Serenity in Design

Design Trends

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Design trends for 2008 are running the gamut from “Earth Friendly” to “Glitz and Glamour.” The trend of coming home to a soothing cocoon a...

Tableaux

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If you love the look of wrought iron or leaded glass, but don’t want to replace doors and windows there is a perfect solution – Tableaux fa...

Silk Trees and Plants

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You're staying at a gorgeous mountain resort in the middle of a forest of trees. The large lobby is filled with birch and spruce. It l...

Mood Lighting

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When remodeling and decorating, we usually look for furniture, paint, carpets and decorative items as pictures. However, the lighting can...

Neutrals/ Purple/Blues/ Paisleys

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· Neutrals: Neutrals are always the safe choice when dealing with color. These combinations are soothing and appeal to those looking for...

Radiant Red

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Reds continue to play a starring role in the home fashion color palette. Bright red accents will mix with black and white as we move towar...
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Going Green

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Green may be the most talked about color of the season! In the past when we talked about green we were talking color. Today it can be color...

Toiles

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This refined dining room features a dramatic and elegant wallpaper, Plantation Silk, in a striking red on ivory color scheme. Full luxu...

Oriental Rugs

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During the past century, the Oriental rug has become valued throughout the world as a work of art.With its rich history and color, the Orien...

Sensuous Silks

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Silk fabric has a soft, lustrous and supple hand. For centuries silk has had a reputation as a luxurious and sensuous fabric, one a...

Crewel Fabrics

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Crewel, also known as wool embroidery, has been around for centuries. The word crewel is derived from an old Welsh ...

Tapestry Art

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In the middle Ages, tapestries had a purely utilitarian function. They were originally designed to protect medieval rooms from damp and cold...

Beveled and stained Class

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Stained glass windows in houses were particularly popular in Victorian era and many domestic examples survive. In their simplest form th...

Monkey Business

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Lamp design reached a whole new level in beauty, design and workmanship in New York with Louis Comfort Tiffany. His elaborate floor, hangi...
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Arrange-A-Room

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Do you want to arrange a room in your home or office? Better Homes and Gardens has added a free widget on their site to have a little fun a...

Nature in Black and White

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I love working with black and white art or photography, it allows you to decorate your walls with subtle messages from the art then splash y...

Photo-Collage

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A collage using any form of art always creates an interesting focal point in any room. Pick a theme for the collage, i.e. if you enjoy photo...

Designer Showcase

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I was lead designer in this showcase of homes project. My project was the master suite, consisting of the sitting room, bedroom and ma...
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Elegant Exposure

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Appreciating Nude Art The subject of nude art has long been in most societies. Nude art is still, however, considered as taboo or a contro...

Create and Update

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This was a comfortable room before, however, it lacked POP. The palette was good but plain. The colors I had to work with, were moss green, ...
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Cynthia
Originally from the Carolinas, later moved to Houston TX. Began my career by managing a custom drapery workroom/showroom. Later Managed at the Design Center in Houston TX with Scalamandre' Fabrics, studied historical fabrication of wallpaper and fabric reproduction for the historical society in NY. Received my ASID in 1993. Practiced Residential and Commercial design in TX. Lead designer/Designers Showcase/Master Suite benefiting the Columbus GA symphony in 2005. Manage "Serenity In Design", promoting other creative designers, artists, design products, architects, home designs and decor'.
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