Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Blue Christmas Decor Ideas for Living Room


One of my clients loves the color blue and wanted to update his Christmas room by utilizing shades of blue with contrasting white and silver. He told me to keep the walls a white, but was open for discussion for a blue feature wall with blue snowflake or winter wonderland canvas print or poster.

But other than that he asked me to use accessories; throw pillows, winter blue, white and silver accessories including crystal sculpture to pop up his room decor color and to add visual interest.   My client said he liked the art deco style with tufted sofa, high back chairs but was open to new modern ideas. I jotted down his wants for the Christmas room makeover and then went to work.

 I searched online for products that would work with his Christmas room. I found some interesting home décor accessories at Joss & Main.com, zazzle.com and polyvore. I prefer to gather Christmas product ideas from online rather than running around town search of this and that. Online is so much easier to shop for home décor ideas because everything is a click away.

I searched online for products that  and  colors that were appealing. My client liked Ethan Allan furniture, and Baccarat crystal.  He was a man who liked finer things and I knew I could present a visually appealing Christmas room that he would love.

Here is the Christmas home decor set I created at Polyvore for my client. My service is to inspire and to show the client  visually appealing rooms based on what they tell me, and what I interpret when talking to them. After I present then a visual presentation then they can then hire me to decorate their home or they can do it themselves or hire whoever they want.  On average it take me a day to prepare a product design for my client. 

The products listed bellow this set are my designs from my Susang6 shop at zazzle.com.  All other items can be found at Polyvore.com.


Blue Christmas by sgolis featuring throw pillows



When all was said and done the blue Christmas décor that I found online turned and ordinary room into an extraordinary room.

Here is a youtube video that features 25 living rooms that are decorated for Christmas.  All are good ideas, you can use the design ideas and change the color to blue.  

I hope this article and video inspires you to decorate for a blue Christmas. 



Saturday, July 12, 2014

Decorating Ideas for Cottage Style Bedroom

When it comes to decorating a  cottage style bedroom with accessories I always think botanical prints with greenery. I like the floral prints with green color because it represents nature and harmony. 

Decorating with flowers and the color green creates a cozy and calm ambiance, thus green is a good color and floral print accessories in bedroom works well for because it is a room where one goes to rest.
Decorating ideas for Cottage Style Bedroom

Here are some ideas for decorating a cottage style bedroom 


Decorate a  cottage bedroom by adding white wainscoting on the lower half of your wall and then paint the top wall green.  Choose a green paint shade that will match your accessories.

Then decide on the focal area of your room. Generally your bed is the feature in your bedroom and thus you will use your primary colors on the bed.  Use floral print throw pillows, pillow shams and other floral print accessories then I would comforter or quilt set that is a neutral color  or has a dainty floral print.

Then accessorize  bed ensemble with coordinating throw pillows.  

Hydrangea "Blue Wave" Throw Pillow





Continue decorating this country cottage bedroom  by adding coordinating bedside table lamps or a pendant lamp.


beautiful vintage floral flowers polka-dot pattern table lamp
beautiful vintage floral flowers polka-dot pattern table lamp by TiagoMiguel

Decorate the walls with botanical canvas prints and add interest and warmth to your country cottage bedroom.



Continue to accessorize the green theme bedroom with hat boxes, set of 3 would be best.  These boxes would add a touch of greener and would look nice on top of your dresser or stacked on top of each other next to a accent chair.


Accessorize country cottage bedroom with a botanical 





Monday, July 7, 2014

Country Theme Decorating Ideas for Kitchen

Many people decorate their kitchen with county theme because these rooms will have a warm and welcoming ambiance.  I know whenever I enter a kitchen that is decorated with county interior accessories that I can feel the comforts of the room and I tend to hang out in the kitchen because it feels cozy.

There are many ways to accent your kitchen with a country theme.  I like farm animals in the kitchen; rooster, chicken, hogs, cows, pastures and barns and sunflowers. These country kitchen accessories always make the room look interesting.

Some decorating ideas for your kitchen would include hand or kitchen towels, mugs, plates, canisters, feature picture, lamp and pendant lamp over the kitchen table and other country theme accessories.  


Here are some Zazzle products that I found that have a country theme.  Enjoy





















Saturday, March 1, 2014

Let’s Decorate Kitchen with Spring Flower Accessories

I am in the mood for decorating for spring how about you?  The winter has been long, dark, and extremely cold which makes me ready for some cheerful daffodils and irises flower prints.  These spring floral patterned accessories will chase the winter blues away and make your kitchen décor feel cheerful and welcoming to your family and friends.

I don’t know about you but everyone hangs out in the kitchen at my house, so it makes perfect sense that this room should be decorated with spring focal points that are eye-appealing. Add a touch of spring by accenting your china cabinet, baker's rack, or hutch with pretty spring-themed plates, mugs, and other kitchen accessories.  Another way to make this room more festive is to add hand or kitchen towels and aprons as accents

Here are a few of my favorite kitchen home decorations; daffodils and irises that will make your kitchen come alive.   I found all of these products at Zazzle and if you like what you see but want to view a large photo then click on the image and it will take you to the shop.

Happy spring everyone.

Susan

Spring daffodil flowers in watering can
Decorate for spring with daffodil flowers
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Party Plates



Beautiful Daffodils Plate
Beautiful Daffodils Plate by VenisM
Browse more Daffodil Plates at Zazzle

Coffee Mugs



Apron


Daffodil Hand or Kitchen Towel

Daffodil Spring Flower Botanical Drawing Towel
Daffodil Spring Flower Botanical Drawing Towel by CountryGarden
Browse Zazzle for a different hand towel.

Other Daffodil and Irises Kitchen Accents



Accent your Walls for Spring


Daffodil Hill Barn Posters
Daffodil Hill Barn Posters by b_adams_studio
Look at other Flowers Posters at zazzle.com

Friday, January 17, 2014

Valentine's Day Home Décor Ideas

If you are like me and enjoy decorating your home for the seasonal holidays then you may want to take a look at these Valentine’s Day zazzle.com finds. 

When it comes to decorating for Valentine’s Day I do not go overboard, but I do add touches of the seasonal color red to my décor.  

The rooms that I decorate are my kitchen and my den.  In the kitchen I like to showcase a few Valentine’s Day plates on my my bakers rack along with coffee mugs.  I will add festive holiday napkins to the holder and drape an red heart apron on the end of my kitchen rack.  Valentine’s Day theme placemats will make the kitchen table look eye appealing and especially fun if you enjoy family and friend gatherings..


In the living room I will accent the sofa with a red theme throw pillow and enhance the coffee table with an assortment of home accessories.  The secret for decorating for this loving holiday is to have fun, be creative and have a happy Valentine’s Day.

Here are some home decor products that I found at zazzle that are perfect for Valentines Day....If you are interested in learning more about the decoration, then click onto the photo and you will be taken to the product page.


Cute Teddy Bear Love/Valentine's Day Mug


Love Valentine's Day Party Paper Plate


Red Heart Pattern Valentines' Day Towel Set