January 11, 2011

Apartment Therapy Mention

My friend and interior designer colleague, Mary Mader, Moda Interior Design, participated with 22 other local interior designers to provide interior design & decor for a private apartment for a new local YWCA Women’s Shelter. Mary’s room featuring Authentic Home COLOR Paint in Glacier was mentioned on Apartment Therapy’s blog!

Housed in a vintage renovated building the shelter provides a safe place for women and children fleeing domestic abuse and gives them a space so they can start to rebuild their lives. The one requirement was to include a daybed that could be used as a sofa and sleeping space.

Thank you Mary for considering Authentic Home COLOR Paint for such a wonderful project. And now on to the next project to give back!

December 5, 2010

Holiday Mantels

I love decorating my home and clients homes this time of year. I especially love creating unique fireplace mantels. If you are fortunate to have a fireplace in your home, I hope you find inspiration with these holiday mantel images. I know I have!

Candles bring so much warmth to any room and especially on a holiday mantel. I suggest using off white in a variety of sizes to bring a glow to the entire room.

Try using new color combination’s. Copper, Pinks, White, Silver, Lime Green are just a few ideas to have fun with. I love the use of poinsettias in a lime green and raspberry color on the mantel.

A simple tip is to imprint with adhesive letters a holiday saying and adhere them to balls. Then just string them all through a ribbon. An easy and festive new idea!

I love the simplicity of this mantel and how easy it is to create! The key here is to use accessories that are the same color. That way the greens really pop.

Another fun idea is to use a holiday saying above the mantel. Baby its cold outside is a wonderful holiday song that now has a place above a warm fireplace. Have fun exploring holiday tunes this way!

Visit Authentic Home Paint store for some beautiful paint color ideas to enhance the look of your room this holiday season.

July 18, 2010

Elegant Room Inspiration

I created this elegant inspiration for you using the Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ palette and designer fabrics.

Transform your room into a warm, comfortable place complete with class.

Think: rich, luxurious, classic, timeless
Good For: reading a romance novel by the fire, snuggling in a cashmere throw, entertaining guests with champagne
Colors: sparkling “Champagne” whites, rich sable “Milk Chocolates,” calm and cool “Glacier” blues

SHOP FOR ELEGANT PAINTS OR FABRIC

Listen to your intuition for it will guide you in creating your own Authentic Home. Be Relaxed. Be Daring. Be Yourself.

Playful Room Inspiration

When you are in need of a little playful inspiration, view ths fun room setting I created using the Authentic Home COLOR Paint palette and designer fabrics. Have Fun!

Bold and bright, Playful hues add instant energy to a room and reflect a feeling of vibrant, carefree fun.

Think: whimsy, lively, cheerful
Good For: children dream bedrooms, tropical inspired kitchens or dining rooms, painting in an art studio
Colors: fun “Cotton Candy” pinks, energetic “Lemon” yellows, vibrant “Lime” greens