Julie Ahearn, of Ooh La La Decor, led the group effort for IDS for the 2 common areas, main lobby and recreation room.  The areas were devoid of any furnishings that would make the space feel more like a home or a space anyone would want to just hang out in.  Through fundraising efforts and generous donations from many companies, Julie was able to make a decorating plan for these areas.  These areas were transformed from industrial looking bare boned rooms into welcoming, colorful rooms decorated with a patriotic flair.

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After with new bench seats that offer storage

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Ooh La La Decor & More LLC is the recipient of the 1st Place Designer of the Year Award in the Window Treatment category at the 2017 National Interior Design Society National Conference.

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 I went grand with a treatment commanding attention while maintaining a tailored look.

The geometric pattern on the blackout lined Roman brought some interest to the otherwise neutral room. A complementary subtle geometric pattern was specified for the stationary panels, which were added for warmth and softness. The final touch was the cornice which was constructed with an angled bottom so it would mimic the shape of the angled walls and help accentuate the height of the room. We adorned the face of the cornice with nickel nail heads to add pizzazz and sheen. Client was thrilled everything perfectly captured her personality.

The large arched window positioned on an angled, vaulted wall presented some installation challenges. I orchestrated numerous discussions with the installer and workrooms to ensure accuracy in fabrication. The Roman is controlled by an upright continuous clutch due to its size. By using a solid fabric on the cornice, we were able to railroad it so seams wouldn’t interrupt the flow of the fabric. The panels were attached to the cornice by a notched right angle pin strip mounted under the cornice.

The client now enjoys a dark bedroom in the morning, and can raise her shade to any level to give her the right amount of light control and privacy all without compromising a contemporary, sleek window treatment.

This combination treatment of a Roman Shade, Stationary Panels, and Cornice is the “WOW” factor in this Master Bedroom. The contemporary, sleek treatment commands attention while providing privacy and light control. The geometric pattern in the fabrics and nail head detailing on the cornice bring pizzazz to the room.

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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!

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“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 looking at green the color, and the meaning of green and what feelings it brings about, the more I am positive that we all need a little Emerald in our life right now.  After all, green is the color of balance and harmony.  It is the color of growth.  Green reminds me of springtime, of nature and renewal.

After a long winter in the midwest, the color green restores depleted energy and is an emotionally positive color.  Maybe the color Emerald, whether it’s through accessories in our homes or accessories in our wardrobes, has that magical subconscious power to help us restore ourselves back to a sense of well being.  Although my blog isn’t the place to talk about our nations’ challenges and it will take a whole lot more than the color green, I’ve decided to embrace the color Emerald in small ways where I can so it will remind me of “well-being, balance and harmony” on a daily basis.

Some simple ways to incorporate this lively, lush color inexpensively and for a punch of color around the house:

• Simply add some bamboo to your kitchen counter!
• Add a few emerald color pillows to your bed or couch.
• If your bathroom needs painting, consider painting it green.  Or maybe do just an accent wall.
• Bring in a small wooden accent table and paint it green and white for beside a bed or chair.
• Easier I think to bring some green to your outdoor area this spring/summer.  Change up your outdoor furniture cushions with a fun pattern including emerald.
• Add a green throw over your couch to keep you warm on a cold winter day.
• Wear a green pashmina/scarf this winter.
• Buy some green jewels and put them in a hurricane vase with an earthtone candle.
• Fill your candy bowls with green candy.
• Buy a green coffee mug!

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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 a cupcake topper (photo courtesy of Fiskars.com; check out the pattern to make these at www2.fiskars.com) or a decorative place setting:

Scatter clocks throughout the party area and have them set to go off at midnight!  (photo courtesy of MarthaStewart.com)

Countdowns make a fun decor element and coordinates well with the clock theme.  You can find directions on making these corkscrew countdown numbers on www2.fiskars.com in their crafting section.

photo credit below: Antonis Achilleos/Women’s Day

I just learned about the Southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas just after midnight or on New Year’s day because they are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.  So as pictured, fill vases with black-eyed peas for good fortune and add some flowers for color and interest.

 

Another good fortune idea is to create your own fortune cookies with inspiring New Year messages inside of them.  The directions to make these can be found at www2.fiskars.com.  Just remember to have fun, be safe and to approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each day!  Happy New Year!

 

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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 head would spin! There is such a wide range of colors and patterns. I love the hunt and finding the perfect fabric and matching the trims. That’s another reason why to choose custom; details like trim and cording make your window treatment especially unique.

Custom window treatments just look and hang better because of the quality construction that goes into the fabrication of the treatment. Custom treatments can be specifically made to fit challenging windows or doors. The ready-made treatments you find at the stores won’t always fit arched or oversized windows. These specialty shaped windows require creative designs. Window treatments can be the single most important element in pulling together your decorating scheme. So finish your rooms by adding warmth and style with a treatment that you are excited about!

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