Great Greens, there were a lot of happenings last week, all having something green in common.Our first great greens started with mentioning our Green Design Inspiration Contest on the last Green is Sprouting post (it's ongoing til the end of this month, so keep posting your great entries), to a House Beautiful, Color It Green Event at Room&Board, and ended the Continue Reading
Blue Mood
Who doesn't like blue? There are so many hues you can surely find one that pleases. We've gathered a few examples to set a beautiful blue mood. Curry & Company, Traditional Home, Feb-March, 2012This beautiful chandelier reminds me of Casart's faux glass mosaic tile design in shades of blue.Even the canopy of this bed is Continue Reading
Green is Sprouting
Everything is coming up green!! Green shoots are sprouting from what appears to be early spring weather and green is the scene in interior design. House Beautiful devoted their entire March issue to green and not so much the environmental aspect, which is a fresh change. St. Patty's Day is right around the corner and we are offering some green for some green. Post Continue Reading
Keeping In Step With The Dragon
2012 is the Year of the Dragon; one of the most revered of the Chinese New Year calendar. Those born under the sign are regarded as innovative, passionate people who are colorful, confident, quick-tempered, enterprising, flexible and fearless. Dragon years have elements of earth, fire, wood, metal and water. This year is associated with water. Things happen Continue Reading
Painting Yourself Into a Corner?
Why do we look at design magazines? For me it is not only for indulgence in luxurious visual eye-candy but to confirm and to be inspired by fresh interior design ideas. I also follow the local newspaper's home section to see what interior design challenges can be solved with conceptual suggestions by a local interior designer. Although always informational, I don't Continue Reading
