Creative Interior Decorating Tips
from Secretary of the Interior
Travel-inspired Interiors
Vacations are an opportunity to find appealing and unique treasures from your travels to decorate your home. As I have mentioned many times, your home’s interior should tell a story. How do you add visual interest with vacation finds? Follow my three simple rules and you will be filling your suitcases with beautiful finds. First,… Continue reading Travel-inspired Interiors
As Easy as One, Two, Three
Interior decorators use the Rule of 3 to create effective, memorable, appealing displays in any room on any surface.
Overcoming Indecision in Interior Decorating
Paralyzed by interior decorating decisions? Use Secretary of the Interior’s foolproof approach: conceptualize, analyze, finalize, realize, and personalize.
Palm Beach Style: Cheery and Chic
The décor in my oceanfront home looks tired. I’ve had a beachy theme with pale blue colors for a very long time but I’m tired of seashells and starfish. Can you offer some other ideas for a fun coastal look? JoJo How about a tropical air with Palm Beach style? You don’t need a prestigious… Continue reading Palm Beach Style: Cheery and Chic
On Real Estate “Love Letters”
I’m not sure this is up your alley, but should I write a real estate love letter when I find my perfect home? Angie Personal, heartfelt notes written in a tight real estate market, potential buyers compose real estate love letters to homeowners in hopes that their bid is chosen to buy the residence for… Continue reading On Real Estate “Love Letters”
Peel and Stick Wallpaper: Simple or Simply Vexing?
Thinking of trying temporary wallpaper as a spring spruce up? As long as you apply it correctly and to the proper surface, you will enjoy your new wallcovering for many years to come. Yet, it might not be the right choice for you. Like its traditional counterpart, removable wallpaper comes in many designs, colors, and styles… Continue reading Peel and Stick Wallpaper: Simple or Simply Vexing?
How to Boost Your Creativity
by Barbara Graceffa, Interior Decorator and Quilt ArtistSecretary of the Interior In his 2019 book, My Creative Space, Donald Rattner writes, “a creative thought is … the result of an intricate interplay of mind, body, and place.” In order to boost your creativity, focus on these three components. Adopt a creative mindset. Let your thoughts… Continue reading How to Boost Your Creativity
The Creativity Gene
Does everyone have the “creativity gene?” The answer is yes! With confidence and motivation, creativity can be learned and enhanced – just as a budding athlete or musician commits to training and practice to improve their ability. There is an art and science to creativity. Think of right brain and left brain to better understand… Continue reading The Creativity Gene
More Golden Rules of Decorating
In my last blog, I began to share some of the golden rules of decorating I have collected and want to give you some more tried and true tips that can guide any novice or seasoned decorator. Enjoy! I’ve never seen elegance go out of style. — Unknown Adding a touch of luxury (brings) …… Continue reading More Golden Rules of Decorating
Life is Too Short For Ugly
I am often asked, “What are some of the golden rules of decorating?” Here is my favorite; the title of this column comes from a quote from interior designer David Fuller, “Design because life is too short for ugly.” Over the years, I have collected some quotes from famous decorators and authors and blogger to… Continue reading Life is Too Short For Ugly
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