tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73347622782227513872024-02-19T07:01:47.029-05:00Rosa Dest Interiors
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<br /><span style="font-size: 26px;"><em><span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">The Challenge</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Achieving a plan that encompasses both a casual farmhouse feel but offers enough space for a large family who loves to entertain.</span></span><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size: 26px;"><span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">The Key</span></span></em><br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Creating a larger amount of space using what's available, adding in areas for storage, al the while seamlessly integrating a farmhouse look that would flow with the rest of the home. </span></span><br /><br /><img data-file-id="3139925" height="375" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/eb9af3f3-094a-4f33-b7f7-17d47a23ae8c.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 375px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></div>
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<br /><em><span style="font-size: 26px;"><span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">How did we do it?</span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><em><strong>Lots of planning with the homeowner.</strong></em><br />The most important part of this entire process is to make sure our client received everything she wanted and everything she needed. While also anticipating what I knew she would want, even after the project was complete.</span></span><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><em>The Goal was to make sure the kitchen would be a workhorse for this family.</em></span><br /><br /><img data-file-id="3139889" height="722" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/_compresseds/30a03742-6a2d-4caf-b244-54e9478087d5.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 722px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><em><strong>Using a combination of surfaces as kitchen countertops.</strong></em><br />Wanting no fuss or worry, we selected a concrete countertop for the island, combining visual excitement with low maintenance durability. The homeowner was looking for something that could resist chipping and scratching, and she was partial to the concrete.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">How could I say no? It was the perfect choice.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Instead of keeping with the concrete throughout the kitchen, we decided to create a perimeter using <em><a href="https://www.cambriausa.com/builder-remodeler/Designs/design-palette/Bradshaw/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Cambria's Bradshaw Waterstone</a></em> collection. Like concrete, the stone is stain resistant and maintenance free. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Exactly what a large family with children needs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">We also added the subway tile to give the eye a place to rest.</span></span><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">We also added a brick wall.</span></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: 26px;"><span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Why?</span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">The house is old, and during the demolition, we uncovered a couple other interior brick walls where additions had been built. We added a little character while keeping with the homes true form.<br /><br /><em><strong>Space saver.</strong></em><br />Ensuring the homeowner's happiness, we included a barn door, which provided a saving grace in space for</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> the pantry and fit the aesthetic.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">A Win-Win!</span></span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><em><strong>Now to tie it all together.</strong></em><br />Adding an eye-catching fixture, to truly bring this farmhouse kitchen together: a wooden beam.</span></span><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">This homeowner</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> went from small and dark, </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">to a beautifully airy and spacious kitchen that not only transitions well into the rest of the house but met each of her needs and her wants.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12661924372446086432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334762278222751387.post-28682703531611358102018-09-13T08:00:00.000-04:002018-09-13T08:00:03.353-04:00<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter">
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<span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: plum;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(64, 224, 208); font-size: 39px;"><strong><em>How to Create a Little Girls Bedroom</em></strong></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Creating a little girl’s space can be one of the most fun rooms you decorate in your home! You may have a theme in mind and have already set to work collecting knick-knacks and the like to fill each nook and cranny.</span></span><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">But here’s where it gets tricky ...</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: plum;"><em><span style="font-size: 26px;"><span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Scenario</span></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">A 4-year-old girl, who wants something she’ll love now and will continue to as she grows later.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Check-mate?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">That’s what I thought.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">But don’t worry, I won't leave you with just that.</span></span><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><em><strong>Think about durability. </strong></em></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Use kid & pet-friendly fabrics that are tested for wear, tear, and stain resistance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><em><strong>Think about color, pattern, and texture.</strong></em></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> The right combination of each will give you great results.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: plum;"><em><span style="font-size: 26px;"><span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Solution</span></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I used a floral pattern on the drapes, velvet on the bench, twill on the bulletin board, and acrylic finish on both the lamp and lamp shades. I began by selecting a fun floral, full of color for drapes and building around it with complementary colors.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Within this space, we were able to produce an amazing amount of positive energy. Along with that energy, a great space is created for this 4-year-old little girl to grow up in. </span></span><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Even the small changes can make a world of difference.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 45px;"><em><span style="color: lightblue;"><span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">She-Shed</span></span></em></span><br /><em><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">The Man Cave for Women</span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">What the what is a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=fyo1W6bjNe67tgXG1L3YAg&q=she-sjhed&oq=she-sjhed&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i13k1l2j0i13i30k1l8.1159.2663.0.2871.10.9.0.0.0.0.208.997.1j6j1.8.0..2..0...1.1.64.psy-ab..2.7.786.0..0j35i39k1j0i67k1j0i20i264k1j0i131i20i264k1j0i131k1.0.--d3dOJ7BO8" style="color: #00add8;">she-shed</a>?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Apparently, it’s a place of escape for women. Our own little area, away from the house, where we can go and do what we want.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I don’t know about you, but I had never heard about this wondrous escape pod before. And what’s even </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">crazier</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">,</span></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I work in one!</span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Now, I’ll be honest, this she-shed was not made for me initially. What started out as a shed, was then turned into a pool house/kids hide-a-way, before it was remodeled and turned into my studio. Now, the purpose of the </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">she-shed</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> is to have a method in place for escape. What’s great in my scenario, is that I can walk into my home and leave work behind me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Same difference.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Here are some ideas for your new she-shed:</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: lightblue;"><em><span style="font-size: 30px;"><span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Gardener’s Oasis</span></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11px;"> <span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">(<a href="https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/porch/outdoor-rooms/create-a-garden-room-retreat/?socsrc=bhgpin0062612gardenretreat&utm_source=mydomaine.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_article#page=0" style="color: #00add8;" target="_blank">1</a>) </span> </span> <span style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-family: "playfair display", georgia, "times new roman", serif;">(<a href="http://www.junkaholique.com/2010/04/weaving-sewing-shed-photos.html" style="color: #00add8;" target="_blank">2</a>)</span></span></div>
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A MISSION TRIP TO GUATEMALA WITH A FOCUS ON THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A HOME BUILT AND FURNISHED FOR A FAMILY OF 10. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><i>Our trip was sponsored by <a href="https://www.catalystresources.net/" target="_blank">Catalyst Resources International</a>, an amazing organization that helps the residents of Guatemala, by building homes, creating feeding programs, and offering both medical and dental services.</i></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I am crazy about traveling, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Recently, I had the opportunity to join a mission trip to Guatemala with my husband (Rich), and colleagues </span><a href="http://www.kandracc-kole.com/" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">K<i>andrac & Kole</i></a><span style="text-align: start;"> from Atlanta. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">We left, although hesitantly, a week after Volcano Fuego erupted.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">My friends, Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole, make this trip to Guatemala annually to build a house for those in need. </span><span style="text-align: start;">For this particular trip, </span>our group was able to raise $5000, thanks to donations from family & friends, gathered items from a shoe drive, and collected toothbrushes and toothpaste from our friends at <a href="https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/about" target="_blank"><i>Colgate</i></a>. Beyond thrilled with the donations, we could not wait to provide these items to those who needed them.</div>
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W<span style="text-align: start;">e made our way to </span>the village of Santa Maria de Jesus, to build a home for a family of 10. With the donation provided, we were able to build a two bedroom house with a private bathroom, along with a new stove, bunk beds, and groceries. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Pictured (above) is our devoted team with the family, standing on the foundation of their new house. They were responsible for building the foundation, and we were responsible for building the home in four days. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">This tight-knit family lives in a tiny little shack with dirt floors and two beds. Their kitchen, another dirt floor shack, was made of bamboo and consisted of a small table and hot plate for cooking. Their current bathroom, an outhouse, was also made of bamboo, dirt floors, and offered NO </span>privacy. </div>
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In getting to know the mother, Maria, I learned that her husband, Gaspar, works in Guatemala City selling fruits and vegetables. Because of the expense of the daily two-hour commute, Gaspar takes the bus into the city every Sunday morning at two and returns the following Saturday. Maria explained that the money he saves from the bus fare is used to feed the children. </div>
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Despite their struggles, I was so impressed with how happy and peaceful this family lives. </div>
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Maria and Gaspar share the property with their daughter and her two children, Maria's eighty-eight-year-old mother, and Maria's sister. All homes are built similar in style and description, and each is right next door to one another. The family works as a unit; washing clothes, cooking, and protecting the children and one another. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I was honored to be invited and </span>eager to come on this trip to work and serve as the translator; making the experience more meaningful for our team and for the family.</div>
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In just 2 days a beautiful new bathroom was built, offering more space and much more privacy.</div>
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Their bathroom includes a new toilet, a shower stall, and all concrete flooring.<br />
Abuelita (grandmother) could not have been happier!</div>
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As I mentioned earlier, our team managed to raise enough money to also provide them with a new stove. The new stove was quite an upgrade from the hot plate and their grate over a stack of wood. The new stove also includes ventilation, which will improve the quality of the air they breathe while cooking.</div>
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This stove reminded me of an <a href="http://www.subzero-wolf.com/wolf/cooktops-and-rangetops/induction-cooktops" target="_blank"><i>induction cooktop</i></a>, and I couldn't help but wonder if this cooktop to Maria, is what a <a href="http://www.subzero-wolf.com/wolf/cooktops-and-rangetops/induction-cooktops" target="_blank"><i>Wolf cooktop</i></a> is to us.</div>
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Thank you again, <i><a href="http://colgatepalmolive.com/" target="_blank">Colgate</a>,</i> for spreading your love across the world to a much-needed community.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Beth, </span><i><a href="http://www.lacefielddesigns.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Lacefield Designs</a>,</i><span style="text-align: center;"> a trade partner and a member of our construction crew, donated these beautiful custom drapes to add privacy to the two new bedrooms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Maybe it's designing that man cave he has always wanted or re-decorating his office space or garage. It may need nothing more than a quick organizational fix,<br />or something more; a complete overhaul.</span><br /><br /><span style="height: 670px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; width: 520px;"><img data-file-id="3023610" height="670" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/b528c889-c206-416c-89a7-3a4ad74d6c07.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 670px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 520px;" width="520" /></span><br /><span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://rosadestinteriors.com/portfolio-posts/queens-road-charlotte/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank"><em>Rosa Dest Interiors</em></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: merriweather, georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Not one cave is alike.<br />Just like any room in your home, you can add masculinity without going overboard.</span><br /><br /><span style="height: 705px; width: 564px;"><img data-file-id="3023622" height="705" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/dbe8d520-3f1c-4568-832e-89b3f48fd01c.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 705px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 564px;" width="564" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Last month, I submerged myself into the </span><a href="http://www.highpointmarket.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">High Point Market Trade Show</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and fell in love with some of the showrooms and pieces on display. I’ve attended Market for the last 17 years, and the inspiration never ceases to amaze me. From the furnishings, to the home accents, to the wall coverings; Market is the epitome of what’s trending in interior design.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">High Point Market is a great way to search for new vendors, both near and far, which give designers more than one excellent source for their clients. We’re picking the best of the best, meaning, those offering both the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">best </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">price </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">best </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">quality.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I also go to Market to see what new items and designs are on their way in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">To thrive in place or to go elsewhere seems to be the talk of the town for </span><em style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Baby Boomers</em><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">. As the market continues to restore itself from the fall in 2007, it’s not selling that seems to be the problem, but finding a home that meets all your needs. On March 29, Mike Collins discussed </span><a href="http://wfae.org/post/charlotte-talks-charlottes-hot-housing-market-spring-real-estate-outlook#stream/0" style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">the rise of Charlotte’s market.</a><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Collins and guests focused on the inventory available in the surrounding areas, and the price tag that comes attached.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you decide what you want to do with your home, although selling may seem appealing, trying to find the home that meets all your needs as you transition into each stage in life, can be difficult to find. What we find now, are most homeowners are wanting to remain in their homes because of the desire for the neighborhood and the low price point once retirement takes precedence.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>How can we help?</i></span></span></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s not only listening to what you want, but determining how to incorporate changes that promote independence, active living, and sophistication. Creating functional rooms that allows ease as you transition through each life stage.</span></span></span></div>
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<em>Option 1: Is it feasible to make your current home work for you?</em></h3>
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Liv, Karin, and I made an appointment at the spa, not something you would imagine beginning an adventure with but something I would highly recommend! A good head and neck massage is the cure-all for jet lag.<br />
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The very first thing I noticed, is that men seem to do all of the work in India. They are everywhere and doing everything from massaging and hairstyling to waiting tables and housekeeping. It's interesting to see what we are accustom to in the states, although the act is the same, be carried out differently elsewhere.<br />
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Our last stop was a lovely shop called <i><a href="https://www.goodearth.in/" target="_blank">Good Earth</a></i> which contained three levels of pure desire; a chic boutique, a home goods store, and a posh little restaurant.<br />
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Aren't these cushions beautiful? Many of the pieces you find in India are personally crafted by hand. These cushions in particular are hand painted on linen.</div>
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The restaurant at Good Earth was lovely. My eyes would not stop moving. I was distracted by the wallpaper selections, the color of the ceiling, and the saree's worn by those nearby. There's truly nothing like it. </div>
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Stay tuned for more first impressions as Liv, Karin and I travel to Jaipur and Agra. There's so much more to share as we continued our journey and learned more about the textiles of India.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">I've always wanted to go to India, and while I was visiting my cousin and his wife Liv in Oslo, I happened to mention this to them. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, guess what - Liv said she was planning to attend the largest textile & home show in India that upcoming February! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Did I want to go, Liv asked? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not only do I now get to travel to India, but I also get to go with someone who has been there numerous times before </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> combine work into my trip.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Liv took care of all our travel arrangements, leaving me to handle one thing: meet Liv, and her best friend Karin, in Dehli. Done!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was dreading the 14-hour plane ride, and I did not realize that during that long flight, you never see the sun. At one point, I looked out the window and saw what I thought was a beautiful sunrise. Nope! Tinted windows. To make things even more comical, I allowed myself to be tricked by these windows for hours, continuously.</span></span></div>
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I don't know about you, but laundry day is my least favorite. It's that endless chore continuing from week-to-week, (and for some) day-to-day. However, through thoughtful design, washing, drying, folding and even ironing can become a much more enjoyable task. Patterns, colors and some unexpected touches make it easier to take on this mundane chore.</div>
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<a href="https://www.houzz.com/user/morganprovince" target="_blank">Morgan Province</a> and the wonderful staff at <i style="font-weight: bold;">Houzz </i>wrote a fabulous article featuring a recent project of mine. You can find the article <a href="https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103210032/list/whimsical-laundry-room-makes-chores-more-fun" target="_blank">here</a> on the <i>Houzz</i> website, or continue scrolling to find out more!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;"><u>Laundry Room at a Glance</u><br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Who uses this space:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> A couple with three grown children</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;">Location:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Charlotte, North Carolina</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;">Size:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> 104 square feet (9.7 square meters)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">The laundry room works hard for these North Carolina homeowners. Besides washing clothes, the couple uses the space as a bill-paying area and a cleanup station when entertaining in the nearby kitchen. They didn’t want to do these activities in a boring space, so they hired designer Rosa Plaza Dest to give the room a new look. Although the footprint of the room stayed the same, Plaza Dest designed the space to maximize its use and keep it open and fun.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;">Laundry area. </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Before the redesign, the room had white walls, no window treatment and a bench below the window that accumulated random belongings. </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Fisher & Paykel washer and dryer are still running after 20 years, so for now the couple want to keep them. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Cabinets above them give the family ample storage for cleaning supplies and office extras. A sink sits t</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">o the right of the appliances.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;">Valance fabric: Thibaut</i></span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Desk.</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"> At the end of the room is a desk and chair — a workspace for the entire family. When the kids were younger, they used it for homework because it was easy for Mom to keep an eye on them. Now it’s her turn to use the space. She can comfortably spread out her work and pay the bills. At other times, she can use the surface to fold clothes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Color.</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Plaza Dest’s design approach is bold, collected and colorful. The laundry room </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">“has great natural light, but it’s small,” she </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">says</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">. “So we had to accentuate the positive attributes through color and accessories.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Color inspiration came from the adjacent kitchen, where blue is prominently featured. Orange was a great contrasting color, and it keeps the spaces balanced. The Moroccan Berber rug, which has orange and blue in it, also helped Plaza Dest choose the palette for the room.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">It can be hard to make the abstract idea of “happy” a reality in design, but she believes that with color, pattern and scale you can achieve that feel.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;">Wallpaper.</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> One look at this room and you remember the wallpaper. Plaza Dest says she loves graphic patterns because they make a space feel fresh and instantly updated. Whenever she finds a wallpaper or fabric she loves, she hopes she’ll then find the perfect project in which to use it.</span><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span></span></b><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">You might consider the bold wallpaper the star of this design, but Plaza Dest says everything works together. Each element and accessory supports the other to make the look feel complete.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;" /><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;"><br /></b></span><br />
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Thank you Morgan and <i>Houzz</i> for putting together this beautifully written article. I am as beyond thrilled with this feature as I was designing and implementing this laundry room project. With the use of funky patterns and bright colors, you can really bring a space to life and give it the personality that makes you want to enter it every day.<br />
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Several years ago I attended a workshop by <a href="http://rosiemolinary.com/" target="_blank">Rosie Molinary</a> on setting goals, creating a vision board and finding your word for the year. I love this idea because each year as the new year approaches I begin to think about what my word for the next year will be. This word is based on the direction I want to take my life and my business in. This word guides me in my daily actions and sets the intentions I would like to base my year on.<br />
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This year my word is Engage, my goal is to be present and engage in the moment of every intention and action I have and in every conversation, encounter and action I take.<br />
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Having a word and thinking about it each day is a wonderful way to keep you focused on what's important in our lives. It's quite different than a new years resolution because there are no disappointments attached to your word.<br />
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Now writing your word down and sharing it with the world will help you stay true to yourself and your intentions. This is where a vision board comes in handy. Putting your intention on a vision board and keeping your board in a place where you can see it is important. Since creating my first board I have to admit I've never made another one, I just keep adding to it every year. The goals I have and the things I enjoy doing are still the same as when I initially made the board, I just build on it every year.<br />
I suppose this vision board is a good reflection of who I am, what is important to me, what I want out of life and where I want to go.<br />
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If you haven't selected your word this year, it's not too late give it a go and if you have some spare time, create a vision board.<br />
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I'd love to know your word of the year and why you chose it.<br />
Happy New Year!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>Before you answer that question or wonder what I am even talking about, let me explain...</em></span><br /><br /><br />Our reaction to color affects so many parts of our lives and when it comes to the spaces we live and work in, color has a profound effect on us. I love to surround myself with colors that make me feel happy and bring a smile to my face.<br /><br />Through an understanding of my client's color sense I gain an insight into their likes and dislikes. One of the best ways to do so is by understanding my POP vs. BLEND technique.<br /><br />This technique comes from answering the simple question of whether you prefer to see a POP of color or a BLEND of color in your space. In order to figure this out, it's best to have an understanding of color value and the relationship colors have to each other.<br /><br />When I talk about color value, I am referring to the lightness or darkness of a color. Color value influences the colors we enjoy surrounding ourselves with and identifying the mood we are trying to set within a particular room. Once we know the color values we are drawn to, and whether we want our rooms to POP or BLEND, the process of selecting the color palette becomes a little easier. Of course there are many other factors to consider but then again, that's why you would call me to help you figure it out!<br /><br />When a color POPS it tends to be either brighter or darker in value than the other colors around it.<br />Without getting into too much color theory, it also depends on their position on the color wheel as to how they react to each other. There is a misconception that only brights or primary colors pop, but it really just depends on the color they are next to.<br />These colors are incorporated into a room using furniture, fabric, art and accessories, etc. evoking an energetic and vibrant feeling. This color scheme needs to be controlled carefully as to avoid a jarring feeling. <a data-cke-saved-href="http://tobifairley.com/portfolio" href="http://tobifairley.com/portfolio" target="_blank">Tobi Fairley</a> does a beautiful job by introducing painted furniture and pops of color through art into the bedroom below.<div style="text-align: center;">
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.<br />When I refer to a color palette as one that BLENDS, it tends to be a combination of muted colors such as pastels or neutrals. For example a monochromatic color schemes is one that uses shades of one color throughout the room evoking a feeling of and calm and cozy. For example, <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1053&bih=660&q=suzanne+kasler+interiors&oq=suzanne+kasle&gs_l=img.1.1.0l10.2138.6556.0.9183.14.14.0.0.0.0.112.1254.9j4.13.0....0...1.1.64.img..1.13.1251.0..35i39k1.Z5sP2YHxdjE#imgrc=Z4fE1_LJOThpoM:" href="https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1053&bih=660&q=suzanne+kasler+interiors&oq=suzanne+kasle&gs_l=img.1.1.0l10.2138.6556.0.9183.14.14.0.0.0.0.112.1254.9j4.13.0....0...1.1.64.img..1.13.1251.0..35i39k1.Z5sP2YHxdjE#imgrc=Z4fE1_LJOThpoM:" target="_blank">Suzanne Kasler</a> uses similar shades of blue in this beautiful dining room to elicit a feeling of calm.<br /><br /> <img data-cke-saved-src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/965dc7ff-b6e0-485a-9e51-7924c29682d5.png" data-file-id="2217777" height="599" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/965dc7ff-b6e0-485a-9e51-7924c29682d5.png" style="border: 0px; height: 599px; margin: 0px; width: 400px;" width="400" /><div>
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<br /><br />Another example is to use pattern. You can achieve a beautiful blend by selecting a combination of patterns that are similar in value and as a result a serene and comfortable design.<br /><br /> <img data-cke-saved-src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/b327bf15-f55c-42f3-98eb-4b85dad25641.jpg" data-file-id="2217225" height="400" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/b327bf15-f55c-42f3-98eb-4b85dad25641.jpg" style="border: 0px initial; height: 400px; margin: 0px; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br /> <a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.rosadestinteriors.com" href="http://www.rosadestinteriors.com/" target="_blank"> Rosa Dest Interiors</a><br /> <br />There is no right or wrong answer to this exercise... the key is to figure out which you prefer and commit!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />1. What colors are your eyes naturally drawn to?<br /> •Is it the softer colors or neutrals?<br /> •Is it the brighter more vibrant colors?<br />2. Do you like to add pattern or texture into the mix?<br /> •Do you like to see texture in the same colors?<br /> •Do you like to have a contrast between the pattern and the colors?<br />3. What mood do you want your room to convey?<br /> •A peaceful serene feeling?<br /> •A bright and cheerful feeling?<br />4. Do you want to feel like saying OOOHHH or WOW!! as you walk in?<br />5. Consider your personal style and how you like to dress, it oftentimes reflects your home.<br /> •Your closet says it all, how we dress is usually an indication of the colors we like to surround ourselves with.<br /><br />My job is to create <span style="font-size: 14px;"> both a WOW and an OOOHHH in your spaces. By determining whether you prefer a pop of color or a blend of color gives me an insight into your color sense. What it really comes down to, is making the colors you like - WORK for YOU! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 20px;"> Feeling Color challenged?</span><br /> <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:rosa@rosadestinteriors.com" href="mailto:rosa@rosadestinteriors.com" style="font-size: 20px;" target="_blank">Let's talk about your project !</a><br /><br /><br />Colorfully yours,<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arvo,courier,georgia,serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><img data-cke-saved-src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/e27771f5-6093-41da-8f9c-e60b136c1a5d.png" data-file-id="1375297" height="72" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/e27771f5-6093-41da-8f9c-e60b136c1a5d.png" style="border: 0px; height: 72px; margin: 0px; width: 200px;" width="200" /></span></span></span><br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>My top tips for simplifying and streamlining the process to make a CHANGE right from the start!</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Change is never an easy thing to embrace, it always seems to come with a little bit of fear.<br />In honor of Father's Day, I would like to send a big shout out to my dad Mario who was fearless in his decision 50 years ago to immigrate to the United States with my mom and five children. On June 17th our family will be celebrating a decision that changed our life for ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">We all don't need to immigrate to make life changing decisions but deciding to embrace a remodel or deciding to downsize are overwhelming decisions that require courage and patience. This is totally understandable and why calling a professional will help simplify and streamline the process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Recently I started working with a lady who is soon to be 81 and she is making the big transition from her forever home to a smaller place. This transition comes with a lot of emotions and anxiety and my job is not only to help her create a comfortable and beautiful home that will meet her </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">needs, but most importantly to help her make the transition on time</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> and on budget.</span></span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Have a Plan</strong></span></span></em><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;">Deciding what downsizing looks like is key to making it happen. Consider the following questions: Where am I going to go? When is this going to happen? How is this going to happen? What does the new place need? Which of my pieces will fit into the new place? What is my budget?<br />These are all questions to consider when creating your plan and it is the beginning of making the <em>change</em> happen for you.<br />A good professional will be able to help you resolve the concerns you have.</span><br />
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<em>1. Your potential budget</em><br />
Having a good idea of what your potential budget is critical to knowing exactly what you can do. It also gives the professionals involved a clear understanding of your expectations and gives us direction as to how to best guide you.<br />
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<em>2. Begin by purging</em><br />
This is a dreaded task, but actually a very important one in bringing clarity and helping you downsize without the baggage we all collect over our lifetimes.<br />
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1. The Love, got to have pile.<br />
2. The Maybe my kids will want this pile. (they won't)<br />
3. The Oh My Gosh, I can't believe I still have this and it's got to go pile.<br />
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B. Revisit #2 and #3 and break those piles down into do I love or need these, if you don't, immediately proceed <strong>C</strong>.<br />
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C. Call Habitat, Good Will, the Veterans and get<strong> rid </strong>of it!<br />
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3.<em> Make a List</em><br />
Make a list of everything you are going to need in your new home.<br />
Make another list of your furniture pieces that you would like to take with you and please make a list of the ones you think you would like to take, but not sure if they will fit before you give meaningful and valuable pieces away.<br />
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Here again, hiring a professional who can guide you with scale, size and creative ways to use your furniture is extremely valuable.<br />
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<em>4. Inspirational images<br />This is a new beginning so make it special...dream. Begin collecting inspirational images and save them to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.pinterest.com/rosadest/" href="https://www.pinterest.com/rosadest/" style="font-size: 14px;" target="_blank">Pinterest boards</a> or<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/rosa-dest/rosa-dest-interiors" href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/rosa-dest/rosa-dest-interiors" target="_blank"> Houzz idea books</a> , so you can share them easily.</em><br />
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<em>5. Architect,Designer,General Contractor</em><br />
Depending on your project and your needs you will most likely want to begin with the right team to begin making<em> changes.</em><br />
At Rosa Dest Interiors, we love to be the very first professionals you call, whether you are ready for a designer or not. We can guide you with trades, make recommendations and point you in the right direction.<br />
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I'd like to encourage those considering a change to embrace it, get the right help and enjoy the ride.<br />
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In celebration of our country's birthday and the 50th anniversary of my family coming to America, I wanted to follow up on last months newsletter on 'Change' and share my family's story.<br /><br />On June 17th I posted a picture on Facebook of our family taken by the Rock Hill Herald upon our arrival to the United States. I received so many questions and comments that I decided to share my story with all of you. I know this is not design related but it will give an indication of where I came from<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My dad studied at the University of Illinois and graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1957. After finishing his studies he went back to Colombia, married my mother and started a <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">family. He worked in Colombia for several years and knew he wanted to eventually work in the states. When an opportunity to interview for a position with Bowaters Paper Mill in Lancaster was presented. He flew to SC, interviewed for the position, was offered a job and immediately took it.<br />Over the course of the next 12 years we moved quite a bit until finally settling in Charlotte in 1978.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">My family moved to Rock Hill, SC in 1967 leaving behind their family and friends, their language and their culture. They were the first in their families to move away. My mother spoke absolutely NO English and came to the states with five young children and expecting number six. Needless to say we were an anomaly in Rock Hill, with such a large family and speaking a different language. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I can't even begin to imagine the challenges and heart aches they faced. </span><br /><br />The people of Rock Hill embraced our family and were so accommodating and helpful to all of us especially to my mom as she adjusted to her new life. Neighbors helping her learn a new language and a new way of living. The sisters at St. Annes school providing transportation for us kids and my dads colleagues providing support to all of us.<br />Fortunately, a few of us kids knew English as we had studied in an American school in Cali.<br />We grew up in two worlds; American by day (at school) and Colombian after 3pm (at home). This was not always easy as we got older but somehow it worked.</div>
I admire my parents courage to leave their family and friends in search of better opportunities. They instilled a love of family and culture in all of us and we have maintained strong family ties in Colombia throughout our lives. I am so fortunate to have been exposed to two cultures, two languages and two countries I love.<br /><br />So as you think about change regardless of how it applies to you, let me leave you with a quote from Nelson Mandela<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: center;"> Celebrating my dad's 80th birthday in 2015. He is dressed in a traditional Colombian garb.</span><br />
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I went to a Lunch and Learn recently and the topic was all about planning to stay in your current home. This is so relevant to design and remodeling. We remodel with the objective of creating a fresh new look, but at the same time it's important to be able to enjoy and grow in your new home for many years going forward.<br />
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Keeping at least 20% of your budget for lighting is essential when planning to stay in your current home. Always make sure that under your toe kicks and cabinets are well lit. This will not only look nice, it will also be valued as we grow older.<br />
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Roll out shelves, single lever faucets, front mount control on appliances and easy maintenance are some of the aspects of your home you should consider as your remodel your home. All of these can be appreciated when designing for today and beyond. <br />
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<br />Green is Refreshing and Revitalizing for sure!<br />I don't know about you but I love it! Green makes me feel happy.<br />
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1. Add greenery to your home<br /><br />Instead of thinking you have to bring in new pillows to add that pop of green, try adding fresh greenery to your home.<br />Try a fiddle leaf fig tree, they are a go to for designers. They look beautiful anywhere you place them.The beautiful <a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.cnaon.com/i/2017/03/amazing-indoor-succulent-planter-feat-with-wicker-furniture-also-ceiling-light-and-round-ottoman-inside-sunroom-design-idea.jpg" href="http://www.cnaon.com/i/2017/03/amazing-indoor-succulent-planter-feat-with-wicker-furniture-also-ceiling-light-and-round-ottoman-inside-sunroom-design-idea.jpg" target="_blank">sitting room</a> below uses a variety of plants makes the room feel inviting.<br />I also love the way <a data-cke-saved-href="http://zencoma.tumblr.com" href="http://zencoma.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">ZenComa</a> used an old tool box to plant succulents. An arrangement like this would be so much fun in a kitchen or a sunny laundry room.<br /><br /><br /><img data-cke-saved-src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/c9fb70b0-470b-42ba-8d5f-655a52451b3a.jpg" data-file-id="1747745" height="500" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ae035611e90d6fd3629382aab/images/c9fb70b0-470b-42ba-8d5f-655a52451b3a.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 500px; margin: 0px; width: 500px;" width="500" /><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12661924372446086432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334762278222751387.post-35289105144232877712017-03-14T13:18:00.000-04:002017-03-14T13:18:58.984-04:00It's Pi Day! March 14---3.14---the first 3 digits of the mathematical constant 𝞹. So, let's celebrate Pi Day and eat lots of pie!<br />
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In honor of National Pi Day I want to share with you an awesome recipe for one of my favorite pies...<br />
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4 teaspoons of grated lime zest<br />
4 egg yolks<br />
1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk<br />
1/2 cup fresh lime juice<br />
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1 cup of graham crackers (about 9 crushed crackers)<br />
2 tablespoons of granulated sugar<br />
5 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted<br />
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1 1/2 cups of chilled heavy cream<br />
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2. Whisk the lime zest and egg yolks together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk and then the lime juice. Set aside to thicken.<br />
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3. In another bowl, stir together to graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter. Transfer crust mixture to a 9-inch pie plate and press the crumbs evenly. Bake for 15 minutes or until beginning to brown. Set aside to cool to room temperature.<br />
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4. Once the crust has cooled, pour the lime filling into the crust. Bake for 15-17 minutes until the center is set. Refrigerate at least three hours.<br />
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Have you ever thought about having a dressing room? If so, <i>What would it look like</i>?<br />
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I was recently asked what my dream dressing room would look like and I immediately started day dreaming... and thinking <i>Glamour...</i><br />
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First of all, I would want a dressing room with a BIG window and a view so that I could begin and end my day looking at the outdoors. I want to feel happy and organized when I walk in, so with that being said lets get down to the nitty gritty of what I am dreaming about:<br />
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There are two must haves in my ideal dressing room. My first would be enough storage so that I could have two separate areas done by season - one side for Fall/Winter, the other for Spring/Summer. My second must have would be a vanity with a beautiful mirror and an additional 10XX lit mirror where I could sit and do my makeup.<br />
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I would have a special place for my shoes, placed on shelves with LED lights so that I could see and appreciate each pair. I would also have a special place for all of my handbags so that I could display them and enjoy each one. I just love the way <a href="http://www.californiaclosets.com/walk-in-closets/" target="_blank">California Closets</a> designs their closets. The closet pictured below would make me "Ohhh so happy :)".<br />
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Because function is of the outmost importance in great design, a good closet system with plenty of storage and hanging areas would be required. Somewhere within the storage I would love to have an ironing board hidden in a drawer, accessible for a last minute press and easily put away.<br />
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Lighting is critical. In addition to recessed lighting I would add beautiful light fixtures like the one pictured below in a grouping of three pendants. I love this <a href="https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/lighting/pendant-lighting/"> pendant</a> from <a href="https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/lighting/pendant-lighting/anabella-pendant-in-nickel/">Arhaus</a>, its so delicate and feminine just the way I would like to feel in my dressing room.<br />
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The walls and ceiling would be covered in wallpaper. I love the way the Auburn wallpaper by <a href="http://www.thibautdesign.com/AF/catalog/product/details/product/auburn_at6103/material/wallpaper/colorway/metallic_gold_on_pink_620/?s=1">Anna French</a> complements the pendants. I can already see it coming together.<br />
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And the finishing touch would be my place to sit and do my makeup with a beautiful vanity and mirror. This<a href="https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/bedroom-furniture/bedroom-mirrors/plume-44-inch-x-36-inch-pressed-mirror-in-white/"> mirror</a> made of pressed metal has an antique metallic finish which plays off the pendants and ties the <a href="http://www.veranda.com/room-decorating/Thomas-Pheasant-Southampton-Cottage-2">mirrored vanity</a> featured below together to create a unified look.<br />
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I love glamour and fashion and purses and shoes and I love to just to dream and <i><a href="https://www.arhaus.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=arhaus.com&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=arhaus.com">Dream Big</a>!</i><br />
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Colorfully yours,<br />
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Living in Charlotte, I've visited Romare Bearden Park several times. It was interesting to take some time and research it's namesake, one of Charlotte's best known artists. I learned a lot and will enjoy getting to more about him and his life. You can view some of his work this now through March 4 at Charlotte Fine Art Gallery in South Charlotte.<br />
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In painting, the colors we use to create beautiful pieces of art all relate to color theory and yes, to the Quiller Wheel. ( To understand more about the color wheel <a href="http://www.artistdaily.com/blogs/watercolor/watercolor-stephen-quiller-color-choices-that-improve-watermedia-painting" target="_blank">read</a> on.) I would try to explain it, but you should probably just read about it.</div>
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So, to answer " How do you make color powerful and how does that relate to our spaces?" We can begin by selecting a <i>dominant </i>color. This is the hue that dominates about 60% of the color used. In our homes it tends to be the color we use on our walls as the background color.</div>
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A <i>subordinate</i> color is one that is used the least amount and tends to be about 10% of the color. In home interiors this color is sometimes the "pop" of color that we add to a room through accessories.</div>
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An<i> intermediate</i> color is one that is in between and is a neutral hue. In paintings, it is taking the dominate color and making it a neutral one.</div>
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At some point in this equation we have to find a <i>neutral</i> color to tie everything together and avoid visual chaos. It is selecting a color that is neither bright or strong and is used in about 30% of the room, it's the one we typically use on the trim.</div>
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This beautiful room by Heather Garrett Interior Designs describes exactly what I am talking about:</div>
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1. The <i>dominant</i> color is the apricot colored wallpaper taking up about 60% of the color in the room.</div>
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2. The <i>subordinate</i> color, the light peach is used as the accent color or the pop and it represents about 10% of the color.</div>
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3. The <i>intermediate</i> color comes in the shades of browns we see in the floor & furniture such as the table, the chair tacks and the shades of antique brass. Yes, even the color floor matters when combining colors in your home.</div>
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4. The <i>neutral</i> color is the tan color hinting to a touch of peach you see on the chairs and on the trim, which is about 30% of the color.</div>
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Don't forget, Color is a Powerful Tool.</div>
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<strong style="font-size: 14px;">Happy Valentines Day!</strong><br />As we celebrate this Valentines day I can't help but remember decorating Valentine boxes in elementary school to be filled with cards from classmates. With these boxes came lots of cards and so much candy. This brings me to a little fun fact on one of my favorites: <span style="color: violet;"><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', 'marker felt-thin', arial, sans-serif;">SWEETHEARTS</span></span><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;">
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