a decor blog

New Ideas for 2011

2011-01-12T08:31:00.000-08:00

We've just made way for new furniture and accessory looks - some new pieces are on order and updates of fabrics and finishes is almost complete! Some very new color combinations are very interesting and juxtaposing your existing pieces with something new can give a lift to any room!

LECTURE SERIES!

2010-02-03T10:15:00.001-08:00

THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF TALKS COVERING THE CONCEPTS OF

"MAKING YOUR HOME YOUR SANCTUARY"

SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010 AT 2PM.
LOCATION:

LEONE INTERIORS
657 BRYN MAWR STREET
COLLEGE PARK 32804

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIVE SESSION ON FOCUSING ON HOW YOUR HOME CAN SUPPORT AND BENEFIT YOUR OVERALL WELL-BEING.

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO SIGN -UP:
407-246-8780
barbara@leoneinteriors.com

UPCOMING DESIGN LECTURE SERIES

2010-01-19T10:28:00.001-08:00

2010 is well underway! I am excited to be initiating a series of design lectures to educate the public and bring awareness of the power of design to nurture the human spirit and to support the health of individuals.

The overall theme of the series is "Transforming YourHome into Your Sanctuary"
Each talk will focus on various aspects of this theme.

Details will be posted!

2009-11-04T13:21:00.000-08:00

Harmony - the mention of the word makes me think of easy flow. Elements working together as a whole in a pleasing way. We can look at any setting and instinctively know if it is in harmony or not. The key is , if it is not harmonious, can you assess why?

This is where expert advice is truly valuable. Knowing how to relate a space to its surroundings and knowing when to edit/add and what to edit/add is the art of refinement.

Refinement creates harmony.

New Location Soon for Leone Interiors

2009-08-26T15:56:00.000-07:00

Leone Interiors is moving to College Park! More details soon!!!

Entrances

2009-07-13T18:38:00.001-07:00

The entrance to a building is one of its most important features. Think of a fabulous hotel, club, or restaurant and chances are one of its hallmarks is its entry. The same concept applies to your home as well. If you have the opportunity to build your home from the ground up, then be sure to not skimp on the front entrance. This is the rule of first impressions! It won't matter how dramatic the interior details are, and they are important, but think of the entrance as the opportunity to welcome visitors with your best. If you move to a home, be sure to pay attention to this often overlooked area. Most of us do not use our front entrance, but do yourself a favor and use it every now and then. It changes the perception of how you view your own home!

The entry is not just the door, although this is usually its main feature. If it is plain you can always paint it a great color that works with the rest of the home to make it pop. The approach to the entry is the path that leads to your home and take a look to see what impression this gives. Keeping this clear or using potted containers of plants and flowers can really make a difference in building the drama to entice your guests to see what you've done with the interior.

While every detail of a home is important, I truly love entrances - some are gated and the gate itself is unique. Some doors are fabulous. The more you start to notice entrances, the more aware you become of their significance.

A Happy Story

2009-07-06T08:17:00.000-07:00

Hope it was a Happy 4th weekend for all. I had unexpected "company" as two beautiful dogs decided to show up in my neighborhood and I volunteered to try to find owners rather than call animal control. A golden retriever and a beagle mix as friendly and happy as can be. However lots of fleas, which led me to think they could have been dumped as I've heard is quite common in these strange times. Anyway, one is microchipped but not registered ( so if you microchip your pet be sure to register!) which would have required more research and the offices were closed until today. In the meantime I made numerous signs and the one at Target caused someone to call that had seen lost dogs signs in her neighborhood. We had a match! They even had a little boy which made the story all the happier. I know I'll never forget this 4th of July, my heart is still singing!!!

New website Portfolio

2009-06-30T12:05:00.000-07:00

The portfolio section of this website has just been updated! A wonderful digital media company called Firevine Creative (www.firevinecreative.com) recently moved into my office building and used their creativity and expertise to add new photography and also make navigating through the website much easier. So if you have a few minutes, please take a look!

As we approach the July 4th holiday I am taking the opportunity to briefly look back at the year so far and want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all my clients who have helped me build my business and also kept me afloat in these recent times. I feel very fortunate and this helps me look ahead with optimism as we move through 2009- it's already July!

There are several product lines that have new items available and this also helps keep inspiration up - leave it to the design world to keep fresh and forward-thinking - that's one reason I love this business. Creativity combined with functionality helps keep balance and stirs curiosity.

Blogging is new for me, but I am looking forward to sharing information that is diverse and fun.