New Jersey designer Tonisha Ramona is known to her clientele as the “Interior Stylist”. I know she thinks “out of the box” because I understand she once designed a dog hotel and spa! I was curious. I had questions and Tonisha had the answers.Tonisha, first, how would you define interior stylist? An Interior Stylist is someone who styles spaces based Continue Reading
A Coastal Climate
Summer is nearly here and we must have going to the beach on our minds. Makes sense. We all need a break near the end of the school year calendar. You can't work well without a break to refresh here and there. I'm seeing this Coastal Climate concept is in nearly all shelter / home and decorating magazines since May but particularly this month. Here are just a few Continue Reading
So, Now I’m Smarter?
I love reading all the design magazines when I have time. With last weekend being a long one, I made time to play catch-up. Here's what I learned.About wallcovering:Designer Meg Braff in Coastal Living when asked if you should use replied, "Do! It's a great opportunity to add personality and make a statement without overwhelming the whole house. I use Continue Reading
Traveling? Make a Memorial Memory
Happy Memorial Day and extended weekend! Hope you're enjoying the day and maybe you are thinking of where your summer travels may take you. We have new artwork that will remind you of your past, present and future days in Tuscany. Ahhh, just as you may be enjoying a cookout or carefree time with family and friends, just think how nice it would also be to exchange Continue Reading
Men and Pillows – Are They Compatible?
Elizabeth Mayhew, contributing editor for NBC's Today Show and author of FLIP for Decorating, tells a funny story in the Washington Post about Al Roker's dislike of pillows. She wondered if this was true of most men and began collecting feedback from other men. The results-Mayhew concluded men generally are not as fond of pillows as women. I agree with her Continue Reading
