Just what is the significance of Flag Day? Until 1776, colonies and militias used many different flags and it became apparent to our Founding Fathers, that we needed a flag that would unify us. Three members of a secret committee from the Continental Congress came to call upon Betsy Ross in May of 1776. Those representatives, George Washington, Robert Morris, and Continue Reading
Big, Bold, Beautiful Stripes of Another Color
Beautiful stripes really never go out of style. Their colors, and combinations, widths and positioning are constantly changing. This makes them fresh, new and now. Elle Décor featured these patterns as a Trend Alert in their March issue.Here are some inspirational ones in a barrel-vaulted room. These linear patterns help to soften the expanse of the ceiling Continue Reading
Interview With The “Interior Stylist”
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
