High Point Spring Market Twitter Preview Chat

The High Point Market ( @hpmarketnews ) and the collaborative online community Decor Mentor ( @decormentor ) founded by designer Lisa Ferguson are co-hosting the popular global Twitter Chat from 6PM to 7PM EST on Wednesday, March 20th, which will preview new products for the upcoming spring show, April 20-25, 2013. The following Decor Mentor [...]

Added on March 7, 2013 The Decorating Diva, LLC editor's desk

Modenus’ BlogTour New Orleans 2013

I’m positively thrilled to share with you that I will be returning to the BlogTour family this April as they take New Orleans by storm during the 2013 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). I was deeply honored to be part of BlogTour’s maiden voyage to London in 2011, and over the last two years [...]

Added on January 1, 2013 The Decorating Diva, LLC editor's desk , new years eve

Happy New Year 2013

Added on December 25, 2012 The Decorating Diva, LLC christmas , editor's desk

Merry Christmas

Added on October 30, 2012 The Decorating Diva, LLC christmas , editor's desk , new years eve , thanksgiving

Holiday Decorating on Your Terms

October is quickly coming to its end; in a few days Halloween will be a mere memory. Thanksgiving is the next big festive day on the fall holiday calendar. As we begin to think of all we must do to prepare for Thanksgiving, we are seized with the realization that Christmas and New Year’s [...]

Added on October 23, 2012 Decorating Diva editor's desk , tabletop decor , thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Table Decoration How-to Guide

My sister loves to entertain and a few Thanksgivings ago she created a very simple and attractive table setting and seasonal decor for her home. The beauty of her holiday design lay in the fact that it was easy and affordable while still maintaining a level of classic, informal elegance. She used a few basic [...]

Added on October 18, 2012 The Decorating Diva, LLC architecture , editor's desk

Presidential Architecture: Obama/Romney Debate at Lynn University

While the politically diametrically opposed Democratic incumbent, President Obama and the Republican challenger, Governor Mitt Romney make their respective cases for election to the American people, I’ve found something both candidates seem to find agreement on. Holding their third and final debate, on October 22nd, at the magnificent architectural masterpiece, The Keith C. & Elaine [...]

Added on September 11, 2012 The Decorating Diva, LLC editor's desk

September 11th 2001 – Why It’s Important to Never Forget

My intention was to go “dark” on this day. No design postings, no pretty decor, or interesting color stories to report. Much too somber a day to think about those things that, though, they do make us happy and bring joy into our lives, in the end, when it really matters, well, they just aren’t [...]

Added on September 10, 2012 The Decorating Diva, LLC color , color trends , editor's desk , pantone

A Mixed Bag: Pantone’s Fashion Colors Spring 2013

I think that Pantone’s Spring 2013 Fashion color report hit some high notes, but overall I wasn’t enthused by the 10 color spectrum. Below is my take. My fashion 2013 color favorites: Monaco Blue (Pantone 19-39644) is regal,sophisticated, tailored; Nectarine (Pantone 16-1360) is the perfect shade of orange – not spicy, not fiery, not [...]