Chinoiserie is a french term meaning “Chinese-esque” referring to an artistic style used in decorating since the 17th century. It is artwork often characterized with Chinese imagery that included motifs of temples, monkeys, pagodas, elephants, birds, dragonfly’s and butterflies. This style is unique as patterns can can have various looks because of the way the [...]
Jacobean styled designs have been around forever but are making a resurgence in design today. Influenced from the arts and crafts period, it originated from English embroidery which had oriental influences to the designs. Often, known as the “Tree of Life” design because of its trailing branch like pattern incorporating motifs of birds, flowers and [...]
Hosting a special occasion or shower…blend in your home décor!
Instead of using gimmicky or party themed decorations, create an elegant
event by mixing elements from your home fashion. Use fabric from your
draperies or chairs to make a custom tablecloth, or use a plain table cloth
and dress it up with a complementary wallpaper border that coordinates with
the [...]
Toile, is a French word meaning “linen cloth” or “canvas” and has been in the English lanquage since the 16th Century. It does have many meanings but I want to discuss Toile de Jouy, which originated in France around the late 1700’s. Of course, in the French lanquage it literally means “cloth from Jouy-en-Josas”, a [...]
Most girls have been dreaming of their wedding day since they were 5 years old. Don’t let worries, frustration and sometime family ruin your planning, have FUN, remember it’s YOUR special day.
Make yourself a to do list and include a few of these important things to do: select your bridal party, decide on the number [...]
Well, I do a lot of traveling in my car with my pets and have often thought about getting a mobile home to make life easier while on the road. With my love for pattern, I found a Swedish company Decor Maison, that showcases their wallpapers in Airstreams. I grew up in a home that [...]
OK….this is a bit to scary for me. I hate snakes and am terrified of them but when it comes to fashion accessories like shoes, jackets or bags….love it. I still love all animals and am avid on using faux animal skins as well as faux snakeskin so we can protect many of the species [...]
Nothing beats the beauty and luxury of having silver on your walls and your surroundings. Nickel is not as ostentatious as gold but when an interior is finished with a burnished, brushed, shiny or satin nickel finish it automatically adds sparkle, sophistication and glamor to a décor.
Our simple yet sophisticated Augustine wheat wallpaper design featured [...]
Eastern influence in home décor brings balance to the design world. Feng Shui has been practiced in China for over 4000 years and is now taken seriously by builders, interior designers and
residences nationwide. Designers show a penchant for Asian design; it is in sync with our quest to simplify our surroundings and integrates a sense [...]
Teal….a color to remember from my university days. A girlfriend of mine made me wear a teal bridesmaid dress for her wedding. I of course didn’t look good in this color but I still loved the color. Today, bridesmaid and designer dresses are much more sophisticated as with the color itself and styling.
Teal is a [...]
