MY SHOPPING LIST
It’s that time of the year again!!! Time for the bi-annual High Point Furniture Market! The market every interior designer needs to attend. The High Point Market is the largest home furnishings trade show in the world, with 11.5 million square feet of show space! This means, I need to pull out my comfy shoes… Continue reading
I’m Back!!!!
Hopefully, by now you have received my letter announcing – Tassels has moved to my home!!! With all three girls gone I just couldn’t leave Bob home alone 6 days a week. I expanded my studio in our house to include more design space and brought my fabric books, trims and samples home.
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Window Treatments – Do’s and Don’ts
Window treatments not only complete the room, but they are a great way to add glamour and personality. They are a wonderful opportunity to introduce a beautiful fabric and a unique design that frames the windows. It is important to remember they are one of the main things you’ll see within the space, so… Continue reading
Jewelry for the Home
Trimmings on your window treatments, furniture and pillows are the jewels of your home. Trim is no different than your rings, bracelets and earrings. It’s all a personal expression of who you are and what you wish to share. Some of us love “bling” and others are more understated.
No matter what your personal preference there… Continue reading
Bit by the 'Rug Bug'
Looking to purchase an area rug for your home? It seems as though area rugs are available just about everywhere from traditional stores to discount stores. In my area, there are vendors selling area rugs on busy street corners almost every weekend!
Never before have there been so many options available – all shapes, sizes,… Continue reading
Ask Barb: Headboard Alternatives
Question– Hi Barb, do you have any suggestions for creating an inexpensive and creative alternative to hang above my bed, instead of a traditional headboard? I am on a limited budget, but would like it to look unique and beautiful. Thank you in advance for your suggestions. Cheryl from Fairfield, Connecticut
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Choosing the Right Paint Color
All of us at one time or another have made color mistakes on our walls. Back in the 90’s when faux painting was gaining popularity, and everyone was ragging and sponging their walls, I got caught up in the momentum and ragged my formal living room walls in my home in Georgia.
Not the brightest idea for a couple of reasons. Number one – I used red paint, and number two, I had no experience with ragging. I read some books and ran with the idea. The result – the walls appeared as if there was a mass homicide in the room and blood splattered all over the walls. Bob and the girls still will not let me forget this one.
Over the years I have learned a thing or two about choosing the right application and paint color. Here are some important tips to follow when you are choosing paint color for your home.
Tip number 1
Hire a professional for faux painting. Unless you have amazing artistic talent leave the faux painting to a professional. A good faux faux finish usually involves several layers of paint and glaze for the desired look. Not something you can learn overnight from a book!
Tip number 2
Start with an inspiration piece. Inspiration pieces can be anything that you love and want to incorporate into the room. Many times the inspiration piece is a fabric, rug, or a piece of artwork. Or maybe it is an image you found on Pinterest. This image inspired me to use red accents in my bedroom, and create a wall of photos in red frames. Click here to read more ideas on inspiration pieces.
Tip number 3
Do not choose your color from a paint chip. Paint chips are too small to accurately gauge whether the color has the right tone or hue for the room and its furnishings. And the paint chip decks are mass produced, so they are only copies of the color!!!
Tip number 4
Purchase paint samples of the colors you think will work in the room. All the paint companies and big box stores sell small containers of the actual paint colors at a minimal cost. Purchase the paint samples and paint a sample board. I have 100+ sample boards I use when I am specifying paint colors for my customers. The boards can be moved around the room easily to determine if the color, tone and hue are correct.
Tip number 5
Don’t paint splotches on the wall of your room with your sample paint colors. This will just confuse you and make it harder for you to determine if the color is right one.
Resolve to Add Zest to Your Nest!
Photo courtesy of House Beautiful
The New Year is here and some of us have made Resolutions to better ourselves in some way, but what about our homes? The Christmas decorations are packed away and as we look around the house our rooms look bare. It is a good feeling, like when you purge your closet and can… Continue reading
Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!
Dear Friends,
Debbie and I would like to express how grateful we are to have you as customers of Tassels Interiors and Orange Home Accessories. We’re THRILLED that you have joined us on our 2013 blogging journey. And are excited about sharing more with you in the New Year.
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Top Window Treatments for 2013 – Part 3
It’s that time of the year again – time to pack up the holiday decorations! All the trees, wreaths, lights, ornaments, stockings, nut crackers will get carefully boxed up and stored away until next holiday season.
I don’t know about you, but my house always feels a little empty and sparse after the decorations are… Continue reading