Category: Ideas & Inspiration

New Year’s Resolutions For Your Home

New Year's resolutions for your home

So we’re about to chunk the “deuces” to 2014 and say “hel-lo” to 2015. And you know how it goes. We all want to live a healthier, happier, less stressful life than we did last year. So on January 1st we make those damned resolutions only to abandon them January 31st. Anyone besides me guilty of this? Well this year WILL be different, my friend! Not only am I making the “exercise more, eat less” resolution, I am also making a few resolutions for my home. I think these small changes will help me enjoy my living space even more. Doesn’t that sound fun? Don’t you want to make a few New Year’s resolutions for your home?  Sure you do! Let’s get it started!

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A Traditional Living Room: Love the Look, Get the Look

traditional living room

The Traditional design style often gets a bad rap. Some say it’s stuffy or “old fashioned” but  nothing could be further from the truth. Traditional style is really about balance, symmetry and comfort. By incorporating the essential elements of Traditional design, you can create a Traditional living room space that’s warm and inviting yet,  refined and elegant.

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Interior Design Styles Defined: Discover Your Design Personality

interior design styles

It’s not your fault. You’re not to blame for that lifeless room with  the bare, white walls and non-existent decor. You probably have a case of design-a-phobia: fear of making major decorating decisions. With so many interior design styles out there you don’t know which one to choose or which styles can be mixed. So, you’re paralyzed. But never fear – I have the cure. First, i’ll define the 6 major interior design styles and help you discover your design personality.  Then, over the next few weeks, we’ll take a closer look at each design style.  And I’ll help you “get the look” without breaking the bank. Soooo….let’s get started!

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Hollywood Regency: Love the Look, Get the Look

As promised,  your Design Coach is baaack…I’ve given you some time. Now, I KNOW you’re ready to inject a little personality and GLAM-our into that boring, drab, run-of -the mill living room. You’re ready to zhush up the place! So, let’s get started, shall we? Because I want your home to be a reflection of the star you are, I’ve spent many hours toiling to create the perfect  Hollywood Regency style living room just for you!

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Hollywood Regency: Create a Home Fit for the Star You Are

I often watch old, black and white movies from the 1930s which may be a surprise to you. I think I’m drawn to these movies because the characters, their clothes, and  especially their homes ooze sophistication and worldliness  The set designs are a unique blend of varying design styles, bold, bright colors, patterns, and GOLD (my favorite) That all equals gla-mour in my book! When I embarked on the journey of decorating my first home, I knew that I didn’t want to take the easy route and buy “matchy-matchy”  furniture and décor. I wanted my home to be a reflection of my personal style. Then I thought “Why not experience a touch of Hollywood Glam (also known as Hollywood Regency) style everyday?”

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