Decorating on a budget“How To” SeriesThe inspirations of color

“How to” use color in the home“How to” Decorate on a budget

“How to” Dress your dining table for the holidays

“How to” Feng Shui your home for the season

Mathis Interiors

First things first… let’s talk about

color … What are you afraid of?

Holi

The festival of Holi symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It also marks the advent of spring and people celebrate it joyously with a splash of color. It is the most boisterous of all Hindu festivals, observed all over India, especially the North. It heralds the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

GO FOR IT! LET GO AND EXPERIMENT!

A CELEBRATION OF COLOR!

BEAUTIFUL SHADE OF SWEET LAVENDAR…

Lot’s of color!

Fuchsia sofa

Is your couch showing everyday wear and tear?

How to decorate with slip covers

Slipcovers for special Occasions

Add slipcovers around your dining room table where everyone will be sitting down to dine together. You can instantly create a formal look, a Victorian look, or a calm look with slipcovers

Slip covers for every chair

Changing the look of a room

WHAT'S YOUR STYLE?

Most people know what they like when they see it. But if you take a minute to learn how to define your personal style preferences, you'll be more likely to find exactly the furnishings you're looking for!

“Style” is a very personal thing. You may love the smooth, sleek lines of contemporary pieces, or you may prefer the traditional charm of furnishings from the18th Century.

Traditional Styles are more

conservative… even formal

Contemporary – Sleek, fashion

forward

Eclectic – A diverse mix of compatible

styles

Decorating with area rugs

For a quick and easy transformation of any room consider decorating with area rugs, they are fairly cheap and you can change them often to create a totally new look.

Can you imagine???

What a difference a rug makes!

Frame Fabric for Quick, Inexpensive

Art

Frame and Fabric

Professional look

 Cottage Flea Market

Flea Market Decor

Old Vase Picture Frames

Looking to the Past

Arching Views

On Display

Dine by Lamplight

Click icon to add picture Consider high-contrast combinations,

such as brown with whites and creams.

Silk flowers as home decor

When it comes to colors, silk flowers are more vivid and look more blooming than the fresh ones.

These blossoms can bring your home the desired warm and inviting climate you have always desired.

What is great with silk flowers is that they are not needed to be replaced over a span of time.

Dress your table for

fall…Dress your table for fall with this bold table runner and

centerpiece. Follow the directions below to create your own show-stopping

center piece. Cut a piece of camel-color wool flannel or felt

to size with a pair of pinking shears. Set a compote or cake

stand in the center of the runner and pile with gourds,

squash, or autumn fruit. Scatter leaves, mini pumpkins,

and pears down the runner.

Button Burst

Fun and whimsical, this unique look is simple to duplicate. All you need are a handful of buttons and some

creativity

-- Arrange the buttons in a pattern you like on the panel.

-- Using fabric glue, glue the buttons into place.

-- Lay flat to dry.

Chinese Character

Pillow Cover 16 by 16

spot clean only. Iron inside out on low-medium setting, avoiding the print and any

embellishments.

Adding a wonderful insert when the fireplace is not in

use

Red, the most daring of colors, infuses a living room with drama and

warmth. Pair a beautifully

refined shade of red with white and natural hues for a no-fail color palette..

Set the table for a festive meal by layering color, texture, and materials.

To create your own runner cut lengths of fabric and press the edges under. Take the runner to the next level by layering ribbon with different patterns and textures on top.

Before and After

Empty RoomFill it with your

tastes

Before and After

Empty Filled

A different accessory makes a

difference

What to do with that window?

Green and Red

Feng Shui for Fall: Use Space Clearing for Good Feng Shui

Energy in A New Season

In the fall nature is getting ready to shed her leaves and let go of the past. Fall is also the time when we tend to do the same with the feng shui energy of our homes. And while feng shui has burgeoned into a multi-billion dollar industry catering to the likes of corporate CEOs as well as Hollywood celebrities, by using a few simple feng shui space clearing tips, even a novice can begin to clear their environment.

Clutter

focus on releasing the chaotic energy of the clutter from your home and create a clear feng shui foundation for the new season.

CornersUse feng shui and discover how plants, art work, or small pieces of furniture in your corners can move the energy

CeremonyCeremonies bring us in touch with the vast worlds beyond our everyday experience. Make time for ceremony in your life: use candles scents, music, sacred to you items and

symbols and let your home receive a fresh flow of healing and inspiration.

Cycles

Cycles are important to observe: for example, the moon cycles are often used for planting, cutting hair, or beginning new projects. Similarly, observing the cycles of the seasons are important in order to maintain good feng shui energy in our homes. When transitioning to fall and winter, pay special attention to the energy of your home and use feng shui to strengthen and balance it.

ClosetsIf you don't use it, loose it! Keep your closets clean,

neat, and free of unwanted, old, or unused items. Don't

allow your closets to become chaotic or they will spread this quality of feng

shui energy throughout your home.

STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE… UMM DELICIOUS!

Great colors for accessories

A tweed throw rug…

A white fluffy pillow

Inspiration for an area rug

A soft throw in front of the fire…

Imagine it!

Color and texture

Wall to wall carpet?

Brown with bursts of tangerine…

Inspiration for flowers in the

foyer…

Colors for the bedroom…

The Queen’s not afraid of color…

Beautiful colors to brighten up winter…

Imagine this draped over your dining

table… Yes!!!

More inspiration… yum

This bold peacock blue hutch adds the perfect pop of color to

a dining room or kitchen.