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Color Crush: Frosty Winter Tree
I hope you stayed warm this week during Christmas. We had a major cold snap in North Texas and brrr! It was cold outside. This frosty weather is my inspiration for this week's Color Crush color palette. I've found an image of a frost-covered winter tree and I love the soothing hues in it! Undertones of purple infuse every shade, from the ice blue-purple to a deep eggplant. In the psychology of color, purple combines the energy of red with the soothing qualities of blue. The result is a color that stimulates imagination, an introspective color that allows us to get in...
Design Crush: Intricate Entry Table
An entryway is one of your first chances to create swoon-worthy design in your home. The front door is like the front cover of a book, and your entryway design is your first page. Why not make it bold and memorable? I certainly advocate for that approach! For this week's Design Crush, I'm featuring the unforgettable Asquith Console by 1st Avenue. This intricate piece of furniture could actually work in an entryway, living room, or dining room as a sideboard. I appreciate its intricate design elements, from the traditional bun feet to its raised detailing and nailhead accents around the front. This console table...
Home Organization with Tonia Tomlin
An organized home is a happy home. In my work as a Dallas interior designer, I often recommend a home organizer to make rooms more livable, functional, and beautiful. I've been working with Tonia Tomlin for ten years. She's a compassionate and passionate professional organizer and founder of Sorted Out. For more than 14 years, Tonia has been making life easier for her clients by creating calm, uncluttered business and home environments; improving productivity; and saving time and money. I use Sorted Out to help clients in many areas of their home, from closet design and functionality to lining and protecting new...