Decorating for Christmas!!

Decorating for Christmas can be a long and daunting task. I know, it takes me three days to complete the look I'm striving for, but the outcome is very satisfying!! Nothing makes it feel like the holiday then a decorated home. Are you ready for the holidays? Are you looking to change your color theme? Last year I went from a more traditional Christmas theme of Red, and Green, to a more contemporary theme of Turquoise, Chartreuse Green and White. I love it. Don't be afraid to change the look of your holiday decoration. Here is a look on how I decorate for the holidays.

My living room. As you can see, I kept the Christmas decor color the same as my living room color theme.

I love to decorate my chandelier by adding more bling!! It sparkles when the lights are turned on!!

I brought this 4' tree last year from Ballards. The perfect fit for this area of the living room.

I even decorated behind the sofa. Sort of "leave no stone unturned"!! Notice the deer theme?!!!

In the dining room, I once again decorated the chandelier. I use tie backs to hold the greenery in place. Don't be afraid to create your own.

Centerpiece for the dining room table. Uh more deer please!!

Using the decor that is already there, I add the finishing touch by adding turquoise gift box, acorns, greenery, and some glitter covered leaves. 

Once again, I use acorn, glitter covered leaves and tiny turquoise ornaments for a pop of color.

When you light the candles in those crystal candle holders, they sparkle!! So pretty!!

Centerpiece for the kitchen island.  Notice how I kept the same color theme throughout?

                                    

I created this piece by putting together branches, white balls and white flowers, to coordinate the colors for the Christmas decorations. This is one of the benefits of creating your own decor. Plus you can custom make it to fit any items you want.

                            

Finally the show piece, the Christmas Tree. All dressed up and ready for it's debut!! 

It's even prettier when it's lit!! It seems to come alive with color!! If you need help decorating, give us a call!!  Happy Holiday decorating!!

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How To Create A Beautiful Room!

Creating a beautiful well design room can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Did you know there are guidelines that can help you? Notice how well put together a designer's room always looks? Want to know how it's done? Here are some just some of the guidelines that can help you when decorating your room.

1. Balance. Have you achieved balance horizontally, vertically? Is the room "heavier" on one side verses the other? What about color? Does it hit all three zones, Skyline, Power zone, Function zone? Do your metal finishes co-ordinate? Bronze with bronze, satin nickel with satin nickel?

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2. Harmony. Do your rooms tell a story? Do all the rooms flow together, is it it "choppy"? Although there's nothing wrong with mixing different styles together, what you don't want is one room that's shabby chic, one that is contemporary, one traditional and so on.

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3. Proportion. The relation between one item to another in terms of size. Is the lamp too big for the table? Too small?

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4. Scale.  Make sure your furniture is to scale. Is your sofa too large for the room?

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5. Style. Have you achieved your desire look? Do all the elements work together? Does it have flair?

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6. Color.  Again does it hit all three zones, Function, Power, Skyline? Or do you have in one area only, creating unbalance in the room?

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7. Rhythm & Flow. Keep the room moving. This is where you're going to repeat things. Be true to the form. Round with round, square with square.

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These guidelines are a great starting point. But if you find you're having trouble, it may be worth it to hire an Interior Decorator. The cost of a mistake is much more pricer then the cost of hiring an Interior Decorator!!

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Drastic changes that can affect your home & pocket book!!

A while back I saw an episode on "The unsellable" on HGTV where Sofie Allsopp, recommended the seller change out her dinette set. Although I loved the changes, it cost the seller $650 for the new dinette set! Ouch!! It gave me pause to think, do you have to change out your furniture to make a dramatic change? Not really. There have been times when I though changing out the furniture would be ideal, but it may not have been in the budget to do so. Their are other ways to get that a drastic change without hurting your budget. Here are just a few suggestions:

·    Reupholster your sofa. That will totally change the look of the
     room.

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·    Add new chair or  recover existing chairs to your dinette/dining set.

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·    Paint you furniture instead of replacing them. Much less costly.

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These are just some ideas that you can do. Don't be afraid to think outside the box. Just make sure you use the right paint. Or if you are hiring out, make sure they are qualified to do the job.

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Simple Storage Solutions!

There's have been many times when my friends and family have utter these words to me, "Oh my gosh, you're so organized, how do you do it?" Well I have to admit, I love to organize. I know some people may say "You need help!". But honestly, I think they're a bit envious of the fact that I am so organized. So how do I do it? It's easy for me, but maybe not so much for you! But it can be. Once you're organized, it's easy to maintain. It's getting organizes that most people find hard. There are so many storage solutions out there, it easier then it's ever to get organized. 

So how do you get started? Take one step at a time. There are four step to getting organize:

1.  Planning- You have to schedule a time to do this project, so set a time. Even if it's just a few minutes. Just plan to "do it" as often as possible, until the project is done.

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2. Sorting- Sort your items into three piles, keep, discard, unsure. The unsure pile is usually the difficult one. Rule of thumb: If you haven't use it in over a year, chances are, you're never going to, so discard it. If this is a problem, I have a solution. Pack these items in a box and set aside. If after 4 months you did not open the box, then those items can be discarded. DO NOT OPEN THE BOX. Simply discard!

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3. Shop- Once it's sorted you can go shopping for the containers you will need. Keep in mind your style. Decorative boxes or see-thru containers, you chose.

                                      

                   

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4. Reassemble- Putting it back can be the tricky part. You may have to go back and fine tune it to get it right. But it's all about convenience and finding the right spot for that item. You want to place these items in the order that you need then the most.

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That's the basic conception behind organizing. Any one can do it, however if you feel so overwhelmed and don't want to tackle it, you might want to invest and hire a professional organizer. Once it's done you will feel a sense of peace and harmony and that to me, is worth everything!

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Color Tips & Trick

Creating a beautiful room involves many different elements: color, creativity, placement, furniture and accessorizing. One of the most important and intimidating is the process of color. Many of my clients will fall back to neutral beiges, which may result in a room feeling half done (when done correctly can be very soothing). Working with a certified "Color With No Regrets" specialist can help take the guess work out of the process, resulting in a beautiful room.

Here are just a few tips to consider when choosing color:

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1. Keeping the wall and floor color in similar tone will make the room appear larger.

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2. Lighting makes a huge impact in a room. Will you be using incandescent, LED, or florescent? Each gives off its own effect.

                         

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4. Using color at least 3 times and in 3 different zones will create interest and movement in a room.

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5. Ceilings are a great area for adding interest to a room.

These are just some of the things to consider when decorating a room. As a certified color specialist, I have seen rooms that would have otherwise been beautiful, fail due to the fact they chose the wrong color. Don't make that mistake!! Hiring a color specialist is pennies on the dollar, when you consider what the labor and paint will cost you!!

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The Art of Accessorizing

The appeal of a beautiful room has many aspects, physically, visually, and emotionally. Every room needs careful attention, from floor to ceiling. Each step builds upon the next. Careful consideration must be taken when accessorizing and creating a room. Keep in mind the style and "feel" you are trying to create. What story are you trying to convey?

Here are just some things to consider:

1.  Create interest by using unexpected art for accessorizing.

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2. Shop at many different stores. This will help create a room that does not appear to be from a "Rooms to Go" catalog.

3. When decorating, odd numbers work best.

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4. Placing a mirror over a mantel will only reflect the floor, so don't do it!

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5. Use old windows, textiles, etc to create unique displays.

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6. Create your own art or accessories.

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7. Hire a professional. They're not as expensive as you think and you will have a one-of-a kind room.

Whatever you do, have fun doing it. The key is to use art and accessories that feel personal and reflect your taste!

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Home Decor Rules of Placement

Ever wanted to know the guidelines to where things should go as for as home decor in your house? How high should I hang my wall art? How many inches away from the table should my chandelier be? Well this checklist should help resolve your dilemma.   

• The perfect viewing height for wall art is 60"center, from the floor.
• The perfect amount of space between wall art  and top of mantle is 7".
• The ideal height to hang your flat screen TV is eye level when you're in the viewing position. The ideal viewing distance is 1 1/2 times the size of your flat screen TV.
• A bench at the foot of the bed should be no less the 2" shorter then the mattress width.
• Keep a minimum of 15" between coffee tables and sofa
• Don't use end tables lower then 30". The lamps will be much better and the proportion is better.
• There should be a minimum of 36" of space around your dining table to allow better flow and use.
• Light switches should be 36" above the floor and 1 1/2" - 2" off the side. This way they are out of the way of wall art and door casing.
• The optimal height for a coffee table is 18" to 20".
• Typical scone height for a bathroom is 66" above the finish floor to the center of the fixture.
• A 36" rectangular table is ideal width. It allows for conversation to the left , right, and most importantly across.
• Typically an Island should be no more the 8' long by 5' wide. Anything bigger will make it harder to clean and look to huge.
• Keep you sofa at 6'6" to 7' long. Any smaller and they look dwarf, any larger and they look like an airport lounge.
• Lighting. Multiply length x width, then multiply 1.5 = amount of wattage needed.
• Kitchen lighting. Multiply length x width, then multiply 2.5 = amount of wattage needed.
• Chandelier for rooms. Add length plus width to get the width of the chandelier, ex 16'x20' room use 36" chandelier. 
• Chandelier over table should be 30" - 34" from table top. And half the width of the table. A 48" table, use 24" width chandelier.

When it's all said and done, rules are sometimes meant to be broken! So if you think it looks and works better a certain way, then by all means go for it!!

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