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02
Sep
Outdoor Living in Style: The Best of the Best
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Looking for inspiration for your own outdoor oasis?  The best place to start 

Maurice hotel featured by AD

Outdoor space of model and actress Veronica Webb featured by Architectural Digest

Shangri-La hotel

might be beautiful hotels like the ones pictured above.  Home shelter magazines, destination vacations or even your own favorite trips such as the one below I took to St. John’s also provide an incredible resource.

St. John's

St. John's

Delmar

As you can see as an interior designer I love water and fire features in my outdoor spaces but you should incorporate what you love!

To begin just pull out some of your favorite elements that can be used in your own outdoor space whether its fabrics that remind you of a far away destination, a particular tile design or simply a potted palm.

For more great ideas on how to live outdoors in style and the latest trends, don’t miss Living Large this Sunday morning at 10am on News Radio 980 KMBZ (streams live on kmbz.com) in Kansas City as I talk with  DIY network hosts Marsico and Stearns along with HGTV host Rebecca Koll.

Plus, if you’re looking for design ideas for your interior, then tune into Living Large this Saturday morning at 10:30 on Classical 1660 KXTR (streams live on kxtr.com) as I talk with HGTV host Brice Cooper about creating living spaces. 

And don’t forget to become a fan of our Facebook fan page where we feature additional design tips, articles and pictures!

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28
Apr
Personalization in Design: Hollywood Stars & Their Spaces
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Ever get a feel for the owner’s personality the instant you enter their home?   

Newly renovated home of Gerard Butler

 

  That’s how I felt the moment I saw this newly renovated loft of movie star Gerard Butler in Architectural Digest.  Don’t you feel like you just stepped into the home of the Spartan King or Dracula?   And the love how he created cozy spaces with warm colors, overstuffed furniture and great lighting.

Home of actress Jennifer Aniston

 

Now take a look at the new home of Jennifer Aniston in contrast with its soft sleek fabrics and smooth textures.    Its sexy just like her and what a huge contrast from the manly rough edged loft of Gerard Butler.   
John Travolta's Home

Home of actor John Travolta and Kelly Preston

 

 And what about Travolta’s home?   Just take a look out his window.  Now that’s what I call roadtrip ready!   How fun!  Just hope Kelly has a couple of spaces to call her own too.  

For more great ideas on how to personalize your space, don’t miss Living Large this Sunday at 10am on News Radio 980 KMBZ as the new HGTV host of Splurge & Save Krista Watterworth Alterman shares her ideas with me on how to personalize a space along with former HGTV Design Star Jennifer Bertrand and other experts including Kevin Hobbs and Keitha Kaminski who just came back from a buying trip from England in search of the perfect antiques to personalize your home. 

HGTV Splurge & Save

 

And for the latest in outdoor spaces and design, tune into Living Large at 10:30am this Saturday on Classical 1660 KXTR as I talk with DIY host Ahmed Hassan along with other experts about creating an outdoor room.
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17
Mar
What’s “Living Large” Mean to You?
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If you listen to Living Large, you know one of my favorite questions to ask celebrity guests is “What’s living large mean to you?!”  Attached a  few favorite responses here.  So what does it mean to you?! Love to hear from you!!

ALEXA HAMPTON     KATHY IRELAND     TIMOTHY CORRIGAN     CONSTANCE RAMOS   

Robert Bledsoe 

And this spring, I’m ready to live large at home by celebrating the outdoors and all its splendor so I’m going to share a couple of tips for creating a beautiful space outside. 

 Instead of running out to the nearest nursery or big box store and grabbing the first flowering plants you see, stop and assess your needs first.  Think about what you would like to do in your outdoor space whether its entertaining, relaxing, cooking or just taking a nap.  Then hire a professional to draw up a plan that you can implement now or in stages that will look great all year round and after dark too!

 

And when selecting colors, don’t forget about the color palette inside and outside your home so you can easily transition your design from indoors to out by coordinating colors, finishes and some architectural style.

For more great tips on outdoor spaces, don’t miss Living Large this Sunday at 10am Central (streams live on kmbz.com) as I talk with DIY Network host Ahmed Hassan along with local experts whose work is pictured above about the latest outdoor trends and how to create a beautiful outdoor area.

Plus if you’re thinking about making over your kitchen, make sure you tune into Living Large this Saturday at 10:30am Central (streams live on kxtr.com) as I talk with Better Homes & Gardens design editor Oma Ford along with other kitchen experts about the latest in kitchen design. 

And don’t forget to become a fan of our Living Large Facebook fan page by cllicking on this link

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Living-Large/217431843107

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08
Oct
Room in a Box: Time to Think Inside the Box Instead of Outside
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Like to have  a gorgeous professionally designed room that you can implement yourself?  For many homeowners, its the perfect alternative, especially for those who don’t have access to quality designers in their area or who want to save money by doing some of the work themselves.   

Room in a Box

Room in a Box

For years design clients have hired me to makeover their second homes long distance, so I decided why not offer my boxed design service to everyone.   ROOM IN A BOX! 

I don’t normally promote our firm’s design services on my blog, but just had to share this one because I think  its so COOL! 

If you would like to know the latest colors for next year before your start your makeover,  then don’t miss our Color Forecast 2010 on Living Large this Sunday at 10am Central on News Radio 980 KMBZ as we hear from color experts from around the country.   I can’t give the forecast away yet, but let’s just say that its a sunnier outlook for next year!

 Plus on our sister station Classical 1660 KXTR don’t miss our Living Large show on Remodeling with Amy Mathews from the DIY Network at 10:30am Saturday.

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30
Jul
Remodel or Move?
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Ready to remodel or just move out?!  I know how you feel.  I’ve been there.  You’re living in an older outdated home and its driving you crazy.  Its time to make a decision to move on or move out.   But now that you’ve reached that point, why not step back for a moment and take a fresh look  at your home or have a designer help you with those hard choices. 

But while you’re deciding don’t forget to consider what areas of the home will give you the most bang for your buck.  According to Amy Matthews from DIY Network the best areas to remodel now are the kitchen, bathroom or backyard areas.  

To hear more about what Amy has to say about remodeling make sure you tune in this Sunday at 10am Central on Living Large on News Radio 980 KMBZ I(streams live on kmbz.com) along with one of Country Living magazine’s editors Rebecca Thienes who shares ideas for budget kichen remodels along with Country Living’s Home of the Year.

Country Living's Home of the Year (courtesy of Country Living mag)

Country Living's Home of the Year (courtesy of Country Living mag)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Country Living's Home of the Year (courtesy of Country Living magazine)

Country Living's Home of the Year (courtesy of Country Living magazine)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And if you only need a one day or one hour makeover, then don’t miss Living Large this Saturday morning at 10:30am Central on Classical 1660 KXTR (streams live on kxtr.com) as I talk with Vern Yip from HGTV.
 
 
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