tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15834835.post114058067364662744..comments2023-09-26T07:42:23.801-05:00Comments on Designer Line: Operation Sweet DreamsMs. Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06935557345335273852noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15834835.post-1140927257395541332006-02-25T22:14:00.000-06:002006-02-25T22:14:00.000-06:00Hi Steph:Im not sure how to answer your question a...Hi Steph:<BR/><BR/>Im not sure how to answer your question about designers being born or made...hehe Interesting thought though to ponder!<BR/><BR/>I have to admit that I have a shopping problem, but I guess it comes to some advantage that I can find things that coordinate. I think that wood tones are the most important thing to work around or mix with. <BR/><BR/>I think doing room by room with a common element works throughout the house. I have a common paint color throughout my house, but a different accent color in each room that kindof ties everything together. I have kindof an asian/middle eastern them going on throughout my house. I have deep red as an accent in one room and dark pinks and purples in one bathroom. But then I have one thing in there (it is a chest that I keep toiletries in) and it has red in it too, so there is my correlation.<BR/><BR/>Overall I would say do room by room. Analyze what you have and what you need. The shows like design on a dime do just that. They evaluate the space and figure out what it needs and what they can do for their $1000. They have certain skills too that allow them to create things without buying them. I like to figure out what it is that I want to bring in, keep it at a mental note until I locate it, and at a certain cost. <BR/><BR/>Each space is unique - add your personality to it through color. Dont be afraid to angle a chair or add a nice little rug. The seasonal sales are great times of year to find things for your home, like a fun chair for a corner of a room or a fun vase. <BR/><BR/>I think that design magazines are helpful to people to find what kind of style they want, or to personalize a look they want to have and make their own. I would suggest House Beautiful and Veranda. They are design magazines that everyone can use and find some inspiration from. If you see a great table you like, find something similar and go for it!Ms. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935557345335273852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15834835.post-1140805505979490702006-02-24T12:25:00.000-06:002006-02-24T12:25:00.000-06:00Hi Ms M.Okay I have a silly question...are designe...Hi Ms M.<BR/><BR/>Okay I have a silly question...are designers born or made? I love things that are different. I want to decorate but can't figure out how to get the "POP" effect for my place. I love to watch shows like "Design on a Dime", "Trading Spaces" and such but for some reason I can't pull off the look. Should I start room by room and can each room has it's own theme or should the house have a theme? COnFusEd<BR/><BR/>StephDreamDrivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226831326659779091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15834835.post-1140764424055563592006-02-24T01:00:00.000-06:002006-02-24T01:00:00.000-06:00Hi Superstarfairy:I think interior design and deco...Hi Superstarfairy:<BR/><BR/>I think interior design and decoration is lots of fun - my advice is just coordinate your things, they do not have to match. Mix it up a bit and add some color and some neutrals. I am a big fan of target furniture - they have great designers pushing product there, and for a great price especially when it goes on sale or clearance! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your interest and for posting in my blog!<BR/><BR/>- MelissaMs. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935557345335273852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15834835.post-1140641454080028452006-02-22T14:50:00.000-06:002006-02-22T14:50:00.000-06:00Your room will look great when you get everything ...Your room will look great when you get everything together. You have a great eye for detail and design! I wish I had the patience to look at things in pieces to bring them together in such a fab way. Maybe after I finish this semester I can focus more on home decor. Have fun!!DreamDrivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226831326659779091noreply@blogger.com