24th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
One of the best things about being single is that when you decorate your house, apartment, townhouse or loft, it's all about you, and you can create a space that is completely yours. Being single and living on your own is th...
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21st May 2006
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
Hey, it's the new millennium and you've been working hard at your career for a number of years, but you haven't taken the time to really make yourself a home. Why not? Don't wait for a better half, a mate, or a spouse--jus...
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20th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
The Parts and Pieces:
In the second and final part of this series about designing your signature life, we'll talk about how Entertaining and Homemaking, Travel and Adventure, and Personal Image and Style play key roles in...
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15th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
The Parts and Pieces:
In Part 1 of this 2 part series about designing your signature life, we'll talk about how Interiors, Career Choices, Relationships, and Entertaining and Homemaking can all be wonderful opportunities ...
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15th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
These days decorating doesn't have to be about custom design. It can be about where to find it now and how to make it work for you. There is such a wealth of readymade elements both at retailers, online, and in mail order c...
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07th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
Shhhh, did you know the 70's are back? It's true. While you thought you were enjoying the advent of moss, sage, and khaki in combination with canyon, moonglow and horizon, really it is just the renaissance of avocado and g...
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07th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Melissa GaltThe terms Arts and Crafts and Mission Style are often used synonymously today. They refer to a style of home design and furnishings emphasizing natural materials, especially wood, and showcasing a pronounced geometry in the desi...
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02nd May 2006
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
Sight--Seeing Your Business Take Off
Color--Use company colors to best advantage. If you don't have any specifically, select a couple. Consider the psychology of color in your selection.
Here is a summary of the psych...
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30th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
Color! It is often the first design element that a homeowner considers in the decorating scheme, and it is also the easiest and most cost effective way to make a dramatic change in any interior. It affects our moods, our lo...
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