home decor

5 ways to refresh your space!

by Rekha on February 12, 2012

Paxton Wall Shelf, $49-69, West Elm

Is your home in need of a quick makeover? Before you contemplate a major overhaul, consider making small tweaks. Here are 5 simple ideas that will help you bring a static room stylishly back to life! 1. Add a wall shelf to create a spot to display a collection of photography or artwork. …

The holiday centerpiece

by rekha on November 13, 2011

Magic-of-Glitter-and-Gold

A table centerpiece adds charm and elegance to a dining and entertaining experience. You can easily create a lovely centerpiece using fresh flowers, candles, decorative stones and table runners. Here are some ideas to inspire you: Magic of glitter & gold For a glamorous look, create a centerpiece in gold, silver and bronze.  This sets [...]

Hot Hues for Home Decor

by rekha on October 2, 2011

This season as I scour through the many home decorating sites such as ElleDecor.com, HGTV.com and HouseBeautiful.com in addition to retailer catalogs for CB2, Crate & Barrel and West Elm, to name a few, I’m inspired by the rich, bold and interesting color palettes that I see.  I chose four of the hottest colors in [...]

Pillow Talk!

by rekha on September 5, 2011

“Always keep an eye on the detail.  Finishing touches such as throw pillows make all the difference, especially in the bedroom.” ~Nate Berkus, designer Throw pillows are my favorite decorating accessory. By using  the right fabrics, colors and prints, you can create a luxurious feel to a boring old sofa. Interesting prints also add personality [...]

Lights, camera, action…

by rekha on August 1, 2011

“Lighting should be considered the jewelry of the home.  It evokes emotion.”~Marcia Zio-Priven, lighting designer   Lighting serves more than a functional purpose in a room.  It can become the focal point if done properly.   By using different types of lighting you can make your room a movie set – create a cozy, elegant [...]

Decorating with fresh flowers & glass paint

Dress it up with fresh flowers

by rekha on June 30, 2011

“For dressing up an elegant space, I love chartreuse, red and eggplant floral arrangements.” ~Amy Atlas, event planner Fresh flowers are a powerful decorating tool that can transform a room from drab to fab in a few easy seconds!  Just as a glittery necklace can embellish a basic black dress, fresh flowers can do the [...]

Mirror, mirror on the wall…

by rekha on June 30, 2011

Mirrors are wonderful decorative accessories that give lighting and depth to any room. They allow more light to enter a space where natural light may be lacking such as entryways and hallways. Below are some design tips when decorating with mirrors. There really are no “rules” so use your imagination and have fun! Use mirrors [...]

Dining by Design!

by rekha on April 1, 2011

Architectural Digest held its Annual Home show this past month and walking the floor, I felt I had died and gone to heaven! There was gorgeous beauty as far as the eye could see, but what really caught my attention were the elegantly decorated dining settings, appropriately called Dining by Design. Below are pictures of [...]

April Special!

by rekha on April 1, 2011

Spring is officially here! As the flowers bloom and leaves sprout, why not bring a piece of the outdoors indoors by adding green to your home décor?  Green is calming, restful and reassuring, making it a great decorating color for bedrooms, living rooms, and places of retreat. Our “In The Garden” pillow collection was inspired [...]