Style on a Budget

Hi everyone! It has been one terrible winter- but it is time to pack the snow boots away because spring is here! It is finally the season to pull out those playful, colorful dresses and flip-flops we just love so much. Just as it is time to bring out the color in our wardrobe, it is time to make that special change and bring our interior space to life as well.

Being young, I know exactly what it means to be on a budget. But, I have news. You can get a fresh, new look for a very reasonable price. Every four weeks when I blog, I will come up with a new tip that will not only help you make your living space look great but it won’t break your piggy bank either!

My tip this month: Just like how different purses, flip-flops, and ties (for those men that are reading!) are essentials in your wardrobe, pillows are a must for your home. Not only do they serve a very functional purpose, but are an essential decorative item. They are small pieces of art that can serve the purpose of making that “wow statement” for when your friends and family come over. Use a bright fabric and unique trim to create that pop on a neutral sofa. One great thing about pillows is they are easy to change without costing you an arm and a leg as styles change. Come into our store and I can help you put together a custom pillow that fits your style. I will show you some of my favorite fabrics to make your home feel more like spring!

Lori Whittaker

Designing your home around the things that you love

I am always thrilled to share my passion for decorating and design, but my family is truly the motivation behind what I do. They are above all else the most significant contribution I will ever make. I have taken time off from my career over the years to raise my family and to be at home with my children.

Creating a beautiful home is a very personal journey. Finding your own approach to design, finding your own "Style" is an active pursuit that I feel enhances your enjoyment of life. Surrounding yourself with the things you love, and creating a beautiful and comfortable space in which to live can produce a warm, personal home that truly is a joy to live in.

I hope that you will glean some helpful information from what I will be sharing with you over the months ahead (I will be blogging once a month) and please comment about your own interior design journey.

I will blogg again April 16th

Danelle Shirkman, Interior Designer/Owner

genius loci: the distinctive atmosphere or pervading spirit of a place (compliments of answers.com)

Have you ever looked at your home or place of business and thought to yourself, "This just doesn't evoke the feeling I want it to evoke."?

Every defined space needs to speak to you. How do you want to feel when you enter that space?

Don't get frustrated if you are feeling overwhelmed! The space that first came to your mind has qualities which can be developed! Just like petals come together to form a flower, there are many "petals" in design that must come together to create the desired bloom. My goal is to help you think through each petal as you create the perfect space!

No matter what your style, the petals of design remain the same.

• color
• light
• texture
• lines
• scale
• balance

Over the course of the next 6 months (I am blogging once a month), I will expand in detail on each element of design.

My challenge to you is to begin to see the spaces around you in a new way, and to help you manipulate them to create an environment that you (and others) look forward to being a part of.

My next blog will be Friday, April 9

Elizabeth Kennis, LEED AP and Designer