Radiant Orchid: The NEW Pantone Color Of The Year!

09 Monday Dec 2013

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BREAKING NEWS! The new Pantone color of the year has been announced and it is RADIANT ORCHID. Yes.. suddenly Emerald, the 2013 Pantone color is old news and Radiant Orchid is the new “it” color.

From the runway to home decor, be prepared to see Radiant Orchid everywhere.

See the quote below to see what the folks at Pantone had to say about their color selection.

In the company’s annual announcement, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, described the hue as “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones” that “inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health.” Source: The LA Times

Curious about how to bring Radiant Orchid into your home?? From chairs to chandeliers, you won’t have a problem!

MY TOP TEN PANTONE PIECES!

Vinson Traditional Table Lamp

I love the silver detailing of this lamp as well as the touch of Hollywood glam!

Shop Vinson Traditional Table Lamp

Herefort Mr. B. Riches Chair

With rich cut velvet detailing, this is pure luxury! This would look so fab in my living room. I must have it!

Shop Herefort Mr. B. Riches Chair

LeGrange Transitional Chandelier

What I love about this chandelier is that just like a great black dress, you can dress it up or dress it down!

Shop LeGrange Transitional Chandelier

Wallace Modern Kids Chair

These chairs look fabulous in any room. From the dining room to a kid’s room, these chairs are a wonderful way to add a burst of color!

Shop Wallace Modern Kids Chair

Quorem Pillow

Toss pillows are such an easy way to change the look of any piece of furniture.

Shop Quorem Pillow

Tamsyn Shag & Flokati Hand Tufted Rug

In case you missed it.. shag is making a comeback! Shag comes in lots of color, so why not Radiant Orchid!

Shop Tamsyn Shag & Flokati Hand Tufted Rug

Pouf

This pouf is such a wonderful place to rest. Replace a traditional ottoman with this amazing radiant orchid, houndstooth pouf.

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Edmund Modern Office Chair

Let’s face it an office chair isn’t the sexiest piece of furniture. They typically come in colors like black and white but why not spice it up a bit with this gorgeous number.

Shop Edmund Modern Office

Bristol Vase

Accessories to me always “make” the room. This vase will add the perfect final touch to any space.

Shop Bristol Vase

CAMOUFLAGE Pillow

Remember like 10 years ago when everyone was wearing camouflage? Well I have to say I believe this pillow totally works without being trendy!

Shop Camouflage Pillow

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Tuesday Tip: Green with Envy

02 Tuesday Apr 2013

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Keep your home looking fresh!

Each Tuesday I’ll be bringing you guys a simple yet innovative tip on how to easily spruce up your home! With the introduction of Spring I love all the green colors that are popping up slowly in nature. While our weather is still a little bit chilly here in New York, adding green into your home can definitely add a hint of life and energy!

Different ways you can implement green into your space:

Kitchen: Herbs are great ways to decorate while being innovative! Use beautiful potting methods like the two pictured above! Using the red flower pots make your herbs look rustic and elegant. Martha Stewart’s tip is to write with sharpie on the outside so you never snip the wrong herb on accident!

Living Area: Using lemons and limes creates an unbelievably fresh air in the room. Not only are they beautiful, they are inexpensive and definitely add a burst of color to a room!

Also, don’t forget to check out Mythic Paint if you are thinking about repainting or designing a room! I launched my paint collection last year with Mythic Paint and created a wonderful line of inspiring colors ranging from neutrals to vibrant hues! I recommend Cathy’s Limeade for a room that needs an oomph! The green will make you the center of envy!

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Home Staging Selling Tips: Dramatic Before and After. Learn How To Use Home Staging To Sell Your Home. Tips from Celebrity Home Stager Cathy Hobbs of HGTV Design Star!

11 Wednesday Apr 2012

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Dramatic Before and After: Using Home Staging to Transform a Space

While it’s true nearly every property can benefit from home staging, it especially holds true for those properties that simply don’t show to their “full potential”. The reality is when it comes to real estate; buyers only know what they “see” as opposed to the potential of a space. Most buyers lack the vision to imagine what a space will look like uncluttered, de-neutralized, walls painted a different color…you get the picture. Before a property falls into the category of “unsellable”, savvy brokers and sellers often turn to home staging. Home staging is the process in which a property is “staged and styled” for presentation and marketing purposes. As a professional home stager servicing brokers and home sellers in the New York City Tri-State area, Long Island, The Hamptons, Northern New Jersey, Hudson Valley and The Berkshires, I can tell you that more than ever, home sellers and brokers are looking to professional home stagers in order to sell properties.

Recently I was asked by superstar broker Jill Sloane of Halstead Property to stage one of her listings. Like any broker, Sloane wanted the property to show its best and be able to sell for top dollar. Sloane is also an absolute expert in her field and knows and appreciates the value of home staging. When it comes to selling real estate, there simply is no other marketing tool that can help a seller secure their equity and showcase a property so it sells for the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time.

As far as Sloane’s listing, as a home stager, I had my work cut out for me. Not only did I walk into a property that was full of furniture and clutter, the furniture arrangement was so poorly laid out that it would have been nearly impossible for a potential buyer to see the spaciousness of the property. Further the apartment was painted non “staging friendly” colors such as green and pink as opposed to neutral tones.

This apartment was indeed in need of a professional home stager, not to mention an expert painter. In approaching this home staging transformation, I followed the following Design Recipe that any home owner can implement when it comes time to sell their own home.

Paint the walls a neutral color
De-clutter
De-personalize
Arrange furniture so that it maximizes space and circulation
Use furniture that is appropriate in size and scale
Add additional lighting and replace light bulbs with those that are higher wattage