Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Do you Know Your Decorating Style?

Do you know your decorating style? Classic, Romantic, Modern, Country, Minimalist? There are too many styles to name them all. Knowing your style can definitely help you with your decorating needs. It can keep focused, help you narrow down exactly what you you like, and help you to steer clear of what you don't like. One way to determine your style is taking a look at your wardrobe. What style and colors do you wear? I tend to wear ruffles, red, black and fun jewelry.

Let me explain further... I love Country French! No question about it.

These pictures depict exactly my style.

Since I know this is what my style is I can look at all kinds of other styles and see and admire their beauty, but I know it's not for me because it won't fit into my look.

For instance... This room is beautiful and I really love it, but it is not my style and it would look terrible with Country French Decor. Notice the straight lines and absence of color. A very Calming look.

Modern Living Room by Austin Architect Cornerstone Architects

Check out this gorgeous Cape Code Living room. Again it won't work with my style, But I absolutely love it!

Tropical Living Room by Jupiter General Contractor John McDonald Co.

And a Terrific Ranch House like this has so much personality, but again no it won't fit with Country French Decor.

Eclectic Bedroom by Dallas Media

From these pics it's pretty easy to pick out what won't work work with the Country French style. So How can you Identify your style? What makes you the most comfortable, in color, in furniture, in fabrics? When you page through a magazine what is it that makes you think a photo is so delicious and wonderful, you could almost eat it. Is it casual, elegant, rustic, modern...? Think about what it is that truly would make you want to disappear in that space. Then begin by adding some of those items to your home.

Whether it be just some flowers at the grocery store, or a few new pillows, maybe a new kitchen rug, start and build from there.

Better Homes and Gardens offers a quick little quiz to help decide
your decorating style.
http://www.bhg.com/decorating/decorating-style/quiz/?psrc=R1303BSBDecTag_decStyle

What ever your style.. Celebrate it! Life's more fun with a little Celebration of style!

My motto is "Celebrate your personal style with Moore!"

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Something about White, always works!

Here are a few last minute Easter Decorating ideas for this Easter Season. Fresh Tulips and Hyacinths are a beautiful way to bring Spring Indoors! Gorg -geous!

Beautiful Easter Table Ideas!

Something about White that always works!

What a fun tablescape for kids outdoors.

so natural and beautiful...

these Eggs say it all!

And this... This is my favorite idea!

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Vase in a Vase Secret is out!

With spring in the air and Easter just around the corner I thought I would share with you some ideas for creating a spring centerpiece for you Holiday Table. Obviously the easy way out is to pick up some grocery store flowers and throw them in a vase... but you can do some much moore with that! Happen to have some lemons, oranges, or limes in your frig? You can slice them and place in a clear vase, instantly you have a custom arrangement. Add water for your flowers of course, and no worries about the fruit in the water. In fact it brings out the rich color of the fruit.

Or how about letting the fruit be the star...

Here is a banquet centerpiece I arranged for my sister's gathering. She happens to have citrus growing in her front yard. What a perfect opportunity to show it off!

And smaller ones on vintage table cloths to adorn the the smaller tables.

Vegetables can be used in the same way, and the water will only enhance their beauty. Here are some Vege Centerpieces with no flowers,

very colorful and bright.

During the holidays it is lots of fun to put candy in the vase. But how can you do that without ruining the candy in the water? Let me share that little

"secret to the magic" with you.

A Vase in a Vase!

They actually make double vases for just this purpose. But you can add a bud vase size, to a large vase size, and fill it with what ever your heart desires. In this case Be Sure Not to get Water in the candy.

Here are some fun Easter ideas....

It actually looks like the flowers are growing in the Candy!

A Real Showstopper!

How about starting with something simple like mason jars as your vase, add sliced lemons, and your grocery store bouquet. How Beautiful!

Your guests will be impressed by that little touch of Love "from Your Heart"!

Happy Table Decorating!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Stripes are Trending in Design!

Stripes are trending in a big way this year! Walls, Floors, Fabrics, Furnishings, you name it, they are HOT.
They have changed over the last few years. Stripes are pretty much always in home decor, in small doses. For instance Traditional Narrow Vertical striped wallpaper was all the rage in the last 10 years...