Design

Pink is a color most people are afraid to use.  Women are nervous their men folk would be uncomfortable with it in their shared spaces.   Too girly. Too sweet. Too babyish. Rubbish! Pink is a powerful color that when used correctly will put one at ease,  quickly establish a mood, and make everyone smile.   How I love pink!                         Barely there pink with lots of white. Feminine, sophisticated, and downright luscious. A more saturated pink with plum, cream and beige  gives this room credibility without overboard femininity.       Using a clear bright pink with a black and white graphic wallpaper gives this space modern appeal. You can use hot pink in a traditional decorating scheme.  This gives an excitement to what would otherwise have been  an expected combination if you had used a neutral wall color. ...

Gorgeous and elegant...and very grown up! It's time to redecorate and you have to decide:  are you going to go in a new direction with a neutral palette that is sophisticated yet simple, or go with a color scheme for walls and furniture that will translate your taste and style? I enjoy looking at the beautiful and subdued interiors that are basically done in soft whites, grays or taupes..but is it really something I want to live with day to day? Would I miss my colors?? I love color and pattern! . I decorated this Cape Cod living room with ocean and garden views in creamy whites. We used scrim draped over poles to enhance the airy feel. Who wouldn't want to sleep in these dreamy creamy bedrooms? Yet I think something is lacking... I designed beautiful silk striped drapes  for this fun colorful take on French Country! This was my version of a  MacKenzie Childs sitting room... pinks greens and yellows and  lots of cheeriness! I called these draperies Gwyneth Paltr...