Posts Labeled: lessons in design
lessons in design :: why drapes?
Thursday, January 12, 2012 by {darlene}

I love drapes. Have you noticed? {to see more drape-loving design, click here to view my portfolio} If I can use drapes, I will.   Here is why I adore drapes: 1. They add texture to your space. Silk brings shiny texture; burlap brings nubby texture; velvet brings rich texture; etc. 2. They are the […]

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lessons in design :: buying something you REALLY love
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 by {darlene}

I have a decorating philosophy. Okay, well. You caught me. I have SEVERAL decorating philosophies.  But one of them is: Buy things you REALLY love, and then work them into your home. 1. I am not talking about things you think are pretty, or lovely, or nice… but things you REALLY LOVE. Things that “speak” […]

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a post I use regularly to help my clients
Friday, November 11, 2011 by {darlene}

{the following post is a repost from my archives. I often refer my clients to this post to help them identify the things that they truly love in their homes} * * * * * * * * * * * vision :: words of reason In defining what we love, and creating a vision […]

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beautiful thought :: yes. you can.
Thursday, October 13, 2011 by {darlene}

The only thing needed to pull something off is the desire to pull it off. -Adam Lambert or as I always say: “sometimes, the only thing needed to create Beauty is GUTS.” – {me} maybe you wouldn’t take things quite so far? but, be inspired to pull-things-off that you never thought you could… by thinking […]

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