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Decor: What Your Front Door Color Says About You

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I’ve been working with roofers, painters, and landscape artists for months, trying to revamp our family home. And because of this project, I have been to Benjamin Moore paint store more times than I want to admit, and visited countless Plant Nursery stores, although the later I absolutely consider therapy, the paint store exercise has stressed me out to no end.  Because what you see on a paper swatch and adore, sometimes isn’t the true colors on the walls. Just so you understand I’ve been going back and forth between gray and all sorts of neutrals for the base with a creamy trim and I have come dead-stop at the front door. Because my inner artist is aching for bold red, but my attempts to blend in the neighborhood is opting for navy-ish if not black and then of course I came across this article, now leaning towards charcoal gray.  Can you sense my struggle? Front door color meanings Black: elegant, powerful, and prestigious White: simple, crisp, and pristine Gray: timeless and classic Navy: authoritative and trustworthy Green: calm, quiet, …

Decor: Inspired By Film Set Decor

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I have to be honest, I see a film and think – I want a room just like that, or a house in that order and although some of the home decor listed here are ones I admired over the years, I have to admit, the home/set decor in Mr.& Mrs. Smith is also right up there as well as A Good Year, in terms of getting inspired. These are the film sets that inspired me over the years. Do share if there a space or two not mentioned here that you consider a solid inspiration for your decorating efforts. featured image is for the home used in Call Me By Your Name

Decor and Style Articles of Interest

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This past week was a lull. Not a peep at work, on the roads, online, and even television felt boring. Not sure what was going on – but I can only assume that after experiencing two weeks of pure warm and sunny weather, California is dealing with a cold front – which puts everyone in a slump. So, this Saturday morning, I see a slow start to the day. Perhaps lingering in bed, and thumbing through what’s interesting online. Kind of like this: