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7 Sure Fire Ways to Renew Your Creativity

16
Feb
posted by Terrie               filed under Designer Tips / Techniques, Miscellaneous
7 Sure Fire Ways to Renew Your Creativity
"Inspiration does not come like a bolt.  Nor is it kinetic, energetic striving.  It comes into us slowly and quietly all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness."  - Brenda Ueland I was reading a photography site that I follow and came across ...more»
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Exploring Color: Black, White, Gray

15
Feb
posted by Terrie               filed under Color, Designer Tips / Techniques
Exploring Color: Black, White, Gray
Black:  the absence of all color.  White:  the presence of all color.  Gray:  the perfect middle ground. Black isn't always grim - it can by sparkling and stylish; white isn't always crisp and clean - it can be muddy; gray isn't always dreary - it can be dramatic and playful.  Black, white and gray are neutrals.  By that I mean they ...more»
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Window Treatment Ideas

9
Feb
posted by Terrie               filed under Designer Tips / Techniques, Dining Room, Readers Ask For Help, Window Treatments
Window Treatment Ideas
Jason is a faithful reader and is full of questions as he and his wife work to put finishing touches on their home.  He's willing to share his journey with you and as I continue to answer his questions, hopefully I'll be able to also help others who find themselves with similar dilemmas.  We've been corresponding about his dining room ...more»
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Unique Architecture

12
Jan
posted by Terrie               filed under Designer Tips / Techniques, General Decorating Tips, Hallways, Entries & More, Miscellaneous
Unique Architecture
I love architecture.  I can drive through cities, towns, neighborhoods for hours looking at homes, offices, high rises, funky hot dog stands....anything at all.  When we travel, I take tons of architecture photos because I find the shape, color and detail of buildings endlessly fascinating.  In my hours of random design web surfing, I come across lots of building exteriors.  While America ...more»
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Exploring Color: RED

11
Jan
posted by Terrie               filed under Color, Designer Tips / Techniques, Inspiration Boards
Exploring Color: RED
 This ongoing series about color will continue through February as I explore each major color: red, blue, yellow, green, turquoise, orange, purple, black & white and neutrals.  With each in depth exploration I'll cover the properties of the color, what colors work well with it, where and how to use the color most effectively, the emotional responses and even the ...more»
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Readers Ask About Color, Wainscoting and Kitchen Backsplash

5
Jan
posted by Terrie               filed under Color, Designer Tips / Techniques, Dining Room, General Decorating Tips, Readers Ask For Help
Readers Ask About Color, Wainscoting and Kitchen Backsplash
We are still receiving requests for help - and are glad to give it.  Here are a few recent inquiries that we think have broad appeal. A WALL COLOR THAT IS LIGHT AND FRESH Belinda writes:  "My walls have been antique white but when I decided to give them a fresh coat, my sister suggested I try a color. My furniture is ...more»
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