DINO WAS HERE

Hey pallies, likes today we share 'nother facet of our Dino....how our most beloved Dino offers "interior inspiration"....as in interior decoratin'.  From the self-tagged interior design blog, "KAYLA HEDMAN," comes 'nother cool post of just how much or great great man continues to influence the style and culture of our day.

Miss Hedman accurately points out that our Dino " was known for his luxurious homes, most of which were in southern California."  We simply simply grooves on the tag of her Dino-devotion, "DINO WAS HERE: INTERIOR INSPIRATION FROM MY FAVORITE MUSICIANS."   Kayla then goes out to share "a look into Dean Martin’s style"  and then shows us  'a couple ways in which you can incorporate the look into your own home."

We have shared the Dino-specific elements of Hedman's post, and if, as usual, you clicks on the tag of this Dino-gram you will be able to read it in it's entirety.  We ain't sure why we had not come 'cross this post sooner, but we are grateful to our pallies at google blog search that had it recently comes up in our daily Dino-searchin'.

ilovedinomartin shouts out our Dino-appreciato to Miss Kayla Hedman for offerin' us yet 'nother wondrous way of seein' just how many different facets of our lives come under the incredible influence of our Dino!
Dino-diggin', DMP

DINO WAS HERE: INTERIOR INSPIRATION FROM MY FAVORITE MUSICIANS

October 6, 2013 · by kaylamhedman · in Musician inspiration. ·

Dino: Towering pop-culture icon, mellow singer, Rat Pack member, one half of comedy duo Martin & Lewis, alcohol enthusiast.

If you’re a big music junkie like me, you may like to look to your favorite artists for inspiration in your everyday life – beauty, fashion, fitness and diet regimens (can’t get much better thanCarrie Underwood’s legs, am I right?), and even interior design. Celebrities, especially successful recording artists, are known for their luxurious custom homes. It’s not just about the location anymore; it’s about amenities and comfort when they’re not on tour.Dean Martin, musician, actor, and comedian for a better part of the 20th century, was known for his luxurious homes, most of which were in southern California.

Here we’ll take a look into Dean Martin’s style and I’ll show you a couple ways in which you can incorporate the look into your own home. While reading, why not listen to Dino’s Complete Collection on Spotify.

Dean Martin with his wife Jeanne at home, c. 1966. Photo by Martin Mills.

1) The glass coffee table. From 1955 – 1972, Dino and his wife, Jeanne, lived at 601 Mountain Drive in Beverly Hills. Here Dino, Jeanne and the kids found their dream mansion and settled into family life. The ‘wood and firestone’ house had three servants, six cars, a swimming pool and tennis courts (back to those comfortable amenities I was talking about). He paid $225,000 for the mansion, and lived in the home until he and Jeanne were divorced in 1972.

This photograph of Dean and Jeanne in 1966 shows him reading on their mid-century modern sofa with exposed wooden legs, paired with a glass-top coffee table (complete with a cocktail, of course). This glass-top coffee table can transfer well into any modern-day living room; today glass-top tables are one of the most popular picks for any interior space – homes, offices, and retail spaces. Glass-top coffee tables come with a variety of practical advantages.

2) Accent Wallpaper.Dean and Jeanne really loved raising their children in the Beverly Hills home. Here, Dean spars with his son in their wallpapered breakfast nook. Home buyers today usually scoff at existing wallpaper because it is hard to remove and is usually specific to the previous homeowner’s design taste. Although, wallpaper can be a great alternative to paint finishes. Perhaps, the most obvious benefit to using wallpaper is the huge variety of decorating options you have. Wallpaper can be used in many different ways: from adding a border to the room, an accent wall, a backdrop for built in shelves, or a complete wall-covering for an entire room. With wallpaper you can choose from thousands of patterns, colors, and designs to fit any style. Additionally, some wallpaper can be painted, allowing you to put some texture in the room while customizing it with your favorite paint color.