First of all, it is important to realize that everyone has a different vision of just what a perfect home looks like. To some it means that everything matches, others believe that every item within has to have a story behind it. Some people simply believe love surrounds the perfect home. In a sense all of these things are true. The perfect home surrounds you with war...
If you are like me, you LOVE receiving the holiday cards in the mail. One of my dearest friends showed me a great way to add the holiday cards to your decorating for the holidays. Â Best part - it just takes some yarn and mini wood clothespins from Michael's. I used the hooks at the top of our bookshelves and attached the yarn to either side across the windows...
The holiday season is nearly in full swing with Thanksgiving around the corner followed closely by Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's and more! With the chilly weather, it's time to change out the summer clothes for the winter clothes. Â And the chilly weather means it is a great time to bring warm colors into your home. Â Here are some ideas to b...
Now that Summer has finally arrived, it is time to spice up the outside areas of your home. ~ Bring the flavor of the inside of your home to the patio, backyard and atriums in your home by creating a living space with comfortable furniture, bright colorful  accents, pillows, rugs,  and wall art. (more…)......
Summer is nearly upon us, which means it's time to change out the winter clothes for the summer clothes.  And with the bright and airy seasons of Spring and Summer, colors are more vibrant. It is fun to brighten up our homes in addition to our wardrobes  as the seasons change. A simple yet elegant way to freshen up your living room for the new season i...
Who doesn’t love Spring? This year for certain will be much anticipated.  Although we needed the rain and we are grateful, we are now truly looking forward to the promise and beauty of Spring. One way to welcome in Spring is to do it through your decorating. Happily, you can bring Spring into your home now, even if Punxsutawney Phil the gro...
The Holidays are a great time to live on the wild side of your style personality. Red, green and blue are not the only colors for the season anymore. You could be a minimalist and choose a monochromatic palette of a wintry white- candles can help with this theme, PotteryBarn.com has a great example. (more…)......
Do you envision it as a spa in Sonoma? Picture this as a calm, serene place, with neutral colors, shades of white, gray, beige, popping with colors of nature in variations of green. Â Â Â Smooth tiles with movement, glass tiles, dark smooth woods, Berber carpets. [caption id="attachment_631" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Perfect Retreat - a soaking tub ...
We all dream of having the perfect home - that is always in style. Picking the perfect color scheme for your home can sometimes seem as difficult as quantum physics. Don’t be afraid! We are here to help you out with the upcoming color trends that the design industry has for fall and winter. Remember playing in your grandmother’...
The current trend is toward the more contemporary finishes with an overall ease of maintenance. This is most predominate in the selection of  polished or metallic finished flooring and countertop materials. [caption id="attachment_542" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Stunning contemporary design of new home at Redwood Gate in Palo Alto. (Photo courtesy of Gun...