Aqua hues are always fresh, fun, and lively. I love the versatility of aqua in decorating - it can change to warm or cool depending on the colors surrounding it. Here's a roundup of some of my favorite aqua blue contemporary table lamps , light fixtures, and home decor : 1. Swag Style Blue Ikat...

Navy blue can be taken for granted. Thus, I’ll show you 5 ways to use navy blue decor in your home so that it looks intentional and chic. Sure, the hot colors may be tangerine and it’s totally “in” to have gray interiors, but who do you always rely on when you want to dress up...

If you've got the blues you're not alone. Most major color prognosticators are predicting that the color blue will reign in 2009. It's cool, relaxing and environmental all at once. In spirit of the blues, we present some of our favorite new items that put us in a blue mood. Or take a look...

Welcome to another installment of Style School , in which we explore the origins and defining elements of different regional aesthetics. Our topic today is the fun and frivolous mid century decorating, for which Palm Springs style is known. It's an decor approach that has gained steam in recent years...

No matter what season, blue is a perennial favorite for decorating. Fresh and timeless, blue hues lend a relaxed look that evokes feelings of calm. Here's a roundup of some of my favorite cool blue seating , table lamps , and home decor : 1. Silver Coral Icon Candle in Blue Glass . 2. Blue Vertical...

This serene photo of Jackie O., vacationing in Portofino in 1961, inspired this 4th of July decor theme. Patriotic style is typically characterized by military blues like navy or royal. Instead of those cold versions of blue, this photo of Jackie O. made me create a palette of warm blues like ocean,...

Asking yourself how to beat the winter blues? Between blizzards on the East Coast and the general malaise of the post holiday winter, it’s hard to feel perky. What’s even more depressing is seeing all the cruise wear in stores and knowing you can’t get away! I have concocted a design...

Monaco blue is one of the “it” spring colors in fashion and interior design. To me, incorporating Monaco Blue in a design scheme is like a trip to the Mediterranean without ever leaving home. Although it’s essentially been around forever, this crisp shade of blue pairs beautifully with...

By now anyone who delights in interior design knows that the black room is a major trend. Some of you may even have dared to go dark. More likely, you may admire the look, but are unsure how to pull it off. Here are five different ways you can style a room with black paint on the walls, from pops of...

Late spring into early summer is when everyone starts thinking — BEACH! So whether it's an actual beach house, lake house, or just a fresh update to your own house let this beach home decor in 4 ways inspire you! With just a few easy pieces you can get your style of the "beachy look"...

For my final installment of the Colors for Summer Decorating series we descend upon bold yet tranquil blue decor. (We've previously talked about yellow decor and red decor .) This beautiful hue encapsulates summer but brings in the looming days of fall ahead. Blue accents are calming and peaceful...

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I've always had a soft spot for pastel colors in home decor, especially at this time of year. There's something uniquely invigorating about a subtle yet refreshing wash of sky, a brush of peach, or a hint of mint. This years batch of pastels is particularly appealing. They're clean and modern...