Design ADAC 2016

I had a beautiful time in Atlanta, Georgia attending Design ADAC 2016. I am always left speechless and inspired with the thought breaking presentations.

 I had the opportunity to hear days of seminars and extensive networking with other Interior Designers. My treasurable moments included meeting Interior Designer, Barbara Barry and listening to her phenomenal presentation on “Taking Our Life Experience into Design”. I also met one of my favorite HGTV Host, Cortney Novogratz and had the chance to look at her new designs at the Shade Store.

 I truly look forward to attending Design ADAC each year and building lasting professional relationships!

 Love That Space,

Tonya

Elements of an Intimate Dinner Party

How often do you attend a dinner party and the hostess is stress free? The hostess is mingling and making sure the guest is having a great time.  The truth is creating an awesome dinner party can be over whelming and frustrating but with key elements a huge success.

One of my favorite hobbies is planning an intimate dinner parties. Here are a few of my tips to making your next dinner party a success and having your guest reminiscing about it for years to come.

Mood

It’s essential you determine and create the mood/atmosphere for the dinner party. First impressions are vital from awesome curb appeal to a beautiful wreath on your door. As your guests arrive greet them with a warm and inviting fragrance at the door. I would also suggest adjusting the lighting depending on the time of day. Candles are a simple way to create a soft and welcoming mood for your dinner party. Keep in mind; it is all about the details.

 

 

Breathtaking Tablescape

Create a lavish table with layers of table linens, overlays, charger plates, and runners. Fresh flowers and your favorite china will set off any table display, explore by mixing different china patterns. The secret to creating a lavish table is incorporating a minimum of three types of textures on your table and variations of heights with flowers & candles.

Unforgettable Menu

One of the highlights of any great dinner party is an awesome menu. I like starting off with an appetizer as the guest are arriving. The goal is to keep the appetizer and dessert simple but wow your guest with an out of the box entrée.

Guest List

 The key to a great guest list is …….less is more!

 

LOVE THAT SPACE,

 

TONYA

 

 

 

Color Trends 2015

HAPPY NEW YEAR…Home Décor Color Trends for 2015

Super excited about the New Year! What better way to start off the New Year than with the latest Color Trends for 2015.

I recently had an opportunity to attend a seminar on PPG Paints Colors for 2015. PPG is forecasting warm tones that can be found in nature; blues, greens, browns, whites, and yellows. The PPG Color of the year is Blue Paisley. “We anticipate our 2015 Color of the Year to play a prominent role in the home décor trends for the coming year as homeowners look to positively influence their lives and decisions with vibrant colors. With its bohemian flare and global ties, Blue Paisley can be paired with a charming, rich yellow-gold, or used as an accent wall, pulling in some mystery with black, gray and white.”

Source…http://www.ppgvoiceofcolor.com/paint-color-of-the-year-2015

 I created a color board to reflect the PPG Color Trends of 2015.Bring in warm tones throughout your home with patterns and textures of the Color Trends of 2015. It is amazing how simple a new throw, pillow, rug, or wall color can transform your space.

Happy New Year and LOVE THAT SPACE,

Tonya

 

 

St. Louis

A WEEKEND IN ST. LOUIS

I JUST CAME BACK FROM A FABULOUS TRIP IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. ST. LOUIS IS FAMOUS FOR THE GATEWAY ARCH, AWESOME FOOD, AND A TON OF ACTIVITIES. I HAD AN AWESOME TIME BUT I HAD TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE.

 

DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS ON THE RIVER

 

 

 

 

ST. LOUIS GATEWAY ARCH

 

 

 I HAD TO VISIT THE ST. LOUIS ZOO AND I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THAT IT'S FREE EVERYDAY. THE ZOO WAS HUGE, I WASN'T ABLE TO FINISH MY TOUR BUT I TOOK SOME GREAT PICKS BELOW OF THE ANIMALS.

 

MY EXPERIENCE IN  ST. LOUIS WAS AMAZING AND I CAME BACK HOME INSPIRED AND READY TO WORK.  I HOPE MY EXPERIENCE INSPIRES YOU TO VISIT ST. LOUIS AND ENJOY!

 LOVE THAT SPACE,

TONYA



 

 

 

 

DESIGN ADAC

ADAC IS THE ATLANTA DECORATIVE ARTS CENTER, A WEEK LONG CELEBRATION OF INTERIOR DESIGN LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND EVENTS. ADAC WAS HELD ON APRIL 28, 2014- MAY 2, 2014. I WALKED AWAY WITH A WEALTH OF NEW KNOWLEDGE AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR SOME OF THE LATEST DESIGNER SHOWROOMS IN THE SOUTH-EAST.

A FEW OF THE HIGHLIGHTS…..

MARY ELLA GABLER, FOUNDER OF PEACOCK ALLEY DISCUSSED HER LIFE WORK OF TURNING A SIMPLE PILLOW INTO NOW A MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS. I TOOK SEVERAL PICTURES IN THE SHOWROOM.

 

 

  I ALSO TOURED AND ATTENDED A RECEPTION AT AINSWORTH-NOAH & ASSOCIATES. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE SOME PICTURES OF THE SHOWROOM AND A PICTURE WITH JANET PRIOLEAU, A LOCAL INTERIOR DESIGNER IN ATLANTA.

 

 

 

 

LOOKING FORWARD TO DESIGN ADAC 2015

LOVE THAT SPACE,

TONYA

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

PLANNING A KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR UNDER $50

 EVERYONE LOVES TO CELEBRATE THEIR BIRTHDAYS. UNFORTUNATELY WE EASILY FIND OURSELVES OVER BUDGET WHEN THE PARTY IS OVER. I HAVE PULLED TOGETHER A SIMPLE AND COST EFFECTIVE BIRTHDAY PARTY PLAN FOR CHILDREN AGES 7 AND UNDER.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU KEEP IT SIMPLE BUT MAKE IT SPECIAL. FOCUS ON THE DETAILS AND THE PURPOSE OF THE PARTY. DON’T OVERWHELM YOURSELF WITH HAVING THE BEST PARTY EVER. THE KEY IS TO CELEBRATE A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY.

 GUEST LIST

MAX OF 10 GUEST

 

LOCATION -$0

BACKYARD

LOCAL PARK

PARTY DECORATIONS-$5

BAG OF BALLOONS

STRING

GAMES OR CRAFTS-$5

CONSTRUCTION PAPER

MARKERS

GLUE

PRE CUT OBJECTS

PARTY FAVORS-$0

CRAFTS FROM PARTY

MENU- $30

HAM, TURKEY OR P&J SANDWICH

CHIPS

PICKLE SPEARS

RAISINS

JUICE

WATER

CAKE- $5

BOX CAKE OR CUPCAKES

SPECIAL TIPS

 

• AFTER YOU’VE MADE YOUR SANDWICH, TAKE A COOKIE CUTTER TO CUT OUT THE SHAPE. EACH SANDWICH WILL HAVE A SPECIAL SHAPE FOR THE PARTY.
• USE TEN PIECES OF THE CONSTRUCTION PAPER FOR THE CRAFT PROJECT TO MAKE INDIVIDUAL PLACE SETTINGS.
• FOR A SIMPLE CRAFT PROJECT; HAVE EACH CHILD DRAW A PICTURE AND ADD PRE CUT OBJECTS TO THEIR PICTURES.

 

 

 

 

LOVE THAT SPACE,

 TONYA

SITAR INDIAN CUISINE

I RECENTLY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE LUNCH AT MY FAVORITE INDIAN RESTAURANT IN CHATTANOOGA, TN. SITAR INDIAN CUSINE. SITAR IS NESTLED IN DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA ON MARKET ST IN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE IMAX THEATER AND THE AQUARIUM. I WOULD RECOMMEND TRYING SITAR AT LUNCH, THE BUFFET LUNCH IS $10 WITH A LARGE SELECTION OF ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM AND SPECIALITY ITEMS LIKE THE CURRY GOAT CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEEKEND. THE ATMOSHERE IS WARM AND INVITING WITH AUTHENTIC CULTURAL MUSIC PLAYING THROUGHOUT THE SPACE.  THE STAFF IS FRIENDLY AND ACCOMODATING. LOOKING FOR A NEW LUNCH SPOT, TRY SITAR INDIAN CUSINE AND ENJOY.

 

 

IMAGE SOURCE; http://www.yelp.com/biz/sitar-indian-cuisine-chattanooga

LOVE THAT SPACE,

TONYA