Sassy is just that! She couldn't be short on personality if she tried. She expresses herself with playful colors, fun patterns, and an unabashed boldness—all acquired at very savvy prices. She knows her style, and she's not afraid to take risks and have fun. When you visit a Sassy friend, you can't help but smile.

MODERN METRO

Modern Metro adopts this cool, sleek minimalism to their loft-like look. The one right piece at the right price trumps a large assembly of objects. Instead, they enjoy a perfectly edited collection in a more masculine palette of cool greys and deep blacks with the occasional pop of color.

FARMHOUSE GLAM

Farmhouse Glam is the delicate, exquisite balance between beautiful femininity and rustic nonchalance. She's all about the discovery of unexpected sparkle amidst the less polished. She wears high heels and a denim jacket, a string of pearls and bare feet. And her home feels as special as it does comfortable.

NEW COUNTRY

New Country understands the value of slowing down, enjoying the sunsets, bringing the outside in, and feeling a real sense of relaxation in her space. She is laidback, but her style is still intentional and beautiful in its rustic elegance.

VEGAS BABY

Vegas Baby is ready, willing, and unafraid to go over the top! She gambles with design. She gets the biggest bang for her buck. She mixes dark hues, animal prints, and sparkly, metallic accents. And, she is fun, fun, fun, and everyone that visits can't help but get lost in the nightlife noir of her wonderfully wild world.

THE TRAVELER

The Traveler is curious about all the corners of the world, whether she's visited them or dreams of going. She welcomes stories into her home through the finds of hidden bazaars and curio counters the world over. She doesn't just look forward to her next trip; she lives abroad in her own home everyday.

Spa Life doesn't just keep her sense of calm in the yoga studio. She breathes it into her whole world and those who inhabit it. She understands the idea of creating inner peace in her home to create outer peace in her life. And her home feels like a calming spa she styled without the luxury spa price tag.

THE SOCIALITE

The Socialite knows two things very well: luxury designer deals when she sees them and how to have fun! She likes to see and be seen. She's into high fashion, and yes, she is absolutely in the "in" crowd. She has an energetic fervor to her decorating, and she works hard to fill her home with the very best things.

SET SAIL

Set Sail is as laid back as a warm breeze off the ocean. She's inspired by sun-washed blues, soft, sandy whites, nostalgic, nautical stripes, and coastal elements. She saturates her home—and thus, those around her—with a sense of calm so palpable you're almost sitting dockside when you visit her.

CLASSIC

Classic knows there's a place for everything—and everything belongs in its place. She's a perfectly tailored dress. A smooth, 4-tiered wedding cake. And she imbues her sense of structure with a graceful elegance, an undisturbed calm, and of course, an irrefutable beauty.

BOHO

Boho isn't just carefree. She's adventurous and passionate, loving color and new and unusual uses for things. She's into the Revamp, Reuse, and Recycle, and she can't get enough of foraging for a good deal while mixing and matching silk-and-knit textures and vibrant colors anywhere she can.

Photo: Who is Boho?

URBAN FUNK

Urban Funk has undeniable funk and soul. She's at home in a place where industrial meets comfort, where over-the-top meets laid-back chill, and where retro art meets graphic simplicity. And she does all this in a way that feels totally effortless

Photo: Boho Looks Like

Deck out the Deck, Perk up the Patio and Trick out the Terrace

Summer is here and the living is easy. Just the change of atmosphere from inside to out is so refreshing.
When outdoors, I want to be as comfortable as I am indoors, but with a little more fun and color. Fortunately, color and comfort are in great supply wherever I look.
There are so many images online, in publications and in stores to inspire the desire to decorate our outdoor spaces. I was at HomeGoods, as usual, and noticed all the great stuff that makes summer so, well, summery. Thought you might like to see too

Decorate the spaces like outdoor rooms to while away in pretty pastime pleasure. Pillows alone can carry a space. These bright three-dimensional floral pillows say fun in the sun to me. Pretty pots and outdoor dish-ware tie a color scheme together.
Have a great summer and decorate with some great seasonal style and color. Your mood will thank you.

Grillin’ and Chillin’ is Thrillin’ on the Patio

I hope your summer is starting out with a bang, and you have a space, big or small, for the gang to gather and make some happy summer memories together.

Savor summer — it goes fast!

BED DECOR

7 Ways To Arrange Bed Pillows

Decorative bed pillows, love ‘em or hate ‘em? I happen to love them and the more the merrier, my husband, not so much. But you can overdo a good thing. Let’s look at a few ways to arrange them to keep everyone happy.
There are no set rules for arranging bed pillows. Anything goes. But I think ones personality comes into pillow play. Some people are messy, some are neat, some like exact order, some like a certain trendy look, some don’t want to be bothered. But, if you’re design conscious, bed pillows are that little extra luxury that make a bed so inviting and alluring.

Restoration Hardware, Beyond Drapery Limited

1. Stacked pillows. At least 2 pillows stacked flat on top of each other. Orderly, neat, no fuss, sleek and simple.

2. Standing pillows. At least 5 or more pillows standing on end. Can be in rows of largest in the back to smallest in the front. Mixes of Euro pillows and standard pillows with decorative pillows in front. Makes a big statement, stylish, and sumptuous.

3. Stacked and standing mixed. Lay stacked bed pillows flat behind standing decorative pillows in front. A great look, and sleeping pillows can be hidden a bit but still remain on the bed. Also see top image for this mix.

4. Rolled pillows. Add a short or long rolled pillow in the very back (look close) or front. Adds another interesting shape to all the squared pillows.

House Beautiful

5. Messy and mixed. For those that like pillows, but don’t mind the “throw and go” look. Casual, fun, easy, and simple.

6. Neat and clean. Less is more, usually less than 5 pillows, but they make a statement in their simplicity. Neat and orderly.

7. Never-fail 5 pillow combination (king bed). Use 3 Euro pillows in the very back, then 2 queen or king standard pillows in shams in the next row, then one smaller decorative pillow in the very front. Always a great look and not too many pillows, but enough to look ample and stylish (and not bug your husband when you go to bed).

John Robshaw, www.casa.com

So whether you love them or hate them, if you love design, you can’t ignore them or the impact they make in a room. Find your comfort zone and make them a great eye catcher for a blissful bed that’s dreamy, defined, and divine.
Are you a plentiful pillow person, or a pared-down pillow person?