Tis the Season of RED Accessories

We are looking at some RED lamps with some of our vendors and I thought it would be the perfect time to share a few with our readers since it's almost Valentine's Day!

So let's hear it...which one of these gorgeous RED lamps is your favorite?  The second and third ones are my contenders I do believe! Would you be so daring as to accessorize with any of these?  What other colors are in your room to go along with red?  We'd love to know!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Ta-Ta!

Image Credits:  WW Lamps

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Beautiful Winter Tablescape

I think winter months would be a little easier to tolerate if we surround ourselves with beautiful things we love (and people we love too, of course!) in our homes. Since we tend to spend more time indoors during this season (well maybe not so much here in sunshiny Florida) beautiful designs can help keep us inspired! Take a look at a lovely winter tablescape...

The sparkle on the table could remind you of 'ice' for these winter months...Brrr! So beautiful though.

What a great way to use all of those special handmade doilies so many of us have inherited from our grandmothers and great-grandmothers.  Just use them all the way down your table to make a 'custom' runner overlay. 

A little texture on the table with these chargers and the colors here almost remind me of ... the sea and sand!  Now that's a WARMING thought for these cold winter days you may be experiencing! 

How about YOU?  Do you have some extra beauty on your tabletops to enjoy during these long winter months?  We'd love for you to share your creative secrets if you'd like!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Susan 

Arborgate Interiors LLC

Image Credits:  Southern Lady

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Happy New Year and Company Changes for 2015

Hello dear readers...and Happy New Year a little late!  We have some exciting changes that have transpired that we'd like to share with you.

We have made a move...to good 'ole sunshiny Florida. Yes, southwest Florida, so it's quite the change for us. We love it here and have continued onward with our interior design business...just in a much warmer climate no doubt!

Along with this change came...a company name change! Change is good, right? We are now...ARBORGATE INTERIORS LLC. We will still provide the same amazing interior designs as in the past 29 years and stellar customer service that will continue to surpass even our client's expectations. THAT is something that won't change!!!

We now also offer many new services to cover any and all needs our clients may have...no matter how large or how small a project is. We've already been working with many new clients here in Florida as well as designing some of their summer homes up north. We can also work with you and your friends or referrals...even LONG-DISTANCE...meaning no matter where you live! Close or far-away...it doesn't matter. That's right, we can work with you almost just like being right there in your home, but some of the process will be 'virtual'.  You will even have the option to have an interior designer and yet save on your budget if you prefer to 'manage' your own design project once we've created it for you. You'll know exactly what steps to take (at your own pace, of course) and exactly what to buy and where to place it.  Imagine!

We LOVE doing 'turn-key' design projects here with the local Florida residents as well as being able to continue working with all of our former clients (i.e. any upcoming projects you may have now) and referrals even though we've re-located! So if you, or anyone you know, desire to make your home more beautiful...be sure to contact us.

Yet another change is this...we are going to try and make a bit more time for this BLOG!  I admit, it's been ignored for awhile and pushed to the back burner because of our design projects and also our big move. Our interior design projects still take first priority around here, but our intention is to try and share a little more with our readers in 2015.  So, we are really glad you've stayed with us! May this be YOUR best year yet!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Susan 

Arborgate Interiors LLC

Simple Christmas Projects

Can you even believe it's December already?  Christmas will be here before we know it.  Are YOU ready?   Here are a couple of cute decorating ideas that were in my inbox today that I thought I'd share.  

A painted mirror with a splash of gold to go with the gold tinsel tree...isn't it lovely!

Cupcake Liner Trees - How cute!

 What a great little project for the kids!

Who knew little decorative boxes and ribbon could make such a nice looking topiary!

These, and other creative ideas, can be found at Better Homes and Garden.  Hope YOU find some new easy ideas for your home this holiday season!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  bhg.com

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High Point Furniture Market - New Art Release Preview

I was a happy camper this morning to find some market previews in our 'inbox'...a few of which I can certainly see us using in upcoming design projects around here.  Want a peek?

This mirror with a 'wave' effect and it's champagne gold finish with a dark rub...yes, please.  Available in a 42" round.

I just adored these colors in this piece of art.  I quickly imagined all of the beautiful fabrics I could easily pair with it. 

Then, there were these...ah!  I could envision a very tranquil room with lots of neutrals. Pretty thought, huh?

Look at these luscious beauties and the realness of the water drops.  What kind of room could YOU envision using these? I just love the pop of turquoise.

This one is for all of you lavender/purple-lovers out there.  Stunning, don't ya think?  There is actually a pair of these that would work well together.  I can just see them now...paired with soft shades of gray in a room.  

Just a really fun diptych of a cruiser...where do YOU think this should go?

Beautiful colors here portraying the beach!

Silver petal mirror....49" round. 

Last but not least

Natural sticks intertwined into a piece of art...a unique piece!

So, that is the art preview for today.  I will also try to share more new items that will be released at High Point Furniture Market this month.  So...stay tuned!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits: Vendor cat Pargon

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Fall Color

What inspires you this time of year?  Where do you get your fall inspiration for COLORS?  Seeing that we probably all dislike (well, maybe not 'all') saying goodbye to summer and all of it's bright and cheerful colors...did you know you CAN punch up color even in the days of fall...you can!

This beautiful durable outdoor rug is from one of the lines we carry.  It just really captured my attention this morning with it's bold 'pop' of color...which just happen to be colors for this season too!  Isn't it lovely? A porch, lanai, or even a sunroom could be easily transformed for fall around this scrumptious rug! Change your cushions and/or throw pillows to accent a few of these lovely colors and...VOILA...a new look...for a new season! 

(Not too sure monitor resolutions will make these pillow choices a perfect color match, but you get the idea, right?)

Oh, and don't forget your fall pumpkins!  

What about you...will you be spending the cooler days still enjoying the outside?  I know I surely will. Do you transform your outdoor space...just for fall?  We'd love to know!

Thanks for stopping by...

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits: Padmas, Pier One

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Wallpaper Mania

You do know that wallpaper is making a comeback in the world of design, right?  It is and I am happy about that!  After years of having wallpaper myself...when it came time for 'change' and I only wanted painted walls...I felt the entire 'feel' of my home changed! Not that it wasn't a good change, but it just felt so bare to me.  I guess because wallpaper makes a statement, you get use to it, and then all of a sudden it is GONE! Does anyone know what I mean? Of course that's when you add in other things such as more art, mirrors, etc...all the other beautiful things that add that warmth and feeling back into your home.

BUT...I had not really realized just how popular the REMOVABLE wallpaper is also becoming!  I know exactly why too...you aren't 'locked in' to it for years and you certainly don't have the mess and the expense of removing it later. If wallpaper doesn't come off your walls easily (even with a professional) it can make a huge mess and end up costing more than you'd planned.

I headed over to J & M and simply could not believe my eyes! The choices that even they had for removable wallpaper...oh my! 

Here is just a sweet picture of what the right kind of wallpaper can do to transform a room!  And...it's BIRDS and PINK...woo-hoo...two of my faves!

What about some 2" gold dots

Take a look at some others I found simply irresistible...

Wouldn't this be so pretty in a little girl's bedroom...maybe even on just ONE wall.  

I love this chandelier decal here!  Oh, yes please!

This one if you wanted to keep things toned down a bit, but still have some interest and texture.  It would even be nice to use in the back of a bookcase...to add in more charm.

I'm sure this pattern is popular too!

Hum...a great guest bathroom idea perhaps!

I was just thinking also, what a GREAT way to add some pizzazz to a home especially if you RENT.  Sometimes you may feel so limited to what you can do in a home you rent, but this would definitely solve that issue...since it's removable!

How about some gold dots that are a little larger...I think these are 3 inches.  What a lovely foyer idea...ya think?  

And look, you can also wallpaper other items...such as tables!  What a great, easy and affordable way to dress up some furniture you may have.  I love this one here!

Oh my....how cute and creative is this one here?  Where in the world might I use this one?  Not sure I have a place, but perhaps YOU do.

   

What great headboard ideas!

Who could forget the classic b/w wide stripes!  Love this one too!

More fun birds...where to put?  Maybe in a breakfast nook perhaps?

And I simply love these birds...looks like they are really hopping around in the room on the headboard and lamp, doesn't it? 

Decisions, decisions, decisions....and as if that isn't enough, you need to head on over to Joss & Main for even more removable wallpaper themes and colors!  Yes...MORE!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  Joss & Main

Note:  Alpha & Omega Interiors was not compensated for this post. 

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