Friday, November 7, 2014

PUT THE "POW" IN YOUR POWDER ROOM

Did you know the smallest room in the house can pack the biggest punch?  And just because it isn't as grand as your master ensuite, it doesn't mean you can't make it just as fabulous.

Because of it's small footprint, the powder room is the ideal place to take big decorating chances.  It's the one place where it's worthwhile to go the extra mile.  Indulge in bold colors, expensive wallpaper, luxury scented soaps and fine linens.  How about that outrageous wallpaper you've been dying to experiment with?  And adding a chair rail and painting the lower half of the wall makes it that much more affordable.

Ever wonder why it's called the powder room?

The term "powder room" apparently, was conceived in the 18th century to describe the small interior closet, where people would go to have their wigs and faces re-powdered.  The term survived through the Victorian age and ultimately became a metaphor for the toilet.

The term still lives on, as we regard this tiny little space as the jewel box of our homes.  It's the perfect place to play out all your design fantasies.  Go ahead, put the 'POW' in your powder room.

This is the powder room in my home...just can't get enough of those peacocks!

















Hmmm...interesting!  I think I'd be a little bashful going to this one.
















Thursday, November 6, 2014

FRETWORK FRENZY

Fretwork refers to a series of intricate designs which are cut into wood, stone, or other material such as metal.  Sources give different reports as to the exact origin of fretwork, but it was prominently used in early 12th century Greek architecture and has continued to be used today.  Designs have developed from the rectangular wave Greek fret to intertwined patterns. 

Fretwork might be an old concept, but it has a new fresh feeling.  Homeowners favor it as an opportunity to enhance their interior design providing global character and elegance.  Fretwork is a great way to refresh your decor especially that it works so well with many other patterns.  The applications can be endless and adding this geometric wonder into your decor might just be what your space needed.



































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V LOGO FRETWORK in Navy