By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
The color yellow is associated with happiness, optimism & clarity. It is a color that signals activity & energy. A dose of yellow in an interior, or exterior, space can punch things up unlike any other color ~
Punch up your home with yellow
Posted on 06 April 2012.
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Turquoise!
Posted on 30 March 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
This is the time of year to declutter and lighten and brighten up your home ~ removing the extra layers and packing away for the spring and summer months anything that is weighing your space down. I love the color turquoise and, if you are considering some changes to your home, I find it to be a very timeless, happy and flexible focal or accent color. Turquoise is on the cool side of the color wheel. It works with any type of furniture and evokes the feeling of water and feels especially perfect for a Lake Norman home.
Here is some turquoise inspiration to ponder as we head into this summery feeling weekend ~
Flashy flash drives
Posted on 23 March 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Looking for a flashy flash drive or trying to come up with a clever gift for your favorite nerd? Add some style to your computer hardware with a unique flash drive.
for a very stylish nerd ~
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Black & white interiors
Posted on 13 March 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Several weeks ago I posted about classic black & white floors, but when it comes to overall color schemes for a space, black & white is always fresh, yet timeless; timeless like a tuxedo or little black dress. Black & white works in traditional, as well as modern or eclectic rooms. It is elegant & sophisticated, yet neither overtly feminine or masculine.
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Balloon chairs
Posted on 09 March 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Did you know that prior to the 17th century, only the most powerful & wealthy Englishmen & women sat in chairs? Stools or benches are what the masses used & it wasn’t until the 18th century that seating was designed for comfort & relaxation. But, some chairs transcend their practical intention ~ the balloon, or dome, chair is a case in point.
Furniture before & afters
Posted on 24 February 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
I am a HUGE proponent of reinventing & repurposing older pieces of furniture ~ in fact, I have a Craigslist score getting a makeover as we speak. Taking an older piece, especially if it has some family or sentimental value, & breathing new life into it, makes sense on so many levels.
To inspire your own inner DIY creativity, first up is a desk that got a kelly green update ~
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