Monthly Archives: November 2012

My Tips for Using Color in Interior Design

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Linda

INTRODUCING COLOR ROUNDUP   On Mondays, I will be featuring a specific hue I have used in my work – plus some interesting ways that featured color is used by other designers and artists. Just click on the titles below to … Continue reading →

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COLOR ROUNDUP: USING ORANGE IN INTERIOR DESIGN

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Linda

It’s almost December and soon the warm and lovely colors of Fall will give way to the reds, greens, golds, silvers and whites of the Holiday Season.  So today I wanted to pay homage to orange, burnt orange and russet … Continue reading →

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Some Beautiful, Funny, Poetic and Gastronomic Things

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Linda

Sometimes I come across some unusual, funny and beautiful things that are too good to just pass by – so I am sharing them with you today. FUNNY: While we were in the Hamptons this weekend, my husband found this … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Linda

I hope that everyone is getting ready to have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I am so thankful for having a roof over our heads this season.  Sandy could have been so much worse for us – being a block away from … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Dog Houses: A Little Design Love for Man’s Best Friend

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Linda

Today I was thinking a lot about dogs.  I lost my best friend, my sweet Murray the black lab mix, right before Thanksgiving – so this time of year is bitter sweet for me.  I am so happy for this holiday … Continue reading →

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What I’m Thankful For: Spicy Food and a Great Surgeon

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Linda

During the summer 5 years ago, my husband and I were on a typical vacation in the Hamptons.  We were walking around, seeing the sights, snapping a lot of pictures…     As usual, we did a lot of browsing … Continue reading →

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Powder Rooms: Great Ideas to Transform Your Powder Baths for Upcoming Holidays

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Linda

With the Fall and Winter Holiday Seasons upon us, it’s a great time to add some zing and lift to your powder rooms.  You’ll wow your guests with food and drink…but why not surprise them with a beautiful bathroom experience … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Emerald Green

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Linda

When I was a kid, I envied anyone who was born in May because their birthstone was Emerald.  I loved that gem so much – still do.  My birthday is in August – which lists two birthstones – the very … Continue reading →

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How to Attract More Blog Viewers via Pinterest

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Linda

OK – so I am not an expert by any means…but you can turn many of your blogposts into “How To’s” on Pinterest.  If you are looking for more blog traffic to your blog, this will help you alot.  Whether … Continue reading →

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A Fall Mantle: Decorated in Silver, Gold, Pale Blue and Off White

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Linda

I wanted to do something a little different than I normally would do, decorating-wise.  In my great room, I usually use rich, saturated colors but I wanted to try a color scheme I never use – blue, silver and gold.  … Continue reading →

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