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Sunroom

Just completed the installation of these cornices in a sun room in Naperville. Also selected the carpeting, furniture and accessories.Just a few finishing touches left to complete.

Orange in it's varied shades continues to be popular as are geometric prints such as the fabric featured in these draperies. The accent fabric on the back of the chairs adds an interesting touch.

Posters of Paris

This is the last week end for the Posters of Paris exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum. It features the work of Toulouse Lautrec and his contemporaries.

This is a fabulous day trip. Parking is easy. The building is fabulous. Milwaukee continues to be one of my favorite little big cities. Take a walk along the lake shore and have lunch or dinner at The Horny Goat. This is an interesting spot with very high quality bar food and an interesting location-inside an old Milwaukee firehouse. Be sure to ask about the building. It also has an outdoor bar area which has interesting contemporary design and a great location on the river. Also check out the third ward shopping. It has interesting shops for design junkies and is within walking distance of the lake front. Love It!

Tribal patterns

Tribal patterns continue to be popular in fabrics, accessories, clothing and rugs. They are interesting mixed with texture, color and traditional or contemporary decor. They also work well with Arts and Crafts and Prairie Style designs.

I saw this clever adaption of Winston Churchill's famous advice at the Farrow and Ball showroom at the Merchandise Mart yesterday. It definitely reflects my philosophy. What feels better than a beautiful, functional home? Home should always feel good and be comforting.

Don't Forget the Ceiling

Ceilings are part of a room's architecture and can be a great place to add interest or a special touch to a room. Adding a ceiling medallion, crown molding, a paint treatment or color can all do the trick. Dave Ryan is working on one of my client's homes in Western Springs in the above picture. He is adding a lighter value of shading to a medium green base color and a touch of gold wash. He also added soft gold touches to the details on the ceiling medallion. The chandelier has green leaves and the color on the ceiling brought the whole room together and made it unique.

   When adding color a soft value is best unless you have very high ceilings that feel cold and you are wanting to create warmth. Wallpaper can also be a great touch to add interest to the ceiling. Even a small toilet room is a good spot to try this trick. Gold or silver leaf is also stunning on a ceiling.