Thank you, Alive

A big thank you to Jackie Mantey and Jodi Miller from "The Alive" for visiting us at the new "Crimson." We have had a fantastic first month since our opening and have enjoyed some local press on the new space. I am so excited to bring you more in the next few weeks as we have lots of exciting things in the mix.

My new obsession is this green color!

Brian Coovert is the talent behind these floral creations, who personally gives me such inspiration. I can't tell you how much joy I get when I walk through the front door of our new space and see all of these beautiful flowers. How can your work environment get any better when you are surrounded by the beauty and aroma of fresh flowers.

We would love to have you visit us on your next trip downtown Columbus. We are tucked away in the quaint alley of Pearl street.

To read the full article visit The Alive

Article written by Jackie Mantey and photos by Jodi Miller

What Inspires Me (Stephanie)?

As a designer I get to see lots of beautiful things every day...one of the perks of this career! From beautiful fabrics and wallpapers to amazing furniture and accessories...and really so much more. It is these beautiful things that I get to see on a day to day basis that truly inspire me as a designer.

What I want to share with all of you are the most recent things I've seen in new spring fabric/wallpaper collections and product shows...all of which are currently hanging above my desk on my inspiration board. It's a great place for me to look when I need a little creative

pick-me-up. And, for all you animal lovers out there, well you're in luck! The current theme of my inspiration board is all about animals!

Here are just a few of the amazing animal finds I've come across recently...

Osborne and Little

http://www.osborneandlittle.com/

Grand Tour Collection

Best In Show

Wallpaper

Keep it classic with black and white,

Elegant with the metallic tone on tone, or...

Mix it up with the blue and purple color way!

Great for adding personality and impact to any space of a dog lover!

Porta Romana Lighting
http://www.portaromana.co.uk/north-america/index.php

Giraffe Lamp
This stunning giraffe lamp will immediately give character to any space. Add an interesting piece like this to your foyer or living room and instantly create conversation.

Stray Dog Designs
http://www.straydogdesigns.com/

Bird Stool/Accent Table These darling pieces can act as a stool or table! Nestle one beside a favorite chair to hold your cup of tea and book. Or, tuck one (or even two) under a console table to add interest in an unused space and pull out and use as seating when entertaining.

Roost
http://www.roostco.com/about.html

Dachshund Oil & Vinegar and Salt and Pepper

Dachshund inspired kitchen and table accessories with fun and functionality built right in! The playfulness of these pieces will be sure to make anyone smile :)

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For those of you who would like to see what inspires a designer feel free to stop in to Crimson Design Group and check out my inspiration board!

Spring is in the air

I enjoyed a brisk walk through Schiller Park today in desperate need of some sunshine. Spring is right around the corner and I can feel my spirits being lifted. I wanted to share some rooms full of beauty and color and hope these rooms leave you as inspired as I was. flickr

Designer's Guild is always a source I love to use when designing a room with whimsy and color.

I have had this sample in our design studio and now seeing it again on this pillow reminds me how much I love it. The pattern reminds me of my trip to Istanbul.

Kara Mann

The elegant living room designed by the uber talented Laura Day. As well as this fun table setting. Start getting inspired for those outdoor summer parties.

Miles Redd

Introducing: Red Chandelier

Spring is knocking at our doors and it's time to re-think our interior and exterior spaces. With warm weather comes parties, events, and get-togethers with new friends, old friends, family and neighbors. Is your home ready?

If you said 'No', take the express route with Red Chandelier! Give your home a quick and painless lift with our accelerated design service.

All we need is one day in your space with your stuff and our style. Seems easy, right? Let our talented design team come to you!

Here are a few before and after photos of a client's home where Red Chandelier was the perfect service for this family.

In order to add a dramatic effect we grouped different pieces together on the wall. As you can see in this picture below there was only one piece on this large wall originally. When you have a large space to fill hang multiple pieces instead of just one.

We changed the window treatment to simple drapery panels to accent the height and give this room a real focal point.

The painted stripes really dressed up this small space and gave it a look all on its own.

We will tailor our services to your needs: we can choose new paint colors and accents, select window treatments, lighting, and flooring, or completely re-arrange your furniture and add to your style. Whatever it may be, you can be sure it will feel like your home, only better!

Tune in to Channel 28 on Tuesday morning at 7am to see a live room makeover done by the Crimson Design Team.

What's HAUTE for 2011

Renowned color authority Pantone has once again come up with a fantastic 'color of the year.' Honeysuckle has been named the IT color for 2011! This warm corally-pink tone has been seen everywhere from fashion to food, interiors to electronics, menswear to make-up. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Lucky for us, this color looks fabulous on everyone and everything - including your home! Spice things up easily with a new pillow, throw, or splash of paint.

.british vogue.

Or go crazy and let it take over a small space.. like this closet! If only I would step into this every morning, I would be in love....

.Jonathan Adler -

Check out our favorite finds for this year.

.elle decor.

.elle decor.

.french interior.

.southern accents.

Sony cybershot camera, Apple iPhone cover, Swarovski crystal ring, Dior holiday lip palette, Chanel nail polish, Jemma Wynne watermelon tourmaline diamond earrings, Michael Kors watch, victorias secret 2 pocket fitted camp shirt, Ralph Lauren pink pony ricky 33 bag, Etsy fau2u floral clutch, victorias secret rouched cowlneck dress, Michael Kors Medina aviators, Anthropologie shower curtain, elle decor image, retro patchwork etsy pillow cover, Designers Guild pavillion blosson table linen, Etsy Printyourparty damask chocolate wrappers, Sugardaddy's gift bags, elle decor honeysuckle candlesticks image, Southern Accents living room image, 'Rooms to Inspire in the Country' book image, french interior image, On Paper thank you cards, Tagsmith leather luggage tag Etsy, Abercrombie mens Bushnell Tugger swim trunks

Happy Shopping

Christmas Cheer

Merry Christmas! As an end to this wonderful day I am sharing an inside tour of our "Southern Hospitality" home we showed the exterior of on a previous blog. We are thankful to this family and the joys we had decorating their home.

We used this iron chandelier to create a focal point over a table in the lower level bar. Finishing it off with candlelight gave it a warm glow for all the festivities.

My favorite were the 2 special girls own personal trees!! The screams of delight made my Christmas.

This was a pink explosion....and divine it was. A dream come true for any girl who loves pink!

Lollipops dancing in our heads.

Just a little bit of color!!! Adding the striped pink teddy bear was a great addition into this tree.

Hope it was a Merry Christmas and to all a good night.