It’s hard not to be inspired by the colors in a beautiful sunset. A radiant sunburst design with all the sunset shades of orange, gold, pink and purple with ...
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Feng Shui For A Harmonius Home
Feng Shui is the ancient art and practice of creating living spaces and environments which flow in harmony with the universe. This holds true whether it is a land property or an actual house. The manner of design and placement can affect one’s life either negatively or positively. Feng Shui is based on the Chinese [...]
Color For 2013
Every year interior designers choose new, trending colors with which to create fresh, unique looks in home decor. As well, the Pantone Color Institute chooses a color of the year. I am always fascinated by the process by which these colors are chosen. It is clear this process involves tuning in to the global vibration, [...]
Inspiration For Floor Cloth Designs
The history of painting on fabrics and textiles began thousands of years ago in Asia, and floor cloth designs date back to the 18th century. Many of these designs were based upon motifs found in nature, or traditional, cultural symbols incorporated into a pattern with geometric motifs. Today the range of textile designs is limitless [...]
Green Interior Design
The green movement is trickling down into every facet of our daily lives. If we care about our planet and all the issues surrounding the depletion of natural resources, global warming and the environmental impact of non-sustainable products, then we can make new choices today that demands a sustainable and green environment, especially in our [...]
Ethnic Designs
I love ethic designs! It is wonderful to travel the world, and discover the roots at the heart of a culture which are expressed in their designs. When I lived in New Mexico, it was hard not to become enchanted with the traditional Navajo designs prevalent in rugs, blankets and pottery. Ethnic designs are steeped [...]
What Is Transitional Design Style?
I have a lot of people ask me, ” What is transitional design style?“, when I explain to them I am doing transitional designs with my floorcloths. Transitional isn’t a defined style of design like art deco or shabby chic. It is all about your own personal style, and how you want to blend the [...]
How To Make A Floorcloth
by Annie Horkan In 1984 I made my first floorcloth. I had no idea such a product existed nor did I have any idea how to make a floorcloth. A good friend was having a birthday party, and I wanted to make him something special. I had surveyed his home for ideas, and decided on [...]
































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