Creating Beautiful Spaces...: design

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

OH What a Day!

How glorious to be English!

So many of us woke up on Friday to celebrate something Beautiful and Historic. And that it was. So we at The Great House are celebrating Everything English this weekend! Let us never forget where so many of us get our traditional American Style. Our style is deeply rooted in all that is English.

The comfortable abandon of old pieces living cozily among a crazy quilt of rich fabrics creates "home" in many of the rooms featured today.

Take a deep breath and enjoy all that is English as we congratulate William and Kate!

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Monday, April 25, 2011

Making Guests feel Welcome

Fluffing the Room!

I know we all get excited when guests visit. It's a chance to dress up a room and make someone happy, even if only for a few days. Crisp White Bedding is always a YES. This is such an easy look to accomplish and can be done in all price ranges. The Rachel Ashwell "Shabby Chic" white sheets are some of the softest we have found, and they can be purchased at Target! While you are there pick up 2 fresh white bath towels, 2 hand towels, and 4 washcloths. This folded on the freshly made bed makes your guests feel welcome in your home. (Pick up a few beautiful European Soaps and stack that on top of your towels!)

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A little basket on the bed table with bottled waters, a few snacks and some toiletries will make your guests feel comfortable and welcomed.

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Putting out gorgeous goodies for your guests.

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It's also a nice touch to make sure that your guest room gets really dark when you draw the drapes or pull the shades down. Your guests will feel like they are really on vacation!

Welcoming Guests this time of year can be a wonderful time in the kitchen as well. Fresh squeezed juices, locally purchased produce and special baked goods make simple guest breakfasts easy and enjoyable for all!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

What Your Pillows Say About You...

A lot.

We at The Great House are constantly researching cutting edge style and have a few pointers in the pillow department:

1. Say No to Needlepoint - Down with Grandma's handy work. Though it may have sentimental value, it doesn't belong on your couch.

2. Save your Money - Updating your throw pillows and bed linens can bring an entire new look to a room, and it doesn't have to be expensive!

3. Be Bold - Look for graphic prints, vibrant colors and interesting textures. Allow yourself to be creative! A pillow is a small addition that makes a huge difference. It's not permanent. So do not be afraid!

Make a dull room your favorite spot in no time at all!

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Delicious Day Beds

Be the first one of your friends to put one in your Living Room! We LOVE it. In choosing things for one of our favorite new clients, we have re-discovered our love affair with the ever versatile Day Bed.

The Day Bed can play a host of perfect roles in your home. Yes, people can sleep on it. Since there is rarely a back, guests can sit two deep while entertaining large crowds. Even your Dog will love the "no back" versatility for jump on, jump off points!

You can rummage around for one, hitting some of your favorite Antique or Hidden Treasure Haunts. You can buy a pretty, all buttoned up and new one. Or, you can even turn a twin bed into a Day Bed! Huge pillows, throws, unexpected books that excite you and potential guests are all things that come to our minds when thinking "Day Bed!"

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The Beautiful Design Project... Gone to the Dogs!

Most people who know our work know that we love to choose beautiful fabrics and rugs for whatever space we are doing. Most of our clients have Dogs. Here's to you everyone. Everyone that we have fought to keep your dogs off the furniture, the bed, the expensive rugs....... we give up! You win!

We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we have enjoyed all the encounters that we have had with your delightful dogs this year!

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