Posted March 22nd, 2012
by Carolyn Simmons
If you would like to add a little seasonal Easter decor touch, you can do it without being tacky (did I say that out loud?). Jelly beans and plastic grass if fine for Easter baskets, but here are some great ceramic items to add some whimsy to your dinner table that I found at Marshall’s/Homegoods in Clifton Park. R
Full Article…
Posted in Home Design Info
Posted March 5th, 2012
by Carolyn Simmons
I may have just found my new inspirational color palette for the office.

I borrowed this beautiful boutonniere from Pomp & Plumage and inspired by a color palette from Pinterest, created my own with the office/guestroom in mind. When I first came across the image I adored the color combination and decided that perhaps this is the direction I should work towards (you can see in the bottom final color line up that Im leaning towards the softer pinks and beiges over the burgundy reds though).
Here she is now, clearly in need of some of those alternative colors since the room is full of teal, tan and brown (the teal is hiding in the window curtains, on the bulletin boards, in the artwork and in the fabric leading back to the kitchen):

Color is not really my thing.
Full Article…
Tags: Color Posted in Home Design Info
Posted February 29th, 2012
by Carolyn Simmons
Here’s a round-up of some recent favorites:
A cluster of these would make for great decor.
Equally at home in a traditional or modern setting, this decanter exudes a masculine quality.
These stunning Antropologie decanters were featured in our January issue.
Classic designs from Villeroy & Boch.
This carafe testing set would make a charming addition to a dinner party tableau.
I’ve blogged about these beauties from Pieces, Inc. before
Full Article…
Posted in Home Design Info
Posted February 21st, 2012
by Carolyn Simmons
If you want to find a gorgeous, genuine hand-crafted oriental area rug, Jafri Oriental Rugs & Gallery is the place to go. Currently located at 116 Wolf Road, the gallery will be moving in a few months down the road apiece to 199 Wolf Road. Filled with high piles and rolled up rugs, unfurling them to find your perfect fit is a pleasure and delight! It’s like

Owner Turab Jafri and his gracious wife are direct importers of oriental rugs of the highest quality from Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, India, China, Napal, and Tibet. In a
Full Article…
Posted in Home Design Info
Posted February 13th, 2012
by Carolyn Simmons
Metal Beds are the fitting items for you. They will simply add up a favorable look into your abodes especially your bedrooms. They are so stylish and elegant henceforth, they will never fail to give you a mesmerizing experience.
They are simply amazing. They will undeniably bestow upon you an ultimate memory as you get to experience to lie down on this bed with the softest mattress. The beds are of great quality and designs. The designs are the most sophisticated ones. The designing of the beds are handled only by the most creative and intelligent contemporary designers.
The Metal Beds are the most fabulous and the most sophisticated pieces that you could ever own.
Full Article…
Tags: Abodes, Metal Beds Posted in Home Design Info