Archive for the ‘DIY & Design Tips’ Category
Friday, February 13th, 2009 by Angela Todd
Last week I reported the top 10 decorating mistakes. It was so fun, I thought I would do it again! Here are another 15 common decorating mistakes you might see while visiting homes in and around Portland, Oregon.
11. Do it yourself faux finishing.
“My sister Diane shared a saying she once heard, ‘Too much [...]
Tags: common decorating mistakes, oregon, Portland
Posted in DIY & Design Tips, Design Musings | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 by Angela Todd
When you are a residential interior designer in Portland you see a lot of interesting things.
I love what I do and I adore my clients. Sometimes even clients with good taste make some “not so hot” decisions in regards to their decor. Maybe we get so used to our own homes that we don’t even [...]
Tags: decorating faux pas, interior designer in Portland
Posted in DIY & Design Tips, Design Musings | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 by Angela Todd
Did you know January is National Get Organized Month? Getting organized is one of the top 5 New Year’s Resolutions. Here is a secret from one busy professional to another. You don’t have to do it all yourself.
Perhaps your home office needs a little TLC or extra help organizing for tax time. Brandie Kajino The [...]
Tags: brandie kajino, clutter, design tips, home office, home office organizer, Missy Gerber, national get organized month, Organizers Northwest
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Friday, January 9th, 2009 by Angela Todd
I am so excited for 2009 to get underway I can hardly stand it. I just heard an astute prediction in a recent marketing meeting I attended. 2009 will be the year of DIY (do-it-yourself).
I believe that to be true. I have noticed a recent shift in how my clients think about remodeling and redecorating projects. Is this true of [...]
Tags: 2009 Trends, DIY, redecorating, Remodeling
Posted in DIY & Design Tips, Design Musings, Trends | 3 Comments »
Friday, December 26th, 2008 by Angela Todd
December 26th is the single biggest day for returning merchandise, and it isn’t a bad day for discount shopping either. If you are braving the crowds today and decide to do a little home decor shopping, I’d like to remind you how to get the most from your shopping experience.
Have a Plan
Take inventory of what [...]
Tags: decor, holiday shopping, horchow
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 by Angela Todd
We only have two more days until Christmas. Pamper yourself over the next few days. Read a book, sing a song, light candles, eat some fudge, have a glass of eggnog or a hot chocolate.
I wish you quiet time next to the fire, memories that you will treasure, and a warm, cozy bed to sleep [...]
Posted in DIY & Design Tips, Seasonal Decorating | 1 Comment »
Friday, December 19th, 2008 by Angela Todd
Have you started to experiment with your holiday decorations with colors other than the traditional red and green? If you haven’t you have probably considered it. Today’s holiday decor today is less about traditional colors and more about blending with your everyday look.
Here are six holiday tips for one-of-a-kind chic holiday look.
Declare a Color [...]
Tags: decorating tip, holiday decorating, Mary Carol Garrity, Nell Hills
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Friday, November 28th, 2008 by Angela Todd
Happy Thanksgiving! I am visiting my family in Indianapolis and working on a couple of design projects here in the Circle City.
Yesterday’s family feast was at Mom’s house. I call my mom the Martha Stewart of the Midwest. She is an exceptional cook, crafty, has great design sense, and is dangerous with a sewing machine. [...]
Tags: angela todd designs, Indianapolis, thanksgiving
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Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 by Angela Todd
I am in Indianapolis for the next two weeks visiting my family. If you moved away when you became an adult like I did, you probably know the feeling. Buildings, landmarks and roads are the same, but different. It is almost as if you remember a movie you haven’t seen for a long time. I [...]
Tags: decorating, family makeover, Indianapolis
Posted in DIY & Design Tips, Home Transformations | 3 Comments »