Tag Archives: DIY design

Clutter; is that what’s really holding you back?

February 25, 2010

Clearing clutter is such a hot topic these days! And while many people find great freedom in clearing their clutter, I want to suggest that clutter is not the real issue – it’s all that surrounds us that has the capacity to either support or undermine us in the life we want to live. Everything [...]

Posted in The Conscious Home | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Design Budgets: 3 Tips to Making ‘em Stick

February 12, 2010

Okay, I think it’s time to bring up that ugly word no one ever wants to talk about…MONEY. That’s right, I’ve said it and now I don’t want to take it back. Ironically, us humans can be quite driven by money but we do everything in our power to avoid discussing it. Is it that [...]

Posted in The Conscious Home | Also tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

DIY Design — Create a Design Palette for YOU

November 30, 2009

This is a simple Step-by-Step Guide to creating your own design palette.
Step I

First establish your Cornerstone item. This can be a fabric, vase or piece of art. The first requirement is that you absolutely love it! The second is that it contain at least 3 colors.
In this example, the “Cornerstone” fabric by Jim Thomson uses [...]

Posted in DIY | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment