FEARING THE SANITARIUMChoosing a wall color doesn't have to scare the living daylights out of you. Just remember a couple of things. 1. You are creating a background for your design. 2. Backgrounds are best created with neutrals. 3. Neutrals are just grayed down colors. They are beautiful. They don't have to …
Diwali Celebrations @ Honolulu, Hawaii!Diwali is a joyful, festive occasion for all who celebrate in India and throughout the world and so in Honolulu,Hawaii..Wherever there is an Indian Mind there is a Diwali!Amerjit Ghag lives in the tropical paradise of Honolulu,Hawaii.Her home is an expression of her love for colour and pattern.A spa…
A GOOD WARM NEUTRAL GRAYHELP WITH A NON GROSS COLORWhen you buy a previously owned home, you buy that owner's taste in color and surface materials.Sometimes you are lucky, and its a neutral you can live with for a whilebut sometimes, you can't wait to make changes...Read more »…
Divinity on diwali!I simply love the approach of the Diwali season. The slight winter chill, the happy faces, the excitement of shopping, Diwali decorations and all that.Its now that the festivals has gained so much popularity and we celebrate it in various styles At home it was always the Divinity,the Pooja,the Ghee …
CURB APPEALLOOKING GOOD!Our houses can't go to the gym to get a quick workoutOr hikeor runand they can't trim their own shrubsSo when it comes to getting in shapelooking goodand creating a beautiful curbside look at your homeyour house has to rely on you.Read more »…
CELEBRITY HOMES....LOOK-E-LOOSFormer home of Michael Jackson, Los Angeles, CaliforniaYes, I'm as guilty as any of you...I love to look at other people's homes, especially celebrity homes.One of my favorite blogs is Hooked On Houses where you get to peek into beautiful celebrity and non-celebrity and even fabulous movi…
COASTAL COLORSWHEN THE BEACH IS A STATE OF MINDCoastal decor is one of my all time favorites. I live on the West Coast, but any coast would do. Its a casual, easy living, non-fussy way of decorating. A nod to the seashore in a 'not in your face' sort of way... not contrived ... a lifestyle not a trend.Read mor…
FOR THE LOVE OF KITCHENSKitchens are the heart of the home. It's where families gatherEven when there is more room in the rest of the houseIf you could wave a magic wand to make changes in your kitchenwhat would you wish for?Read more »…
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR(S) FOR YOUR HOMESILVER MARLIN, ANYONE?Adding color to your room takes an artists eye.Too many of us get caught up in the 'matchy matchy' world.You know what I'm talking about. Where all the fabrics are exactly the same color.Where all the woods match exactly.Where the paint is the perfect lighter variation of the …
LAYERS OF DESIGN...TACKLE A BIG JOB BY CUTTING IT UP INTO BITE SIZED PIECES....I often write about choosing wall color. It's one of the steps to creating a beautiful room, but not usually the first. I start below that.... at my feet.Starting at the bare bones of the room simply makes sense to me. Start with the flo…
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR COLOR SCHEMEI have been swimming in my kitchenOr at least that was the feeling I had when water began pouring out from the baseboardsand now that the repair has been made and my walls are open and dryingI am trying to find a bright spot in the chaosviaRead more »…
IN LOVE WITH GRAYWelcome home.viaA few simple rules to choosing exterior paint color - Consider the roof color when choosing your new color - Roof color should be darker than the house color - Make the door stand out with a darker or bright color - Accent the trim and architecture of the house with a contrasting or…
HOW TO CHOOSE WALL COLOR...Fabric first.... then paint...viaBefore the first layer of decorating is applied, before the floors and the ceilings, windows and walls, you have to know your palette. You need to have your colors in mind.Read more »…
WHICH WHITE?viaSometimes subtlety is the order of the day. When white is wanted, it doesn't have to be boring, or even very 'white'. White, like gray or beige or blue, comes in many varieties. Read more »…
INSPIRATION FOR A WALL COLORApologies all around. Better Homes & Gardens Sometimes life's little challenges get together and decide to all come at once. Read more »…
