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This week I did a Transformation in my living room. I had a bookshelf which absolutely just had to go. It was tilted, dark, and I was definitely ready to part with it. The problem I run into in my living room is that there isn’t a lot of natural light, so dark furniture makes my dark living room look really…well dark. So I’ve slowly been trying to upgrade my furniture to a lighter variety. I started by painting some black side tables a nice turquoise color. That definitely lightened up the ro …

GOING FOR GOLD: CLASSIC AND TRU-SLIM PICTURE LIGHTS Gold, gold, gold…this particular finish has been invading my house lately. And with very good reason. First of all, I’d like to point out that gold is no longer gaudy, it is elegant and it matches practically every color. I’ve been bringing my new practice of “gold with everything” into my jewelry and every day wear…and I’d say my life in general. To show just how amazing gold really is, let’s look at a few gold picture light + color c …

Niche Interiors is a design firm based in San Francisco that specializes in eco-friendly, contemporary designs. Their designs are beautiful and their knowledge is enough to keep your house as healthy as it is masterfully designed. The firm is owned by Principal Designer Jennifer Jones, Associate ASID and Certified Green Building Professional. Jennifer works with Designer Lynn Trinh, LEED AP: United States Green Building Council to provide a very green approach to design that will leave your hous …

While compiling my monthly calendar of events, I came across an art opening that I simply could not resist. The opening was an exhibit of Jack Kevorkian’s last 12 paintings at Gallerie Sparta on Sunset in West Hollywood. My first reaction was I had no idea that Dr. Death was an artist. My second thought was I wonder what these paintings could show about Dr. Death. My second thought was right on target. These paintings were both revealing and quite a mystery all at once because while there is so …

Fellow lighting aficionados, Pinterest lovers with an eye for design, and immaculate designers that leave everyone thinking “…How on earth do they do it?” We have a new design trend that will take any room in your house to the next level. What is it? Picture lights, of course.I know, this is a strong claim to make. Even I, at first, was a little weary. But being the Pinterest freak that I am, I started to look around. And it’s true, picture lights are the up and coming new trend in design. They …