Parisian Design: Room Inspirations

Heading to Paris for our next stop while in France during our Global Design Series!

Many Parisian rooms feature lots of details, accessories and high glamour. 

I have selected a few rooms that have the style but that are a bit paired down.

I like to design my clients homes to "LIVE" in, not just to "look pretty".

I think these rooms are a perfect example of just that concept. 

Tell me your favorite room.

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I hope you enjoyed this trip to Parisian Designed homes. 

Which is YOUR FAVORITE?

Stayed tuned as I share some products

you can buy to achieve this look in your own home.

As always, HAPPY DESIGNING!

Christa

Easter Design Contest

Hop on over to our FACEBOOK fan page to enter our latest contest!

Here are the details...

Get your decorating juices flowing for our...EASTER DESIGN CONTEST!
Show us your creativity on your dining room table, mantle, or buffet. Bring out all the stops of SPRING and EASTER DECOR!

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You may start posting your pictures on Saturday, March 24th. One entry per designer. Winners will be voted on by our design panel and from the comments on your posts! 

So get busy decorating, posting your design and spreading the word to others to enter OR VOTE for your design!

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HAPPY DESIGNING!

Christa 

Neutral colors for your home this spring

Spring is such a wonderful time to change things up a bit. After cold winter months it seems everyone is ready to welcome new and fresh color into their lives and home.

I love looking at nature for inspiration. It truly is a work of art to see all the colors in flowers, trees and grass. But look at some other items you might not think about...such as the color of the sky, moss growing on a tree, mushrooms, and even tree bark. These are neutral colors you can use as the base of your room design and then add your pops of color to make it come to life.

Here are some neutral color inspirations to bring spring and nature into your home.

 I hope these neutral color schemes will help you get started in bringing nature inside. I know many of you are afraid of color so I hope this will help you stretch your design ideas!

Happy Decorating!

Sources for pictures: 

1 & 2. www.homeklondike.com
3. www.decoratehomeinterior.com
4. www.freshbump.com
5. www.homedesignpics.com
6 & 7. http://usedcar-sale.com/interior-design-ideas/romantic-spring-home-interior-decorating-ideas.html
8 & 9. www.houseofanais.com
10. www.higginshomes.co.uk

Save money after Valentine's Day

If you are like me, you like to save money. But you also like to have some really cute stuff to add to your home and give as gifts. That is why I love stocking up after holidays. If you have the color red, pink, or purple in your home, now is the time to do just that! So many stores now have their Valentine's decor on sale.

I also love stocking up on gift wrap, gift bags and even gifts too. You just need to think about who you need to buy for in the future. Teachers, mothers, girl friends, and daughters might all be on that list with many items during this time. 

Here are a few I found online to help you start grabbing some great bargains for others or yourself! 

I found all of these items at Pier 1. Great gifts, pillows and a few red decorative elements for your home.

Look what I found at Kirklands. A cute pink floral lamp that would be great in a little girls room, guest bedroom or even a bathroom.

Checkout the pillows. Great for several styles and ALL on SALE!

Pottery Barn offers these FABULOUS red cut crystal martini glasses on sale right now. They were from their Christmas collection but would work for any home that uses red in their color scheme. And great to use many times throughout the year...Christmas, Valentine's Day,  Special events and even Thanksgiving. Mix them with other fall colors such as orange, greens and purples to a table that wows!

And here are a few gift bags ideas I found. Check out Target, Wal-Mart, Michael's Craft Store, Jo-Ann's fabric and crafts store, and so many others in your local areas. I like to stock up on solid bags in pink, red, and purple. You should also find some fabulous prints that can be used for baby gifts, teachers gifts, and many birthday gifts as well. Don't forget about the gift wrap too. Polka dots, stripes, and other designer patterns will work for many other occasions. 

I hope I inspired you to go check out some sales. I'd love to know what you find! Post some on my FACEBOOK FAN PAGE. 

Happy SHOPPING and Bargain hunting!

Winter Wreaths

So you need  little inspiration for your front door during the winter. Here are a few great wreaths I found to show you how creative you can be during the cold winter months.

Some of these would be perfect to hang around the house too. Think above the fireplace, layered in front of a mirror, over a bed...the possibilities are endless!

Natural wreaths are really the way to go during winter. The first one shown is a ready made wreath but you can use this as an example to create your own. Notice all the pinecones, pines bundles, and several sprigs of faux berries to make this wreath so interesting. I love the touches of white.
That makes it pop!

How simple is this wreath? Find a fabulous twig wreath, add a simple ribbon bow and finish it off with pinecone ornaments. Use your imagination here...what would you put at the end of the ribbon?

Such a fabulous wreath this is.....a white spray painted pinecone wreath with simple gold leaves as accents!

STUNNING and SIMPLE!

from REAL SIMPLE

This is an easy to make wreath. Start with a styrofoam or flat wooden wreath, hot glue a few cinnamon sticks, add in a few berries and tie it up with a ribbon. VOILA! you have a simple and elegant wreath that not only looks sweet but smells great too!

Cinnamon stick wreath

Such a wonderful idea....a MARSHMALLOW WREATH!

Create this one with the kids for a fun craft day.

This lovely wool felt rose wreath uses the best colors for winter.

But it warms you up with the materials used. I love the extra touches of sparkle snowflakes!

This silver toned wreath featured on Stonegable Blog is my favorite.

It is such an easy shape but with such style.

So are you now inspired to make a new wreath for your front door? Did you find one to create for inside your home? I would love to hear from you and which is your favorite. Please let me know.

And if you have some of your own creations...post them on my FB fan page at Christa Delgado Design Inc.

Happy Decorating!