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I first discovered interior designer and furniture designer Alan Michel Fagnidi a couple of years ago on Myspace and immediately fell in love with his work.  Fagnidi merges contemporary styled pieces with his West African heritage to create high-end luxury furniture and home accessories. The company is based in Montreal and New York and has been featured at the …

Every year new holiday decorating trends arrive on the seasonal décor scene. While many of us prefer to keep things traditional, embracing new holiday trends is an opportunity to transform your home into a winter wonderland.  Here are a few holiday decorating trends that will make you the envy of all your friends this holiday …

Ombre is a dip-dyeing technique where a color subtly graduates from light to dark or changes from one color to another.  The end result resembles a modernized version of 70′s tie-dye. The ombre color effect can be seen in hair, nails, fashion and home decor. If you’re a decorista on a budget, you can easily spice up a …

I have a confession to make. I have not decorated my home for the holidays. Welp! I know as a designer that is a huge fail. But I’ve had so much going on lately. Not to mention I’m spending the holidays at my parents’ house.  Plus, I have don’t kids or anyone to decorate for …

Missoni gave us a sneak peak via Tumblr of their highly anticipated fashion and home decor line for Target coming this fall. The collection consists of over 400 pieces from women’s, men’s, and children’s fashions to plates, blankets, pillows and luggage. Get this, there’s even a bicycle outfitted in Missoni’s infamous zig zag print. Ha! …

I fell asleep on the couch with the television on and woke up to catch a 6 a.m. flight. A televangelist on the TV was talking about the pursuit of happiness.  He said when you are at a crossroads in your life and can’t make a decision, ask the universe and you shall receive the answer. I listened to him as …

Last week, I shared tips on buying artwork for your home, click here for a refresher on Art Buying for Home Decorating, and shared my disdain for bare walls in a space. This lead to a new feature on Gray’s Livin’, Art in Design where artwork is the primary focal point in a room. Pictured …

It’s a beautiful, sunny day in DC. I’m home surfing the web and watching Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday. Every Sunday I like to take some time to feed my spirit and get my mind right for the week ahead. With all the things I have going on in my life, it’s important that I maintain …

This month’s Hue of the Month calls herself the “ Decorating Sista.” Celeste Alexander is an Atlanta based interior designer who was born and raised in Newport, Rhode Island. She has been in the game for over ten years and recently opened up a  full-service design studio  in Snellville, Georgia. The Decorating Sista is inspired …

As a single woman with no children, I’ll be the first to admit that I am a Takeout Queen. Granted, I know how to do more than boil water but spending my evenings slaving over a hot stove isn’t my cup of tea. In my opinion, that’s one of the many benefits of the single …