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Boy’s Room Décor: 2012 Fashion Trends

Posted by JGrinstead on October 24th, 2011

Bold and vibrant colors create an atmosphere that is intended to promote an active lifestyle. Warm and affectionate reds, oranges and yellows suggest a sense of confidence and optimism to greet the day, and similar nature-inspired greens and blues promote a leisurely and recreational feel. Classic browns, khakis and beige hues equally suggest a laid [...]

Girl’s Room Décor: 2012 Fashion Trends

Posted by JGrinstead on October 18th, 2011

Colors showcasing the diverse range of springtime shades invoke a sense of newness and enthusiasm in a bedroom. Bright colors are a sure hit with color palettes ranging from a brilliant turquoise or lime green to the always-fashionable pink and purple. Soft muted tones including tangerine orange or sunlit yellow suggest a natural feeling of [...]

The Art of Feng Shui

Posted by JGrinstead on October 4th, 2011

The ancient art of feng shui is a system of aesthetics designed with the comfort of the user in mind. Literally translated as “wind-water” in Modern English, the practice of feng shui can help bring about positive energy, or qi, in one’s life. With a few easy steps to improve the flow of energy throughout [...]

Decorating a Boy and Girl’s Shared Bedroom

Posted by JGrinstead on August 29th, 2011

From the earliest ages of childhood development, children are taught to share. Sharing with one another fosters a sense of cooperation and responsibility with others, yet having private time to oneself is an equally important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Decorating a bedroom to suit both a boy and girl in the same room is [...]

The Aloha Spirit

Posted by JGrinstead on May 20th, 2011

Suggesting love, peace or affection in its native tongue, the term Aloha has come to embody the culture and traditions of the native Hawaiian lifestyle. Meaning both hello and goodbye in its simplest form, the many applications of the term suggests an underlying theme of compassion and warmth unique to Hawaiian culture, coining the iconic [...]