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Color Crush: Spring Cherry Blossoms
Spring is just under a month away, starting on Tuesday, March 20. I can hardly wait for the magnificent burst of colors that come with that season. One of my favorite displays is cherry blossoms. In the United States, Washington, D.C., has some of the most magnificent blooms, and for the second year in a row, a few of the cherry blossoms are coming out early. I figured if they're already making an appearance there, I can write about cherry blossoms here for this week's Color Crush. This color palette is soft and sweet, something that would be calming, especially the...
First Look: A West Plano Luxury House with Soft Contemporary Stylings
I'm thrilled to share a new project we've just completed, a West Plano luxury house with soft contemporary stylings and a sleek look. What started as blah became beautiful when we collaborated with the homeowners to bring their vision to life with complete interior design services. [caption id="attachment_16977" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A sweeping staircase with custom wrought iron railings in the grand entryway. The refinished hardwood floors begin here and carry through almost all of the first floor.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16976" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The entryway has mother-of-pearl toe-kicks on the staircase.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16978" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Matte black custom double front doors from Iron...
Delight in Design: A Casual Afternoon
I see so many strong design elements at play in fashion, from color and texture to proportion and movement. It's no wonder I'm an aspiring fashionista! Good design is everywhere, and I see it in the way people create cohesive outfits and pay attention to the details. A few weeks ago, I published the first Delight in Design. I'm alternating these finds with my Color Crush and Design Crush features here on the blog and I'm having great fun doing it! Today, I've put together a casual afternoon outfit for the last days of winter with a cobalt blue, deep red,...