Another popular style is Shabby Chic. The keyword here is WHITE. Characteristics of Shabby Chic include slipcovered furniture, vintage items such as linens, accessories, and furnishings, distressed pieces, as well as floral and toile fabrics. Although this style is often thought of as more casual, I would have a hard …
Style In Focus: Traditional
My style? Mid-century/Bohemian. What does that say about me? I like to walk a fine, yet complicated line between classic-linear-graceful-modesty and artsy-funk-organic-fantastic. But that is just me. Probably one of the best things about my job is the opportunity to explore, celebrate, and play with the variety of …
HGTV’s Secrets from a Stylist
HGTV does have quite the cast of some very talented people nowadays. My most favorite of all is Emily Hendersen, host of Secrets from a Stylist, and recent winner of HGTV's DesignStar. Besides being cute and a bit quirky, I am fascinated by Emily's approach to interior design as well as the format of her show. Her …
Color In Focus: Orange
Next up - Orange! (Sorry Orange, you didn't get much of an intro there). Orange is one of those colors that most people either love or hate. Personally, I have to admit that Orange has found it's way into my heart. From Red-Orange to Yellow-Orange, this color is known to suggest humor, happiness, encouragement, …
Color In Focus: Purple
Hello and welcome! Great to have you back :) Next to be featured is a color that has made quite an impression on me. So much so, that I even went so far as to include it in my business name! That's right, you guessed it: Purple. Purple, or Violet, is known to embody passion, drama, artistry, spirituality, …
Color In Focus: Gray
Next to be featured in our series is a color that has grown in popularity in recent years. Is it a fad or could it just be timeless? Decide for yourself. Please welcome, Gray. Before you jump to conclusions about Gray as simply a color for industrial, modern, or masculine spaces, hear me out. Gray can be a flexible …