Are high thread count fine linens worth the expenditure? I’d have to say yes. It’s the simple philosophy of pay now or pay later. The better the quality of linens and bedding you purchase the less it will cost you over time.
Over time low-thread count (inexpensive linens) will ball up and the material will wear [...]

December 27 2007 | Posted in Bedroom Design & Decor | Read More »

A small space doesn’t have to be a design liability when you remember the following principles:
1. Use light colors on upholstery, walls and all major furniture pieces such as entertainment units. Use monochromatic color schemes so that the space appears to visually flow unobstructed.
2. Use glass top tables or acrylics instead of solid [...]

December 26 2007 | Posted in Decorating + Design, Decorating How-To | Read More »

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and happy holidays.

December 25 2007 | Posted in Holiday Decor | Read More »

Rachel Ashwell made Shabby Chic famous and in the years after she introduced the world to flea market finery there has been barely a slow down. Design styles do fade and go away with time – remember the French Country craze from three years ago. Toile was every where and frankly it started to [...]

December 20 2007 | Posted in Bedroom Design & Decor | Read More »

Christmas Decorating For A Cause
Winter Wonderland Decor Idea
Beach House Christmas Decorating Theme
Table Settings Redux
Throwing the Perfect Holiday Party
Pink-tastic Diva Christmas Decorating Theme
Silver & Gold Christmas Decorating Theme
White & Silver Christmas Decorating Theme
Retro Christmas Trees
Elegant Evergreen, Red & Green Ornament Holiday Centerpiece
Noritake Xavier Gold China- Dinnerware Holiday 2007 Picks
Ice Sculptures You Can Make At Home
Holiday Decorating [...]

December 14 2007 | Posted in Holiday Decor | Read More »

The top 10 design trends for 2008 are:
1. Home Design Style with a Conscience – it’s all about eco-friendly design, products and implementation – focus on organic, natural, recycled and re-purposed products. In the past eco-friendly or Green design could be summed up in three words: ugly, dowdy and boring. That isn’t the case [...]

December 13 2007 | Posted in Design Trends | Read More »

The Decorating Diva.com friend, Alek Komarnitsky, has sent us a photo of his latest exterior Christmas decorations. As in the past, Alek has outdone himself yet once again with the beauty and festiveness of his Christmas home decorating.
We love Alek’s decor and annual holiday creativeness for more than their inspirational value but for the great [...]

December 11 2007 | Posted in Holiday Decor | Read More »

Create your very own winter wonderland even if you live in a year round sunny climate like I do, here in Florida. I am going [...]

December 10 2007 | Posted in Holiday Decor | Read More »

Welcome your holiday guests and set the tone for a beach-themed Christmas decor with the Christmas Island Shell Wreath. Available at Target ($45).
Want a beach-themed Christmas Tree but don’t know where to start or how? Island Christmas Shop.com makes it easy to decorate an elegant beach inspired Christmas tree. They offer over [...]

December 8 2007 | Posted in Holiday Decor | Read More »

Figuring out if the salad fork goes on this side or that side, where to put the soup spoon, dessert plate, champagne glass, or whether or not to put out the coffee cup and saucer can give anyone a headache. The recommend table settings for a formal dinner affair is depicted below. Depending on the [...]

December 7 2007 | Posted in Decorating + Design | Read More »