Quick & Inexpensive Paper Streamer Banner

Today I'm sharing how to make this adorable, so-stinkin'-easy, Crepe Paper Streamer Banner 

on HowDoesShe.com. Come on over!

{And thank you to Veronica for the genius idea!}

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Blog Redesign Winner: Life in My Heels

I had such a great time working with Sheena to redesign her adorable blog. During the makeover we realized that we both graduated from BYU-Idaho's Interior Design program, just a few years apart! Small world, right? 

Sheena was looking for a simple, 3 column layout with pops of bright colors. I could tell she liked pink from her awesome purse in her family picture, so I added a pop of teal to go with it. I'm so happy that she loved how it turned out! Sheena also runs Queens of Green, a company focused on living healthily! 

Thanks for being so great to work with Sheena!

And thank you to all those who participated in the giveaway! 

Pantone Fall Fashion Color Report for 2012 Is In!

I'm loving every single one of these. Okay, except the top right one. But it might grow on me...
Which colors will you be wearing this year?

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Pantone Color Forcast for 2012

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Here is what's coming our way over the next few months! 

Tangerine Tango is listed first because it is "The Color of the Year!" Woo woo! So bright and delicious!

I'm also loving the bright, cheery colors paired with the dusty neutrals. 

I can imagine most of the interiors will be neutral backdrops with accents in the bright colors and patterns, similar to what we're seeing now.

In fashion I already see the bright colors being paired together, called color blocking. The official color report for Spring 2012 are mostly feminine colors. 

What are you favorite colors from Pantone's Top Colors? 

The warm colors or cool colors? 

Bright colors or toned colors?

Some of both?

Please share!

Fads of 2011 Transition to 2012

 2011 Color Fads: 

The combination of oranges/yellows/golds and gray...

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The "Vintage" look is in. These are the "hot" vintage colors that are being used:

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The blues and teals are still in...thank goodness, they're my favorite!

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Textile Fads: 

chevron patters (zig zag), diamond patterns, stipes, all in high contrasting colors.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:

This art piece is made from toilet paper rolls...amazing, right?

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2012 Trends

Color Combos for next year: Complimentary Colors

(The colors straight across from each other on the color wheel)

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For example: Blue and Orange:

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Textiles

Funky, ethnic, and modern...

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Modernized Traditional Patterns such as the Quatrafoil:

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Furniture

DIY furniture redo with patterns and stripes

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What's your favorite fad that's going on right? The colors? Patterns? DIY?!
What would you love to see become a fad or what fad do you want to see go? ;)
Please share! I'd love to know!

Samantha Ray: Rococo Elegance

In my first space planning class we designed an apartment in the Rococo time period for our client Samantha Ray. Because she is a fashion designer, beautiful fabrics, materials, and an elegant space was important to show. 

A floor plan, furniture plan, and finish plans were all developed for the project as well as a project book, finish boards and a rendered perspective as shown above. Below the finish boards are shown.

Living & Dining Finish Board

Bedroom & Bathroom Finish Board