Archive for January, 2009

A Flicker Of Genius

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Create a whole new look for your tired chandler or sconces.  KaarsKoker’s candle sleeves offer that punch of unexpected color.

The eclectic candle sleeves come in a rainbow of colors and many patterns.  A simple slip of the sleeve and you just gave your light an updated, yet affordable look!

This is just a flicker of genius!!!!

Baby Blue

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Preparing the nursery for your newcomer usually starts with wall color followed by a fresh coat of paint. This is the start to an exciting journey!

Now you just found out your having a boy and the color blue pops into your mind! A perfect shade of blue can be a hard pick. I am partial to helping out the first time moms having boys because I have two myself. Girls! Girls! Girls!…..that is all I see and hear about, but boys can be fun too.

The first question I ask my customers is….”Do you have an inspiration piece, bedding, favorite photo, or just something you love?” In order to pick the perfect shade for a customer I need to experience their taste.

Take into consideration all shades of blue varying from light to dark. Favorite blues can range from powder blue to mod turquoise to bold navy. Try to compliment the nursery color with the rest of the decor in your house…the colors should flow as well as style.

Soft, calm blues make for a precious nursery. Benjamin Moore Tear Drop Blue 2053-60, Wedgewood Gray HC-146, and Palladian Blue HC-144 (personal favorite!) accomplish this serene look.

{Courtesy of My Perfect Paint Color}

The modern nursery should be fun and striking. Sherwin Williams’s Thermal Spring SW 6761or Benjamin Moore’s Captivating Teal 649 are both a funky, fresh take to the nursery.

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Too often we are afraid to use a dark color in a nursery but the outcome can become rich and timeless. Bold navy adds drama to the walls and pops the moldings. Pratt and Lambert’s Old World 1222 is a classic that not only adds the drama, but is warm and rich.

{Courtesy of My Perfect Paint Color}

Paint color can be a challenge, but an exciting process especially for a nursery! Visit my paint consultation service for additional help.

PYS Paint Picks

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

I have started a helpful tool for our readers needing a great paint color for an upcoming project.  Please share a favorite color from your most recent project and comment.  Keep the list growing!

Maybe You Can Find Your New Favorite!


Colorful and Organized!

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Paper-Source is the premiere seller of fine, handmade papers from around the world. Their colorful paper selection can add decoration to any home office.

Kimono Office Organizer
$13.50 - $16.00

Add a Kimono Organizer to your shelves for color and print.

Pool Linen File Folder Holder
$27.95

A little bit of whimsy for your office space.  File folder holder includes:
1 - Pool file folder holder
2 - Marine Fish & Irish Algae file folders
2 - Chartreuse file folders
2 - Pool file folders


Rainbow Trout Stapler
$16.50

Don’t forget the matching Trout Stapler for fun!

Get inspired with Paper Source’s decorative paper selection.  Beautiful patterns and lovely finishes are offered…… so be creative!  Above are a few colorful favorites.  Think about framing your fave as artwork on a wall for color.

Get Inspired!

A New Year, A Fresh Start

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Welcome to the New Year!  I love fresh beginnings….I hate to say it, but taking down the Christmas decoration is a relief.  This weekend, I cleaned up my house and gave the decor a fresh look.  My process is try to re-arrange the furniture differently, go through the house and edit the accessories, and add a wishful spring green plant to the living room.

Some new finds I found to renew your home below:

Look at Cb2, simply modern and simply affordable finds pictured above for 2009.

Colossal Bloom Rug from Anthropologie is a giant, handcrafted geranium or magnolia.  A rug that brings the great outdoors into your living space.

The perfect way to add storage in narrow spaces!  View Horchow to see details to this beautiful glass front cabinet…….new for 2009.

Hand blown glass lamps by Joe Cariatti in the style of vintage 2 ball stacked Barovier & Toso.  Each lamp is signed and year dated by the artist.   A new arrival to Swank Lighting….go see!

Freshen up a room with a paint consultation, a new paint color for 2009!