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  Designer Jackye Lanham is known for her luxurious interiors that combine both color and comfort. She believes that a successful design not only includes collections, but has layers of details that encompass a room. Wallpaper, drapes, furniture and finally accessories are all layers which if carefully chosen and edited can make a grand impact and a bold statement. Lanham suggests to start with a color palette. I always suggest to include a color which you adore the most and work around that color using the color wheel. Fabrics should flow from one room to another and objects should be interesting. Lanham is known for her extravagance so it is no wonder that she suggests collecting silver, pottery and porcelain which all reflect the light and are brilliant all on their own. Think about layering in collections which have exquisite ornate appeal such as transferware, tortoiseshell, walnut burl, and ebony. Consider limestone flooring and detailed marble counter tops that pull the eye to the detail of the natural beauty. Tantalizing textures such as gold and silver in vases, frames, or cutlery can go a long way to adding in the splendor of the room. (Read More.....)
  It is a shame when a beautiful piece of transferware gets separated from its family. If you are a transferware collector then you know all to well how common it is to find a singular saucer or dinner plate on its own at a garage sale or thrift store that you don't know what to do with. Have you ever heard of decoupage art? Decoupage is simply the art of hand cutting graphics and decorating an object such as a plate, vase or a piece of furniture by gluing paper cut-outs onto it. Decoupage is an inexpensive way of spicing up an old chest or extra china collection that you may have around the house with simple old fashioned paper, and glue. With a little patience, you can cover a set of mis-matched plates with beautiful wallpaper or prints in no time. (Read More.....)
  Ralph Lauren's Le Grand Hotel Collection is an inspirational response to the coastal elegance of a Riviera. Coastal decorating has become one of the most popular decorating styles, as it evokes a calming refreshment from the hectic and stressful lifestyles we all find ourselves stuck in. Although marine decorating is most commonly seen in conjunction with distressed paint finishes, natural textiles and shabby finishes, RL shows us that we can have the city lifestyle in a serene setting. The Grand Hotel collection sweeps the beauty of the maritime with beautiful rich palettes of navy, cream and white with touches of gold. When we think of the coast lines of Italy and the frontier of France, we get the spender of a rich lifestyle that encompasses the best of food and romance. Today many coast lines are lined with marble skyscrapers and tremendously beautiful views that it has become an attractive escape for many people. Ralph Lauren shows us the luxury side of nautical decorating, and how to richly incorporate transferware pottery along side other accessories for a classic blue and white home. (Read More.....)
 Decorating with China and plates is much like decorating with picture frames. In a previous post I reccomended cutting out the shapes of your plates (or pictures) with newspaper and arranging them on the floor first and then working your way to the wall. (Read More.....)
  The easiest way to decorate is to add patterns and interest, and one way to do that is to add fabric punches around your room. Accent chairs , throw pillows, valences, drapes and wallpaper are all ways of adding some interest to your room. Working within your color tones, recover those chair seats in your dining room, or get seat cushions that work within your scheme. Adding a vase, or a coordinating chandelier shades are small ways of pulling together a scheme. If you love that transferware, build your room around it. (Read More.....)
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