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Bold & Beautiful Colors: It Was All Yellow

With springtime about to bloom, I am inspired to start incorporating daring colors that have been dormant throughout the last few months.  While blue and green are colors I shall forever adore and use to adorn my spaces, my eyes have been wandering over to the warmer side of things with visions of sunny days and warm breezes bringing yellow to the forefront of my mind.

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Creating the Perfect Office

Office spaces aren’t just for full time employees.  We all need a place to pay the bills, go through paperwork, and keep our computers charging.  So how do you set up a productive area without losing the charm of the home aesthetic you have worked so hard to achieve? It is all in the details my friends!

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Types of Plaid That Everyone Should Know Part One: Check Patterns

When it comes to textiles, there is no shortage of colors, weights, fibers, and patterns. It can be quite overwhelming when searching for the perfect pattern for your décor. Looking at just one style of pattern like plaid can send you down the rabbit hole with an unlimited number of patterns to sort through! Don’t worry though, as a self-identified plaid and check enthusiast, I am here to break down the most common variations to make designing easy.  

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New Traditional Staple: The Ginger Jar

New Traditional design is made up of a medley of fantastic pieces, many of which are constantly changing and evolving. However, the roots of New Traditional are always firmly planted in the past.  As someone who is inspired by the styles and motifs found throughout history, there is no better style to align myself with and to explore.  While the evolution of décor is never done, there are certain staples that tend to hold on through the passing fads.  One such item is the ever-charming ginger jar.

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Summer 2021 Trends: Earthy Tones and Textures

When you think of summer décor, your mind might wonder to bright pops of hot pink and shining yellow. I love pops of colorful florals and fresh hues in my home. However, this year I am all about bringing earthy tones and airy neutrals to the forefront of my spaces. Following a challenging year that kept us cooped up, bringing calming, earthy shades into our homes can give a sense of much needed comfort. The beautiful tones of mother nature are a sure way to create a homey atmosphere.

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Building Blocks of New Traditional Style

New Traditional design is the best of both worlds, classic and fresh, livable and luxe, formal and fun. Using a mixture of traditional elements with contemporary touches creates a space that is full of life and personality. There are many levels and iterations when it comes to bringing this unique style into your home. I’ve pinpointed my favorite additions that make for a stunning New Traditional atmosphere whether you want to tip the scales towards timeless or trendy.

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Change the Way You See Wood Furniture

With all of our recent talk of the razzle-dazzle that upholstered furniture brings to your space (and my obsession with the fun flair of fabrics), I’m ready to shift our focus to another home staple – wood furniture! What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of wood furniture? Don’t worry, there is no wrong answer to this question! Throughout my design journey (which is, truthfully, only just beginning) I have had mixed feelings about wood pieces – they are essential, but I used to find them intimidating. I find myself falling in love with them a lot more quickly these days and more fully appreciating their longevity and versatility.

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The New Tradition of Grandmillennial Style

I believe that what you love is always “in style” and if you curate your aesthetic around colors, patterns, and objects that draw you in, your home will be timeless and feel just right no matter how the times change. That is why my love of New Traditional design, sometimes considered the “anti-trend” style, has been so fulfilling. Mixing vintage with modern, the bold with the beautiful, and the maximalism with even more maximalism creates a beautiful space full of personality. So, image my surprise when over the last few months, I have seen a boom on social media for the New Traditional aesthetic, all thanks to a “new” design movement called Grandmillennial Style. It truly re-energizes me that a style I love has gotten a revival and I hope that Grandmillenial Style outlives it’s “trend cycle” for today’s younger generation just as New Traditional has endured for me!

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Transitioning Your Home After the Holidays

January can be a confusing time of year for décor. We are past the major winter holidays and have taken down our show-stopping trees and merry mantels, leaving some bare spaces in our homes that need to be filled. This time of transition is when I choose to look forward into the glory of spring!

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