Same Candelabra Different Interpretation

Saturday, 17 September 2011 by

I love how a single item can be interpreted so differently from one creative eye to another.  Remember my hideous candelabra that I featured on the “affordable finds” post the other day?   Well Tracy from cottonpickincute.blogspot.com found the same candelabra in her state (Florida) and turned it into a cupcake holder with bright cheery

Does Color really matter?

Thursday, 15 September 2011 by

Is it true?  Do colors really affect how you FEEL in a room?  Here are a few mood boards I created to help us answer the question.  Please vote on your favorite color.How does this image make you feel? Most greens have a calming effect.  This green, however has a vibrant energy to it and

Can you believe it?  It seems like the Spring of 2011 was just last week and here we are predicting the hot new colors for Spring 2012. So would it be fair to say that we can expect to see these colors in interior design?   Absolutely!  I’m sure that new fabrics and accessories in

Bling Bling from the runway to your home.

Sunday, 11 September 2011 by

 Shiny, festive, and sparkly things are all the rage.  From pillows to glassware and everything in between.   While bling is often reserved for the holidays, In small doses you can add a sophisticated and glamorous vibe in your everyday space.   I personally like to see a little bling in bedrooms, and dining rooms

Less is more

Saturday, 10 September 2011 by

At times I can really appreciate the minimalist point of view.  I like an open floor plan which gives a room the opportunity to breathe.  I love the neutral colors that are often found in this design style and I also love clean lines.  Here are a few examples of the Minimalist style. While this

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