Yeah, that works..!: Creme de la creme

Monday, November 9, 2009

Creme de la creme

I just added a new favorite to my list. Obviously, I am behind the design times. Until recently, I have been more focused on the roll up your sleeves and DIY kind of stuff. Lately, I have made the conscious decision to step up my knowledge base and design efforts. In that effort, I have discovered so many talented decorators and designers who are writing amazing blogs. Once I start reading one, I get led ot another one and then another. Before I know it, hours have passed and my adrenaline is pumping. It's addictive but oh so inspirational. In today's Things That Inspire blog, she highlights Rose Tarlow and one of her beautiful side tables. LOVE the table, LOVE Rose Tarlow even more. I just had to share Rose's home page off her web-site. Even if I never saw any of her work prior to reading that quote, I would be hooked immediately. Right on, Rose!

Another woman I adore is Bunny Williams. Her philosophy of comfort and livability while creating an elegant and blended decor speaks to my core. I embrace her style in spirit.To date, I have not been able to materialize all that I see in my mind's eye which is inpsired by her approach to design. But there is no deadline to accomplish this. My approach to decorating one's home has always been and continues to be that of building layers over time. Just as the years build the layers of who we are as people, our homes should evolve over time in much the same way. My favorite book of Bunny's is An Affair With A House and it's all about just that - how she fell in love with an older home and over time made it her own while still honoring the house's architectural and historical integrity.

Bunny Williams, An Affair With A House

One of the top items on my design wish list is to someday inspire just one person as much as these women have inspired me and so many, many others.

2 comments:

Things That Inspire said...: Thank you for the mention, and thank you for posting a comment on my blog today! I am so glad to have found you.; December 10, 2009 at 5:46 PM
"Yeah, that works..!" said...: Many thanks! It's honor on all counts, I assure you!; December 10, 2009 at 6:07 PM

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TESTIMONIALS

"Karen,

I am so happy with all the (color) choices! ……Again thank you and I definitely will spread the word of your work. Anytime I have a need you will be my first contact and more than likely my only contact."

Pat I.
Honeoye, New York

"Karen,

I wanted to let you know that we are having a great deal of renewed interest in the home and had some VERY nice comments on the dining room and the noted changes from a realtor that saw it last summer. She could not believe the difference and was VERY complimentary of the design, colors etc. It was not for her client due to the small back yard, but she did notice the upgrades immediately. You went above and beyond and really took a personal dedication to the project, being very sensitive about the seller's need to not spend a lot of money. The suggestions were very upscale, but not expensive and I think it made a huge difference in the presentation of the home.

Sandi"

Sandi VanCamp, Associate Broker
Experience & Integrity
www.huntrealestate.com
585.394.8888

"Wow Karen!

We have implemented several of your suggestions! Planted flowers in the containers out front. Rearranged the basement furniture and rug. Having the basement ceiling installed today. Removed the wine fridge from the dining room. Removed a leaf from the dining table and placed accent flowers in the dining room. Having a painter come to touch up the inside, repaint the outside door trims, and repaint the shed door. Took the pictures of our family down from the shelves in the family room and replaced with decorative things. And I'm sure I'm forgetting something...

....Your suggestions have been right on the money! Thank you so much.

Once we move into a new home, I'm sure we'll be calling you again!

Kind Regards, Christine" - Victor, New York

“My husband and I were ready to spend thousands on new furniture in order to make our living room more accommodating. Then, I saw Karen’s ad for a redesign and thought it was worth a try. Well – let me just say that we are planning on a vacation soon because Karen was able to address our problems without us having to go out and replace our things! Our room looks terrific and now we can have our grandkids over without them fighting over who gets to sit on the couch. Thanks, Karen!” Elaine – Honeoye, NY

“I have to admit I was afraid of your color suggestions as I have always been pretty conservative in that area. I am so glad I followed your advice. It feels like we live in a new house! Even our furniture looks different and new! I never imagined what a huge difference color can make and for so little money. My husband liked that part the best! We have already given out your card to many friends who have admired the change. Thank you ever so much.” Pat – Mendon, NY

“Thank you for helping us with my mother-in-law. It was emotional for all of us having her leave her home of 57 years. Even though she is here in our home, the change has been hard for her. Your caring approach in how you helped us set up her living space made more difference than you know. “ Sally – Conesus, NY

Monday, November 9, 2009

Creme de la creme

2 comments:

inspiration is all around even where we least expect it