Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Make a List and Check it Twice

Less than three weeks away until a New Year!

Do you have some unfinished business you need to take care of as another year comes to an end? New Year's resolutions shouldn't be a chore. They should be goals that you can stick to. In may be hard for most people to follow but in order to do so, you need to prepare for them. As the year 2013 approaches, take the time to reflect on the changes you want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes.

Keep it simple.

One of the top 10 New Year's Resolutions on just about everyone's list is to get organized. Reducing the clutter in your life and finding peace in your home will make you feel better and in turn, happier.



Creating a check off list is a good start to getting organized. There's a great sense of relief when checking off that one or two boxes off of your long to-do list. However, checking off one box may mean adding one or more boxes to the list and the list continues.
If things get overwhelming though, which it may, it's a good idea to take a step back and just enjoy the moment you're in, check-box free.


So whether it's quitting an addiction or learning something new, or spending more time with family and friends, getting organized and reducing the clutter in your life should be prioritized so that more doors can open up to brighter opportunities.

Good luck!

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Winter Blues

Hello December!


The fresh, ice blue color seems to be an eye catching trend in the design field. From the painted walls, to accent furniture, to area rugs, the ice blue color really makes a statement. Blue exemplifies the freshness of the ocean, the sky, and the coolness even leaves a soothing feeling. I even read about the ice blue seen in the interior of the new 2013 Ford Fusion. But of course there's more to interior lighting than the color itself.

Turquoise patterned sofa with jewel tones. Retrieved from Sugarluxe. 2012.
Stylish blue wall bedroom interior with white accessories.
Retrieved from Trendzona. 2012
Painting your walls can be a wonderful, rewarding change. Don't hesitate to ask a professional if you plan to update your home. Call the team at Ida York Interior Design today at 503.688.9499 if you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation. We love to work with color and we are here to help you love your space!