Health, Safety and Welfare

When I received this e-mail I knew that I had to let other people know. I also did a little research and this story cannot be veryfied but if you are having any of these issues below I beleive you should take action. As an Interior Designer most people think that all we do is choose paint and fluff pillows. This is just not true, when I select materials for my client I must always be thinking of the health, safety and welfare of what I am specifying. It is my job to make sure that what I am putting in a home or office is up to code and safe, after all my name and reputation is on everything I select.

Here is a story of a persons whose house burnt to the ground because of the plug-in type room freshners. I am not sure if the story is true or not but if there is a chance it maybe true I would want to make that choice for myself. An insurance investagator said that was the cause of the fire. He has seen more house fires started with the plug-in type room freshners then anything else. He also said that in every case there was nothing left to even prove that it ever exsisted. When the investegator looked in the wall plug the two prongs left from the plug-in were still in there

This person had one of the plug-ins that had a small night light built in it. She said she had noticed that the light would dim and then finally go out. She would walk into the bathroom a few hours later, and the light would be back on again. The investagator said that the unit was getting too hot, and would dim and go out rather then just blow the light bulb. Once it cooled down it would come back on ....... This is a warning sign.

The investagator said he personnelly wouldn't have any type of plug-in fragrance devices anywhere in his house. He has seen to many places that have been burned down due to them.

If this might happen wouldn't you want to know?

DYI wallpapering should I? or shouldn't I?

DYI wallpapering should I? Or shouldn’t I?
So you want to do something different in your home then just paint. Great wallpaper can be used to transform a room with color, pattern and texture. Wallpaper can also be the best solution for disguising less than perfect walls. Wall papers are available in a wide variety of designs, patterns and styles. The material can also vary such as vinyl, paper, fabric etc.
The most important steps you need to learn are how to prepare a wall, estimate materials, and how to hang paper. Installing wallpaper is far from an easy task. But if you follow some do’s & don’ts on how to hang wallpaper, you can ensure your wallpapering job will come out looking good.
Do: 1. Assess the state of the walls you want to wallpaper before doing it. Are they smooth and flat? Or do they need a little work before hanging wallpaper?2. Do remove the old wallpaper first, fill in with polyfiller any nail holes you have from hanging pictures or photographs.3. Do use drop cloths over your furniture, pack knick knacks away so they don't get broken in the process.4. Do buy pre-pasted wallpaper. It’s a lot easier to install, just needs wetting.5. If your walls are rough or uneven choose a thick wallpaper to cover this.
Don'ts:1. if you’re a first time wallpapered do not choose a difficult pattern to match.2. Don't buy dark wallpaper if it’s for a small room, it will just make the room look smaller.3. Don't forget to buy the proper wallpapering tools; a scraper, a wallpaper pan to wet the wallpaper, a sharp utility knife for trimming edges and a step ladder.
Now if all of this sounds like more work then you wanted to do please seek professional help. We all remember what happened to Lucy & Ethel when they wallpapered themselves.

Color RED

Red Causes the most diverse reaction of all the colors. It signals excitement, danger and sex. Can causes sense of smell improvement & increase in appetite. Speeds up the perception of time. Evokes physiological response in increased heart rate and rapid breathing

Interiors done in red will be dramatic and provocative

Shades & Tints

•Bright Red - Exciting, energizing, sexy, hot, dynamic, stimulating, provocative, dramatic, aggressive, powerful
•Bright Pink - Exciting, happy, hot, attention-getting, energetic, youthful, spirited, fun, trendy, wild
•Light Pink - Romantic, soft, sweet, tender, cute, babies, delicate
•Dusty Pink - Cozy, soft, subtle, dusky
•Mauve - Soft, subdued, quiet, sentimental
•Burgundy - Rich, elegant, refined, tasty, expensive, mature
•Fuchsia - Bright, exciting, fun, hot, high energy, sensual
•Brick Red - Earthy, strong, warm, countryTerracotta - Earthy, warm, wholesome, country, welcoming

My Philosophy for Designs by Valerie

As a professional designer I have the education, experience and expertise to create the best design for you. I will give you a variety of options through which you can achieve your decorating goals. I want my clients living space to accommodate their needs as individuals or as a family. Color, furniture and attention to details are always part of my design. If I choose a color palette for you it must be consistent. Each room is not a separate entity they need to work together as a whole. I want to share my passion with everyone and I believe that all people with all budgets deserve good design. A good reputation is earned through creativity and quality service.