10 Things Your Subcontractor Won’t Tell You – Part 2

In our last post, I took you through some of the train wrecks I’ve seen clients endure when it comes to hiring the wrong subcontractor. Here’s the rest of that important list that will allow you to interview and vet more wisely: 6. My crew and I smoke and will bring that smell into…

10 Things Your Subcontractor Won’t Tell You – Part I

OK, people. It’s heart to heart time. Without question, the vast majority of subcontractors I work with on projects in which clients source their own teams, are wonderful, dedicated, talented people. But it only takes one good solid train wreck to leave a client in tears or worse, out of pocket on $. Here’s a…

What to Do When Decorating Projects Stall

Let’s say you’re in a groove on your decorating project – got the budget all set, have your eye on a sofa you love….then all of a sudden something stops you or slows you down. How do you get out of it and into the beautiful room that you’ll love? Watch this…

Trendy Fabric Patterns – Don’t Overdo Them!

Trends – both interior design and fashion – have a life cycle. The more you see a trend multiply and show up EVERYWHERE, the more you want to control your impulses on it because an over availability everywhere often actually indicates that there is an end in sight. I was at the Philadelphia Design Center…

How Important is Color of the Year?

Every year, Pantone announces its Color of the Year. In the grand scheme of interior design, how important is it really? Well, it depends on a few things…. About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Author of the popular home design system, The Decorating Genius System – 7 Simple Steps to a Great Interior,…

Design Giggles – Tough Guys

Would you say no to this tough guy? Whatever he wants, he gets! Enjoy this week’s design giggle! About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Author of the popular home design system, The Decorating Genius System – 7 Simple Steps to a Great Interior, Donna is the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior design in…

Are You a “Design-aholic?”

You know how today we create our own word hybrids (Brangelina?? Kimye??) instead of sticking to the words that exist in the Queen’s Dictionary? (Hey, I know I’m an American, but stay with me here). Anyway, for fun, I decided to do a few design-related word hybrids myself for this week’s blog post. I will…

Are You Making Interior Design Budgeting Mistakes?

Does home decorating make you stressed? Budgeting mistakes are the leading cause of discomfort in a project. Avoid these two mistakes and decorating will be fun and easy! For more budgeting advice and to get more control over your interior design project spending, check out www.TheInteriorDesignAdvocate.com.

Design Giggles – Furniture Favorites

We all have our favorite piece of furniture, but did you know that furniture have their favorite people?! Enjoy this cartoon from our Design Giggles series.

The Power of Accessories

Ever hear the expression “the accessories make the outfit?” Well my dear, do not ever underestimate the power of the accessory to make the room. Somebody should make up a saying about that one! But the all too common problem is this: As Design Lovers buzz along in a decorating project, so few remember to…

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