Have you heard of Yarn Bombing? Yarn Bombing is graffiti done with yarn and crochet rather than spray paint. It is also known as guerrilla knitting, urban knitting or graffiti knitting. It originally started as a prank in 2004 in the Netherlands and although still technically illegal in most cities, Yarn Bomb artists are rarely prosecuted. Unlike paint graffiti, Yarn [...]
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When NOT to Use Complementary Colors
A friend recently asked me if she should paint her kitchen walls green to compliment her red cherry wood kitchen cabinets. I asked her if she liked the color of her cabinets and she said no, she was tired of the bossy red wood but heard green “complimented” red so she thought green might be [...]
Friday’s Photo
Continuing last Friday’s theme of questionable design choices. Today’s photo comes from Restoration Hardware’s new “deconstructed” furniture line. I don’t know about you but I can’t wrap my head around spending $2,545.00 for a sofa that looks like something you stole from the upholster before they started to work on it. So I ask you [...]
2 Tips to Create a Warm and Cozy, BLUE Bedroom.
Last week while at a color consult my client said she wanted her bedroom to feel warm and cozy and wanted to paint the walls Blue……wait, what??? Since childhood weren’t we taught that Blue along with Green and Purple were the cool colors while Red, Orange, and Yellow were the warm colors? Although it is [...]
Friday’s Photo
I’ve had this image over my desk for about a year now. I can’t decide if I love it or if I am horrified by it. Love it or not, whatever your opinion, it does what all great art and design should do: it evokes an emotional reaction, makes you think and leaves a lasting impression. What do [...]
Popular Color Myths Busted!
A few weeks ago I received a call from a writer at the Huffington Post. She was interviewing color experts about how different colors affects us. You can read the article Here. She asked me if I knew about the study that indicated the color Pink calmed and pacified criminals. Well it so happens that I did know about the [...]
Friday’s Photo
Happy Friday! Welcome to my newest blog feature called Friday’s Photo. In honor of the start the weekend, every Friday I will be posting a single image relating to either design, color, or decorating. Today’s first image is in honor of Easter and Passover and is a quick and easy decorating idea. Mix up some [...]
Inspiration With Annie Sloan in Boston
Yesterday I had such an inspirational day shared with 100+ other woman in Boston at the final stop of Annie Sloan’s US tour. Just in case you haven’t heard, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint has revolutionized painting furniture. There is no stripping, sanding, or prepping. Simply paint, wax and your done. Annie spent the morning telling us the [...]
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