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NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S WOVEN WALL HANGINGS

by Allison Harlow | Home Decor, Shopping Guides

I know I know– I hear woven wall hangings and I immediately see the macrame owl hanging in my grandma’s house too. But these are not your g-ma’s wall hangings! Full of bright color and plush texture, woven wall hangings are a unique and fab way to...

SOFA(KING) FABULOUS!

by Allison Harlow | Home Decor

Some sort of semi-instinctual rule tells that our sofa has to be neutral, practical and go with everything. After all it’s the largest piece of furniture in your living space so it should blend right? Wrong!! Why not use the largest piece to make a bold and...

Project Details—Full Remodel in Guyana

by Allison Harlow | Home Decor

This project was a complete gut job and I was lucky enough to get complete creative control. Trust me—nothing makes a designer happier than being able to knock out walls and put them back where we see fit. And that is exactly what happened here! The end result...

Gone Kazakh : Pattern and Color Inspiration from Central Asia

by Allison Harlow | Accessories, Home Decor, Shopping Guides, Travel Inspiration

Central Asia is known for its beautiful and colorful woven and tufted rugs. A few weeks back I got the chance to go to a market and see some of these beauties first hand, and purchase one—errr three, amazing vintage Kazakh carpets. I love waking up every morning...

Details of a Modern Toddler Room–and color story for you to follow!

by Allison Harlow | Budget Friendly Design, Color Story, Design Plan, Home Decor, Interior Design Tips, Sherwin Williams, Virtual Design Services

Toddler rooms don’t always have to be bright and bold to feel youthful. A recent project for a lucky little boy in Miami proves this. A crisp light blue (but not baby blue!) is used on the wall to give a modern and fresh look. To bring interest into the space I...