Friday, August 10, 2012

Design Tips for Fall

As mentioned in yesterday's blog,
one of my favorite pastimes in this hot
weather is perusing through the latest editions
of fall magazines that are starting to
fill my mailbox, especially when they are filled 
with up and coming design trends to watch.
It seems this year, the word for fall is

CLASSICS!

This moniker is being used everywhere 
from fashion ads,


to food offerings

Fall Recipes: Roasted Grape Chutney

Southern Living 
Roasted Grape Chutney


to the world of home decor.

Here are a few tips for home design in 2012~

Whether the item is traditional, classic or modern, 
Gray is the neutral for today.  
And for those of us who love traditionally styled pieces, 
but also want to keep in sync with the latest design trend,
try adding a fresh finish to a classically styled piece
to keep your room fresh and exciting.

Pedestal Side Table

Classic style of the moment ~ Mid Century Modern

this table, enough said~
Round Pull Up Table


Final tip ~ the best designers all know
you cannot throw out the old just to
keep up with the new.  A truly inspired room 
marries your favorite pieces from the past with a few 
treasured trends of today to create an eclectic 
mix that is both comfortable to live in 
and inviting to all who enter.
So as you look for ways to update your home 
decor this fall, remember to look back
after all, classic design is classic for a reason!

A few classically inspired items from








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