I may not be one for going shopping at the mad "before Christmas sales" but I do love the "after" Christmas sales. For some reason, the pressure is off, and I can actually start stocking up for gifts for next Christmas! I also love the offbeat stores where people don't always flock to like they do the big box stores. I have found some of my best Christmas treasures at grocery stores if you can believe that! I have this unbelievable three foot tall metal Santa adorned with big round old fashioned colored lights. I saw him at the local grocery store and watched for him to go on sale after Christmas. And voila! I scored Santa at a huge discount. I also got a set of wonderful fall colored stoneware dishes this way from my local grocery store. Often, chain grocery stores will contract with companies that make home products just for them-such as pillows, throws and dishes. They are my favorite dishes, and I watched them until the price dropped to well over half off.
Enjoy those sales!
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
A little old, a little new
For me, designing a room is a process that evolves over time. As a designer, I really prefer a lived- in look that has taken time to come together. I have had clients with beautiful homes that I wonder why they need me to help them? The furnishings might be beautiful and the room in order, but what really gets me excited about design is helping a clients' room (or home) come together and reflect their personality. I love a little old, (actually I love that a lot) a little new, and a lot of personality!
For instance, I love the look of an older cherry Queen Anne table paired with mahogany school house chairs. Not a perfect match, but it looks great together and has evolved over time. I also think a little worn is ok! Yes, my tables may have scratches in them, my wool rugs might not have all of their loops looped, but to me, that's ok, because really, our homes are meant to be lived in. So, enjoy your home this holiday season, and here's hoping you'll be living in it a lot over the holidays!
For instance, I love the look of an older cherry Queen Anne table paired with mahogany school house chairs. Not a perfect match, but it looks great together and has evolved over time. I also think a little worn is ok! Yes, my tables may have scratches in them, my wool rugs might not have all of their loops looped, but to me, that's ok, because really, our homes are meant to be lived in. So, enjoy your home this holiday season, and here's hoping you'll be living in it a lot over the holidays!
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