A Japanese Minimalist Space that Soothes

Posted on Aug 6, 2011Aug6
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Most of my design work falls into the transitional style – a blend of traditional and contemporary elements with aesthetics, comfort and function taking equal priority. I certainly admire and learn from other styles though, and I have a real appreciation of many minimalist interiors I’ve seen. Take a look at this model room in…Read More

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There’s a Very Colorful Old Lady I Adore

Posted on Jul 29, 2011Jul29
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There’s a very colorful lady I see when I go on a long walk. She’s pretty old now, but she looks like she’s in great shape and has a very loving family who really cares for her. She, of course, is a house– a wonderful Victorian home painted in a crazy palette of  bright pastels…Read More

Using the Fleur de Lis in Home Decor

Posted on Jul 26, 2011Jul26
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I have a particular affinity for the fleur de lis, so much so that I chose it many years ago to represent my business and my brand, Leslie Fine Interiors. The ancient symbol is both elegant and decorative, and it continues to be a popular motif both in traditional as well contemporary interior design. The symbol…Read More

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The Invigorating Experience of an Outdoor Shower

Posted on Jul 8, 2011Jul8
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Have you ever had the pleasure of using an outdoor shower? I was recently thinking about the spectacular trip I took to South Africa last fall. On safari, we stayed at the amazing Boulders Lodge, where the accommodations were exquisite and each private suite included a marvelous outdoor shower. I wrote about the lodge and the…Read More

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Eight Strategies for the Use of Color in Interior Design

Posted on Jul 2, 2011Jul2
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I recently participated in a tweet chat (a prearranged virtual conversation on Twitter) on a subject that I particularly enjoy. The topic on the #designTV tweet chat was Using Color in Interior Design. The chat was based on a blog post by designer Lisa Ferguson of Decor Mentor, Eight Ways Interior Designers Use Color, and Lisa…Read More

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Gas Collection from Stua: Comfortable and Attractive Stackable Chairs

Posted on Jun 23, 2011Jun23
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Most furniture is designed to be placed in a certain spot and left in more-or-less the same spot more-or-less permanently. But anyone who has entertained large groups in their home appreciate that some furniture is designed to be moved often and therefore is meant to spend a significant amount of time stored away. Stackable chairs…Read More

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