<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Patrons of Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrons of Design]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 21:40:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.patronsofdesign.co/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Color Trends 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behold the palette of color trends for this year. Each to be applied to to the surfaces of the world in all forms - fashion, print, digital, environmental etc. This palette doesn't necessarily work together.  Each color has its own place in the world and it's own related compliments. I'll be exploring them throughout the year.]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/color-trends-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6989471d2cdf0885c99420de</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:45:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_89e0bfd7858f4c06a3d7722ce5d4b02f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright Built Home Tour - Net Zero Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Per usual, I spent too much time being present and too little time snapping pics. A terrible tendency for someone in my position. Below are photos I took of details worth noting for future reference points #fieldnotes For more images of this home and others - visit the Bright Build Homes Website Bright Built Home Tour Hot Takes - Kennebunk, Maine German Tilt Turn Windows and Doors by Schuco Efficient Space Planning Energy Efficient Design - Net Zero Sustainably Sourced Building Materials...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/bright-built-home-tour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69891fb640d7c5baf3af05ed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_4352e8a3af5f40c783fb0c963b708601~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landscape Design - Walking Path Inspiration Live on Pinterest]]></title><description><![CDATA[I admit, I feel out of my depth discussing anything to do with landscape design. It's not my precise area of expertise. But all it takes is a field trip with a friend on a Saturday morning to ignite a new thirst for discovering trends in landscape paths. The photo below inspired me to find a few more ideas and share with all of you. Because that's what I'm here to do at Patrons of Design  - showcase unique design solutions as a way of expanding our horizons. Afterall, here at Patrons of...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/landscape-design-walking-path-inspiration-live-on-pinterest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6989019e104fdf314aa7524a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:17:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_8822dddd81c2417bb45d2cfabc104fe5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arcade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Definition Me: An arcade is an architectural term referring to concurrent archways placed side by side supported by columns. Their configuration often defines a corridor or walkway with an overhead structure like a ceiling. It can be utilized for interior or exterior spaces. Google / Wikipedia An arcade is a succession of contiguous arches, with each arch supported by a colonnade of columns or piers. Exterior arcades are designed to provide a sheltered walkway for pedestrians; they include...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/arcade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6852f86b3b222c5f6557e039</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:15:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_690c25ca97b94e5fb5b838a953aae000~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: Checking in on Cardboard Furniture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Found on 1st Dibs At The Met Room in a Box NY Times]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/poll-checking-in-on-cardboard-furniture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683ec94d9858a70cc0d4ad78</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:20:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_a46837f450504d8bb3abeeea0929b34e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appropriately Meandering Thoughts Re: Vermicelli]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vermicelli, a food yes.  A  pattern, also yes.  It 's the pattern that always seems to be dipping its toe in the comeback pond. Yet, not...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/appropriately-meandering-thoughts-re-vermicelli</link><guid isPermaLink="false">608a9ddbe5ab910057bf689c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:02:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_cd8102c3bafa4784bf115d4cba3efd0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like When We Lived in Caves]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's hard not to imagine the environments our very distant ancestors experienced when we summon tenets of biophillic design to create modern interiors. At which point, and how far back on the span of human evolution to we roll to summon inspiration? As a turn of phrase, one could simply capture the concept by saying - back to the time we lived in caves (approximately). As I think of biophillic base point - my mind travels way back in time to people dwelling on the side of a mountain in...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/like-when-we-lived-in-caves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6785c2ef6b1338c63f7d02e6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:19:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_55a6fab434a6445a892b8f33b3dbeccc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Printemps New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 4 The Flooring!!!!!! I haven't emotionally recovered from the pink marble staircase. I haven't.  And I don't think I ever will. I...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/printemps-new-york-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683ecd819858a70cc0d4af0c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_499ccf4a029541218b64b8e411b99faa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Printemps New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 3 Toilet time. Signage. Hardware.  Fixtures. And Finishes. The only note I have for this is the need to cover the pipes. This might...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/printemps-new-york-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683eccb69858a70cc0d4aea2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_47ee545b123a4b3c92f3b6d84e0bac94~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Printemps New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 2 The bar felt like it was conceived using AI. No complaints. Just an observation.]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/printemps-new-york-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683ecc009858a70cc0d4ae53</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:22:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_0c25d8e923914aada32dd3dc9af331e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Printemps New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 1 Details of finishes. Full admiration of this whole project's vision and implementation. A treat for anyone who appreciates...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/printemps-new-york</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6812c820c80873379a8ef72b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_a8ab829f1902419493c94fc81750098b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potato Prompts, Perspective &#38; Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven't already noticed, I love browsing stock photography and using what I find to populate my sketchbook .  I just love how you...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/potato-prompts-perspective-process</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66bfbd174257b6b68c4bc3be</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:52:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58493f1bea36805270b9c32fb543669c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flowers on the Floor]]></title><description><![CDATA[During some cozy holiday down time I utilized AI to see if I could replicate scenes from the beloved holiday classic "The Holiday." A...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/flowers-on-the-floor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6785bb5e6b1338c63f7ce57f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:27:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_0678ff2f013a465ea6fb82d00955bfd1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage Furniture Catalogs + A Family Detour: My Uncle, the Model]]></title><description><![CDATA[1971 Higbees Colonial Williamsburg Interior Design Furniture Catalog Rare 1970s Book - Etsy There's a lot to appreciate from both an...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/vintage-furniture-catalogs-for-sale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ec4828ead71afb5cbea726</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_f65a319664b1452f8338be35760f43f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_777,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Generated Concepts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using the Canva AI image generator while listening to a podcast is how I like to relax these days. I'm a notoriously untalented napper....]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/ai-generated-concepts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ec4263691a8f26ed741e16</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_9ed1bc2270a74d2984bbe136e1685c3f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Coast / LA ]]></title><description><![CDATA[^^ Getty Museum ^^ Field Notes - French Parquet Floor @ The Getty ^^ Absurdly ornate marble floor - waterjet, survey of stone species @...]]></description><link>https://www.patronsofdesign.co/post/west-coast-la</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66eb054c2031581f4dc0c58f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:17:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16bda1_772844f21a304354b41de0a6a52268ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patron_1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tip for Purchasing Stone Slabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have a clear understanding if the price you are paying is for the full slab or by the square foot. 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