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From Houzz.com: Modern Finds Under $50

submitted by: Jennifer 09/01/11

For the modern nester inside all of us! You won’t be able to resist this stylish floss dispenser, the colorful Pantone Magazine Holder or uber-practical and handsome Magnetic Spice Stand. Enjoy!

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/672743?utm_campaign=updates&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery15&w=11852

Win a FLOR makeover!

submitted by: Jennifer 08/17/11

One of my favorite flooring companies is giving away a floor makeover! Your pals could win you one fabulous floor design that is not only as unique as you are but is easy to replace when stains occur. Does it get any better?! Check out FLOR’s Facebook Contest link for details!

 

*DDI does not receive payment of any kind for endorsements of FLOR.

DDI sets up shop in Moore

submitted by: Jennifer 06/02/11

The day has finally arrived! Designing Diva Interiors is partnering with Brecheen Brothers Area Rugs & Furniture to bring a unique booth to Showplace Market. If you’re looking for something quirky, something modern, something from a world away, this should be your next stop.  I’ll be working on the booth this evening, putting finishing touches on tomorrow and we should be up and running by Saturday! I invite you to stop in and check out the hand-crafted furniture from around the globe and affordable accessories in the season’s hottest colors. If you make a purchase from our booth in June you qualify to recieve a COMPLIMENTARY Initial Consultation for interior decorating or home staging service ($85 value)!

 

To receive your complimentary Initial Consultation, just call 816-9716 to schedule with Jennifer, mention this blog post, and tell me what you purchased! 

*Initial Consultation must be scheduled in the months of June or July in order to redeem complimentary initial consultation.

New on Houzz.com: Warm Country Charm

submitted by: Jennifer 05/23/11

I seem to be transitioning out of my Moroccan, BoHo phase and into a sophistocated country phase. Which is good news for my husband who is drawn more to a paint color called “Honey Wheat” than one called “Blood Orange”. More good news: when country decor is done right it ages gracefully giving the homeowner more time to enjoy their new look without worry of the latest trends going out of style next summer.

If you’re a regular visitor to Back Talk you know that Houzz.com is one of my favorite resources and I love to share a good resource! So check out one of today’s featured articles and get your own little slice of country charm!

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/409799?utm_campaign=updates&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery0&w=11852

Great Reads While You’re Pretending to Work

submitted by: Jennifer 05/15/11

…Don’t worry. I won’t tell the boss you’re not really updating that spreadsheet. While you’re killing time check out my favorite articles from this week in the world of design!

http://ecosalon.com/the-incredible-shrinking-house/

http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/marketplace/tech-girl-wake-up_ss1.html

http://www.hgtv.com/color-dos-and-donts/package/index.html

 

Yeah, but is it for me?

submitted by: Jennifer 05/04/11

You follow all the tips on the DDI Facebook page, you check out the blog from time to time to get trend alerts and you read my How-To’s in Edmond Active Magazine BUT you’re still not convinced. Come on… you need me… admit it… *nudge nudge*

All nudging aside, have you ever said/thought:

 ”I hate my house.”

“All of this stuff is so old!”

“I love running a store but don’t know how to make it all look good.”

“We have to sell this house-fast.”

“We have to get our asking price for this house.”

“I just can’t visualize.”

“I don’t know how to pull it all together.”

“I don’t know where to begin on my remodel.”

“Our builder wants us to pick out all of this stuff by Monday!”

“As a Realtor I can’t get my clients to understand the value of staging.”

If you fall into any of these catagories chances are you’re like the other homeowners, retailers or Realtors that DDI has helped. Professional decorating service is…guess what? For EVERYONE!  Single, married, builder, Realtor, city, country, work hard, play hard- great design that meets you where you are both in budget and in functionality is a must. Not an option. If you can dream it I can help you make it happen. If you can’t dream it…well I can help with that too!

Summer Announcement!

submitted by: Jennifer 05/04/11

DDI is excited to announce a new partnership with

Brecheen Brothers of Oklahoma City, OK. Beginning June 1, 2011, we will join forces to bring our unique home decor and design expertise to Showplace Market in Moore. Shoppers will be able to see hand carved Moroccan accent tables, modern vases, hand woven rugs and everything in between! Not sure what your style is? Designing Diva can help you create the perfect space in any style! If you need a little (or a lot) of guidance for picking out that next dining table, paint color or nursery design, Designing Diva has you covered there, too. Initial Consultations are my own unique way of getting to know your home, family and decorating needs. Stop by our booth this summer in Showplace Market and schedule yours!

 

Oklahoma Company Goes Green with Glass, Concrete Countertops

submitted by: Jennifer 04/28/11

Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Countertops

If you have gotten curious about the latest trends and techniques in surfaces I recommend reading this article by The Oklahoman.

Outlining one of Oklahoma’s most innovative businesses this brief article defines the new green countertop materials for anyone who may be considering a new look with better benefits.

 

Need some help deciding which countertop is perfect for your home? Designing Diva irons out the confusion for you by bringing the latest research and pricing to your doorstep so you end up with the best results possible.  Call Jennifer today to schedule your Initial Consultation!

Mention this article and receive $10 off your Initial Consultation!

NEW THINGS I LOVE

submitted by: Jennifer 03/23/11

Its spring time– officially! Which means tons of new releases for the home decorating world. Here are a few of my favorites! I hope you can find a thing or two that makes your home smile.

CB2′s Floor Pillow in Chartreuse, $59.95 (shown left)

 

Frontgate’s Aqua Collection, $491-$2418  (not shown here) 

Restoration Hardware’s Parisian Wood and Zinc Chandelier, $895-$1995

 

 

Pottery Barn’s Gemma Milk Glass Lamp, $129 (shown left)

 

Jones Design Company’s Art Prints, $17 (shown above)

Waiting List Forms As Spring Approaches

submitted by: Jennifer 03/08/11

The daylight is beginning to linger, tax return season is upon us and blooms are sprouting all over the state which means one thing: spring time is here! And inevitably spring air seems to carry with it a sense of change. We’ve been trapped in our houses for three months and during that time we’ve noticed that we really do hate that paint in the kitchen. Our countertops are like something from the Brady Bunch home and the bedding in the master, what were we thinking?! Designing Diva Interiors gets it. Unfortunately, so do a lot of other homeowners which means as of today there is a four week wait list for large projects. Call 405.816.9716 or email Jennifer@decorateokc.net today to get your Initial Consultation on the books before summer!

The daylight is beginning to linger, tax return season is upon us and blooms are sprouting all over the state which means one thing: spring time is here! And inevitably spring air seems to carry with it a sense of change. We’ve been trapped in our houses for three months and during that time we’ve noticed that we really do hate that paint in the kitchen. Our countertops are like something from the Brady Bunch home and the bedding in the master, what were we thinking?! Designing Diva Interiors gets it. Unfortunately, so do a lot of other homeowners which means as of today there is a four week wait list for large projects. Call 405.816.9716 or email Jennifer@decorateokc.net today to get your Initial Consultation on the books before summer!

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