Green Decorating: Start with the FLOR!
Think of building your home’s green décor like you’d build a wardrobe—piece by piece. Focus on versatile basics and when you find yourself bored with a look, simply switch things up...just as effective as a trip to the mall! When I design a room I take a similar stance: I begin with a versatile ...

Personalized Decor: The Silhouette
I believe that if you fill your home with personal items that you love and cherish, when you go out into the world, that happiness will follow you wherever you go. That's what my mantra, "Confidence Begins at Home!™" is all about. I recently found a great example of personalized decor at the...

Translating Trends: Brass is Back
Kelly Wearstler brass objet for Bergdorf Goodman | via kellywearstler.com I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Everything old is new again! Just like shag carpet and wallpaper, brass has gone in-and-out of style for decades. The retro metal has been making resurgence as of late thanks to ...

Behind the Scenes at Kravet
Back in May, Simplifying Fabulous had the immense pleasure of attending Blogfest 2011, a three day smorgasboard of exclusive interior design-related events. Over 150 interior design bloggers from all around the country descended upon NYC to rub elbows with some of the biggest editors in the shelt...

Elizabeth Taylor Tribute: Cleopatra and the Klismos Chair
In honor of the late and great Elizabeth Taylor, inspiration for today's Daily Design comes from her 1963 classic film, Cleopatra. The movie is a visual delight, glittered with period costumes, dramatic make-up and inspiring sets and furniture. Many of the over-the-top Egyptian furniture desi...
