A night in Jewels

Here are pictures from my night in jewels from Laporte Jewelers at the American Music Theater. Just got them so I thought I'd share! 

At the American Music Theater. 

I can never be too serious. 

Don't mess with girls with jewels and body guards. We're untouchable. 

For Realz

LOVED her bracelet. 

This will be mine someday! I didn't want to take it off.  A yellow diamond surround with little pave' set diamonds and yellow diamonds. So gorg! 

Rockin some yellow diamonds in my ears. Ya know how I do. 

Oh and that necklace had over 300 diamonds in it!  So much fun! 

A sparkle-tacular New Years!

Well hello! I hope you all had a fabulous New Year! I sure had one that I will never forget.  I left you hanging over the weekend with my last blog post. Well now, I will fill you in!  I was given the opportunity to model beautiful, one a kind jewelry for a fine jewelry store in my home town of Lancaster, PA from Laporte Jewelers.  They asked me to model their jewelry on New Year's Eve at the American Music Theater, as well as on Monday, after New Year's day. Oh, and the Lady Gaga thing, everyone said she was supposed to be at the Monday matinee, but it unfortunately she did not grace us with her presence. I was really hoping to see her though. I even had Lady Gaga dreams! (Very bizarre) 

Here is the video

I am still waiting on some pictures from the event, but I will be posting them as soon as they're in my hands!   Along with this fun event, came hair and make up of course.  Plum Salon and Spa did our hair and make up for both days, and not only was it a treat to get all done up, but it was really a treat to get all done up in a beyond gorgeous salon!  I walked in and couldn't believe my eyes! It was decorated so cute and trendy that I didn't want to leave!! 

 Here are some of my pics

 A modern baroque feel, that was spot on

 

 Here are some pictures from they're website

 

 I love all of the re-purposed dressing tables for they're stations! Each one was different and unique! What a cute idea! 

The color choices they picked are so cute and airy, yet sophisticated.

 

They have a full spa as well. Each room was different and unique! 

Love! 

I LOVE this color! It's called pink eraser. Where could I put this color?  

So...if your in the Lancaster area, and you want a spa day or your hair and make up did, you NEED to check this place out! If I lived there, it would be my salon of choice.

Well, I'm working on our bedroom, switching the red to teal. I will fill you in as it all comes together! Still a lot to do!

2012 Design Trends Cont.

I hope your all having fun gearing up for the New Year's weekend festivities!  I hope you all have a blast and stay safe.  I wanted to pick up where I left off with the 2012 design trends that are sure to give your living space a pick me up for this New Year.

Continuing with color trends, I think greys are becoming the new black.  Grey accessories, wall colors, and patterns are popping up everywhere! Grey is modern, yet soft and cozy at the same time. Not many colors can pull that off.  This room for example, is so chic, yet seems like a great place to curl up with a good book, or a design magazine. I adore the curtains and the furniture. As well as the rug and amazing zebra pillows.  The log end table helps add a natural element and brings in some great texture. 

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Here is another great example of this amazing grey.  Love the sunburst mirror.

This is a great example of grey with neutrals. 

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Look at how classy this kitchen dining area is. The grey and white stripes make the room look larger and keeps it fluid and sophisticated. I would do this in a heartbeat.

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Try it on the outside of your house!  Is this the year your ready to make the big curb appeal change?  Thinking of tans and beige's?  Why not go grey? With lovely white trim and black accents, your house will be sure to get the neighbors buzzing and stop traffic with it's sophistication!

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Look at this kitchen! Love the white tile and cabinets, and look!  An awesome bench with striped grey fabric. It goes perfectly.

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This color is a great example of a grey blue, that is so chic, and serene. I see it popping up in magazines and design sites.

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I could post a zillion more pictures of beautiful grey rooms, but I must move on to the next style trend.

Stripes!

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Presh!

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Shower curtian

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Unbelievable tile!

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Very bold, but my guess is that these horizontal stripes make this bathroom look much larger than it is. 

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Vertical stripes make the room seem taller and draw the eye up. If you have low ceilings and want to make the space look larger, try vertical stripes.

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Another trend, which I'm sure most of you are well aware of, is animal print!  Animal print has always been popular, but let's just say, it has really taken off.  I don't think a room is complete without some form of animal print.  Just a touch of it here makes this room complete. It's not screaming at you and it's not covering every inch of the walls and floors, but it's just enough to add some sophistication. 

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This is becoming very popular! I work as an interior designer at a design and floor covering store, and I have had more and more customers wanting cheetah on their stairs! How fun and unique! Give this look a try!

 

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Love this bedding from Ballard Design. I've been eying this up for awhile.  Love that it's a khaki color that is soft and not in your face.

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Remember, key is to not go crazy with the animal print. Just a little touch of it adds a lot of class and sophistication.  This will make your space fun and lively in no time!

I could go on and on with pictures of all of these things, but I think you get the idea.  So try something different in 2012.  Try a little bit of one of these trends, or go crazy and re-decorate an entire room in one of them!


I will be updating you soon on my fun weekend ahead. I can give you a few sparkly hints though. New Year's Eve for me includes these things.

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And about an extra $150,000 worth of jewels. 


And maybe, mayyyybeeee, even this:

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But I will fill you in more later! 

2012 Design Trends

Are you ready to ring in the New Year? 2012 is days away.  How will you celebrate it?  Maybe you can celebrate by giving your living space a face lift or even a complete makeover!  Trends don't necessarily mean the 70's green shag or yellow appliances.  You can stay current and trendy, yet timeless as well. Don't be afraid to take risks people! Why live in white/beige walls?  Throw some color and texture into you life!  Have you been living with the same decor for a number of years thinking it will be too much time, work and money to change?  Why not switch things up this year and add some unexpected and poppy accessories? Change the color of a focal wall!  And maybe be daring, and even...upholsterer that old chair that's just sitting there, staring you in the face, with a show stopping fabric.  Ring in the New Year right and take a chance on some of these design trends for 2012.

Nature is gorgeous, so why not bring the nature into your home? 

The beautiful, bold and unique peacock feather have some pretty amazing colors, which just so happen to be this new year's color trends.  Vibrant teals, emeralds, and sapphires and purples in either paint color or accessories will keep you on trend and add excitement to your space.  

 

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Here is a great example of this fun teal in paint and wallpaper.  Perfectly paired with a poppy fuchsia rug. Maybe your not ready to wallpaper and paint your walls in this color, but just think about adding a few pillows or pretty glassware in a neutral space to spice it up.

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Continuing with nature, I'm currently loving this birch wood wallpaper.  You see it popping up in neat places such as the evil mayor/queen's office in Once Upon A Time.  I think it's still a nice neutral color pallet that you're free to bring in any color you'd like. It adds dimension and texture to a space.  I think it looks great on accessories or wallpapered in an entire room.

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Here is the Evil mayor/queen's office from the TV show Once Upon A Time, which is a pretty epic show I might add. Watch it here.  I would add a deep purple velvet chair or pillows in this space.

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Another pretty example of this great pattern. Put in an office or even a guest bathroom!

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Another fun color trend I think we'll be seeing in 2012 is coral. This is an example of a room painted coral, which is not for the faint of heart, but give it a chance. Add some accessories here and there.  Pair it with black, white, gold, tan, green, yellow, brown, navy, heck you could put it with a lot and it will still look hot.

 

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So you've got tan or brown beige walls and a neutral sofa.  Who's it gonna kill if you throw in an amazing pillow like this? How fun?

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Here is another gorgeous example of coral paired with grey and amazing quatrefoil and stripe patterns.  And look! They've even add coral patterned, coral color stools at the foot of the bed! How cute!

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I have few more design trends to share with you, but I've just run out of time tonight! I've got to pack and get ready for our trip home for New Year's Eve, where I've been given the opportunity to do something very fun and unique!  I will fill you in this weekend!