Fortunately, we in the United States celebrate our most patriotic holiday and the glories of summer on the very same day: the Fourth of July. Rain or shine, indoors or out, a picnic table dressed in red, white and blue offers a spirited reminder of what we celebrate on The Fourth of July. Colored glassware [...]
Remember the old joke: What’s black and white and read all over? Although that joke, along with its punch line, the newspaper, as well as black and white television, may all be obsolete, the fashion cache of black on white and vice versa is never out of style. Like the little black dress, this distinctive [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Etching has now evolved into an entirely different level of design in today’s fashion world. I am not speaking about the classical etchings from botanical prints or Toile’s but Designer Tattoos which are surfacing in Couture. Of course, the description of a tattoo is when one marks the layers of skin by inserting indelible ink [...]
Metallic is also very popular during this festive season. Gold, silver, bronze and pewter never go out of style or trend. The lights glisten and reflect from all those gorgeous shiny ornaments trimming your tree and cast a warm glow throughout a home. Silver mixed with various colors with a hint of glitter, sparkles like [...]
I am off to Merry Old England next week for a family gathering. My mother passed away one month ago and it was her wish to have her ashes spread out into the North Sea with her husband, children, brothers and sisters in attendance. The last time I visited, we went for my cousins wedding. [...]
Ok…today I am fascinated with Japan, their style, history and kimono fashion. I loved the movie “Memoirs of a Geisha”. Her life was filled with so many layers of color and design but also of life’s choices, commitments and what we must often do to complete and fill our heart with love and happiness. The [...]
The warmest color on the color wheel pays homage to home décor and fashion this fall. Decorating a room with red creates a cozy atmosphere while adding a dramatic affect. This inviting ambiance is great for relaxing and entertaining friends and family. Why do some people paint their front doors red? The front door is [...]
Purple commands the eye to take notice, especially when so prevalent in today’s home interiors, fashions and gardens. The color purple evokes an aura of royalty, mystique, power, wealth and magic. Powerful Roman Emperors such as Julius Cesar, as well as being a favorite hue of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, wore garments in rich shades [...]
