Design Quote of the Week Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose Charles Eames Simone
Mar 6, 2013
Designing A Conversation Area
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Conversation areas in a home are those places where people tend to gather together to chat. Because they get so much traffic, they are some of the most important areas to consider for a home design project. Conversation areas aren’t just living rooms; they can also be bedrooms or kitchens. They can be any area [...]
Feb 27, 2013
Be Bold and Daring: Decorate with Black and White
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I did a blog post back in October 2012 on incorporating a black and white color palette in your home. I felt compelled to do a part 2, because lately, I’ve seen in the design world a rising popularity of black and white color combinations. These colors can be used in homes in glamorous, chic [...]
Feb 21, 2013
Design Quote of the Week
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Design Quote of the Week It’s all about the mix. Don’t try to force a room together at once. Decorate in layers. Bailey & Pete McCarthy Simone
Feb 19, 2013
Spring Is Almost Here! I’m So Ready To Redecorate!
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Last week my garden teased me with its first flower of the year: a crocus blossom. I was so happy to see that first sign of spring: a burst of yellow color in an otherwise brown yard. I am so ready for spring! I want to feel the warmth of the sun! I want to [...]
Feb 14, 2013
Design Quote of the Week
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Design Quote of the Week Life is art, live yours in color Anonymous Simone
Feb 12, 2013
Decorating French Style with Louis XVI Chairs
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I have a great admiration for French home decorating styles. The French just have a way of blending the old with the new; they come out looking so beautiful together, it’s like a match made in heaven! There’s a chair style made popular during the reign of Louis XVI, an era known for its neo-classical [...]
Feb 11, 2013
Decorating Your Bedroom by Updating your Linens
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One of the changes I’m planning to do in our home this spring is update our linens. I’m updating the look in both the master bedroom and a guest bedroom. It’s been quite a while since I’ve been linen shopping. The last linens I bought had solid colors, as I thought this would make them [...]
