We are looking for a passionate Interior Designer to add to our team! http://ping.fm/i5uf3

We are looking for a passionate Interior Designer to add to our team!

Do you prefer to work with a team rather than alone? If you are a creative Interior Designer who is motivated, but you dread the hassle, stress and time of running a business, then working through our firm would be a great opportunity for you.

Many job positions in the Interior Design Field involve sitting behind a desk doing CAD all day or working set hours in a showroom. Our firm offers an alternative to working this type of job and/or having your own business. The position with our firm gives you the flexibility of working with clients and working a variety of projects.

Perhaps you are currently in business for yourself because you did not want to punch a clock, but you find yourself working all of the time. You may find yourself putting every dime back into your business rather than into your pocket? You have probably also realized you spend hours on the never ending paperwork. By working through our firm, you will be able to avoid the large overhead and time it takes to start and run a design business.

We are an Interior Design Firm specializing in industry soft goods and residential design. We have done some boutique commercial projects. Here are the details:

1. We are currently a home based business, but are growing and have a big vision to expand
2. We are offering business systems, administrative support, no overhead, no risk
3. Great staff to process your paperwork so you can do what you do best…design!
4. Eight years of branding in the Austin area
5. Small base salary with a favorable commission structure and plenty of earning opportunity
6. We have marketing systems in place to stay in touch with our warm market
7. We are very active with social media and would set up and handle social media outlets for you

What we are looking for:

1. Someone who is talented in Interior Design
2. Someone who loves people and sales
3. Someone who already has some existing clients or a large sphere of influence to easily obtain clients. We need someone who can hit the ground running with sales.
4. Someone with a Design Degree or experience in the Design Field
5. A Rainmaker - Our firm has a vision to build to a $1,000,000 plus in revenue. We are looking for someone who is motivated and loves to work in business development and sales. We are bringing on a new Designer for the sole purpose of growing our business. This is not a position where you will be handed a lot of leads. We are looking for someone to generate leads and business.
6. Someone who has the flexibility to start out working 30 hours a week to build a client base into a 40 hour a week position.
7. This is a sales position. We are looking for an Interior Designer who is capable of generating his or her own leads. Very few leads will be provided. If you enjoy networking, meeting people and closing sales then this is the perfect position for you.

To apply, please send your resume and portfolio to barbara@robinbondinteriors.com

RBI would like to welcome Josh M. as our newest client! www.robinbondinteriors.com

RBI would like to welcome Christy and Rick R. as our newest clients! www.robinbondinteriors.com

RBI would to welcome Angela R. as our newest client! www.robinbondinteriors.com

Lake Travis Sitting Area http://ping.fm/e0Hpa

Lake Travis Sitting Area

This beautiful sitting area is part of a guest retreat in a home overlooking Lake Travis in Spicewood. The view from this home is breath taking.

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Chicken Rollatini Stuffed with Zucchini and Mozzarella http://ping.fm/jGkoA

Chicken Rollatini Stuffed with Zucchini and Mozzarella

I found this recipe on Skinnytaste.com and my family loved it! Shredded zucchini, garlic and mozzarella cheese rolled in chicken cutlets, then dipped in oil and fresh lemon juice, breaded and baked to perfection! A great way to sneak vegetables into your family’s dinner!

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 tsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 1/2 cups (1 medium) zucchini, shredded

1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Romano cheese (or parmesan)

3 oz part skim shredded mozzarella

salt and pepper to taste

8 thin chicken cutlets, 3 oz each

1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

1 lemon, juice of

1 tbsp olive oil

salt and fresh pepper

olive oil non-stick spray

Directions:

Wash and dry cutlets, season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 450°. Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.

In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add oil when hot then sauté garlic a minute, or until golden. Add zucchini, 1/4 cup Romano cheese, salt and pepper and sauté about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool. When cool, add mozzarella cheese and mix to combine.

Lay chicken cutlets down on a working surface and spread 3 tbsp of zucchini-cheese mixture on each cutlet. Loosely roll each one and keep seam side down.

Combine breadcrumbs and grated cheese in one bowl; in a second bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper in another bowl. Dip chicken in lemon-oil mixture, then in breadcrumbs and place seam side down in a baking dish (no toothpicks needed). Repeat with the remaining chicken. When finished, lightly spray with oil spray.

Bake 25 - 30 minutes.

Serve immediately.

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Links to Luxury - Ten Trends for 2012 http://ping.fm/WPWl9

Links to Luxury - Ten Trends for 2012

Our ten links to luxury this month are centered around trends for 2012. All of these items can be purchased through Robin Bond Interiors or a link will be provided for items you can purchase elsewhere.

Gold

An example of using gold beautifully. This Chandalier is by Arteriors Home.

Curry & Company

Jewel Tones

Emerald - Cyan Design

Sapphire - Cyan Design

Ruby - Cyan Design

Wallpaper

Some of the latest wallpaper designs by Thibaut

Natures Elements

Chest with branch design Global Views

Buddy's Art

Photography by local artist Buddy Hawkins. This is a photography of a:

A cottonwood tree in southwest Austin, intentionally blurred by panning the camera with a slow shutter.

Natural Wood

Driftwood Lamp by Interlude Home

Gray

It's the new neutral

The purpose of a dog! http://ping.fm/AnzUu

The purpose of a dog!

A Dog's Purpose?

(from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live...

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do...

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

RBI would like to welcome Kelly K. as our newest client! www.robinbondinteriors.com

Bread Baking Tips - Best ideas since sliced bread http://ping.fm/WrCEt

Bread Baking Tips - Best ideas since sliced bread

Problems when you bake homemade bread? Here are some solutions to common problems

1. Bread didn’t rise well or not at all
   
   1. Yeast was not fresh
   2. Liquid was too hot and killed the yeast
   3. Dough was kneaded too much or not enough. Knead only until the dough does not tear easily when stretched.
   4. Oven temperature was too low. To check your oven’s temperature, place an oven thermometer at the center of the oven and set the oven to 350 degrees. Check the temperature indicated on the thermometer after 20 minutes. If it’s not within 5 degrees of 350, you’ll need to adjust your oven’s temperature control
2. Bread is heavy and coarse
   
   1. There’s too much liquid or not enough flour in the dough. When mixing the dough, start with a minimum amount of flour until the dough reaches desired consistency (soft, sticky, stiff, or firm).
   2. Dough was allowed to rise for too long. Proper rising helps the development of the bread texture. Let dough rise in a warm (80 to 85 degree) area.
   3. Oven temperature was too low
3. Bread was dry and crumbly
   
   1. Too much flour was used
   2. Dough was allowed to rise too long
4. Bread is doughy on the bottom or has a slightly gummy texture
   
   1. Bread was underbaked. Test for doneness at the minimum recommended baking time. Bread is done when it’s golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Or insert an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the loaf. The bread is done when the thermometer reads 200 degrees.
   2. Bread stayed in the pan too long after baking. Remove breads from pans and cool in wire racks. Let breads cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Use a serrated knife and a sawing motion when cutting.
5. Loaf sinks in the center
   
   1. Dough rose too long during the second rise time in the pan
6. Bread has large holes
   
   1. Dough was not kneaded enough
   2. Air was not compressed out of the dough while shaping
7. Bread crumbles when cut
   
   1. Too much flower was used.
   2. Dough was kneaded too much or not enough
   3. Dough was allowed to rise too long or not long enough
   4. Oven temperature was too high.