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Saturday, November 24, 2012

I'm Your Personal Assistant

The Holidays are here and life can get a bit impractical, stressful and straight out ridiculous. Give yourself the time you need to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones by hiring me as your personal assistant.

Get a special rate on my services starting at $8 per hour! The special only lasts til Monday so don't waste time to book me to help you tackle your to do list.

I want to be your Personal Assistant!!! I have tons of experience in this area with my own life experiences, my counseling background, and my designing business. My background checks and certifications are available to you for review if requested for service purposes.

Check out the services I offer:
-Personal and Executive Assistance
-Entertainment, Reservations, Tickets and Travel Info
-General Errands and Appointment Booking
-Shopping and Gift Assistance
-Organizing, Decorating and Staging
-Party and Event Assistance/Planning
-Project Managing
-Children Activities and Supports

Contact me at joyoflivingdesigns@yahoo.com

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Atlanta's own Michael Smith Boyd!!!

Atlanta has become a second home to me. I am always impressed with its design influences and inspirations. I'm a Maryland native but I have big LUV for ATL.
I was introduced to Michael Boyd's designs from my mentor Kimberly Ward's, "Pink Egg Shell" blog. Needless to say his designs are phenomenal. His luscious layers of luxurious designs make you want to more. You might have caught some of his designs while watching "Housewives of Atlanta". He designed the ever so stylish Marlo Hampton's home. Take a look. The pictures speak for them self.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Apartment Wall Design Solutions

Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the design. I see far too many bare walls and lack luster wall art that don’t do anything for the rooms decor. Bring in colors, patterns and/or geometric shapes to make you fall in love with it. Ok. I wont talk you to death. Just check out these items to turn your drab walls into something super fab. Best part about it, you can do it yourself.

Hang a tapestry to your wall to add prints, patterns and colors. If you can’t find a tapestry just hang a vibrant rug or some spectacular fabric. #urbanoutfitters #tapestry #rug #fabric

Hang your curtains from wall to wall, ceiling to floor. #ikea #drapes

Add a wall decal. There are tons of choices in prints, words, shapes, and the list goes on and on and on,,,,, They are easy to apply and are removable. #walldecal #esty

Temp Paper offers a variety of easy applicable and removable wallpaper. I absolutely love this wallpaper! #wallpaper #temppaper

Wall applique provides you with great definition and dimension. Your company will surely admire your wall applique and probably will run copy your idea. #designpublic #wallapplique

LED wall sconces will put a little sparkle into your room. Added lighting is always a plus and since it is battery operated you won’t need to hire a contractor. That can be our little secret. #ebay #wallsconce

Hang a large mirror. Mirrors can make a dark room seem lighter when hung opposite of a window and they can make a room feel larger. #cb2 #mirror

Fab lab

Friday, July 27, 2012

Dorm Room Decor

Now that high school is behind you, you must be prepared to go to college in more ways than one. Those drab dorm rooms can feel cold and scary but you must turn it into your personal oasis. Here are some key essentials to make sure your room represents you well.

Before you get started, do try to communicate with your roommates on a common color or print for your dorm room. Look for items that aren't costly because you may have a new roommate next year. Ideas can be found on Pininterest and there are tons of items in stores like TJ Max, Walmart, Target, Ikea, and CB2.

Personal Essentials

Make sure you come equipped with your personal bathing essentials. Get a shower caddy to hold your matching towel and wash cloth set with your favorite soaps and smell goods. Don't forget about a robe and shower shoes.

Organization

Extra storage is a must so that you can try to stay organized. Whether is it cubbies, ottomans with storage or bookshelves it will be a necessity. Cubbies and bookshelves can even serve as a room divider for you and your roommate.

Desk Accessories

Get your staplers, hole punchers, laptop holders, desk lamps and other needs so that you will be equipped with what you need to get started on the right foot.

Throw Rugs

It has been a minute since my college days. I hated to put my feet on the cold floor so a throw rug will solve that issue. A throw rug is a nice added piece of decor to make your room feel in harmony with your roommates side of the room.

Wall Decor

Wall decals/applique, posters, and picture collages are an easy way to jazz up those unsightly walls.

Bed Linens

Make sure you have more than 1 pair of bed linens and dress your bed to your liking. Add in some throw pillows of contrasting colors or prints and walla....

Room Dividers

If you are big on privacy you may want to incorporate a room divider by hanging beads, a curtain or just placing a tall bookshelf in a location to separate your side from your roommates side.

Window Dressings

Drapes, Shades and beads will do the trick but don't forget about window frosting.

Other Accessories

Lighting, picture frames, wall hooks, end tables are just a few of the many options you have to add a little spice to your room.

Monique Ireland
joyoflivingdesigns@yahoo.com

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Lower Prices and Summer Sale!

No one wants to spend a fortune on anything these days but that doesn't stop us from wanting quality without the large price tag. We all want to live in a home that is stylish and functional. Don't worry. The answer is here. Who said you can't hire an interior designer on a budget? Not me. Peak at my services below and see how these savings will make you feel like you've got quality services without the large price tag.

New Prices
Home Goods Research $25- Let me find the pieces you need for your home that fit in your budget.
Online Design Services $50- get a 3D model of your room with a list of places to purchase your home goods. great for DYI'ers!
Room Accessorizing $50- I will help you find the accessories you need to make your room look complete.
Sensory Room Design $25 per hour- If you have a child with special needs this is the service you need. My background in Behavior Therapy allows me to identify what your child may need to function better in life.
Organization $25 per hour-I will put the function back into your living space.

Summer Sale!
Get 50% off on all services until Labor Day Weekend! The best part is that you can use these services anytime before January 2013. These are unbeatable deals for quality design services that you won't want to miss. Deposits must be made before Labor Day Weekend. Don't miss out!

Here is what the savings will look like:

Free online Consultations!
$25 In Home Consultations!
$12.50 Home Goods Research!
$25 per hour Redesign Services!
$25 Online Design Services!
$25 (per room) for Room Accessorizing!
$25 per hour for Event and Holiday Decor!
$25 per hour for Home and Theatre Staging!
$25 per hour for Master Design!
$12.50 per hour for Sensory Room Designs!
$12.50 per hour for Organization Services!

Contact Monique Ireland for more information.
302-229-7027
joyoflivingdesigns@yahoo.com

Monday, February 6, 2012

Chocolate covered strawberries....

are an aphrodisiac. With Valentine's Day around the corner it is time to turn up the romance.

Try some of these simple ideas.
1. Send a pic with a kiss. This will get your lovers mind going in the right direction.

2. Create an ambiance in your home. Add some fragrance, fresh flowers, yummy desserts and fruits, sexy sounds, and dim lighting (candles).

3. Skip dinner and go straight to dessert.

CoCo Salsa Dessert Restaurant in Washington DC. www.yelp.com

CoCo Salsa....looks so yummy! http://www.yelp.com/

4. Most importantly....Doll your self up. Put on a scent that will grab his attention. Find a new piece of lingerie to keep his attention. Apply body oils to make your skin feel like silk.