thedecoratingdiva's Refurber Blog http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/ thedecoratingdiva's Refurber Blog Copyright 2008 Refurber en-uk Safari Lodge Inspired Bedroom Design - At Home Issue thedecoratingdiva Safari glamour is hot for 2009 and the design sketchbook above shows you how to get the look at home.Grace Feyock Ceremonial Dance Artwork, Set/2 (Uttermost - dealer locations)Chair and Ottoman from Swaim (Chianelli)Mother of Pearl Screen (Tucker Robbins - custom designs)Carolyn Kinder swing arm wall sconce (Uttermost - dealer locations)Jane Bed (Lewis James Fine [...] Safari glamour is hot for 2009 and the design sketchbook above shows you how to get the look at home. Grace Feyock Ceremonial Dance Artwork, Set/2 (Uttermost - dealer locations) Chair and Ottoman from Swaim (Chianelli) Mother of Pearl Screen (Tucker Robbins - custom designs) Carolyn Kinder swing arm wall sconce (Uttermost - dealer locations) Jane Bed (Lewis James Fine [...]
]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103404/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103404/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:30:43 -0800 Modern Classics in Bedroom Design - At Home Issue thedecoratingdiva Bedroom design is given a fresh perspective when combining re-interpreted classic and period furniture with modern classics like the Morris Lapidus “Collins Chair”. One of the top five 2008 and 2009 colors, Purple, is given center stage in this design sketchbook. The purples in the various furniture pieces and decorative accessories like the Calvin Klein [...] Bedroom design is given a fresh perspective when combining re-interpreted classic and period furniture with modern classics like the Morris Lapidus “Collins Chair”. One of the top five 2008 and 2009 colors, Purple, is given center stage in this design sketchbook. The purples in the various furniture pieces and decorative accessories like the Calvin Klein [...]
]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103405/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103405/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:52:12 -0800 Holiday Decorating Ornaments Snowflake Shapes and Patterns thedecoratingdiva Waterford 2008 Snow Crystals Pierced Snowflake Ornament (Waterford)Blue/Silver Snowflake Ornament (Christmas Place)Holiday Lane 3″ Ruby Red Metal and Gem Snowflake Christmas Ornaments (Macy’s)Silver-Plated Finish Embellished with Swarovski Crystals Snowflake Ornament (Target) Waterford 2008 Snow Crystals Pierced Snowflake Ornament (Waterford) Blue/Silver Snowflake Ornament (Christmas Place) Holiday Lane 3″ Ruby Red Metal and Gem Snowflake Christmas Ornaments (Macy’s) Silver-Plated Finish Embellished with Swarovski Crystals Snowflake Ornament (Target)
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]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103383/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103383/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:00:30 -0800 House Beautiful “The Home Book” Book Review thedecoratingdiva House Beautiful’s “The Home Book” is a gorgeous, educational and inspirational decorating guide-book filled with over 460 pages of design advice and more than 500 photos of rooms designed by top interior designers. “The Home Book” is the literary equivalent of having your very own on-call personal interior stylist available to answer your pressing [...] House Beautiful’s “The Home Book” is a gorgeous, educational and inspirational decorating guide-book filled with over 460 pages of design advice and more than 500 photos of rooms designed by top interior designers. “The Home Book” is the literary equivalent of having your very own on-call personal interior stylist available to answer your pressing [...]
]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103382/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103382/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:57:31 -0800 Dress Your Holiday Table in Kim Seybert Fashion - Special Shopping offer from Gilt.com thedecoratingdiva Create a stunning and glamorous tablescape by starting with a strong fashionable foundation laid by Kim Seybert’s tabletop decor. For a limited time (Thursday November 13, 2008 thru Friday 14, 2008) the by- invitation-only online shop Gilt.com is offering spectacular savings on Kim Seybert housewares. Scroll below to get your private invitation to shop and [...] Create a stunning and glamorous tablescape by starting with a strong fashionable foundation laid by Kim Seybert’s tabletop decor. For a limited time (Thursday November 13, 2008 thru Friday 14, 2008) the by- invitation-only online shop Gilt.com is offering spectacular savings on Kim Seybert housewares. Scroll below to get your private invitation to shop and [...]
]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103377/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103377/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:53:13 -0800 Holiday Decorating - Easy Holiday Wall Decor with Art-A-Peel thedecoratingdiva Gloom and Doom economic news have you depressed and lacking the holiday spirit? Put a smile on your face when you decorate your walls with Art-A-Peel’s affordable holiday inspired wall decals that make holiday decorating and creating a winter wonderland as easy as 1, 2, 3. The Art-A-Peel wall decals are removable, and re-positionable making [...] Gloom and Doom economic news have you depressed and lacking the holiday spirit? Put a smile on your face when you decorate your walls with Art-A-Peel’s affordable holiday inspired wall decals that make holiday decorating and creating a winter wonderland as easy as 1, 2, 3. The Art-A-Peel wall decals are removable, and re-positionable making [...]
]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103376/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103376/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:36:33 -0800 Hollywood Regency in Bedroom Design - At Home Issue thedecoratingdiva John-Richard Cabinet (John-Richard retail locations)Red Baroque style mirror ( Horchow ).NDI Tulip Watergarden silk floral arrangement (Opulence of Southern Pines)1920’s Crystal Drop Chandelier (1st Dibs)James Mount Silver leaf Chinoiserie Side Table (Artnet Auctions )Furniture & Bedding - (The Platt Collections for dealer locations)Mariana Antinori Black Ottoman (Mariana Antinori)Jules Leleu Carpets (1940’s) Rust Colored Art Deco [...] John-Richard Cabinet (John-Richard retail locations) Red Baroque style mirror ( Horchow ). NDI Tulip Watergarden silk floral arrangement (Opulence of Southern Pines) 1920’s Crystal Drop Chandelier (1st Dibs) James Mount Silver leaf Chinoiserie Side Table (Artnet Auctions ) Furniture & Bedding - (The Platt Collections for dealer locations) Mariana Antinori Black Ottoman (Mariana Antinori) Jules Leleu Carpets (1940’s) Rust Colored Art Deco [...]
]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103363/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103363/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:10:37 -0800 Hot 10 Home Decor Trends 2009 thedecoratingdiva The following ten design trends for 2009 are some of the most prominent, and are the ones driving design and decorating style for the upcoming year.1. UNIQUELY ME CHIC: Eclectic styling as seen in the newly revived interest in Hollywood Regency and mixing of periods and styles speaks to the need that each of us [...] The following ten design trends for 2009 are some of the most prominent, and are the ones driving design and decorating style for the upcoming year. 1. UNIQUELY ME CHIC: Eclectic styling as seen in the newly revived interest in Hollywood Regency and mixing of periods and styles speaks to the need that each of us [...]
]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103359/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103359/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:22:00 -0800 Tree Trimming and Holiday Decorating Fun for the Whole Family thedecoratingdiva Parents can include their children in decorating the home for the holidays as well as participating in the tree trimming.The day after Thanksgiving is the traditional tree-trimming day for our family. We serve up hot cocoa with marshmallows (a favorite treat of our nephew and nieces ), fill the room with fun and uplifting holiday [...] ]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103354/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103354/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:00:24 -0800 In The News: Media and Blogger Mentions of The Decorating Diva thedecoratingdiva A BIG Thank you to all those listed below for sharing the love and spreading the word about The Decorating Diva.com.Minneapolis Parade of Homes 2008 guidebook in which they profiled The Decorating Diva.com article “Top 10 Design Trends for 2008″. The Top 10 Design Trends article also appeared in My Bindi.com’s Lifestyle section.Alltop.com, an online [...] ]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103355/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103355/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:55:08 -0800 Natuzzi Editions $10,000 Sweepstakes thedecoratingdiva Join Natuzzi the leading producer of leather upholstery in celebrating the launch of their state-of-the-art website, and in the process enter yourself in the Natuzzi Editions’ $10,000 sweepstakes. You may want to do so quickly, as the promotion ends on December 20, 2008.Enter the Natuzzi Editions’ $10,000 Sweepstakes. ]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103356/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103356/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:23:51 -0800 Color Trend 2009 Indigo and Sapphire thedecoratingdiva Spring 2009 Runway Inspiration LiseLotte WesterlundMisregistered Bedding (John Robshaw for retail/dealer locations)Armand Basi Spring 2009Thomas Paul Indigo Gold Finch (Artaissance to buy)Indigo Commode LXV (Cote France)Ankasa Sapphire Pillow (Vivre to buy)Zoya Downtown Collection Indigo Polish (Art of Beauty )Arctic Blue Granite ( Keys Granite)Sapphire Candlescape (Blissliving Home)Image Attributions: All Images are copyrighted from their respective [...] Spring 2009 Runway Inspiration LiseLotte Westerlund Misregistered Bedding (John Robshaw for retail/dealer locations) Armand Basi Spring 2009 Thomas Paul Indigo Gold Finch (Artaissance to buy) Indigo Commode LXV (Cote France) Ankasa Sapphire Pillow (Vivre to buy) Zoya Downtown Collection Indigo Polish (Art of Beauty ) Arctic Blue Granite ( Keys Granite) Sapphire Candlescape (Blissliving Home) Image Attributions: All Images are copyrighted from their respective [...]
]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103357/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103357/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:36:34 -0800 Holiday Decorating and Entertaining - Appeal to the Senses thedecoratingdiva Get guests in the festive holiday mood by appealing to their senses:SIGHT -  Delight their eyes with color, contrast (textural or visual), and your individual sense of style. I like to think of holiday decorating as a large personal art project; one you create to inspire, to entice and to bring joy to family and [...] ]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103347/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103347/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:05:03 -0800 A Twist on Christmas Traditions thedecoratingdiva CHRISTMAS STOCKINGSSay good-bye to the traditional stocking. Create new and unanticipated gift containers. I like to create unique, non-traditional stockings by considering the interests or hobbies of the gift recipient. Here are some ideas for the:Foodie – Grab a mixing bowl and fill it to the brim with cookie mix, baking utensils and for [...] ]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103348/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103348/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:00:42 -0800 Holiday Decorating Inside and Outside thedecoratingdiva Get the party started before guests even step foot in your home by dressing your home’s exterior with holiday décor ranging from wreaths to stunning ice lanterns or lumeniers (depending on geography). Keep the style and color theme consistent with the interior décor for a seamless transition - giving your guests a sense of calm. [...] ]]> http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103349/ http://www.refurber.com/members/thedecoratingdiva/blog/103349/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:00:13 -0800 Color Trend 2009 Spiced Orange thedecoratingdiva Spring 2009 Runway Inspiration Manhes MassunApplewood - Aromatherapy Candle Pillar (Illume Candles)Contemporary wall sculpture “Rio” ( Artisan House C. Jere Collection)Reed Diffuser with Pumpkin Spice Diffuser Oil (Aromatique )Flowers on Water by Emma Gardner (Emma Gardner for retail locations)TG CH 20 chair (TG Couture)Arte Italica Urn (Arte Italica for retail locations)P. Flynn Design Fern Pillow [...] Spring 2009 Runway Inspiration Manhes Massun Applewood - Aromatherapy Candle Pillar (Illume Candles) Contemporary wall sculpture “Rio” ( Artisan House C. Jere Collection) Reed Diffuser with Pumpkin Spice Diffuser Oil (Aromatique ) Flowers on Water by Emma Gardner (Emma Gardner for retail locations) TG CH 20 chair (TG Couture) Arte Italica Urn (Arte Italica for retail locations) P. Flynn Design Fern Pillow [...]
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