Entertaining outdoors in the winter can be a safe way to spend time with friends and family–if you are well-prepared for the cold. As many of us aren’t so well versed in the art of keeping ourselves warm while sitting outside in the bitter cold, I turned to my sources to get the best tips …
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Lately, I’ve been thinking about how design changes across generations. Design and furniture trends are usually classified according to style or era, but rarely as per generation.   I’m fascinated by how design and furniture are shaped by each era’s social, economic, and political zeitgeist and how the history of design affects our present design decisions …
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Especially in this period of social isolation, it is important for your kids to have multiple spaces at home to live their lives–whether playing or studying, Zooming for school or doing crafts. (Yes, my list intentionally left off spending hours lost on TikTok and Snapchat). Take a look at all of these calming, yet functional, …
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I found this elegant cottage in HGTV magazine and discovered the design of California and Virginia-based interior designer Amy Peltier. The bi-coastal designer unites California-casual with a hint of Midwestern tradition and uses natural, bold accents like the floral wallpaper featured in the above image. The Source of My Inspiration The above is the cover …
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I’ve spent my time being sheltered-at-home browsing great design, catching up on reading, and thinking about how I want to change my interiors. I started researching indoor gardens and discovered a treasure trove of possibilities. There is so much we can do to create greenery inside our home — from herbs and decorative plants to …
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I hope you and your family are safe while being sheltered-at-home. We’ve all had to deal with so many changes so suddenly. One of those changes is that many of us are now working from home. Do you have a designated home work space? Is working at home making you want a permanent home office …
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Being sheltered-in-place can be daunting, but you can also use it as an opportunity to find new inspiration and create original art and design. It is only your body that is limited in this lockdown. In fact, stillness opens up new doorways to perception and can unleash a lot of creativity. This is the perfect …
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I recently came upon this gorgeous, printed wallpaper and noticed that the same wallpaper had been used by two designers whose work I follow. Denver’s Margarita Bravo (left image) and Oakland’s Joy Street Design (right image) have both used this wallpaper in their projects. While Margarita used it in her office, Kelly Finley (Principal Designer …
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Dark kitchen cabinetry is all the rage in 2020. Interior designers are creating moody palettes for kitchen cabinetry and the look is stunning. From dark woods, and deep blues, to dark matte greys and even black — kitchen cabinetry in 2020 is all about making a statement. Listed below are some of my favorite dark …
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Give your interiors a touch of the new in 2020. From biophilic design to curvy furniture, and from bold color to floral wallpaper, here are the hot design trends for the new year. Floral Wallpaper Start the year with big, floral prints, and don’t be afraid to go dark. 2020 is all about big blossoms …
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