The Color of Love

 

Ahh, love is in the air… Take a whiff…Don’t you just love the smell of chocolates and flowers?

I love Valentine’s Day!  I love flowers and chocolate and telling those around me how much I love and care about them.  I love seeing florist delivery vans carrying flowers in to unsuspecting recipients!  But, most of all, I think I enjoy Valentine’s Day so much because I simply love the color RED!   

 Red is vibrant and energetic and passionate. Whether it’s a luscious lipstick, a fast sports car, or a beautiful chair or fabric, red can add life and pizzazz now matter where it is. 

 

 

When I suggest red, some clients are very apprehensive.  I just always recommend using it in a way that makes them feel most comfortable in their space. Some clients feel that where red is concerned, a little goes a long way, while others are ready to “turn up the heat!”

Happy Heart’s Day to you!  Be sure to go out and “paint the town red!”  How much paint is, of coarse, up to you!

Looking Ahead…And Living Well

A recent article in the January 10 issue of Parade Magazine gave me a needed refresher on where we are and where we are going.  (“Living Well With What You Have” by Lynn Schnumberger, Parade Magazine, Jan. 10, 2010)

The article talked about living well with what you have.  Sometimes that means giving up the things that you thought you could not do without.  When your priorities change, sometimes your outlook on life changes.  The things that once held such great importance seem to fade and we find that the simple things around us, things (or people)  that may have always been there, have taken a new place and new meaning in our lives.  We invest in people rather than in real estate.  We think of ways to help those around us who are less fortunate.  We learn to give up some things in order to have other things.  We learn that quality sometimes surpasses quantity.

After reading the article I began to think about how this relates to interior design and to the services I offer my clients.  I think that my role as a designer is to educate my clients and guide them in their decisions for investing in their living spaces.  I know that priorities have changed and people are hesitant to spend their dollars in ways that they may have before.  I appreciate the “good steward” attitude of using what you have wisely and know that I want be able to assist my clients in doing so.

Looking ahead into 2010 can bring some apprehension, but also a quiet confidence in knowing that we have all learned a lot. Some of us have personally faced financial challenges in the past year or have friends and loved one who have.  These challenges and experiences can cause us to move forward a little wiser,  a little happier and with a renewed appreciation for simplification in our lives.  I want to live well in 2010 and have a blast doing it!

I have a simple philosophy:  Fill what's empty.  Empty what's full.  Scratch where it itches.  ~Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Looking Ahead…

As I look forward to 2010, there is a sense of excitement in the air for me.  I have big changes planned for my business and can’t wait to share it all in the coming weeks. 

Before I think too far ahead and make too many plans, I wanted to embrace the present and spend a moment contemplating the coming year. Here are some of my thoughts:  

Peering out the window of my mind, I think about 2010 and what it will bring.  I hope for happiness and contentment in all circumstances.  I wish blessings for all of my family and friends.  I look for more prosperous times for our country.  I desire new clients and new opportunities with my business. 

There is so much to be thankful for and so much to aspire to in the coming year.  I look forward to what is ahead!

Christmas is Coming!

Will your Kitchen or Dining Room table soon be the gathering place for friends and family? If so, what ever will you do to prepare? Here are some fun ideas to make your guests smile and enjoy...

Use candle holders and fill them with sequined balls or candies. Then hang small candy canes over the top. This whimsical and fun centerpiece will be enjoyed by everyone- children and adults alike!

Use a mirror under what ever centerpiece you choose. This adds light reflection and glimmer- something every holiday table can use.

Do you need place cards? Use shot glasses and fill with small marshmallows and red hots. Add your guests names to a small gift tag. Use a hole punch and slide the gift tag onto a candy cane. Slip the candy cane down into the marshmallows and red hots to hold it in place and..TA DA! You have a fun, inexpensive way to guide your guests to their seats.

Be looking for more decorating ideas to make your home special and festive this holiday season! Ho, Ho Ho!!

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