Comments for Tweed in the City http://tweedinthecity.com Upscale Decorating Ideas Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:16:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on What good are some good Interior Design Catalogues and Magazines ? by C"Usher http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/what-good-are-some-good-interior-design-catalogues-and-magazines/#comment-50 C"Usher Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:16:16 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/what-good-are-some-good-interior-design-catalogues-and-magazines/#comment-50 Well, for magazine I'm subscribing for Elle Magazine. For website, I normally go to, it's a modren oriental style, very fit to my type though. It has a online catalog of products which your husband might be interested Well, for magazine I’m subscribing for Elle Magazine.
For website, I normally go to, it’s a modren oriental style, very fit to my type though. It has a online catalog of products which your husband might be interested

]]> Comment on What good are some good Interior Design Catalogues and Magazines ? by Nikoletta http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/what-good-are-some-good-interior-design-catalogues-and-magazines/#comment-49 Nikoletta Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:42:48 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/what-good-are-some-good-interior-design-catalogues-and-magazines/#comment-49 Dwell and Interior Design magazine will cover today's trend, green design, new invensions, art etc These are more modern magazines. I also like Metropolitan Home and Elle Magazine. These are toward a more relaxed, somewhat eclectic, trendy magazines. Dwell and Interior Design magazine will cover today’s trend, green design, new invensions, art etc
These are more modern magazines.
I also like Metropolitan Home and Elle Magazine. These are toward a more relaxed, somewhat eclectic, trendy magazines.

]]> Comment on What good are some good Interior Design Catalogues and Magazines ? by Megan<3 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/what-good-are-some-good-interior-design-catalogues-and-magazines/#comment-48 Megan<3 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:21:16 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/what-good-are-some-good-interior-design-catalogues-and-magazines/#comment-48 Yes... first of all, House Beautiful is my fav interior design magazine. As for catalogs, its easy and free to subscribe to catalogs for businesses like Pottery Barn, Wisteria, Crate and Barrel, etc. Good luck! Yes… first of all, House Beautiful is my fav interior design magazine. As for catalogs, its easy and free to subscribe to catalogs for businesses like Pottery Barn, Wisteria, Crate and Barrel, etc. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Marketing my interior design business to Contractors? by auntdee http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/marketing-my-interior-design-business-to-contractors/#comment-40 auntdee Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:57:12 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/marketing-my-interior-design-business-to-contractors/#comment-40 To do that you need to have your own consulting business in addition to your job. It is not fair to your employers for you to be selecting something like lighting, which they don't sell on their time. You need a business licence, a business name, and a cell phone. Go and talk to contractors personally. I donated my time to decorate some show homes to raise money for our hospital foundation. That is how I made some good contacts, by talking to the contractor in the various phases of construction. Both builders have high end clientele and have recommend my services to them, and both have used my services in the decorating of their own homes. Good luck. To do that you need to have your own consulting business in addition to your job. It is not fair to your employers for you to be selecting something like lighting, which they don’t sell on their time. You need a business licence, a business name, and a cell phone. Go and talk to contractors personally. I donated my time to decorate some show homes to raise money for our hospital foundation. That is how I made some good contacts, by talking to the contractor in the various phases of construction. Both builders have high end clientele and have recommend my services to them, and both have used my services in the decorating of their own homes. Good luck.

]]> Comment on Marketing my interior design business to Contractors? by David, Why? http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/marketing-my-interior-design-business-to-contractors/#comment-39 David, Why? Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:18:56 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/02/marketing-my-interior-design-business-to-contractors/#comment-39 Good Idea, Erika! My late mother really broke into that market when she did a "Street of Dreams" home. This is where high end contractors build a number of spec homes and dress them to the hilt. They get more "lookers" and therefore, future contracts. Mom got a great deal of exposure, too and formed a relationship with that builder that lasted a lifetime. Check with any/all building contractor organizations in the area, or large Realtors or perhaps even Building Supply centers. I believe the one she was involved with, was arranged through a large Realtor, who owned a large plot they were subdividing... The Street of Dreams was at the front and the rest of the lots were "for sale". Good Idea, Erika!

My late mother really broke into that market when she did a “Street of Dreams” home. This is where high end contractors build a number of spec homes and dress them to the hilt. They get more “lookers” and therefore, future contracts. Mom got a great deal of exposure, too and formed a relationship with that builder that lasted a lifetime.

Check with any/all building contractor organizations in the area, or large Realtors or perhaps even Building Supply centers. I believe the one she was involved with, was arranged through a large Realtor, who owned a large plot they were subdividing… The Street of Dreams was at the front and the rest of the lots were “for sale”.

]]> Comment on What software does the architect on HGTV’s “Hidden Potential” use to showcase their design ideas? by book writer http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/what-software-does-the-architect-on-hgtvs-hidden-potential-use-to-showcase-their-design-ideas/#comment-34 book writer Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:20:34 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/what-software-does-the-architect-on-hgtvs-hidden-potential-use-to-showcase-their-design-ideas/#comment-34 CAD programs! CAD programs!

]]> Comment on What software does the architect on HGTV’s “Hidden Potential” use to showcase their design ideas? by chiara http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/what-software-does-the-architect-on-hgtvs-hidden-potential-use-to-showcase-their-design-ideas/#comment-33 chiara Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:11:26 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/what-software-does-the-architect-on-hgtvs-hidden-potential-use-to-showcase-their-design-ideas/#comment-33 To be honest with you I don't know what HGTV uses. However I know many architects and designers and most use AutoCad / Apple/ Macintosh /...as best design & photo software (they say) is compatible with this software/hardware combo. To be honest with you I don’t know what HGTV uses. However I know many architects and designers and most use AutoCad / Apple/ Macintosh /…as best design & photo software (they say) is compatible with this software/hardware combo.

]]> Comment on Traditional Interior Design Idea’s Needed? by Cassondra Carder http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/traditional-interior-design-ideas-needed/#comment-6 Cassondra Carder Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:08 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/traditional-interior-design-ideas-needed/#comment-6 It depends on whether you want to decorate the interior of your home to reflect the new area that you are in or whether you want it to reflect you and your family. Your own individual style and preferences. Personally, I like to decorate a room according to my own since of style regardless of the environment that I live in. You could even make a dream wall, which could consist of different styles of places you would like to travel to. Or you could center the decor of one room around a specific region or country that you have visited and really loved. The easiest way to do any room is in basic neutral colors for your bigger pieces then simply add color. By places colorful pieces in strategic places you give yourself the option to change the decor of a room relatively inexpensively. Also by placing certain photographs or pictures on the wall or various pieces of furniture such as a sofa table, end table, coffee table or shelf. It depends on whether you want to decorate the interior of your home to reflect the new area that you are in or whether you want it to reflect you and your family. Your own individual style and preferences. Personally, I like to decorate a room according to my own since of style regardless of the environment that I live in. You could even make a dream wall, which could consist of different styles of places you would like to travel to. Or you could center the decor of one room around a specific region or country that you have visited and really loved.
The easiest way to do any room is in basic neutral colors for your bigger pieces then simply add color. By places colorful pieces in strategic places you give yourself the option to change the decor of a room relatively inexpensively. Also by placing certain photographs or pictures on the wall or various pieces of furniture such as a sofa table, end table, coffee table or shelf.

]]> Comment on Traditional Interior Design Idea’s Needed? by Greg http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/traditional-interior-design-ideas-needed/#comment-5 Greg Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:23:13 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/traditional-interior-design-ideas-needed/#comment-5 Welcome first of all. One of the best things you can do when you first arrive in a different location is to do some scouting. Look around and embrace the "feel" of the region. Try wood furniture and frames with curvy or ornate design. Fresh flowers and fruit bowls are a staple here in the south and sure to give you that traditional feel. One feature that is often overlooked is light fixtures and cabinet/furniture hardware (handles,knobs). You will discover that it is the little things that will give you the feel that you are looking for. Don't be afraid pick up a book or surf the net for the style you like. Personally, while traditional, I would avoid wall paper or to many antique features. You want a traditional feel, but one that is fresh and not stuffy or old. Your children will also thank you. Because of your color choices, try to use as much natural light to your advantage as possible. Again, your accent pieces will give your home its character so try to tie those in nicely. Aside from a porch swing and a tall glass of iced tea (maybe some gumbo on the side), you should be well on your way to the New Orleans feel. Welcome first of all. One of the best things you can do when you first arrive in a different location is to do some scouting. Look around and embrace the “feel” of the region. Try wood furniture and frames with curvy or ornate design. Fresh flowers and fruit bowls are a staple here in the south and sure to give you that traditional feel. One feature that is often overlooked is light fixtures and cabinet/furniture hardware (handles,knobs). You will discover that it is the little things that will give you the feel that you are looking for. Don’t be afraid pick up a book or surf the net for the style you like. Personally, while traditional, I would avoid wall paper or to many antique features. You want a traditional feel, but one that is fresh and not stuffy or old. Your children will also thank you. Because of your color choices, try to use as much natural light to your advantage as possible. Again, your accent pieces will give your home its character so try to tie those in nicely. Aside from a porch swing and a tall glass of iced tea (maybe some gumbo on the side), you should be well on your way to the New Orleans feel.

]]> Comment on Traditional Interior Design Idea’s Needed? by me http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/traditional-interior-design-ideas-needed/#comment-4 me Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:29:43 +0000 http://tweedinthecity.com/2012/01/traditional-interior-design-ideas-needed/#comment-4 I can't believe your luck I would kill for an old house in New Orleans. Take pictures!!! of what you have and the rooms you are moving into. My best advice is to not take on to much at once for decorating. Live with it a bit and cover the windows for privacy. You will get a better sense and feel for what you want as you become accustomed to each other. Work on the main rooms first. LR, DR, Kitchen and Entry hall. Resist the urge to make expensive decorating mistakes just to get it done. Visit other homes and restaurants and bed and breakfasts in the area to get a sense of what is traditional to New Orleans. Frequent the antique and used furniture stores to get more of a feel. Typically a few well chosen pieces integrated with your furnishings will give you the proper feel. Design is very heavily french influenced for that area and leans toward majestic with vivid use of color and patterns. The non ultra modern links on this page are a great representation of traditional design. I can’t believe your luck I would kill for an old house in New Orleans. Take pictures!!! of what you have and the rooms you are moving into.

My best advice is to not take on to much at once for decorating. Live with it a bit and cover the windows for privacy. You will get a better sense and feel for what you want as you become accustomed to each other. Work on the main rooms first. LR, DR, Kitchen and Entry hall. Resist the urge to make expensive decorating mistakes just to get it done. Visit other homes and restaurants and bed and breakfasts in the area to get a sense of what is traditional to New Orleans. Frequent the antique and used furniture stores to get more of a feel. Typically a few well chosen pieces integrated with your furnishings will give you the proper feel.

Design is very heavily french influenced for that area and leans toward majestic with vivid use of color and patterns.

The non ultra modern links on this page are a great representation of traditional design.

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