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Green With Envy!
Green can be a precarious color to decorate with. It is bold and demands attention. However, it is one of the few bold colors that can actually serve as a neutral. We associate this color with life, nature, growth and renewal. It can also be associated with greed,...
Interesting Pillow Talk! A Chic Conversation About Styling Your Bed!
As I get older, I find that a lot of things in life serve as a microcosm of other things and events. I find parallels in the most surprising situations. I have finally realized the richness and complexity of subtext. I guess I have age to thank for this new found...
Sneaky ways to find Fab and Affordable Décor!
Designers have to be pretty resourceful when it comes to managing a client's budget; therefore, we are always looking for the biggest design bang for our buck. Below, are a few tips I use when trying to save money. Shop Kid and Teen websites. Kid's decor is much...
8 Design Words You are Probably Saying WRONG!!!
Design is a global medium of artistic expression; therefore, it is no wonder some of its terms can be a linguistic challenge. There are more than a few words we have all mumbled through in hopes of sounding in the know. It is also no surprise that most of these...
Spring 2016 Style Preview! The Fashion-Home Design Connection
Historically, home design follows fashion. However, the converse is also true. Fashion designers often proclaim that architecture and interiors serve as their inspiration, and I can personally attest to having found design inspiration from a beautiful or unique...
RED And Pink For Valentines Day!
In honor of Valentine's Day, I am featuring red and pink home decor. Both are bold, high impact colors. Therefore, know thyself; if you are fairly conservative, you might want to limit these colors to accent pillows, throws and accessories. If you are a little more...
Shop Like A Designer! Where, When, How……!
One of the most FAQs I get is where I shop for Chic home decor. My answer: EVERYWHERE! The honest answer is that great things can be found anywhere. It is learning what elements are critical to the look trying to be achieved, that will determine one's success. ...
Kitchen is King! How to Style The Most Important Room In The House!
It can be argued that the kitchen is the most valued room in one's home, both literally and metaphorically. The kitchen, revered by all, possesses a certain cachet that eludes all other rooms. This room of royalty holds court and demands our attention. Therefore, it...
Designer Decor for LESS! – HUGE Savings on Designer Knock Offs!
You have slaved over putting together a room in your house. You are almost done. You find the PERFECT piece that will be the finishing touch to your room. However, that perfect piece is a lot more than you wanted to spend, and will put you over your budget! You...
No Fail Paint Color Pairings (Part 2-Warm Colors)
While temperatures dip below freezing in the Northeast, writing a post on warm paint color palettes could not have come at a better time! Dreaming of sun, sand and all things warm is a nice respite from this frigid weather. This might be my longest post yet; so,...