by Allison Harlow | Design Inspiration, Home Decor, Shopping Guides, Virtual Design Services
Helloo Succulents! My current summer obsession are these lush little plants.The soft texture and modern sunburst shape can add interest and life to any space. The best part is that for those of you who have the black (rather than green) thumb—myself included,...
by Allison Harlow | Accent Walls, Budget Friendly Design, Interior Design Tips, Sherwin Williams, Small Spaces, Virtual Design Services
Recently I was lucky enough to be featured in a giveaway on the wonderful blog “Ain’t No Mom Jeans.” The lucky winner chose to address the needs of her den, which in recent times had become more of a storage area and a place she tried to avoid....
by Allison Harlow | Accessories, Furniture, Home Decor, Virtual Design Services
Summer is here! It’s made official by margaritas, mojitos and the first few freckles that have appeared on my nose. Time to do some serious patio-sitting. When it comes to outdoor furniture wire and wicker seem to be the most popular materials, mainly because of...
by Allison Harlow | Accessories, Design Inspiration, Home Decor
There are certain design rules that are meant to be broken. Black and brown do actually match… the right polka dot can complement any stripe…and metallic finishes in your space do not have to be limited to either silver or gold . Mixing and matching metals is a...
by Allison Harlow | Budget Friendly Design, Commercial Interior Design, Design Inspiration, Design Plan, Sherwin Williams, Virtual Design Services
I recently got the chance to partner up with an amazing designer and old friend, Cheryl Behnke, to work on a budget friendly face lift for a new yoga studio. The client wanted to keep all existing wall and floor finishes and add decor, personalized accents and smart...
by Allison Harlow | Accessories, Design Inspiration, Design Plan, Furniture, Home Decor
**Nerd Alert: I am obsessed with historical period dramas. Something about the old castles, amazing costumes and confusing poetry-speak just keep me coming back for more. My latest addiction… Downton Abbey. The show is shot on location at Highclere Castle,...