A Teen Room Design Every teen dreams of having the perfect room – THE place to hang with friends or escape their loving families. Comfortable seating, flat screen TV, and black-out shades to block the sun on weekends all make the must have list! The Teen Scene pictured here has a bold painted accent wall […]
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That’s Not My Paint Color!
Why a paint color works in one room but not in another Have you ever put your neighbor’s paint color in your home and it looked completely different? In fact, you found that during certain times of the day it looked like a different color from one wall to the next.The reason why a paint […]
Find Your Design Style!
Personal Style in Design When asked, “what is your interior design style?”, I hesitate because I truly have a love and appreciation for all styles, colors, art, and the infinite combinations that can be created from all of the above. When I work with a new client I can get a general feeling as to […]
Inspiration: Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts 2012
2012 Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts Although a coastal fog was blanketing Southern California, no CAPID members’ spirits were dampened. As we arrived at the 2012 Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts location, it was beginning to rain, but it didn’t matter. The house grandly stood on well appointed grounds, bright with a light plaster […]
Tips for Accessorizing Your Bookcase
Accessorizing your bookcase can be a lot of fun and a great way to showcase some of your favorite treasures. Start by clearing everything off the shelves so that you have a clean slate. Now you can be selective about what you are going to put back on the shelves and how you are going […]
Exploring New York Design Center
Fresh inspiration at the New York Design Center CAPID Members are always looking for fresh inspiration. Monica Norquist shares her inspiration from a trip to New York.With the somewhat recent addition of our adopted Russian daughter, it was definitely time for a vacation for mom! Since hubby was traveling to New Jersey for training and […]
