Hello friends! As you may know, many schools have had to discontinue art due to budget cuts. This saddens me deeply. As a girl, art period was always my favorite time of the day. I have no doubt that it contributed immensely to my chosen profession of interior design. In Arizona, they have a program called Art Masterpiece which provides parents the opportunity to present art to their children's class. I didn't hesitate to volunteer. The biggest challenge for me is coming up with projects ... View the Post
Rose Bowl Treasures
Sunday was a wonderful day at the Rose Bowl flea market. We arrived a little after 8 am and it was already hot, hot, hot! Perhaps you would like to see the Rose Bowl Treasures. My friend T was laughing about my cart, but in a short matter of time, she was helping me fill it up. I was excited to find a terrific barkcloth liner for the cart. I have been thinking about sewing one up for ages, but have not had the time. Rose Bowl Treasures The vendors had an assortment of things to ... View the Post
Before and After Pictures
I have always loved looking at Before and After Pictures. I imagine this is because it provides inspiration and ideas of what can be done. The photos below are from a project I have been working on for over a year. As with any renovation, there has been surprises and challenges. Before and After Pictures 1. Kitchen~In the before picture of the kitchen, you will notice that the design called for an entire bank of cabinets to be removed. This really opened up space. Other cabinets were added ... View the Post
Secrets About Slipcovers
Secrets About Slipcovers. When I see images of all white rooms filled with inviting looking furniture covered with washable slipcovers that feature such lovely dressmaker details my heart just sighs. Country Living Magazine regularly features such delectable eye candy. Sigh..., love, sigh..., love, sigh..., love. The living room above belongs to Lauren Ross. This decorator has four children. How is that possible? What is her secret? This blue and white palette is so soothing. But do ... View the Post
Interiors: Purple Reign
Today is my darling daughter's birthday. She loves every perfect shade of purple. It seems that this season the design world does as well. Interiors: Purple Reign. Interiors: Purple Reign A perfect place for a princess to perch is this gorgeous chair and ottoman from Horchow. This interior was designed by Rhonda Luongo. I like to refer to this style as Moroccan roll. Fabulous shades for the spring are: Breathtaking and Awesome Violet by Sherwin ... View the Post
Breakfast At Tiffany’s Decor
Three cheers for Holly Golightly's style! Here is how to get Breakfast At Tiffany's Decor. Breakfast At Tiffany's Decor Like Holly, I just adore Tiffany's. Particularly the color of the little blue box. It is a fabulous spring shade. The actual Tiffany Blue color is copyrighted and available only to Tiffany's by Pantone Paint in shade 1837. Fun fact: this is also the year Tiffany's opened for business. A close match can also be found at Sherwin Williams in Spa and Benjamin Moore ... View the Post