Archive for June, 2008

What is your decorating style?

Sunday, June 29th, 2008 by Angela Todd

This coming Tuesday night at 7:00pm we will tackle one of life’s biggest mysteries, “What is your Decorating Style? “
This is week three (of six) in the interior design series, sponsored by the City of Tigard.
If you have photos of your home, you are welcome to bring them along on Tuesday night. (You can also [...]

The Dream of Designing Interiors

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Most of us think interior designers have the best job in the world. It is wonderful, but being in business for yourself isn’t fun all day, everyday. I love this video a colleague shared with me from YouTube.

This makes me laugh and cringe because of it’s truth. Most people are envious of a designer’s job, [...]

Home Staging - KXL On-Air Appearance

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 by Angela Todd

If you missed my live chat today with Brian Bushlach live on KXL 750 AM, we discussed home staging in the current real estate market. Here is a recorded audio clip of the Home and Wealth Show from today. (Select the August 22nd show.)

Society of Design Professionals 2008 Interior Design Contest - Angela Todd is a Finalist

Friday, June 20th, 2008 by Angela Todd

On June 1st I submitted entries for the Society of Design Professionals (SDP) annual design contest. The wait is over. I was notified today that two of my design projects have been selected as finalists.
My interior design projects were selected from hundreds of nationwide submittals. I am honored and excited to be one [...]

Closeout Furniture Sales

Thursday, June 19th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Like me, you have probably noticed a large number of retailers advertising furniture closeout sales in the past few months. In Beaverton, Oregon near Washington Square, several stores announced bankruptcy closeouts in sequence over the past several months. First Levitz, Wickes and then Bassett Furniture.
We all love the idea of a bargain, and the bankrupty [...]

A One Day Room Makeover for as little as $500

Thursday, June 19th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Call me an optimist, but I see my interior design and redesign business continuing to grow this year and the next and the next. Some still see interior design as a luxury item for the pampered few, but more and more people are realizing that hiring a designer and/or decorator is a great way to [...]

Tigard Oregon Home Transformation Series Update

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Last night in Tigard, Oregon we kicked off our first class for the City of Tigard’s Home Transformation Series at the public library. We covered indepth information about color, how to pick a palette in a room, and current color trends in interior design.
We had over 30 attendees . Each participant had a [...]

Pattern Blending Fabric Like a Pro

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Our ability to pattern blend is what separates us from the animals. It is our God given right as the king of the animal kingdom… It is right up there with walking on two feet.
Great pattern blending will turn a good design project into something exceptional. If blended well, the room will be a personalized, [...]

KXL Home and Wealth Show with Brian Bushlach

Monday, June 16th, 2008 by Angela Todd

This Sunday, June 22nd I will be on air with Brian Bushlach the host of the “Home and Wealth Show” on KXL 750Am. Brian owns Integrity Mortgage Planning and is a trusted subject matter expert in building wealth in the Portland, Oregon market. I love his informative blog too.

For most of us, our home is [...]

Real People Real Houses

Sunday, June 15th, 2008 by Angela Todd

I recently found out through the Interior Design Society about Real People Real Houses a web site where homeowners, architects, contractors, interior designers, and interior decorators post their before and after interior design projects. Others in the community have an opportunity to post comments and ask questions about your projects too.

The site is hosting [...]