Creative Wallpaper

I was flipping through a magazine the other day and saw gorgeous dresses made from wallpaper.  We thought it was such a cool idea, Laura and I decided to attempt to make one yesterday.  Look at how it came out!  It's amazing what you can do with some scraps of wallpaper and fabric and a little paint.  Look for more styles to come. 

Countertop Transformation

Do you have countertops you don't like?  Maybe they are worn and showing their age, or maybe they are not a color you would have picked.  We can help!  We now carry Giani, a granite paint for your counter top.  The kit can be used directly over laminate or formica, and simply needs a coat of primer before painting over ceramic tile.  The kit covers 35 square feet.  It is easy and fun to apply and comes in a variety of colors.  Stop in to any of our stores to see the color choice that's right for your home.       

Arizona Dreaming

It's HGTV Dream Home time again!  This year's offering is a contemporary inspired, southwest home in New Mexico.  There are many things to love about this year's Dream Home and some that I, personally, am not too excited about.  The best thing about the Dream Home though is the many design ideas you can use in your own home.  There are many inspiring features in the 2010 HGTV Dream Home.  So, if you get a chance, take a look at the Dream Home and hopefully begin some dreams of your own for your home. 

Auto Inspired

Do you go to your local car show? Do you think of it as a place to gain decorating ideas? 

For the first time, Dupont released their color findings for the Global auto market as a whole. The top selling colors across the planet?

Silver – 25 percent

Black – 23 percent

White – 16 percent

Gray – 13 percent

Blue – 9 percent

Red – 8 percent

Brown/Beige – 4 percent

Green – 1 percent

Yellow/Gold – 1 percent

Ubiquitous "Others" category – <1 percent

Automotive design and color can offer many hints of what's to come in fashion and interiors, too. Especially look at the color, the finishes, and the details in hardware. At most car shows you'll find lots and lots of black white, but that just makes the pops of color stand out even more.  So keep your eyes open for the latest in home decorating trends in the unlikeliest of places.