Posted November 30th, 2011
by Lawrence Mcloughlin
Ready to settle tough color design calls with the flip of a coin? Writer and design consultant Sara Ruffin Costello has found that decorators are creating “pale rooms, sucked free of distracting reds, blues, and yellows” and embracing a palette of black and white. Is it a trend, movement, or moment? In her article for The Wall Street Journal Online, “The Case Against Color: How pale décor can reveal your true self,” she shares her observations and some recent comments and books by noted designers.
Some highlights:
- Miles Redd, “the king of saturated hues,” recently created rooms in palest blonde and ice for a client and told Costello that “‘shape, texture, and paint finish’” became the strong cards for the design.
- Neo-traditional decorator Celerie Kemble gives all the reasons you could want for going color-free in her recent book, Black and White (and a Bit in Between). Costello describes thi
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Tags: Design, Design Truth Posted in Home Design Today
Posted November 26th, 2011
by Lawrence Mcloughlin
It’s here! Some consider it a plague, some consider it a shopaholics dream, and some people just want a new pair of socks at rock-bottom prices. That’s right, the full contact sport of Black Friday has returned for another year. Which brings me to wonder, why do they call this day of awesome deals and big crowds black? Here are a few interesting theories I’ve pulled together…
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Original credit for the phrase is given to the plunging gold prices way back in 1864 that started a panic in the stock market, thus a very black Friday indeed.
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Then, in the late 1960s, Philadelphia newspapers borrowed the phrase to describe the dark masses of shoppers crowding the stores. Sound
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Tags: Black Friday, Friday Posted in Home Design Today
Posted November 23rd, 2011
by Clifton Washburn
That is a question my wife posed to me as soon as we moved into our new house. Our previous home had wood siding, trim and window sashes so putting a small nail up to hold the wreaths was easy.
Putting a nail into the vinyl window, trim or siding is really out of the question for me. That would leave a permanent defect in the vinyl that would end up causing moisture and thermal problems.
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Tags: Wreaths, Wreaths Vinyl Posted in Gardening Consultant
Posted November 22nd, 2011
by Carolyn Simmons
Back with the how-to for the offices new custom bulletin boards. You might remember the inspiration from this post and how I was really wanting to incorporate a colorful fabric into the otherwise neutral space (especially with the tan grasscloth wall, natural wood bookshelf and desk, and brown & white office organizing supplies).
My solution was a teal Thomas Paul fabric in a fun print!
That image was before the boards were covered with inspirational images, photos of the family and other general mementos (such as invites, birth announcements, etc) that in general make me smile.
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Tags: Boards, Bulletin Boards, Custom Bulletin, Custom Bulletin Boards Posted in Home Design Info
Posted November 20th, 2011
by Carolyn Simmons
As we all know, a bed is generally the focal point of a bedroom, so why not think outside the box when it choosing one? As they say, one person’s trash is another’s treasure, and it’s amazing how the most unexpected items can make for a brilliant backdrop for your bed. Below are some rustic looks that have been achieved through upcycling: converting something old or otherwise overlooked into something new and wonderful!
I love how this antique mirror, which could have previously been over a chest of drawers or large vanity, is now an exquisite headboard and eye-catching focal point. ![]()
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Tags: Treasure Posted in Home Design Info