Chanel launches Jade Nail Polish

Chanel Jade Green Nail Polish debuted on the Fall 2009 Runway and will be available as a limited edition this month. I would love to have a bottle. Of course if you can't get your hands on one try this DIY idea. Just mix one-sixth of OPI Green-wich Village into the bottle of Essie Baby Breath.

Another fun color. It will be available November 2009

Another fun color from Essie. Available November 2009

HGTV Design Star

My close friend Alissa Sutton was a Semi-Finalist last night on HGTV Design Star. I was so bummed when she did not make it into the house. We used to work together at Cantoni and she is one of the most young talented designers I know. She always thinks outside the box and creates the most beautiful and dramatic interiors. Hopefully she will try out again next year so she can be an inspiration to all.

The BEST DESIGN of the night and one of my favorites was the dining room by Dan and Nathan. I loved the bold map painted on the walls and floor and the hand crafted dining table. The colors on the graphic were bold, but the wood paneled wall on the opposite wall helped balance out the room. I loved it! Great job guys.

Best of Interior Design Award

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I feel in love with this bedroom design. The colors are so uplifting and charming. The combination of fabrics on the headboard, bedding and drapery fabric are very bohemian and whimsical..

Washington Spaces' 2009 Design Competition

Interior Designer:Barbara Billet, Billet Collins LLC

Color Your Home

For a smaller dose of attention getting color, think accessories. A few well placed accents in these bright hues leave a room refreshing.



Crate and Barrel Wall Art

ZGallerie Tealight
Ballard Design Chair Cushion
ZGallerie Umbrella Holder

West Elm Home Office Storage

2009 COLOR TRENDS

Purples, soft blues, metallics, golden greens, grays and yellow are the hot color for 2009. These vibrant colors should be tempered with neutrals to make them grounded and livable, creating a youthful, yet sophisticated style. Create a conversation by incorporating fur-faux or real, burnished metallic leathers, linen, and some heavy distressed wood. These color trends are very similar to what is going on in the fashion world today. Coral is also a big color for interiors and on the runway. Combine gray or neutral to these colors for a calming effect. Metallics are a must-have in 2009 in both modern and traditional settings.

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