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Trends – Past & Future

As 2010 draws to a close, we can’t help but reflect on the past year and all the things that will define it for future generations. Here is a look back at some of the trends 2010 will be remembered for!   2010 was the year of turquoise! Pantone picked this bold color as their...
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Hockey headboard in Bachman's Ideas Holiday

Friday Finds: Bachman’s Holiday Ideas House

Last night was the first time I have been to a Bachman’s Idea House and it was so much better than what I thought it would be. What took me so long? I am a fan of Ki Nassauer (original Junkmarket owner) who is the Vintage Consultant for the house. I was excited to see...
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Friday Finds: Bachman’s Holiday Ideas House

Last night was the first time I have been to a Bachman’s Idea House and it was so much better than what I thought it would be. What took me so long? I am a fan of Ki Nassauer (original Junkmarket owner) who is the Vintage Consultant for the house. I was excited to see...
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Gender Neutral Nurseries

Right now my husband and I are expecting our first child. As soon-to-be parents we’re inundated with information about what to expect, what to do (or more specifically what not to do), and what to buy. And this is all before our little one arrives! One of the biggest projects expectant parents tackle is getting...
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Friday Finds: Avalon by Thibaut Wallcovering

  Carefree Spirit of Wallpaper Have you been entertaining thoughts of wallpapering? Just a little? Take a look at Thibaut’s new book Avalon. Thibaut’s designers did a great job coloring the patterns, making all the patterns in the book very user-friendly. My two favorites are the Popsicle colors of the Waterbury pattern and the Vancouver...
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Small Changes for Fall Decorating

Take a look around and you will see that summer flip-flops and tank tops have been stored away in favor of fall boots and sweaters. And just as fashion changes with each season, so does design. The light colors and fabrics of summer don’t necessarily translate into fall décor, but don’t think you have to...
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Decorating the ‘Mad Men’ Way

The styles and trends that impact what we wear and how we decorate our homes can often be tied to what we see in movies and on television. That’s especially true for the resurgence of retro design – thanks to the hit TV show “Mad Men.” The show’s stylists are meticulous in their search for...
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Friday Finds: Get Your Zig Zag On

Have you noticed the presence of chevron and herringbone designs in home decor and fashion? Rugs, flooring, fabric, wallcovering; that zig zag is all over. It knows no boundaries, mixing it up with every style. The difference between chevron and herringbone? From Things That Inspire …a chevron style floor, where the planks are set on...
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Best Colors for Your Bathroom

You can spend hours choosing the right sink shape, faucet or mirror when decorating your bathroom. And then it’s time to talk color. Before choosing the color for your bathroom there are a few things to consider. First, what’s your style? Is the bathroom a place where you quickly get ready for work in the...
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How Lighting Affects Design

You saw our post yesterday on the different types of lighting, now it is time to consider how those different types fit into your home’s design. According to Greg Yaghsezian of Hirshfield’s Design Resource, lighting sets the attitude for a room. You can have a beautifully designed room, but without the proper lighting you won’t...
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