On May 19, 2017, two National groups, the Interior Design Society and the Accessories Resource Team got together and combined efforts to give back to the Phoenix Veterans Community by working to visually improve their current facility housing homeless, low-income and disabled veterans. Julie Ahearn, of Ooh La La Decor,…
Excited to be the recipient of this award, but most importantly, excited that our client loves her new window treatments! A combination treatment of a Roman Shade, Stationary Panels, and Cornice is the “wow” factor in this Master Bedroom. My client desired a room darkening treatment with style so…
Are you entertaining for the holidays and afraid of wine or food spills? If your counter stools, furniture or bench seats are covered with a Crypton Fabric, you won’t be worrying at all! Cyrpton fabrics are soft, durable and resistant to both stains and odors. They come in a wide…
Decorating rooms is fun, but don’t forget about your staircase! Most of the time, it is one of the first things people see when they walk into your home. These changes can be easy and quick and really make an impact. If you need help picking out a runner for…
Decorator Nate Berkus Reinvents His Manhattan Duplex : Architectural Digest Decorator Nate Berkus Reinvents his Manhattan Duplex: Architectural Digest I absolutely LOVE how he transformed those awkward windows in the Master Bedroom to look like tall windows! Pretty cool idea!
Have you heard? Pantone’s 2013 color of the year is Emerald. “Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” Of course as a decorator, my mind first thinks about how to use that color in the home. The more I started…
Are you throwing a New Year’s Eve party? Make the party extra festive by adding some finishing touches to your decor. Try a New Year’s centerpiece like this one using some of your Christmas ornaments: I think it’s a wonderful idea to use clocks as a New Year’s theme. As…
This year I decided not to hang my stockings from my mantel and instead try something new. I love, love, love these big ornaments so they went front and center and became the focal point of my mantel this holiday season. My husband was glad I decided to hang them…
There are many reasons why to choose custom window treatments. First reason is that they are guaranteed to be one of a kind! There are so many fabric choices for custom treatments. You are welcome to come with me to the designers showroom to see all the fabric books! Your…
Greenhouse Fabrics: Greenhouse Fabrics Chevrons and Geometrics: Chevrons and geometrics dominate the scene. From fashion, to fabric, to furniture, these modern trends can be seen everywhere.
National Board Member 2018
Past President of the Chicago
and Suburban Chapter
Award Winning Designer, IDS National Designer of the Year Award, 1st Place in Window Treatments, 2016
Lead Designer on US Vets Home in Phoenix in May, 2017.
