Step out and be bold! Go for the gusto and take the simple approach to decorating. Start with using one bold pattern in a room to make a design statement. It’s easy. Just pick a pattern you like, such as a floral, stripe, damask, or any bold motif image to decorate your wall of choice. [...]
Does ones fashion style translate into interior design? Today, they are inter mixed and one does have a sense of uniqueness in dress and decor. Color and pattern are the main design features that unite the styles together. To begin this weeks design challenge we chose a blue & white dress from Diane [...]
Symbolism of Pattern Series #2 Acanthus is one of the oldest flowers of the Mediterranean which is believed to be the symbol of long life. These ornamental luscious leaves have influenced designs for hundreds of years and played an important roll in architecture, fabrics, furniture, and paper designs. In Architecture it is defined as a [...]
Ok….I have to face it….I love pattern! All patterns actually. Why? I have been designing wallpaper and fabric collections for the past 20 years and suddenly came to realize, my life is not full if I don’t have some sort of pattern around me. I truly believe pattern makes a world of difference in [...]
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 includes motifs of temples, monkeys, pagodas, elephants, birds, dragonfly’s and butterflies. This style is unique as patterns can have various looks because of the way the pattern [...]
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 [...]
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”, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
