You put your personal spin on home decorating by choosing colors and patterns that create the mood you love.  But no matter how hard you try, there’s no denying that the products and colors that are available to us are influenced by extensive research and forecasting.  I always encourage you to go with your gut on what colors appeal to you; but that doesn’t mean you cannot appreciate and utilize the new shades, tones and palettes that have been carefully orchestrated by the color forecasting teams at the large paint companies.  They present new points of view on old favorites and totally new colors are being formulated as a result of improved technology in the paint industry.

Trends in home design make a couple of stops before they wind their way to your doorstep.  We often see patterns and colors starting a trend in the world of fashion.  The following year you will see these colors start to infuse the world of custom interior design.  Finally these palettes arrive in the retail home decorating world in large retail furniture and fabric collections.  These are the colors that reflect our communal thoughts about what’s going on in the world and what colors feel like “home” to us.  There is some fantastic inspiration out there and I see some common themes popping up:  Organic, Comfort, Modern, Tranquil, Opulent, Natural, Classic & Getaway.  Start with what you have and add something refreshing and new!

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When I was poking around The Land of Nod, I was sucked in by some outrageously cute and very French children’s bedroom decor.  The name of the curtains is what got me.  They are called, “Zay Hallo to My Leetle Curtons“.  Go ahead; say it out-loud, it will make you smile.  Say it a few times, no one is looking.  You are transported to a small Parisian cafe enjoying a croissant and cafe au lait.  These charming curtains are simple and classic with a light feeling that is perfect for your little girl’s room.  At $29 per panel, they are a steal! 

The curtains look precious with their Ooh La La Crib Bedding, but the great thing is that they would look equally as wonderful in a young girl’s room (gotta love double duty) with their Ooh La La Bedding.  Everything is 100% cotton and 200 thread count.  No pilling polyester here.  Don’t miss the dainty little hand embroidered pillow that features a little girl walking Le Woof!

Land of Nod carries children’s furnishings in Classic, Modern, Country & Casual and Beach House styles.  There is something for everyone.