Color

Pretty Pastels

Nope, it’s not the ’80s: pastels are back in fashion and decor in a big way in 2014!     Pastels in 2014 look best with lots of crisp whites…     Or paired with more funky graphic prints to soften the sweetness.   If you weren’t feeling the neon trend — or even if …

DIY Ideas for an Eclectic Nursery

For my fourth and final nursery I wanted it to be something unique, something special, but more than just a store-bought theme. I desired a personal touch based on my emotions, feelings and the items that I gravitated towards during my pregnancy. Which is likely why it took me so long to finally complete the …

Teal: Make It An Accent

I’ve long had a love affair with saturated color.  And in fact, for years the walls of my home were painted in bold colors that I love… eggplant in my home office, deep sage green in my dining room, pepper red in the powder room… you get the idea.   As the years have gone by …

Five Ways to Add Color to Your Bedroom

Adding color to your bedroom is a tricky endeavor. On the one hand, you want to have a calm, serene place to rest and relax and sleep. On the other hand, you don’t want the room to be boring. Here are some ways to add color to your bedroom, without keeping yourself up all night. …

Fresh Ideas for Small Spaces

In my house, I’ve found that small spaces can either be extremely easy or extremely difficult to “freshen up” with a changing seasons, a change in my mood or out of necessity. In smaller rooms, the large furniture pieces remain a constant (and usually in the same spot), but I don’t let that discourage me …

When Cupid Designs: Valentine’s Color Showcase

Love is in the air and the most romantic of holidays looms near, prompting many to find new ways to incorporate romantic colors in their interiors. Contributing to the perfect storm of pinks and purples, Pantone recently announced 2014’s color of the year to be radiant orchid, a rich berry purple perfect for the season. …

Tips for a Luxe Holiday Home

It’s the time of year when friends and family gather, laugh and make memories: the perfect time to fluff up your home and make it feel extra special. Ready to step up your holiday decorating game and give your home the luxe treatment? Try these tricks to make your house feel warm and luxurious this …

Go Bold with Reds

The holidays are approaching and when I think of the staple color of the season, I think of red. Sure, this cheerful color is great during the winter season, but it’s equally delightful to see year-round. Look for red as you decorate, but infuse it within your home décor as well. Shades of red will …

Black: Design on the “Dark Side”

From the starless skies of an urban landscape to the menacing raven in Edgar Allen Poe’s famous poem, the color black inspires vivid thoughts and emotions. And I, for one, am obsessed with it! This shade immortalized the characteristics of classic and cool with the iconic “little black dress” and the rebellious black leather jacket. …

Grey: The New Neutral

There was a time in my home decorating journey (and it IS a journey) that I embraced bold colors on walls and on furniture.  Over the past few years, my taste for that has waned, in favor of soft neutral backgrounds with punches of color coming in my accessories (did you catch my recent guest …

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