Accent a Room With Colorful Trim

Picasso once asked why two colors sang if you put them next to each other.

I’m not sure I know the answer. But I do know that colors can make beautiful music together when you play them off one another. This is especially true if you abandon convention — namely, white and cream — and use color to accentuate the architectural details in a home. The hues will make those accents pop and establish a compelling dynamic with the other colors in the room.

As to whether they sing? Well … you be the music critic and decide for yourself.

Mediterranean Bedroom by Los Angeles Interior Designers & Decorators Peggy Braswell
Lavender and yellow are an organically inspired color combination. (Just think of the humble pansy.) Now in your mind’s eye, turn the woodwork in this bedroom white. Or, if you’re really brave, cream.

Did you feel the room go flat? That’s the power of color to bring architectural details to life.

The Summer Isn't Over Yet!

Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the blue sky, is by no means a waste of time."   ~ Sir John Lubbock

No, Summer isn't over yet. We have one more big weekend coming up soon. Labor Day is
September 1, but the kids are back into school and there are sales to visit.

So we need ideas that are quick and easy and festive.

So Let's Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer

 

My EAT sign turned into ATE

You know that I can't take great pics so thanks to my son's long time love and mother of my grand daughter, Lacey who took these for me

Again, this is for my friends who have more heart than talent. These are sayings from the scrapbook sections The result:

Details

This was easy and not so expensive. Just an idea.

Until We Meet Again

Claudia

It's Almost Fall

It is sort of cold here in Ohio today. Thinking that it's almost fall and I love Fall. Fall has perfect weather, warm during the day and cool at night. Perfect sleeping weather. I must admit that I would never decorate with the colors orange and brown (the colors of the Brown-Go Browns). But... here are some ideas.



 

 

Isn't this great. I want to do a pumpkin tree. Even the planter has a scarecrow on it.

 To see more of this tree go to Country Creations by Denise.

Just follow the link: http://countrycreationsbydenise.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-autumn-thanksgiving-tree.html?m=1



New Blog

I just wanted to let you know that from now on I am going to post nothing but crafts and crochet on this blog. The reason for this is that I didn't want my crafts and crochet post were getting lost.

Champagne Social-ist blog is my new blog- I am featuring Bermuda, Vacations and so far Interior Design.

From time to time there will be cross overs but check out my new blog.

Just follow this link  http://champangesocialist.blogspot.com/

 

Until we meet again,

Claudia



Summer Isn't Over

 

 

 

The use of summery colors and patterns.

 

Sophisticated Farmhouse

Traditional Kitchen by Apex Interior Designers & Decorators Southern Studio Interior Design

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Traditional Living Room by Apex Interior Designers & Decorators Southern Studio Interior Design

Traditional Kitchen by Apex Interior Designers & Decorators Southern Studio Interior Design

Traditional Dining Room by Apex Interior Designers & Decorators Southern Studio Interior Design

Traditional Dining Room by Apex Interior Designers & Decorators Southern Studio Interior Design

 

 

Real Estate Funnies From Hooked on Houses

 

I love my pets also. But.....

Too Many Kids and no Room

Happy Doggie with Playtoys!

The Hampton's

Do you love

 ‘Royal Pains’ and ‘Something’s Gotta Give’?

Every wanted to live in the Hamptons’?

Especially on the 4^th of July!

Well!! Here are some homes for sale

Offered by Sothebys International Realty.

Offfered at $69.M .

The Great Outdoors

 

The Great Summer Outdoors

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know that I could have a great summer in these backyards. I found these on the HGTV website.

 

Go and visit it for inspiration.

 

Until we meet again

 

Claudia

Let's go on a luxury vacation in St Lucia



The Hibiscus House

Have you ever wondered where celebrities vacation? They rent homes with full staff like this one which is on St Lucia.

 

 

 

 

 



Nestled between lush green hills and turquoise Caribbean waters, Hibiscus House inhabits one of the prime plots on the exclusive Cap Estate. Built in classic colonial style and adorned with latticework that reveal a hint of Easter influence, this enchanting villa is perfect for those seeking St. Lucia’s best features in opulent surroundings.
 

 http://www.luxuryretreats.com/destinations/caribbean/st--lucia/cap-estate/hibiscus-house-109155 

Read more about this home at the website,

until we can afford a vacation like this just dream 

Until we meet again,

 

Claudia



Bliss Lights

Bliss Lights

 

Are you ready for the holidays starting with lights.

Bliss lights are a projector style lighting system that isn't cheap but sometimes you can catch them on QVC for less and a bargain. One can purchase them at Home Depot.

Yellow, red, green, purple, blue--Why choose? With the BlissLights Garden Accent Light you can choose between 16-colors letting you express whatever mood you're in. Live life in color!

Think of a Halloween Party!!!

Having a cold drink in your backyard

I think that they are vey creative and you would be the talk of the neighborhood with landscaping like this!!!
until we meet again
Claudia

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green's Celebrity Home

Do you need a house?

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green are looking for a new mansion.

Anyone have one?

It is beautiful.

The couple is asking $3,995,000 for the 4-bed, 5-bath Mediterranean Villa and they stand to make a nice profit. Fox, 28, and Green, 40, bought the home in 2009 for $2,942,500, according to Trulia.

The house boast of a 5300 sq ft  but they are running out of room.

Pool and all!!

The Living Room

I think that I could cook in here!!

View and Location is what real estate is made of!!


Until we meet again
Claudia



House of Turquoise

I am so excited about one of my favorite blogs being featured at Joss & Main.  It is an online furniture store. They used her house as a lookbook.

Check out the website http://www.houseofturquoise.com/ 

I know that you will love it. I know that I can spend hours viewing her posts.

Until we meet again,

Claudia

I love this kitchen!!

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I love interior design and kitchens with a view!!

This kitchen is by TMS Architects.

http://tmsarchitects.com/portfolio/residential-waterfront/north-shore-oceanfront-renovation/