Holiday Workshops With Steve McKenzie’s

October 9, 2017

Holiday Workshops with Steve McKenzie’s

One of the things I love to do is conduct decorating workshops. So, I’m thrilled to be partnering with Steve McKenzie’s again this year to conduct two fun & creative holiday workshops. In each workshop I’ll be sharing unique and stylish holiday decorating ideas that you can use in your own home.

The first workshop will take place on Saturday, November 4th from 10:00-11:00 am where I’ll be sharing 20 dynamic ways to add holiday touches all around your house.

Head over to Eventbrite to get your tickets and reserve your spot today.

And make sure to save the date for the second workshop which will take place on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00-11:00 am. Back by popular demand, this workshop is all about creative holiday gift wrapping, from the basics and beyond. Registration for this workshop will open on November 1st and I’ll be sharing more details soon!

I hope you’ll join me at Steve McKenzie’s as we celebrate the holiday season!

Bookshelf Styling Workshop with Steve McKenize’s

April 22, 2017

My passion for decorating goes beyond helping my clients with their design needs. It also includes sharing my knowledge about design and decorating with others.

When my home decor and gift store was open I taught design workshops throughout the year. Topics ranged from space planning and accessorizing to styling tabletop vignettes and creative ideas for entertaining. I’m excited whenever I get the opportunity to lead a workshop and when I get to do it in partnership with one of my favorite stores, it’s even better.

BOOKSHELF STYLING WORKSHOP

I hope you will join me at Steve McKenzie’s on Saturday, May 6th from 10:00-11:00 am.

Creating a dynamic bookshelf display involves picking the right accessories and knowing how to arrange them with flair and style. During the workshop I’ll share my tips and tricks for styling bookshelves and my list of ‘must-have’ items that every bookcase arrangement needs.

And to make the event even more special, one lucky attendee will receive a custom piece of artwork designed and painted by Steve.

Click here to register for the workshop. Space is limited so sign up today!

To shop Steve McKenzie’s online, head here and be sure to check out their blog.

Fashion Meets Decor

August 3, 2015

Good Morning everyone (or should I say afternoon)! I hope you all had a great weekend.

Today I wanted to share a little bit about the design workshop I conducted on Saturday. I’ve been partnering with a local retail store called Smith’s for several years now and have conducted seasonal design workshops for their customers. Smith’s is located in Duluth, GA on Main Street which has lots gift and decor stores, restaurants and art galleries.

Over the years my workshop topic centered around home decor since that was the primary product focus of the store. However, Smith’s recently made a change to their product mix and in addition to carrying decorative accessories and gifts, they now sell clothing, accessories and footwear. They have also co-branded their store as Smith’s and BoCo Girl which is the fashion side of the business.

So, what’s a designing girl like me to do when it’s time to come up with a workshop theme and it has to include fashion? Well, I tapped into my fashion experience and created a workshop that focused on how your fashion style can influence and define your home decor style.

I thought you’d enjoy the presentation here on the blog so here’s my cliff note version of the fashion and design tips I shared with the group.

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♥ Fashion and home decor and directly related since many of the trends you see in home decor as spun from the colors, patterns, textures and materials you see in clothing.

♥ A great way to define your design style is to look in the closet and identify the colors and patterns you wear most. Use what you love in fashion to help build a design theme for your home.

♥ Sometime fashion only inspires and design trend and in some cases home decor patterns and colors are a direct interpretation of a fashion statement.

♥ Understanding your clothing style (loose and layered or streamline and structured) can relate to how you’d like to style your home and how each room needs to function for you.

♥ Fun patterns in clothing can add personality to your wardrobe just like patterns in your decor can help define the personality of your home.

♥ Your fashion style should play up your best physical assets and the way you decorate your home should highlight the best features of your home (tall ceilings, windows, trim etc)

♥ A favorite wardrobe piece like a classic denim jacket can be the inspiration for the decor in your home.

♥ And if you have a signature look when it comes to fashion like Diane Keaton, use that to determine your design formula.

via style at home

via my domaine

♥ The style of jewelry and accessories you wear can inspire the types of items and the way your accessorize around your house.

necklace available from Smith’s

via the teacher diva

shoes available from Smith’s

♥ Because fashion is such a personal statement that ties into our emotions, it’s very likely that the elements you like in fashion are also elements you’ll like as decor in your home.

♥ Create a style identity that reflected in your wardrobe and in your home.

Ralph Lauren via Macy’s

via from the right bank

♥ Fashion and decor are so inter-connected, it’s a great idea to use use fashion accessories to decorate your home.

Bracelets as napkin rings via cocokelley

So you see, #fashion and #design really are one in the same. You should dress in clothing that makes you feel good and the best version of yourself and the way you decorate your home should bring you that same joy.