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Obsessed with Blue? Just Go for it, Says Phoebe Howard
“If you are obsessed with blue, don’t hold back. Just go for it.” That’s the advice of design expert and author Phoebe Howard. She fell in love with blue long before she became a celebrated decorator....
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California Style Homes – 7 Easy Tips!
Isn’t California lovely? Every time I visit, I dream about living there. The weather is almost perfect year round. Northern California is breathtaking. My family loves skiing in Tahoe. I’m not a...
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A Guide To Parquet Wood Floor Patterns
I love the luxury and grandness of parquet flooring. Timothy Corrigan’s beautiful kitchen featured below in Architectural Digest has inspired me to share about patterns in fine parquet wood flooring....
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Timeless Design: The Elements of California Style
California Living. What do you imagine? Do you picture a chic minimal Malibu home perched on the cliffside? Do you see mid-century modern design in Palm Springs? I imagine the Mediterranean. California...
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Designer Tips for Mixing Fabric Patterns
I can spend all my time in my workroom playing with fabrics! I love mixing the colors & patterns together to find perfect combination. Fabrics are the heart of interior design and knowing how to...
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11 Easy Ways to Elevate Your Entertaining at this year’s Thanksgiving
It’s time to put those jack-o-lanterns away and get out the next gathering’s decor. You’ve guessed it! Thanksgiving decor. This holiday is all about the three “f’s”: Family, Food, and Fun. However,...
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Entryway: Tips for a Lasting First Impression
First impressions are everything. Entryways are usually what people see when they first walk into your home. Once you get past the door, your guests are going to do one of two things a) scope out where...
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Five 2020 Interior Design Trends for an Elegant Home
Trends and elegance are sometimes mutually exclusive ideas. While I love incorporating “of the moment” pieces into my designs, they also must have longevity. After all, you don’t want to replace...
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7 Ways to Breathe Life into Dull Spaces with Lively Floral Textiles
Every room can carry floral textiles, just like every woman can elegantly wear florals. The trick is knowing which florals are right for your space. There’s large prints and small prints. Flowers and...
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7 Big Artwork Design Ideas to Make Your Room Pop!
If you’re lucky enough to have a large spot of blank wall space, you probably also know the conundrum of how to fill it. Even if you don’t have a blank wall the size of a two-story foyer, every room...
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Boost Your Mood: How to Use Orange In Your Home
Orange is a combination of red and yellow, and its color psychology is the best of both of those hues. This color helps open communication, aid in feelings of respect and personal growth, and uplift...
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How to Choose the Perfect Modern Chandelier
Selecting the right lighting is a favorite part of my job as an interior designer. It’s also one of the most common questions I get: How do I choose the perfect modern chandelier? There are many...
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Add Instant Color To Your Home With Artificial Floral Arrangements
Artificial floral arrangements have a bad reputation. After all, there was a time when fake flowers were considered tacky and anyone who used them didn’t fare much better in the name-calling...
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10 Sustainable Interior Design Materials for an Eco-Friendly Home
Sustainable design is on-trend right now, but why is it important? Sustainable interior design materials lower your ecological footprint and add an exciting new (to you!) feel to your home. Don’t be...
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7 “Rules” for Statement Pieces in Your Home Decor
When you welcome a guest into your home, they should know whose house it is right away. A great, effective way to send this message is with a statement piece. A statement piece is an item that becomes...
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The Ultimate Guide to Decorating Wall Niches
One of my favorite challenges with my clients is what to do about wall niches. These cutout areas can be big or small, and are sometimes grouped together. If used effectively, they can be a wonderful...
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How to Choose the Perfect Carpet Color for Your Home
When it comes time to redecorate or refresh your home, there are plenty of decisions you have to make: paint color, finishes, new furniture…it can be a lot. One big decision you have to make is the...
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The 10 Best Greige Paint Colors for Your Home
One of the hottest trends for neutral paint colors right now is greige. The name might sound confusing, but it’s actually quite straightforward: it’s gray and beige! The beauty is that these colors...
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10 Homeschool Room Ideas to Help Your Kids Thrive While Learning at Home
With many families switching to at-home learning this year, having a dedicated space for kids to spend their days will help them focus and be successful. Lately, I’ve been inspired by the creative ways...
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7 Easy Ways to Mix and Match Throw Pillows [From a Design Pro]
Throw pillows might sound like an afterthought, but they really go a long way to pull a room together and make it feel complete. Yet with the unending possibilities of patterns, colors, materials, and...
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