Tuesday, September 29, 2015

White Bedroom Wall Displays, Colorful Plate Decorations and Photo Shelf


Courtesy of HGTV
Photography by Anisa Darnell

Hi Friends,

Mascarpone by Benjamin Moore is the perfect creamy white backdrop for the collection of vintage plates used in this little girl's bedroom.

Designer Tip: Make a whole wall of art by using pictures, plates or anything else you collect to make a beautiful collage.

Masarpone, sounds delious...

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

1st Day of Autumn...


Courtesy of Anna Fletcher

Hi Friends,

Hope everyone enjoyed the hot days of Summer and ready to welcome Autumn with opened arms. We have a lot of great ideas in the coming weeks and look forward to sharing them with all our friends...

Now that the Fall season is almost upon us! The leaves are about to start changing, the days will get shorter, and mornings will grow chillier and crisp as summer fades away. And though we will miss long summer days and warm nights, we have a brand new, exciting season approaching! So why not start thinking about some fun outdoor activities you can do to celebrate the coming of autumn?? Here are a few…

10 Outdoor Activities to Kick Off the Autumn Season!

1. Attend a Barn Dance. Whether it's contra dancing or square dancing, hoedowns are a great way to spend fall evenings and nights. Have a blast and work up a sweat in the cold, autumn night air while you dance along to foot-tapping bluegrass and fiddle music!

2. Go Mountain Biking. Okay, so you can mountain bike at any time of the year (except maybe the dead of winter…ice and snow are no bueno for your tires). But there's something about the chilly air and bright orange, red, and yellow leaves all around you that makes biking during the fall so amazing.

3. Take a Scenic Drive. Early to mid-fall is one of the prettiest times of the year, as the trees still have most of their leaves which have turned vibrant with the coming cold. This is the one of the best times to take a drive through the woods, around town, or through the mountains.

4. Go Pumpkin Picking. Fall season means one thing - pumpkin season! Restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and many other places around town start selling pumpkin foods, drinks, and products to welcome in the season. You will also be able to find whole pumpkins all over town, whether you want to go pick your own at a patch or get one from the store. If you do take a trip to your local pumpkin patch, you can do many fun, free activities that they offer, like hay rides, corn mazes, and petting zoos. Make a jack-o-lantern with your new prized pumpkin and be sure to keep the seeds so you can roast them! Yumm.

5. Host a Bonfire. Shorter days and cooler weather make perfect ingredients for a bonfire. Grill out, have a tub of hot apple cider, and don't forget s'more fixings!

6. Go Climbing. One of the best times of the year to rock climb is during the fall. As leaves begin to drop and greenery wanes in anticipation for winter, rock faces become more exposed. Cooler weather also means fewer bugs zipping around your face as you make your way up the cliff!

7. Do Some Photography. Bright multi-colored leaves, teaming autumn wildlife, colorful pumpkins and gourds, and clear, sunny days make for great photo ops. See what amazing autumn things you can capture on your camera!

8. Go Camping. Cooler, dryer weather means fewer bugs and fewer people, so fall is one of the best times to go camping. Just remember your cold weather hammocking gear, and you'll be toasty and comfy in the chilly autumn air!

9. Visit an Orchard. 'Tis the season for apple picking! The prime months for ripe apples is September and October, and most local orchards open their doors to the public during this time to do some picking. Just think of all the pies, apple butter, cider, and applesauce you can make! And even if you're not a big apple-eater, just strolling through the trees in the cool fall weather is a great way to spend the day!

10. Play Some Pick-Up Football. Labor Day weekend officially kicked off football season, so what better way to celebrate that than to play some football yourself? Grab family and friends and head out to the park or backyard for some down-set-hike!

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Cottage Bedroom With Reclaimed Furniture


Courtesy of HGTV

Hi Friends,

This cozy, cottage bedroom turns trash to treasure with a reclaimed fence as a headboard and a white ladder used for the curtains. Decorating this room not only reduces our carbon footprint but saves money, too - a win, win...

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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Cottage Bedroom Detail With Pink Tulips


Courtesy of HGTV
Photography by Sarah Dorio

Hi Friends,

Fresh flowers and personal touches like the framed photograph add a laid-back feel to this cottage style bedroom. Floral and checkered patterns combine to result in a gender neutral style.

Take time to smell the Tulips...

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Sunday, September 13, 2015

Happy Grandparents Day!


Courtesy of Elaine's Poems and Quotes

Hi Friends,

Grandparents are so special and form our youth like no other. We thought if only fitting to share this thoughtful poem with our Interior Design friends.

Hope you enjoy...

Grandparents
Grandparents bestow upon their grandchildren
The strength and wisdom that time
And experience have given them.

Grandchildren bless their Grandparents
With a youthful vitality and innocence
That help them stay young at heart forever.

Together they create a chain of love
Linking the past with the future.
The chain may lengthen,
But it will never part...

~Author Unknown~

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Cottage Bedroom with Layered Throw Pillows


Courtesy of HGTV
Photography by Sarah Dorio

Hi Friends,

Layered, cozy pillows carry this room's pink and green palette up and onto the bedding ensemble. By sticking to the spring-like palette, the pillows coordinate with each other, despite differing patterns -- it's a great way to add playfulness to a room.

Sink into these lush pillows with a good book, happy reading...

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Monday, September 7, 2015

Happy Labor Day!


Hi Friends,

Summer's behind us with Autumn just ahead, the perfect opportunity to thank you for visiting us during the hot days with our hopes it will continue through the chilly ones. You know, it doesn't matter if you are white collar, blue collar or no collar; working with your mind, hands or heart; taking the time, devoting the energy or making it happen, we appreciate all of you.

Have a restful and enjoyable Labor Day from your friends at Interior Design!

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Collection of Straw Hats Hung As Artwork


Courtesy of Jane Ellison

Hi Friends,

Five straw hats and three round straw baskets have been hung on the wall above the headboard in this pretty, neutral-colored bedroom. It features two night stands, two table lamps, and one narrow mirror on the wall.

Not only are the hats beautiful as artwork but also saves space in your closet; ingenious...

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