Interior Design
The House Beautiful Whole Home
House Beautiful had their fifth annual Showhouse and it was fabulous! I had never been to a Showhouse this beautiful before, but what did I expect?
Sherwin Williams Colormix 2023
Image via Leslie Karen Design So, I just went to the Atlanta Market Center for the Sherwin Williams Color Mix Forecast 2023. Even though they announced their 2023 Color of the Year as Redend Point, see my blog post about that color here, this presentation was more in...
DIY Woven Paper Art
I have a habit of saving magazines and it’s borderline hoarding. I always think I can use the pages for an infinite number of art projects. From making vision boards, to modge podging just about anything, to paper weaving. The latter I just discovered and thought, why not.
2023 Paint Colors of the Year
The Pantone Color Institute, the world’s authority on color, has picked an “it” color every year for two decades and 2023 is the year of Magenta. Well, apparently it’s back but it’s a more vivid version of it and not the pastel version we saw in the 80’s. It’s more like a 90’s bright fuchsia which partners with the current emphasis on 90’s fashion that’s going on right now.
DIY Wood Art
DIY’s are my jam. I get a kick out of doing something myself that I never thought I could do. I also have some projects that I know right off the bat that I could do and this was one of them. In my DIY world, I’ve had a lot of light bulb moments where I’ve taken nothing and made it into art, but I think this is my favorite one so far.
Interior Design Trends for 2023 – Part Two
This has got to be in my top two of most favorite trends following wallpaper murals. Curves and round edges in sofas, mirrors and chairs have a decidedly 70’s funky retro look to it.
Interior Design Trends for 2023 – Part One
Wallpaper has been trending for the past few years, but in 2023, it’s used as a mural or panel with light woods or light colored furniture to let the wallpaper be the star. Think of this wallpaper as art and “more is more” is the lesson.
Walmart for Home Design….Who Knew?
There must be a new Sheriff in town in the design department at Walmart. They are killing it right now with their online home decor and furnishings. I decided to focus on the category of “Only at Walmart” where you won’t see these items anywhere else. I’ve curated a list of brands that are really offering high design for affordable prices.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 2022 Serenbe Show House
Okay, so I went to the Serenbe 2022 Show House and I must say, it was fabulous! First things first, Serenbe is a planned wellness community located just miles south of the Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport. This was the brainchild of Steve Nygren who had previously developed...
All Black Everything
I love black houses and black walls so much. I even have a whole board devoted to black walls on my Pinterest. What I love is that it can go glam, farmhouse, traditional, industrial, mid-century modern, rustic; just about any style would work. I actually...
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