Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Retreat Chic – Alternative Design: Trompe L’oeil Fashion & Home Color Tips

December 5, 2009 by Carole Shashona  
Filed under allure, colors, home glamour

  • Sparkle in Silver, Bright in Bronze or Glitter in Gold – accessorize your wardrobe with metallic this season.
  • Add flair of color with a red pillow to the Northeast zone of your home signaling passion to the world!
  • Add a bowl of fruit to your kitchen counter. This will keep you healthy and fit.
  • The Sky’s the Limit when you wear blue.
  • Think tall this season and wear cotton and silk with your platform shoes – perfect for dancing or just cruising.
  • If the door to your breakfast room creates darkness, lighten up with a new door with divided glass panels. Let the sun shine in.
  • Add a sea themed vase to the north zone of your home, watch it flower and opportunities grow!
  • Check your lamps and lights. Change bulbs if necessary and use pink bulbs in your bedroom lamp.
  • Lounge lavishly – add a cashmere throw on your favorite couch – DREAM.
  • If your stove faces a doorway, add a mirror to help the cook see new opportunities.
  • Add a pinch of energy to your home with colors of fantasy fuchsia to lighten the darkest corners of your home.
  • Add color and texture to the floor with a new rug – perfect to make long corridors cheery.
  • Charm a friend with a hand written note. Invite them over for alfresco dining (lunch or dinner).
  • Spruce up your bathroom with fresh flowers and great guest soaps. Create a spa environment right in your own home.
  • New floral patterns for your bed linens are great to stay in bed for – Cozy and comfy!
  • Mirror, mirror on the wall – place a wonderful piece of art opposite the mirror to reflect who you really are.

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