Whatever you may call it, a conversation or a statement piece, you must have at least one in your home. A conversation piece should have a great story behind it or be intriguing enough that guests will immediately strike up a conversation with you to find out, say, where you came across that amazing chandelier. It’s

City: Lincolnshire, IL 1. Describe your style: Simple. I like to keep things classy and elegant without overdoing it or trying too hard 2. Favorite Hobby?—snow skiing 3. Favorite Color?–purple 4. Favorite Designer? coach 5. Favorite stores for home items?—Pottery barn, Crate and barrel, Target, The container store, and Macys. 6. Favorite magazine(s)?—People, Cosmo 7.

E is for Energy Efficient You can have the newest most modern home on the block, but if it’s not equipped with energy saving technologies, you’re behind the times. No need to fret, there are many simple, affordable and stylish steps you can take to make your home more energy efficient. Go green while saving

City: Oswego, OR 1. Describe your style:  Colorful, simple, classy, chic 2. Favorite Hobby? Playing the piano 3. Favorite Color?  Spring yellow 4. Favorite Designer? Hudson’s 5. Favorite stores for home items?  ikea, crate and barrel 6. Favorite magazine(s)? Cosmo, people 7. Favorite design mantra?  Go big or go home 8. Favorite part of your home?  Kitchen 9.

Here in the Midwest we have been getting extremely warm weather for March. Not that I’m complaining, I am definitely a summer person! As I was sitting outside in my backyard today, I thought about the warm sun beating down on me. I wanted that bright, happy feeling of an early summer to be inside