Western Interiors Magazine had a fantastic interview with Designer Windsor Smith that was particularly fascinating. Did you know she once was an antique dealer? A great knowledge of antiques is a foundation to great interior design. After all, many of the antiques are still some of the best furniture these days. Smith tells Western Interior that her own personal design and decorating is focused around elements of the past but recreated in a new way, as she describes her style as " I like the idea of a new vernacular pitched against classic sensibilites. Everything should feel like it is of the present but also has some kind of thread to history" as she tells Western Interiors magazine. She is not afraid of using punchy forbidden colors most people wouldn't dare touch such as dark navy she used in her kitchen, and toxic pink she splashed in her dining room. How does she pull it off? Her secret is to create a balance with white. She tells Western Interiors she is particularly inspired by the iconic designers from the 30's and 40's, and anything to do with Old Hollywood. Elsie De Wolfe, Slim Keith, Babe Paley she notes as particular designers she looks to for inspiration. This on fire designer has her own furniture collection, fabric collection and rug line. Can you believe she has kids too? Oh yes~......she can balance it all! (Read More.....)
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Chinese chippendale chairs will never go out of style. The ornate design is something that has captured the attention of people throughout all generations. It has been called the perfect accent accessory chair for any room. This popular chair of the 70's is making its way back into the home once again, but it begs the question if it ever left. These chairs were designed in a time where the oriental styles as well as the french rococo designs were the design of the day. In 1754 cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale came forth with the orginal chippendale lattice mahogany chair. He was by far one of the most talented designers of his day. Chippendale's designs fall into three main styles: Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese. Thomas Chippendale blended all these style elements into one unified design and produced this chair. The term "chippendale" refers to English furniture of the 1750s with a particular Rococo edge. Today chippendale chairs have gained popularity once again, often seen in bright painted colors for whimsical and modern looks. 
Wallpaper is a decorators best friend, as it is the quickest way of adding texture to a room without the legwork of painting. In addition, wallpaper does have some additional bonuses, - it conceals the worst of walls, such as what foundation make up does for the face. Lets face it, anyone can decorate a room with fabulous furniture and accessories, but it is the architectural details that really make a "great" room fabulous. Layering is the best secret of any designer. 
Kelly Wearstler is known for bold color choices, antique incorporation's into modern designs. Her look has been compared to the classic Hollywood Regency designers such as Dorothy Draper. Her mother was a decorator and antiques dealer, her father an engineer. She graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, where she studied interior and graphic design. She moved to Los Angeles hoping to start a movie career only to find her original direction in design and decorating. She eventually opened her design business, Kelly Wearstler Interior Design, or Kwid, in 1995 
Chinoiserie is a decorative and elaborately painted style reflecting oriental figures and motifs. The process is extensive and often includes gilding and lacquering. Chinoiserie art is applied to interior walls, furniture, and tapestries. Often times the art includes oriental scenery, human figures, intricate lattices, and exotic birds and flowers. From the time of the renaissance to the 18thcentury, designers have attempted to copy the detailed sophistication of Chinese hand painted ceramics with only limited success. As time passed, and varied techniques were tried, successcame along withglazing, where direct copies could be made with a high level of detail. 
Fur throws have always been a luxury through time. Not only are they cozy, but they look very chic and modern. You can get beautiful faux fur pillow covers, rugs, and throws. They are elegant showpieces for any home. They also work well as perfect baby shower gifts for that new mother. Fur throws can be draped over a chair, or buy a rug for the small area you want to dress up. 
People are often connected with colors, but they are afraid something bolder on their walls. The people who have a harder time are those people who are contemporary, and usually after sophisticated looks, but long for that color in their rooms. Here are some quick steps to adding color into your life.......... 
