Monthly Archives: January 2013

Color Roundup: Chartreuse, Lime and Apple Green in Interior Design

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Linda

Since I’ve been planning on decorating another guest room in my house, I’ve been thinking long and hard about using chartreuse or lime green fabrics in it.  It’s the smallest bedroom in my house {vacated not too long ago by one of … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Fuchsia in Interior Design

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Linda

I don’t know what it is…but I have been seeing this color EVERYWHERE lately. Wasn’t a version of it, Honeysuckle, the Color of the year for 2011?  What happened to Emerald Green? I see it, in its warmer tones, in wedding … Continue reading →

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Some Sunny Shots for a Snowy Day

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Linda

I am doing some armchair gardening today because we had snow on the ground this morning – and I felt like giving myself a break from winter. I took all of these photos last fall in the dahlia garden at … Continue reading →

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Making a Real Estate Office “Pretty:” Part 2

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Linda

So…one of the most glaring bits of ugly in this new real estate office was the huge window with the even bigger glass blocks.  With a small budget – the best thing to do was to make some window treatments … Continue reading →

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Making a Real Estate Office “Pretty”: Part 1

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Linda

A very good friend of mine, Dianne Scalza, just opened up a new real estate franchise – Exit Realty All Pro in Bay Shore NY.  Dianne is a colorful, dynamic and fearless woman and so when I saw her private … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Using Black in Interior Design

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Linda

OK – I know that you might be a bit scared to use a lot of black in a room (especially on your walls). But if you haven’t tried it, I encourage you to use black in at least one … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Rustic Stone and Brick Used in Interior Design

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Linda

For today’s Color Roundup, in lieu of a color, I decided to show some incredible stone and brick interiors.  Nothing says rustic like a beautiful stone fireplace, accent wall or exposed brick ceiling or wall.  I’ve always been so attracted … Continue reading →

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