Decorate this Holiday with Purpose!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.............

The smell of the holidays are in the air. I love driving down the street listening to the holiday songs on the radio, seeing all of the holiday decorations and lights.  This year decorate with purpose!  

There are some key points you should consider when decorating your home with purpose.  

 

1. Color Scheme

This is one of the most important things when decorating. You can use many different colors all together but make sure they compliment each other. 

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2. Themes

There are tons of themes to choose from.  Pick one and follow that theme throughout your home. (Ex.North Pole, Rustic, Retro Chic, Ice Palace)

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3. Keep It Green

Being environmentally savvy is extremely important throughout the year. Those hefty electric bills can put a damper on Holiday activities and bring about unnecessary stress. 

- Use solar or battery operated lights

- Put those holiday candles to use.

- incorporate plants in your design 

- recycle old and make them new again. 

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Solar Lights

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4. Incorporate reminders of Love and Happiness with your pillows, wall decals, mistletoe and ornaments.

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Wall Decals

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5. Be creative by making something uniquely designed for you and your family.

Upside Down Tree

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Wrapped frames or canvas.

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Ornament Calendar

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6. Over indulge with your table scape.  Be brilliantly Bold!!!!!

Hang ornaments from your chandelier.

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The "Remix" with Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason

I had the pleasure of meeting Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason, founders of Aphro Chic, during their book signing event at Jonathan Adler's Store in Philadelphia.  Both Hays and Mason deliver a cultural modernism that is on point. Great conversations and eye popping colors filled the room while providing me with inspiration. 

The Book "Remix" focuses on a few key points on how to incorporate cultural modernism design into your space: 

color

pattern

art 

global objects

 It is a definite must read for all who love interior design. 

I won't spoil you with tons of details from the book. You will have to get one for yourself. Meanwhile enjoy some pictures from the book and Jonathan Adler's store.

Perfectly patterned "Remix" books.

Jonathan Adler's store decor and furnishings in Philadelphia.

Jonathan Adler's mix of pattern and colors.

"The Culture of Color"

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"Telling Your Story Through Pattern"

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"Original Art"

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"Global Objects"

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DIY Decorative Balls

An easy way to add a little pizazz to your bookshelf or ledge is to make some decorative balls for a little added detail. 

1. Get a styrofoam ball

2. Stick tooth picks in the ball

3. Spray paint (spray lightly)

It's as easy as 123 and the cost is extremely inexpensive. 

DIY Freebie Classes

Trying to be savvy with your money? Have some home projects that are a priority to complete? It's not necessary to  loose your mind just yet. There are DIY classes in your area that you can take for FREE to solve your home improvement project dilemmas.  Save yourself the headache of having to pay expensive fees for the light to medium projects in your home by Doing It Yourself. Plan to take a course to start you on your way. 

YouTube is one of the best places to find and view how to do something. 

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YouTube is not the only online web spot to get some instructions. Check out Lowes for DIY details on changing faucets, installing dimmer lights, cabinet installation, flooring and much more.

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The Tile Shop offers FREE classes every Saturday for tiling techniques. The instructor will help you to learn how to tile for the specific area in your home you want to tile.

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Every weekend Home Depot offers free DIY classes for a variety of projects like painting, hanging window treatments, installing closet organizers, bathroom updates, garage enhancements, planting, etc. etc etc. I'm sure you get the idea.

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Stores like AC Moore, Joan's Fabric and Michaels all offer classes. Some classes are free and some may have a fee.

Almost all of the stores listed have DIY classes for your little ones too.

Once you have completed one project you will be confident enough to tackle more home projects on your own. The best part is that you will end up with more money in your pocket.

The Chic and Stylish Homes of the Kardashian Family

The Kardashian family is known for having great style and they represent it well in their chic and fabulous homes.

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