July 3, 2008
This is my first blog entry as the Boomergirl secret design consultant and I am very excited! Cathy and I felt it was time to add some interior decorating flair and advice to Boomergirl so here I am to guide you through the process. In addition to being a licensed residential interior designer, I also have a great website that is the answer to your decorating prayers. MyDesignSecrets.com features a searchable database of vendors along with great tips and tricks to make your house the beautiful, comfortable retreat you deserve. I will keep you updated on sales and specials so you can get the best deal possible. I look forward to sharing my secrets with you and hearing what you have to say. Let’s get started! Lorrie
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showbizkid (anonymous) says...
Welcome, Lorrie!
July 4, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mydesignsecrets (anonymous) says...
Thanks, Carol. I am happy to be a part of the group. Have a great 4th!
July 4, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lostinthe70s (anonymous) says...
I don't know if you are planning to take questions from readers but, just in case - I have lots of carved oak furniture that I would like to white wash. I"m not sure if it's called glazing, or what, but paint it so the brown still shows and gives depth to the carvings. My family thinks this is sacriligious because they are old famil pieces but I have darker walls and I think they'd look better brightened up. Good or bad idea? Thanks.
July 6, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mydesignsecrets (anonymous) says...
Hi Lost,
I can see your dilemma. You have a couple of options here. If you were my client, I would advise lightening up the walls so the furniture is the darker of the two. It's a more classic and long-lasting look.
If you decide to go forward with a glazed finish, I would advise you to find a professional refinisher to do them. Getting a consistent look is not as easy as you might think.
You have to assess the sentimental value yourself but in general I support modifying an antique if it means you will get more use out of it.
Good luck!
Lorrie
July 9, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lostinthe70s (anonymous) says...
Thanks, Lorrie. I've been second guessing my wall colors since posting my question. Will take your suggestion to "Lighten up" under advisement. Looking forward to reading more from you.
July 10, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mydesignsecrets (anonymous) says...
Thanks Lost,
Sometimes it just takes a different point of view. It's fun to change your surroundings and for the most part easy. Just move furniture from room to room or change out the light fixture. It does not have to bee all that extreme:-)
Let me know if there are any topics you would like to see me cover in future posts.
Have a great weekend!
Lorrie
July 12, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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