Category Archives: Home Decor

Are Home Libraries A Thing Of The Past?

When I was growing up, my parents had a living room that had one wall entirely shelved with books – wall to wall and ceiling to floor. I am not a book reader because somehow I always wind up face … Continue reading

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How Do I Bring The Outdoors In?

We all saw the HGTV shows where the Designer tells the client “let’s bring the outdoors in with color and design!” If you don’t have a Designer to help you with your design choices and want an instant way to … Continue reading

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Color and Painting Tips

Choosing a color for your home is a huge decision and a confusing one at that. I’ve compiled a few color and painting tips that may help you along the way. I’ll be adding to this post so make sure … Continue reading

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HOUZZ Event in Charlotte Hosted by Annie Nozawa at DWR Design Center

Last Wednesday I went to the Design Within Reach Center in Charlotte for an Open Houzz event hosted by Annie Nozawa. Annie talked about the Houzz homeowners survey that was recently conducted, insider tips, new features and then some networking … Continue reading

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Using Blue or Green as An Accent Color for Your Home

So you love blue and you love green but you’re not sure how to incorporate it into your home. Of course you can use it as wall color but if you’re renting or don’t have time to paint, get those … Continue reading

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How To Pick a Paint Color For Your Home

There are two ways that you can choose a paint color for your home. You can coordinate or you can match. Both are correct and neither is wrong but they have two completely different looks. Here I have a chair … Continue reading

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What Colors Go With Peach?

I had a client yesterday that was screaming, “I want COLOR in my home!” Well color she got! If you hire a Color Expert to come into your home, wouldn’t you think the colors you’ll get should be different from … Continue reading

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Love What you Saw at High Point Market? Here’s How Get the Look in Your Home

I know I have a ton of photographs here from my visit at High Point Market this April but I just have to show you my favorites. The colors were bright, happy and hues you CAN have in your home … Continue reading

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The Joe Ruggiero Collection, Simply JOE is What I’ve Been Waiting For!

Paprika! I finally found the color I love in the JOE Collection at High Point Market 2013. I’ve been talking, blogging and suggesting this hue since 2009 – that’s a long time to wait for a color that I think … Continue reading

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An Amazing Review from Angie’s List, Champion Forest, Waxhaw NC

I can’t tell you how lucky I am to have such amazing clients. This my friends, is what makes my job so wonderful. Not only do I work with color all day which is a joy in itself but the … Continue reading

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