"Mom's Cave"- What a Great Idea

This idea is just for us girls. The “mom cave” is the new decorating phenomenon for the women of the house as they stake a claim to a secluded and quiet space of their own. It is a wonderful idea not only for moms and wives- girls can create their own “girlfriend cave”. The macho looking “man cave” with its sport memorabilia and big screen television has inspired the creation of this very feminine space that offers solace and a place for rebuilding inner strength and regrouping.
The “mom cave” can be any size you can carve out in your home. A walk-in closet would make a wonderful cozy space that is budget friendly. Find a space away from the center of activity in your home if possible.Just get started and find a spot to call your own.
Decorating the “mom cave” and the “girlfriend cave” is a breeze. Always have the room measurements handy so when you see the perfect chaise, you will know if it is a perfect fit. Think about how you want the room to work for you. It could be a place to sit in a comfy chair and listen to your favorite music. Or if you would like to try your hand at different arts you will need to include a table surface.
Start by deciding what to use on the walls Be as colorful or neutral as your heart desires. After all, this space will be a reflection of you to be enjoyed by you. Do you like stripes, florals, or pastel colors? This is the place to put them. Then get furnishings and accessories new or from around the house that will work for your vision of the “mom cave.” The only rule for this space is that you feel happy and relaxed in your personal cocoon.
Now just sit back and enjoy your special area and never again be envious of the guys relaxing in their “man cave”. Besides, our special spaces are so much prettier!!
So many of you are crafty and like design. I would love to see some of the ideas you come up with for this! E mail photos to me at Linda@Creativelyyourscustom.com. Call me to help you get started on your special space. I have some great ideas for you.


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COLOR CONNECTION- PINK

Pink has claimed the title of hot new color for 2011. It is the color of optimism and has the power to lift our spirits and push aside our worries and gloomy thoughts. Everyone could all use a dose of it to help feel better about life with all its ups and downs. We are seeing the whole spectrum pinks being used for fabrics, paints and accessories. There is a passion and a depth to pink. It is flattering for all skin tones, making people look good and feel good.
If you are still not convinced to take the plunge into pink as your main color, I have some ideas for adding it in small doses. Try a pink candle, pink clothes hangers for the closet or thumbtacks in pink. Write your notes with a pink pen. Change the knobs on your bedroom cabinets to a fresh shade of pink.
The whole point here is to just give it a try. Check out the huge variety of pinks available in a paint deck. There is bound to be one that is just right for you.
One more thing, last year’s turquoise is still a strong color in home décor and will work with pink. So go shopping and have no fear of coordinating the two colors.
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No Cost Tele-Seminar on Interior Design for Everyone

On Tuesday June 16th at 7:15 p.m. EST, Creatively Yours Custom will present the debut of its Tele-Seminar Series titled "Interior Decorating Blueprint" I will discuss a formula I have used successfully to apply to decorating and redecorating projects. It will work for everyone's home.
There is no charge for this session! All you need to join in is your telephone. The call will last approximately 40 minutes and there will be a question and answer session at the end.


To register for the call, click here: http://richmonddecorator.com/teleseminar

Less is More

I know you have all heard that saying before. The work I did this past weekend really reinforced the truth of it to me.
I was doing some weekend cleaning and decluttering in my home. It was really nice to see the impact that paring down had on my interior design. My wonderful kitchen shelf that displayed my blue and white porcelain collection became more of a beautiful focal point when I limited the amount of the pieces I had on display. Removing half of my pieces allowed the beauty of the remaining pieces to really look great. "Lesser" quantity on the shelf became "more" of a design impact.
Pick an area of your home and try it out. You will see less is more.