"If My Outfit Was a Room: Spring Color Edition"

 It should come as no surprise that this Spring is all about color!



Pantone

No wonder that my friends and I all selected brights to wear to the Charlotte Passport for Fashion event this weekend. 



Cam Richards Photography



It got me thinking once again, “What if my outfit was a room?” 

Since I wore my two favorite colors Saturday, I have no doubt that if my outfit was a room, I’d absolutely love it. 



House Beautiful



I was right.  I love it, and I think there are 3 B’s involved in using this classically preppy scheme. 

1.      Think BOLD.  Too soft and you’ve got yourself a nursery or a bubble gum sweet tweens room. 

Emily Henderson

 2.      Utilize Balance.  Balance the pink and green hues with more neutral tones like whites, beige, etc.

 

Mary McDonald





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3.      Be Brave.   You know I love mixing prints, but this room below would’ve made even me nervous.  But the truth is, I like it.  I think it comes together very well and most of all I’m sure the homeowner loves it.  That is, after all, the designer’s job. 





Riehl Designs, Inc.



 Got a picture of you in your favorite outfit and wonder what it would look like as a room?  Send me a picture and I’ll try my very best to show you and the readers in a future post.  Email me a picture at dwellbycheryl@yahoo.com  and leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you.  

"Introducing....."

Lately, I've been feeling a little like this....

Working a full time job, going to school and launching a business, pretty much has me running in circles.  

So, I've decided that it's time for some help.   I was fortunate to receive a tip from someone in one of my social media circles, who suggested that I post a listing on the Queens University job list site.  While I would've killed for the opportunity when I was in undergrad, I was skeptical that anyone would be interested in an unpaid internship with a newly established, non-credentialed interior decorator.  Much to my surprise, I received an inquiry from an Junior Interior Design major who was very interested in the opportunity.  And, I'm pleased to report that she'll be starting with me next month!  

I thought I would formally introduce her to you.  So, please join me in welcoming.....

Chelsea Burke

In her own words....

Hi Dwell by Cheryl followers! I am from a tiny town called Norwood in North Carolina (it only has two stop lights in the entire town!). It's about an hour east of Charlotte, in Stanly County. I currently attend Queen's University of Charlotte and plan to graduate with a BA in Interior Design in May 2013.

How I got interested in interior design and figured out that it was what I wanted to study, really boiled down to me scrambling around during my senior year of high school and the following summer. I was trying to answer the question; What will I major in? When I noticed one day that every time I had a chance to sit in front of the television, I found myself watching HGTV. Color Splash with David Bromstad was my favorite. It also dawned on me that every time my mother wanted to do something different to her bedroom, living room, etc. I was the one helping her pick out the wall color and accessories.  I was even doing the same thing for other family and  friends because I really enjoyed doing it.

So I went for it, and I've truly enjoyed it so far. Especially when we get to create mood boards for projects with those theoretical clients with endless pockets :  ).  Once I finish school and get on my feet, I'd like to begin the journey of creating my own business.   I want to work with "everyday" people. Cheryl and I discussed working with people who truly deserve something they would love to come home to; a home they are proud of and love. So needless to say, Cheryl has already inspired me and I'm looking forward to working with her.

Thanks Chelsea! 

I'm really looking forward to working with Chelsea.  I'm sure we'll learn lots from each other.  Needless to say, I'm also very much looking forward to the help.