So many of my decorating appointments are about coloring the rooms my clients want to change. I find that most clients are afraid of color! Color in fabrics they can use, color of their walls and ceiling and trim and furniture.  It is such a joy when I visit a client and their mind is open to colors other than neutrals. We both have a lot of fun. Colors and textures make their rooms so much more interesting...

A work of love

My clients in southern california were planning their wedding at their 2000 sq. ft. newly built home. I arrived at the address on a warm saturday only to find packing boxes and too much “his”  and “hers” furniture piled up in the living  and family room. The groom was gone on a 10 day fishing trip he planned long ago. After talking to the bride to be, I removed my  jacket, rolled up...

Many of you have questions about my website theme. I am using wordpress theme found under Elegant themes.  Hope that helps. Joan from www.DazzlingInteriorDesign.com

Hi visitors. I would like to discuss here any question you have about home decorating. Is it about color? fabrics? furniture? art placement? accessorizing? collections?  Pulling your look together?  Would you like to be in your own home decorating business? I have all the answers for you. Just ask. My business is very simple. Understanding is an easy step by step process that I would be happy to share with...

Hi  everyone. I am giving you a tip about coloring/painting  your walls and ceilings. When shopping for paint colors, always ask to see a color fan deck. Most companies have them, you just have to ask. You will notice that the deck is formatted so that the palest colors are at the outer tips as you fan the deck out. The colors decending to the lower center where the brad is holding them together, are the deepest...

“IF YOU LIVE IN THE DUMPS, YOU WILL FEEL LIKE THE DUMPS!  When we do not take care of our home environment, inside or out, our daily visual impressions reflect  a “I am less than” feeling. Our homes reflect who we perceive we are. If you really want to lift your spirits, really see how special and unique you actually are you will commit the time and energy and even some funds to convert those...

Last week I spent one afternoon at my clients guest house making a paper pattern of her 175 inch wide arch for constructing a valance.  She has an asian looking area rug , 10′ x 12′  with a dark navy background and coral and cream  and light blue flowers on it.  The great room swag valance will be solid coral with a small print tie-ups in dark coral and white. All the draperies are solid coral....

The rest of this week is booked up with decorating appointments. I love to help people with their look!  I am looking forward to applying my skills and serving people. Isn’t that why we all work? Not ONLY for the money, but to serve people with your skills. I know you all have skills that other people need and want your input from.  Don’t be selfish and keep them to yourselves. We all need you....

Hi everyone, I am currently still working with my client of 20 years.  She wants to decorate her guest house now. We were looking at  fabrics. She already has some dark almost black  navy blue area rugs with coral and cream flowers. The style looks a little  Asian.  I found a print with a black background and coral touches with Asian pottery in med blue and white for a bedspread. It looks smashing with...