Noshing with Carleton Varney, the King of Color, tribute.He bought the oldest established design firm from its founder when he was just 29. He has decorated hotels and resorts around the world, a U.S. embassy, cruise ships and private planes. He has been the interior designer for The Greenbrier for 42 years and just completed the design for its new casino. He's Continue Reading
The First Snow
The first snow has arrived! And it's wet and heavy. It looks nice and pretty until......it gets tracked all over your house! Here are some great remedies to rid the melted puddles of snow that linger reminding you of those that recently entered your home.I suggest putting one of these coir mats outside every exterior entry of your home. Trust me, it Continue Reading
Friday Lagniappe…More Color
Ashley started the week about color, Lindsey continued with punching up color with lampshades, I'll complete the week with some color lagniappe; a little something extra.What are they saying about color? Basically, you don’t have to be intimidated by color, and especially bold colors.When Rachel Reider and Jamie Harper traded their Boston condo for a 1910 Continue Reading
Cool Shades
Cool shades are an easy way to punch up the color in a room is by simply changing out the lampshade. Change a dull beige colored shade to a stripe or pattern for a subtle change in your room. Because the color is in one spot it isn't overwhelming and doesn't slap you in the face. Here are a few suggestions for lampshades with a design punch.Whimsical shades Continue Reading
Power of Color
Businesses employ the power of color. Pumpkins and orange must still be on my mind, despite that today is the first day of November (!) and the kick-off-time counting down to the holidays. Then I started thinking about how businesses have branded themselves with colors like Hermés Orange, Tiffany Blue, even Juicy Couture Pink and Brown and how powerful the nature of Continue Reading
