Retro Glamour Home...Hello Miami

A while back I wrote a blog article called Retro Glamour In Progress. I showed samples of the materials I was using and some lighting prospects for a residential project I was doing. Well fast forward to today......the window treatments, furniture and accents in place. It is really coming together nicely. There is a definite Miami vibe with lots of sparkle and shine. I took some photos of the progress. Enjoy!

Walking Through The Mall

My friends first introduced me to Vera Bradley bags four years ago. Although I have seen them hanging off the shoulder of many stylish Pennsylvanian women, I had yet to step into one of her stores. I finally did at the Bridgewater New Jersey mall. The bags were so colorful and made me wish some came in blanket size. What I really liked was the entryway into the store. I took a photo of it with my i-phone to share with you.

After a smoothie and a pretzel, I walked past the Pottery Barn store and had to back up, walk in and just stare at their holiday display. I am like a child when it comes to sparkle and shine, mesmerized by it all. PB does a good job. Looking forward to the holidays now.

Decadently yours,

Shoshana

Eeping Over Interior Decorating Article

Last week was full of lovely surprises for me!

1. The Morning Call article I contributed to hit the news stands Sunday and I was thrilled with the content! Lots of good information for home owners looking to decorate on a budget, or to sell their home. To my surprise, it included, not only one of my clients rooms, but me as well. Check out the article http://www.loveyourroom.com/morning_call_interior_decorating_article.cfm.

2. I also celebrated another birthday. Yee haa. They tend to come around too quickly if you ask me, but was a good time anyway. I met up with some friends and enjoyed a good meal. Thanks Rhonda, Fay and Rachel!

3. I began working on three new spaces in Lehighton, Center Valley and Macungie. I am excited and 'eeping' over the possibilities.

4. I learned new vocabulary and furtune telling sayings: when you 'Eep' it means you are happy. (thanks for that one Haunani), and I learned that 'as long as you get a good parking spot you will have very good shopping!' Colleen, you and I proved it on our very successful decor shopping trip.

"I eeep over that purple sofa with the lime green skirt!"

A Home Office Inspired By A Pizza Box

A few weeks back my friend Tracy came over with pizza. The most gigantic box of pizza I had ever seen! I had no idea anyone could consume so much pizza, but we all did! And the jokes that ensued became childish. At the end of the day I was left with the box, and a crazy idea.

I thought the box would make the perfect stencil. So I used the box to create a wall treatment in my home office. What do you think?

Here is how I did it:

With the help of a ruler, level, and scissors, I cut out a 29” circle.  Using a graph paper, I plotted out where the circles would go.  Based on my graph the circle size allowed for for circles horizontally and three rows vertically.  After splitting the wall in five equal parts using painters tape, I traced the box onto the wall with a pencil, starting in the center.

I painted the outer and inner pencil lines using a small paint brush with a fine tip first. Then used a larger brush and it took two coats. Paint I used for the circles is Sherwin William’s Reflecting Pool. The walls are Sherwin Williams Egret White.

After two nights, and some frightening expressions from P, my hubby, I finished. 


The large scale makes my walls look very tall. And, no, it does not smell like pizza!


For complete detailed instructions CLICK HERE. Houzz, a design and decor loving website, featured it on their homepage.

Mentioned In Morning Call Newspaper, October 18

Hi friends!

If you get the Morning Call newspaper please look in the Real Estate section of the Sunday, October 18th edition. I will be included in a worthwhile article geared toward homeowners. I will be sharing easy inexpensive ways to decorate your home. I will link a copy to my blog once the article runs.

Decadently Yours,

Shoshana

Home Office Closet

I am on a closet 'roll'. I am finishing up the renovation to my home office. Here is my closet re-do. So much better than before.





I like everything at my fingertips. I can get messy & I hoard things so I need open storage that can handle it.





I will post the finished home office once it is complete.