A touch of the unexpectedModern Girl StyleIsn't it always interesting when you walk into a space and see touches of excitement in the decor? It could be a great piece of art, a collection of objects or unexpected colour combination. This ottoman is a ray of sunshine in an otherwise monochromatic room (flowers don't coun…
Making Christmas SparkleMaking Christmas sparkle is not a difficult task. There's the little things you add to your home decor, there's music and family and friends. All you have to do is sit back and make enough time to actually enjoy it. It is too easy to get caught up in the frenzy of shopping and preparation. I'm a f…
Design solutions: What do I do with the TV?Here I go again ranting about my favourite pet peeve in home decor- TV's! I'm always collecting ideas about this design dilemma. In a home theater the TV is king, but in a smaller space meant for family living it needs to know its place. If you want a TV to be the focal point in a room you cert…
Benjamin Moore colour trends 2012Benjamin Moore's Color Pulse trend forecasts have won awards and international recognition in the design world. Each forecast is compiled by leaders in the industry at least two years in advance and other bloggers have had their go at this topic long before me. It's not because I'm tardy, it's b…
Pantone's colour of the yearPantone founded in 1963, began as a system to identify and match colors, which led to a standardized color book. Each year Pantone announces its colour of the year which influences various design industries including fashion, textiles and paint. The colour of the year 2012 is...Tangerine TangoP…
