Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!!

I wanted to wish everyone that follows us(though I bet its just a handful of people and we thank you) a very happy holiday! 2010 has been a year of change, happy change and have seen wonderful firsts for myself and Ava(this time last year she got engaged...2011 should mark their start as a real married couple) we can hope!! We thank our families and friends for all the love, support and help though the year and I can say I have never been happier to be doing what I was born to do and am ever so thankful.

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We end the year being very busy, installing our next retirement project and hoping to get new clients and more projects. So, take some time over the next week to think of those things you have put off doing, and make a plan to do them. Thank those around you for all they do and all they are, and maybe if you can either take the time or spare the money, donate your time or money to a worthwhile cause.

We promise to post more next year, with one of the 1st posts by a+, herself about her trip to India. I myself have an adventure or 2 to come, Asia in March and the ICFF show in NYC in May.(in between a visit from my aunt and uncle,too) So we leave you with an image of one of my favorite places this time of year, and my hope for a visit again in 2011.

Accent walls

The debate continues on whether or not accent walls work. We believe that accent walls are a way to take a bolder color that one would not be comfortable in painting in a whole room. As designers we have a vision sometimes within seconds of seeing a space, and its taking that vision and marrying it to the clients style/taste/comfort. I cannot sing the praises of this practice more.
Today I recieved the latest issue of Stir from Sherwin Williams. There was an article that spoke to this continued debate.
People should not be afraid of color, accent walls bring a pop of color and dramatic flair in small doses. The colors do not have to "match" items, just be cohesive with whats going on in the space. People need to think outside the box of cookie cutter schemes.

And if you ever get bored, you can always repaint...