"Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing." ~Harriet Braiker
My style philosophy is to have fun with decorating your home - not take it all too seriously - and to inject your own personal style into your home. If you are unsure of colours, look to your wardrobe; chances are, if you enjoy wearing a particular colour, you will also enjoy it in your home. If you feel your home is beginning to look like everyone else's, or like you copied the look exactly from a magazine, throw something unexpected into the mix. Showcase your collections in a way that honours them, and use a favourite piece as a jump-off point for the space. My own style is a blend of what I love and what I can afford. Would I decorate differently if my budget was very generous? Sure, but I would still comb flea markets, thrift shops, and antique shops for my favourite vintage pieces. While I definitely seem to have a penchant for watery shades of blue, it was a direction that was never planned. Instead, I gravitated naturally to the cooler, fresh palette...seeking the calm that it inspires in me. When shopping for my home, I am not a colour purist, and indeed, gravitate to many colours. Ultimately, I buy what I love and make it work in my home. Seasonal decorating is great for accommodating this, and I am known for changing things up seasonally.
If you have decorating questions, I do my best to answer short inquiries via email.
If you want to read more about my design ethic, have a look at the following posts:
