The Beds and the Bees

It’s difficult enough for humans to talk about…how about beds? 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 addition to being an award winning designer…

Scary Statistic

Did you know that over 98% of homeowners are dissatisfied with the decor in their homes (according to a survey in Elle Decor)? Watch this video before you set foot in a furniture store! About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Author of the popular home design system, The Decorating Genius System – 7 Simple…

Upholstery Problems!

Animals find the most comfortable places, don’t they?!!! About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Donna is a former top QVC Show Host and now one of the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior design in addition to being an award winning designer herself. “I help people avoid wasting big dollars and unnecessary frustration when furnishing…

Celebrity Interior Decorating: Elle MePherson

Working on a bedroom project? Take a cue – or a warning – from this in-the-news photo of super model Elle McPherson’s Upper East Side bedroom. Would you want to decorate like this celeb? Yay or Nay? Let’s take a look: We say “Yay” to: the great corner chaise for perfect perching with a view…

Accessories Make the Room

You’ve placed the sofas, the tables, the rugs…something’s missing…what is it? Watch this video for a quick tip on placing accessories. Yes, there is a right way! About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Donna is a former top QVC Show Host and now one of the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior…

‘Til Design Do Them Part

A friend of mine relegated her husband’s furniture to the basement. Where did your spouse/partner’s go? About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Donna is a former top QVC Show Host and now one of the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior design in addition to being an award winning designer herself. “I help people…

Chasing the “Perfect” Home

OK, all of you die-hard TV design show watching, Pinterest pinning, HOUZZ surfing addicts. I want you to back away from the paint deck for a second and stop that ever churning motor that is the killjoy of YOUR joy in design. The pursuit of perfection. I remember sitting on the staircase in my home…

Design Lessons for Loft Living – From Jonah Hill

Actor Jonah Hill may be known for his talent on the screen, but as a wise design lover, I say, let’s take a design lesson wherever it shows up! So Jonah, this blog’s for you, or your designer (or girlfriend…or wife…or whomever designed your NYC loft). Cue #1: Repetition in Design Creates Harmony. Notice the…

Trends: The Emperor’s New Clothes

Do you know someone like this? It’s easy to get caught up in a trend, isn’t it? The question is…how do you get out of it? About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Donna is a former top QVC Show Host and now one of the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior design in addition…

2 Steps to a Fabulous Room

What’s the first thing you do when you decide to design a room? Buy furniture? Think again… About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Donna is a former top QVC Show Host and now one of the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior design in addition to being an award winning designer herself.…

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