December 2009

In This Issue:

• A Note From Jolynn
• Feature Article - "Easy & Quick Decorating for the Holidays"
• Color Of The Month - "Metallic"
  
• About Jolynn Rodriguez

A Note From Jolynn

It’s that wonderful time of year for celebrating and rejoicing.  But there is also a lot of stress and overwhelm.  This month’s article will help take away some of your pressure – at least when it comes to decorating!

Adding holiday cheer to a home can be a tremendous, time-consuming task.  And with our modern lives, who has the energy?

If you want to add a festive mood to your home – without going crazy, you can.  And this month’s article shows you how.

Enjoy the holiday season!

Easy & Quick Decorating for the Holidays

Before you run out and purchase expensive accessories, look around your home to see what you already have. Chances are that you have everything you need to create your own unique, personal decorations.

Create “custom” window treatments. Have fun creating your own personal treatments for the windows at holiday time.  Ideas? Hang paper snowflakes from invisible wire so they hang at different levels across the window. Swag garland from the top corners. Create illuminated valances by hanging a string of icicle lights from the top of each window (there are window-sized sets made specifically for this purpose).

Spruce up the entryway.  A festive entrance will create the perfect first impression.What can you do to surprise and delight guests as they walk in the front door? A floor mat in seasonal colors welcomes visitors with holiday cheer. Fresh flowers always add comfort and brightness. How about hanging decorative ribbon from the entry chandelier?

Got candles?  Take wide pillar candles and wrap them in ribbon, flexible twigs, or thin garland. Arrange candles in groups of three to create a lovely holiday display on any table. When guests are visiting, light the candles and turn down the lights for a warm, holiday atmosphere.

Create a centerpiece.  A simple holiday centerpiece will inspire a cheerful, festive mood. Grab a large container, and fill it with colorful fruit or flowers.  Use a flat platter to display metallic ornaments. Or create a “gift centerpiece” for extra excitement and color. To make this centerpiece, wrap small, empty boxes in holiday paper or in colors to match your room’s décor. Decorate each box with ribbons and bows. Then place the “gifts” in a decorative container, or arrange them in the center of the table with fresh pine greenery.

You may be amazed at how easily and quickly you can add holiday cheer to your home!

 

Color Of The Month - Metallic

Add a touch of luxury to any room with metallic color.  Metallics enhance a space with light and depth, creating a warm, cheerful feeling.

Walls: Liven up a room by covering your walls in a metallic paint.  You can get metallic paint in almost any color.  Paint all the walls to immerse yourself in lavish splendor.  Or use a translucent metallic glaze over your existing paint to simply add a pretty luster.  You can also create one beautiful accent wall. 

Metallic wallpaper is another way to glam up your walls.  They come in many patterns, colors, and textures, and will add depth and excitement.

Ceilings:Inject a dramatic punch to a room by covering the ceiling in a metallic paint or wallpaper.  When light is focused up toward the ceiling, it glows beautifully and enhances the room with richness and dimension.

Fabrics: Nothing says luxury like metallic fabrics.  A little bit goes a long way.

Accessories: Accessories are the quickest way to add metallic color to a space.  Introduce a few pieces, and you’ll have a fresh look.  Replacing cabinet hardware with metallic knobs is one of the simplest ways to transform an entire room.

 

About Jolynn Rodriguez

I’m Jolynn Rodriguez, owner of Drapery Works and I’m an interior decorator with 15 years of experience, decorating homes in the San Francisco area. I have helped hundreds of homeowners create beautiful living spaces.

My approach to design is very direct “Listen to the client: keep listening.” My goal is to help the client refine and realize their goals, efficiently and magnificently, with total satisfaction guaranteed!

Check out my online portfolio at
www.drapery-works.com.

If you need more personal advice or to book a free half-hour in-home consultation call 415 330-9130.

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