Bahamian Starfish Tile from Metaltec Innovations
Create a seaside getaway at home with chic, sculptural metal tiles like the Bahamian Starfish wall tile from Metaltec.
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Metaltec
Read More »Urban Safari Glam in Black & White Sophisticated Palette
Color trends for 2009 and 2010 continue to showcase the simple, elegant and dramatic color scheme duo of black and white as a popular home decor choice for contemporary styled homes. Black and white alone can create a sterile, sharp and often harsh contrast, but add in the soft lines and patterns of the Zebra print; mix in shades of silver, platinum and slate with just the perfect touch of crystal sparkle and you’ve got the recipe for a glamorous, feminine inspired, interpretation of sophisticated modern design.
- Artwork by Festoni ($1125) – festoni.com
- Brushed Metal Vases ($129) – brocadehome.com
- Owen Barry Large Zebra Stripe Pony Cushion ($265) – barneys.com
- Gillian Chandelier- danielstuartstudio.com
- Nelson Coconut Chair ($3899) – hermanmiller.com
- Zebra patterned Drapery (custom) – drapestyle.com
- Zebra print rug ($299)-hollywoodloverugs.com
Decorating..The Professional Touch Book Review
Carol Donayre Bugg, DDCD, ASID, Vice President & Director of Design, INTERIORS by Decorating Den has penned her fifth decorating book, Decorating…The Professional Touch. Her latest decorating book is aimed to the non-DIY types or decorating divas who are short on time and who would rather outsource their home’s decoration to a professional decorator, and, in my opinion, Decorating…The Professional Touch is also a wonderful, inspirational source for aspiring decorators.
Decorating…The Professional Touch is a how-to guide to selecting the right decorator who can “solve and complete your home decorating dreams with colors, fabrics, window treatments, paints, furnishings, lighting, and more” while highlighting client / Decorating Den franchisee stories accompanied with decor eye candy photos.
Mrs. Donayre-Bugg’s outlines what criteria a homeowner should seek in a professional decorator. She debunks the myth that if you hire a decorator that you have to start from scratch, and she discusses throughout the book numerous solutions (illustrated in over 200 full color photos of beautifully designed rooms) to common, and often frustrating design dilemmas.
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Decorating…The Professional Touch is filled with page upon page of beautifully styled rooms and homes – most decorated by Decorating Den franchisees and the rest by Mrs. Donayre-Bugg’s (her home is GORGEOUS) . A little light on before and after images, but I tend to want to know how every room looked before the big reveal. There’s nothing quite like showing the “ugly duckling” transformed into the “swan” to get one inspired to update or renovate their home’s decor. However, the limited before and after photos do highlight the creative talent and design skills of the Decorating Den franchisees and serve as design inspiration even for the intrepid DIYer who would rather decorate on her own.
Decorating…The Professional Touch is also a good book for aspiring decorators to pick up and review. The story of Mrs. Donayre-Bugg’s pursuit of her dream to decorate (and own a decorating business and subsequently empower other decorating women to pursue theirs) and the dozens of inspirational stories of Decorating Den’s franchisees (one such story of a daughter who followed in her mother’s footsteps and opened her own successful Decorating Den franchise) are sure to encourage those with decorating dreams to follow their hearts and go for the dream.
The Decorating Diva LLC will be giving away 2 copies of Decorating…The Professional Touch on October 2nd, 2009. To enter in the giveaway add a comment telling us why you want this fabulous book. (Give away limited to USA only. Please include your email for us to contact you if you are the winner. Winner will be selected by random drawing using random.org. Comments are moderated so don’t fret if you don’t see the comment appear right away. Good Luck! )
Decorating…The Professional Touch is available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
Cross-posted at Curbly: The Decorating Diva at Curbly (Professional Touch Book review).
Read More »Prodigy Ultimate Adjustable Bed: iPod, Reduces Snoring & More!
Seriously the Prodigy adjustable bed from Leggett & Platt sounds like a high-tech, sleeping dream. Here’s a list of features one can find on the Leggett & Platt Prodigy bed:
- iPhone® and iPod touch® applications which offer integration
of additional electronics in the bedroom.- Snore feature gives users the power to alleviate
disturbing snores by repositioning their sleeping partner.- Two-way Wi-Fi remote control with LED screen and clock.
Sleep timer allows user to gently transition from activity
position to sleep position at specified times.- Patented gentle wake alarm uses light massage to awaken the
user. Paired with an audio alarm.- Remote locator feature helps find a missing remote control.
- Whisper Quiet motor allowing 600 lbs lifting capacity.
This high-tech adjustable bed had me at bullet points #1, #2 (Oh, to not have to endure the high decibel snoring sounds of your sleep partner- just PRICELESS), #4(wake up to a massage – do I even have to say it? This is heaven on Earth) and #5 ( a beacon system to find those lost remotes – again PRICELESS!).
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Home Decor Buyer Resource:Leggett & Platt
Read More »Josephine Boudoir Stool from Spectrum West: Modern meets Classic
Feminine charm combines with modern styling to bring forth the Josephine Boudoir Stool from Spectrum West. The acrylic frame juxtaposed with the rich brocade design signals the 2009 trend we fell in love with last year – Style Shock ( #8 from The Decorating Diva.com “Top 10 Home Design Trends for 2009”:
8. STYLE SHOCK: Gorgeous collision of differing, and, at times, clashing design styles give birth to new artistic interpretations of design, and mixed-media layered “mosaics” that are gaining popularity in artwork, textiles, decor and furniture – a nod to the craftsman/artisan influence on design for 2009. Shabby Louis (Gilles Nouhailhac), Patchwork style “Element” accent pillow 91656 (Koko Company) , and Bellini Chair (Versace Home ).
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Spectrum West
Read More »Crystal Chandelier at Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach
The Eden Roc is one of my favorite hotels in Miami Beach, and one in which design inspiration beckons from every angle, every wall and, yes, even the ceiling. Case in point, the Art Deco inspired crystal chandelier that illuminates the Eden Roc’s lobby.
Read More »Dorian Webb Venetian Glass Bead Chandeliers – Inspired Design
We met Dorian and her lovely mother during the summer 2001 market in Atlanta. We were charmed with the beautiful, unique, intricate, and very detailed chandeliers Dorian created. Over the years her work has continued to evolve beautifully. And throughout the years we have remained enthusiastic fans of her designs. We’ve selected three chandeliers that are representative of Dorian’s amazing portfolio of semi-precious stones and Venetian glass beaded chandeliers and lighting fixtures.
The Corallo Piccolo is a six light Venetian glass chandelier fashioned to represent Coral strands.
The Isabella is a 12 light chandelier crafted with semi-precious stones and glass beads. The amazing details of this chandelier speaks to the extraordinary skill and eye for beauty that Dorian Webb has mastered.
La Perla is a 6 light black wrought iron chandelier dressed in white fresh water pearls and white and clear Venetian glass beads.
If Dorian’s chandeliers are outside your budget, you can still own a little piece of Dorian’s amazing artisan works. Dorian has an exquisite collection of jewelry that is quite affordable and just as gorgeous as her glass chandeliers.
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| Apricot pearl cluster drop earrings | Blue topaz cluster clip-on earings | Green tourmaline wrapped earwire, 18kt gold ball with emerald accents, beer quartz briolette earring |
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Viaggio Home, Dorian Webb
Read More »Jeweled Flowers Lighting Fixtures – Get Inspired
Floral motifs were all the rage at the Spring 2009 fashion shows, and true to fashion, if it’s on the runway it will make its way to your hallway and home. We’ve found these lovely floral lighting fixtures all dressed up in crystals, gems and gold finery, and we’re sure you’ll love them too.
Vita by Viaggio – Gold leaf sconce with topaz and clear 24k gold dusted Venetian glass flowers and leaves, white freshwater pearls.
Crystorama Lighting Group( retail locator) “Gold Leaf Sconce” is a part of the Paris Flea Collection. It is dressed with SPECTRA® Swarovski® Crystal.
The Saturday Decor’s (to the trade only) seven-foot crystal studded floral vine floor lamp (below) is a gorgeous and unique piece of decor that is also modular! You can add more gorgeous bejeweled floral leaves to suit your personal style.
Feminine Chandeliers from the Pretty to the Divine
Very pretty in pink chandelier from Crystorama (model 4474-AB-GTS) from the Bohemian Crystal Collection. Features Golden Teak STRASS® Swarovski® (GTS) crystal with Gold pins.
A natural beauty, the Wampum chandelier from Currey and Company is bejeweled with natural shells creating a one-of-a-kind look. The Wampum chandelier is a perfect fit for shabby chic and beach house style.
Divinely elegant and luxuriously lavish, the Maura Daniel Studio’s six light pink crystal chandelier, captures the feminine spirit of design. This pink chandelier is jewelry for your ceiling. We see this divine light fixture in shabby chic, modern feminine (a la Brocade Home), nouveau Hollywood Regency and modern glam interiors.
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Crystorama, Currey and Company , Maura Daniel Studio
Read More »Etienne Chandelier from Fredrick Cooper
The Etienne chandelier (an Alexander Julian design for Fredrick Cooper) has a bronze finish signature silhouette and a Raffia textured fabric round tuck-under shade. We love the modern feel. We adore the juxtaposed textures: rough Raffia, smooth bronze finish. We swoon over the exquisite balance between the feminine curves and the masculine lines of this chandelier. Yes, add this gorgeous modern chandelier to our decor lust list! Goodness, that list continues to grow…
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Fredrick Cooper retail locator.
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