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• Design Quote of the Week

  

  I don’t care if colors clash. Personality should be reflected in a house.Jane Pritchard, Designer Via: Via: Via: Via: Via: Have a nice Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 2013 Color of the Year: Emerald!

  

  Every December, the Pantone Color Institute chooses its “Color of the Year” for the following year. For 2012 it was Tangerine Tango and for the 2013 calendar... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorate for Christmas with Red and White

  

  This holiday season, be daring and try something new in your Christmas color decorations! Instead of the traditional red and green palette, try out a new color... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, PARTIES

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  Keeping the major pieces neutral in muted colors means I can make a big impact by changing up accessories like pillows, throws, and flowersTerri Cannon-Nelson,... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

  

  They’re boxes and boxes of Christmas tree decorations adorning your floor. The carols are playing in the background as you unpack your endless collection of... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  A decorative folding screen can change an entire room. Standing behind a bed, filling an awkward corner, dividing a living/dining–it adds instant impact. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Bed-and-Breakfast Decor

  

  My husband and I are great fans of Bed-and-Breakfast Inns. We tend to favor them over hotels when traveling both domestically and internationally. They are our... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Thanksgiving Day

  

  QuoteWe tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thanksgiving Table Organization Decor

  

  I know you don’t need me to tell you that Thanksgiving is 3 days away! If you’re the one hosting the dinner for your family and friends, you’re probably going t... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Surprise: It’s a Boy, Not a Girl! Re-decorating the Nursery

  

  Imagine the following situation. Your baby is on the way! The doctor says it’s going to be a girl! The excitement, planning and decorating for the nursery... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  I’m crazy for color. Color embraces you. It wakes you up and keeps you present.Tracy Reese, Fashion Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Home Office Decorating Ideas

  

  Home offices are becoming extremely popular. With the advancement of technology, most employers are offering work-at-home incentive packages. Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating Spotlight: Decoupage

  

  We all have a piece of furniture in our house that needs a makeover, such as a chest of drawers, a chair or a table. This piece of furniture may have weathered... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Decorating Spotlight: Faux Bois Wallpaper

  

  Interior design trends are becoming more casual and natural. As a case in point, there’s a type of wallpaper that’s appearing more and more in home decorating;... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  Good dressing is largely a question of detail and accessoriesElsie de WolfeVia: Via:Via: Via: Via: Via: Via: Have a nice day,Simone Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Dark Colors in Small Spaces

  

  Hello everyone,Decorating small spaces is challenging, especially when choosing paint colors. Our tendency is to go with white paint, because it’s the... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Garden Decor

  

  Hello everyone,I hope you’re all enjoying your fall weekend so far! We are having a perfect fall day; the air is crisp and the leaves are falling. It’s certainl... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Decorating Art Deco Style

  

  Hello everyone,The weekend is here! I hope you all have recovered from both Hurricane Sandy and Halloween. I bet the kids are still on a sugar high from all tha... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Quote of the Week

  

  Most people start our wanting to go for their fantasy, but end up painting their walls dove-whiteRayman Boozer, Shopkeeper/Interior Decorator Via: Via: Via: Via... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Thanksgiving Place Setting Decorating Ideas

  

  Happy Halloween!Do you have a Halloween party this evening? I’m sure your inner child is ready to be set free tonight, with your extremely scary costume and mak... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN