicolumn Layout-YAMLpro

Even though that there are a lot of discussions out there how to present a Web Site, like the use of fixed Layout or Liquid Layout, I have decided to go the middle route with a flexible Layout for my Web Site Final Touch Interiors.
A flexible Layout means it adjusts automatically to the Screen Size or Browser Window. The User can easily adjust the Font Size and Size of Display to his desire. It does not matter what size of Monitor one has.
To achieve that, I adopted and use a CSS structured System called YAML-Framework(yet another Multicolumn Layout).
Dirk Jesse, the German Author and Developer of YAML did some great work in developing the YAML-Framework. It is compatible with almost all of today’s Browsers and also validates correctly.
A short snapshot of my new Site can be seen here.
At a later stage I will use it also here in combination with Expression Engine.

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Romantic Glass Suspension Lighting by deMajo

17 Mar 2010 at 1:35am

With more than 60 years in an ?illuminating? industry, Italian lighting company deMajo has introduced the world to some interesting luxe lamps ? its collection of romantic glass suspension lighting is trendy. Check them out ...

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The Sahara Series is hot! These dramatic glass drop lamps designed by Oriano Favarettoi are so chic it hurts. Executed entirely of clear glass, these pendants feature a gently textured pattern rippling down the lower half of a sensual hourglass figure. Visible through the lamp, modern chrome hardware gives the Sahara Series a modern edge.

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The Bea Series by designer Nicola Grandesso is another suspension lighting design that puts a modern twist on the traditional candlelight chandelier. Four glass arms reach out from a clear and colorless base, each arm boasting a simple, bell-shaped shade ? all in transparent glass.

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The third piece is the Peroni Series suspension lighting system, designed by Ufficio Tecnico. An elongated clear-glass shade, slightly barreled at the center, is accented by modern crisscrossed lines that add an artistic element to this simple but stylish pendant lamp.

For more romantic lighting designs, visit deMajo.


Fireplace TV by MCZ - Scenario

15 Mar 2010 at 9:27am

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Talk about an ideal scenario! Taking a cue from smart European design trends, the Scenario is a cool fireplace TV by MCZ that always has something good on. Whether it?s a flickering flame to crank up the ambiance, or your favorite show to up that entertainment factor, this fireplace TV will always draw a crowd. Putting fireplace and television side by side, Scenario is a real space saver that also solves the ?direct competition? design dilemma, whereby these two living-room fixtures would typically compete for attention in a single space. Apart from its ultra-modern style sensibility, this cool fireplace TV is an essential for film buffs, offering a prime viewing platform for your HD movies, and can also be connected to the Internet for browsing the boundless web on the big screen. Check out this latest living room must have, at MCZ.


Cool Modern Chairs 'Loop 3D Vinter' by Infiniti Design

13 Mar 2010 at 10:50pm

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These cool modern chairs by Italian company Infiniti Design may be simple, but they?re anything but plain! The Loop 3D Vinter chairs feature a slim body and dainty chrome or satin-finish legs, leaving center stage open for their subtle curves and bold wood-grain patterns. Shaped using 100% natural materials, the modern three-dimensional curves of the chairs incorporate the seat, back and arm rests with grace. Available in a range of rich, natural wood finishes, each characteristic for its color and particular pattern, these cool chairs can be coordinated in your kitchen or dining room, or mixed and matched in your living areas for an eclectic, contemporary look in your home. Check them out at Infiniti Design.

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Crocodile Leather Table and Chairs ? 'Trend' dining set by Compar

13 Mar 2010 at 10:12pm

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Who says croc skin is reserved only for stylish shoes and bags? This contemporary crocodile leather table and chairs by Compar will accessorize your home in modern, fashion-forward style. Dubbed the Trend collection, this dining table set is certainly on trend with their sleek, simple lines and luxurious finish that begs to be touched, and admired! The table features gently curved faux croc skin-covered legs and a transparent glass tabletop mount on a lacquered metal base. The coordinating crocodile skin chairs add extra flair to your space. Available in black and white, this cool crocodile leather table set will lend the look of exotic luxury to your dining room. Stay on top of the trends, and check out the Trend table and chairs at Compar.


Pink Bedroom Furniture by Karim Rashid for Valdichienti

17 Mar 2010 at 5:44am
valdichienti-bed-karim-rashid-collection-1.jpg This new bedroom suite by Karim Rashid is hot ? hot pink, that is! Designed for Italian furniture house Valdichienti and geared up for its big reveal at Salone del Mobile 2010, this pink bedroom furniture represents a new ideal in furniture, combining fashion and function, with a little flair thrown in for good measure. This playful set is characterized by its rounded corners, soft lines and of course, it?s stand-out color great for a girl?s bedroom or a sophisticated bedroom retreat. The bed boasts a chic pink and white headboard with exaggerated curves reminiscent of lips. A matching pink and white pouf features three parts that can be combined or separated for additional seating. A sofa rounds out this bedroom furniture collection, with a modern silhouette and Rashid?s signature pink hue accented by funky outlines. Designed for comfort and contemporary style, this sweet bedroom suite is a must-have in our books! Check it out at Valdichienti. valdichienti-pouf-karim-rashid-collection-1.jpg valdichienti-sofa-karim-rashid-collection-1.jpg

Patricia Urquiola Furniture Collection - new Fergana for Moroso

14 Mar 2010 at 3:44am
patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-1.jpg Italian company Moroso has unveiled its new furniture collection ? Fergana seating by Patricia Urquiola, which combines tradition with technology. Patricia Urquiola artfully incorporated old and new into this innovative seating line; history and evolution meld together on this broad seating modeled in Oriental salon style and embellished in an embroidered motif where ancient scribes and symbols meets modern characters with a pop aesthetic. Specially made for large spaces, this furniture line invites you to flop down and sprawl out, casually and comfortably. These modular pieces can be arranged in any configuration, to any proportions, making them ideal for a den, family room or home theater. For the specifics visit Moroso. patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-3.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-7.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-9.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-10.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-2.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-4.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-5.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-6.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-11.jpg

Modern Plastic Outdoor Chairs by Domitalia

11 Mar 2010 at 4:52am
modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-baba-1.jpg Making their anticipated debut at Salone del Mobile 2010, these modern plastic outdoor chairs by Domitalia are indicative of the funky direction for outdoor decor in the coming seasons. The Baba and Phantom chairs are fun in their concepts, featuring modern materials, rounded shapes and cool colors, all with a cartoon feel. The Baba chair is a compact stool style-seat with a backrest and integrated handle, making it easy to pick up and move into the shade, the sun, by the bar or where the action is. The Phantom chairs are loosely modeled after a formal dining chair, complete with back and armrests and dressed in a chair cover, ?fabric folds? and all ? executed in plastic! Available in a range of hot hues these funky plastic chairs offer durability and make a great addition to casual outdoor environments. Check them out at Domitalia. modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-phantom.jpg modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-baba-2.jpg modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-baba-3.jpg

Oriental Style Sofas - Jalis soft sofas by COR

1 Mar 2010 at 3:18am
oriental-style-sofas-jalis-cor-1.jpg Designers Mark Jehs and Jurgen Laub put their heads together and came up with this cool, smart sofa design ? the Jalis soft sofas by COR. ?Jalis,? taken from Arabic, translates to ?relaxed communication,? and a more fitting name there could not be. These Oriental style sofas were made for any space and any situation, from casual lounging to formal entertaining. Designed to encourage social interaction, this soft sofa can be combined for a variety of layouts suited to any-sized space. The fine fabric provides support and style, and when the light hits it in a certain way you?ll appreciate a pattern of three-dimensional fine embroidery. The deep seats, cushy backrests and copious cushions deliver comfort and a contemporary signature style that transforms any room into a social hotspot. For more details on these Oriental style sofas visit COR. oriental-style-sofas-jalis-cor-2.jpg oriental-style-sofas-jalis-cor-3.jpg

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