I attended the New York International Gift Fair last summer while hanging out with my hubby in Manhattan for his birthday. I just happened to be in town while the show was just starting and of course as an entrepreneur, I mixed some business with fun! While at the show, I met this lovely couple, [...]
A few years ago I attended the New York Home Textile Show in New York City and was amazed at the beautiful home accessories I found. As a Feng Shui designer and practitioner, I have a passion for Asian fabrics and design. When I was introduced to Siw Thai Silk’s beautiful fabrics and accessories I [...]
Recently we completed a basement redesign for a client in Kensington, Maryland. One side we completed was a children’s play area (see previous post) the other side was an adult entertainment area complete with a customized wine cellar and bar. We added new sconces to brighten the area, including selecting a great color for the [...]
We recently completed a basement redesign for a client who was interested in an eco-friendly children’s playroom. We worked to create an interesting design complete with bamboo flooring,and eco-friendly wall covering. Check out the results:
One great thing about eco-friendly wallpaper is that it also doesn’t contain VOCs or mold-harboring chemicals. Vinyl-free wall coverings eliminate the risks of air bubbles and it doesn’t contribute to the spread of mildew. These wallpapers are made of natural fibers and come pre-pasted. They are stronger and easy to install and remove. The patterns [...]
While you are considering all the solutions that are available when going green in your home, you may want to consider investing in eco-friendly furniture. This is furniture that is made out of recycled, reclaimed, and renewable materials. Your home can be greatly enhanced by purchasing eco-friendly furniture. You can find beautiful eco-friendly furniture at [...]
A dear friend and neighbor has hired us to specify the interiors of his new dental office on Capitol Hill. It will be entirely “green”. Kreative Ways will work magic on the interior so that it says to their clientele warm and friendly. As you can see from the photos it is now a shell! Wow how [...]
Recently I was assisting one of my best repeat clients redecorate her home. We had worked together several years ago where as I had given her a comprehensive color scheme based on the principles of color therapy. The results were outstanding. After several years, the colors I had chosen for her home still held up [...]
With the growth in communications technology, a growing number of people are working from home. In most situations a spare room or out-building is ideal as it can be converted to suit personal needs and the type of work carried out but most people working from home, will agree, that a space outside the home [...]
Or possibly your baby greens. As parents-to-be, you have enough to worry about when it comes to planning your baby’s entry into the world. So the nursery shouldn’t be one of them. Unless you plan to have your baby sleep with you, your nursery should be an environment that will promote well-being, comfort, and security [...]
