I always plan on wrapping my Christmas gifts so beautifully. Plan is the operative word. I don't always have sufficient inspiration or motivation when it comes right down to it, so I thought it might be good to search out some beautifully simple ideas. But they had...
What Being a Psychologist Taught Me About Design and Staging
When I gave up my first career in School Psychology a decade ago, I never dreamed my heart for interior design would take my life in the direction it has. If you know me, I kinda go "whole hog" on anything I decide to do. If I was going to forfeit seven years of...
How to Decorate with Collections at Christmas
It's really starting to feel like Christmas now that some of my client projects are wrapping up and I can focus on some holiday cheer with my family and friends. I thought you might like to look around at some of the holiday collections and special vignettes that...
How to Rock the 2013 Color of the Year
Unless you are living under a rock (no pun intended), you've heard that Pantone announced the 2013 Color of the Year. I'm thrilled that Emerald was chosen, and as a paint color consultant I love all the possibilities for integrating that color into the home. I've...
The Decorologist Does Downton Abbey
When hosting a dinner party or get-together, developing a theme is a great way to help guide you through the planning and preparation. Even Christmas parties can benefit from a theme beyond the expected, like the Downton Abbey dinner party I hosted last week. The...
Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year – Emerald
Pantone just announced the 2013 Color of the Year, and it's Emerald Green. It may be a bit confusing, as many paint companies now put out their "Color of the Year." But just know that Pantone is the BIG DOG, and they have a lot of influence on what we'll be seeing...
Winners of Miss Mustard Seed’s New Book
I know many of you are anxious to see if you won a copy of Miss Mustard Seed's first book, Inspired You. Inspired You by Marian Parsons Can I have a drumroll, please? I won't keep you waiting any longer! The lucky winners are: Tracy Attebery Myers Mary Lauffer...
Displaying Christmas Cards
Besides sticking them all over the refrigerator, there are lots of ideas out there for displaying Christmas cards. I've been looking for an idea that is simple, accommodates a LOT of cards, and doesn't look junky. There are some ideas that look cute, but only if you...
All I Want for Christmas is Design Camp!
I'm not one to enter contests, truly. But this caught my attention for a couple of reasons. First, it's sponsored by two of my favorites: designer Tobi Fairley and Benjamin Moore Paints. Second, it's about 2013 Color Trends which I have blogged about more than a...
The Hottest Trend in Party Planning
What does an Ouija Board and elbow-length gloves have in common? I found both of these things while spending Black Friday shopping estate sales and antique malls. If you know why I purchased these disparate items, it means you are a die-hard fan of one of my latest...
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