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• {friday favorites} getting your five-a-day
  on Mar 7, 2014 in friday favorites arclinea food photography
  Love this luminous wall display made with photographs of fresh fruit and vegetables at the Arclinea flagship showroom in Milan… I am pretty sure a kitchen like this would make me healthier! Do you have a favorite interior space or design elemen...
• {design by numbers} distance of light switch from door
  on Mar 2, 2014 in Design Math height from floor placement switchplate
  What is the correct light switch distance from the door casing? When renovating or designing a home it is important to consider all the details. By getting everything from light switches to shower heads in the right place you will not only make your...
• {design tips} small entry space solutions
  on Jan 31, 2014 in Other Rooms design tips design tricks entry hall entry way front door front entry how to small space design
  If you are not blessed with an entry space big enough to swing a cat, then these quick tips might be for you. Mirrors are always a fabulous way to expand your space – amplifying walls and light – to give the impression of more wiggle room...
• {champagne + beer} red travel alarm clock
  on Jan 22, 2014 in Look For Less alligator leather osprey red red travel alarm clock
  If you are planning a Valentine escape this year, wouldn’t it be wonderful to be woken for a delicious breakfast by the Asprey Clic Clac travel clock? In the appropriately romantic red of course. Champagne Tastes: Made in England by Asprey th...
• {color wheel} hawkish hues
  on Jan 15, 2014 in Color Wheel color palette color scheme color wheel hawk spring color scheme
  Wow, is all I can say about this beautiful image of a red-tailed hawk captured by Jim Ridley. This color scheme pulled straight from nature looks so fresh. The perfect inspirational palette as we look to warmer weather and brighter hues in our wardro...
• {color 2014} pantone chooses radiant orchid
  on Jan 4, 2014 in Color Combos 2014 color color of year fuchsia home accessories pantone pink radiant orchis
  Pantone sets the color trend for home accessories in 2014 or is it the other way around? Or did fashion start this love affair with orchid pink? Or is it orchid purple? Whichever of these statements is true (and yes it is a little “chicken and...
• {champagne + beer} central park holiday ornament
  on Dec 13, 2013 in Look For Less central park hand painted ornament holiday decorating holiday ornament new york
  Central Park holds a special place in my heart. I got engaged at the Plaza Hotel in the winter of 2001, with snow and skaters swirling right outside our window.  And when I lived on the Upper West Side in the late 90′s the Park was my ‘g...
• {take 3} thanksgiving table settings
  on Nov 13, 2013 in decoding design fall table fresh table design gourd place holders modern tablescape thanksgiving table setting
  With Thanksgiving and Christmas so close together, and food as a main component, I think it is nice to give each events table setting a unique personality. I prefer to set a fresh, simple Thanksgiving table leaving the sumptuous, rich textures for th...
• {look for less} global impact in nyc loft
  on Nov 8, 2013 in Look For Less design on a dime eclectic design global design look for less madeleine weinrib nyc loft
  Designer Madeline Weinrib NYC loft showcases her multicultural treasures with an eclectic mix of items collected on her travels. To create this global chic look at home for less – grab these items, many currently on sale! Image: via DesignWot...
• {color wheel} la bicicleta blues
  on Nov 4, 2013 in Color Wheel blue bedroom color inspiration color palette pink and purple lviing room turquoise and purple turquoise blue
  I am a little obsessed with British photographer Cassia Beck, (see stars and stripes) and couldn’t resist another of her great travel shots - La Bicicleta. I  imagine this bicycle leaning against an ancient wall in Madrid, awaiting the return...
• {how to} home decor with your name on it
  on Apr 5, 2013 in How To... home decor how do products get their names interior design inspired by you product names what your name tells you about your design style
  How your name could help you design your space What’s in a name? In my case, as it turns out, quite a bit… After week’s of trips to the paint store and splotches of test colors all over your walls have you ever made that final paint...
• {color wheel} apple blossoms
  on Apr 1, 2013 in British Design Sources Color Wheel color wheel home decor interior design lemon and pink pink & yellow living room pink and yellow palette
  Pretty in Pink & Yellow I actually took this photograph 5 years ago today. My husband and I were staying at our favorite hotel in Napa Valley and the rows of apple blossoms had just started to bloom. It was magical and looking back at this made m...
• {floral zodiac design} aries honeysuckle
  on Mar 29, 2013 in Horoscope Design aries home design birthday gifts floral home design honeysuckle horoscope design
  Sweet Scented Honeysuckle for Your Home This month’s floral zodiac family is honeysuckle, a sweetly scented trumpet-shaped flower with decorative fruit that does an amazing job at attracting birds. At our home these vines attract gorgeous humm...
• {take 3 design tips} graphic girl’s bedroom
  on Mar 25, 2013 in Bedroom children's room graphic kids room green bedroom green decor green decorating kids bedroom
  Lime green adds a fresh punch to this cheery girl’s room Designer Patricia Healing, one of the founders of interior design firm HB Home, brought color and contrast into this crisp, cool kid’s room in New York.   Graphic Punch: On tre...
• {get the look} easter-inspired dining room
  on Mar 22, 2013 in Holiday + Occasions eater decorating pastel dining room pastel home decor pastel interior design
  Retro pastel dining room A palette of soft pastels and a punch of luscious pink foster a fresh and inviting atmosphere in this dining room. Add retro touches with vintage style clocks, mismatched chairs and a painted wooden table for a lived-in look.
• {no. 7 home decor cockney rhyming slang}
  on Mar 18, 2013 in Cockney Dictionary colorful chairs home decor pastels pink seats
  Take a seat with these colorful chairs… … in this week’s cockney rhyming slang dictionary entry. Today’s word, illustrated with home decor furnishings, is SHIRT which in London’s East End you might hear referred to as &...
• {how to} choose the right coffee table
  on Mar 15, 2013 in How To... coffe table dimensions coffee table rules coffee table size
  How to Pick the Perfect Coffee Table Making design decisions gets a whole lot easier if you follow the  S-A-S-S-Y design solution! S (size) - A (aesthetic) - S (scale) - S (space) - Y (why?) By considering each design element in turn, and t...
• {take 3 design tips} functional mud room
  on Mar 11, 2013 in Other Rooms mudroom decorating mudroom design mudroom storage practical mudroom
  How to Design a Practical Mud Room Ah the luxury of a landing spot… front door, back door, corner of garage I don’t care, just give me a place to put all that stuff I don’t want dragged through the house. Add kids and a dog to the m...
• {get the look} green in the bedroom
  on Mar 8, 2013 in Get The Look bungalow 5 green bedroom decorating green bedroom designs green bedroom ideas liz caan
  Refreshing Green Bedroom Design As a nod to the green of St. Patricks day and the coming of Spring this fresh room design by Liz Caan Interiors features one of my favorite dressers, the 4 drawer Jacqui by Bungalow 5 in gorgeous green lacquer. I love...
• {color wheel} soft spring hues
  on Mar 4, 2013 in Color Wheel color inspiration color palette color scheme interior design inspiration pastels Spring
  Spring home decor color inspiration I am ready for Spring. The warm days, the delicate tree blossoms and the increase in wedding invitations! Photography: Erin Hearts Court Some of my favorite color inspiration comes from nature, and flowers are a g...