How do you Get Inspired?
With Father’s Day this Sunday, a lot of Dad memories are on our minds. You wouldn’t think that a man who wore socks with sandals could inspire a design theme for a room, right? This ship was my “inspiration.” A replica of a sailing ship handmade by my husband’s father and was very special to my husband. Also, inspiring was this favorite picture hanging over the bed. I created a “sea ” theme using the ship and the picture as the setting, then adding in bedding that...
Read MoreMother’s Day
Women. They are our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, wives, aunts, and friends. They inspire us, raise us, teach us, nurture us, protect us, and so much more. On the second Sunday in May, children of all ages treat their mothers to something special. It is the one day out of the year when children, young and old, try to show in a tangible way how much they appreciate their mothers. Moms work hard all year long caring for their children. They fix meals; help with homework; wash clothes; clean...
Read MoreWhat does Spring Mean to You?
Now that the of pranks of April Fool’s Day are behind us, there are so many wonderful things happening during the season of Spring. Opening day for baseball, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and Easter is almost here. Spring fever is a real thing. The infectious malady strikes when the days lengthen and temperatures begin to climb. It has been blamed for feverish bouts of house-cleaning, restless behavior, distraction in meetings and love struck dazes. Whether you...
Read MorePantone’s Color of the Year
Welcome to March. It is the month that we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and welcome Spring. Do you decorate with gorgeous green accents? There are lots of easy ways to bring a bit o’ luck into your home. Ironically, a shade of green is Pantone’s Color of the Year. A vibrant shade of yellow-green, reminiscent of chartreuse and peridot with the slightest hint of mint. It is so much more than lime green. There are millions of possibilities this color lends when used...
Read MoreFront Door Decor
Let’s talk about your front door. I am sure that is decorated during the holidays. But is it naked the rest of the year? Front door decor adds curb appeal to your home. It welcomes guests in style while setting a positive mood at the entrance. Whether for decorating or home staging a house for sale, welcoming front door decor is very important for creating pleasant first impressions. According to Feng shui, the front door connects or bridges our inner world to the outer world. For...
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