Create The Perfect Look With Your Pashmina Scarf

Happy holidays to you.  I am sure when one of you opened your Christmas present, inside the box lie a scarf, preferably a beautiful Pashmina wool scarf.  Some people would toss the box aside thinking, "Not another scarf." Well, today I want to veer in the direction of all things stylish and fashionable (one of the many topics of my blog). Yes, that very scarf is quite stylish and can change the look of a boring outfit.

Simple Drape

Once I figured out how to create pretty knots with my wool scarves, I developed a better appreciation for the look.  You are not limited to the simple drape.

Pink is one of my favorite colors and I have a scarf just like this one.  As a matter of fact, I limited myself to this simple knot, until I stumbled upon this great video that shows you 10 different looks you can create with your scarf.  Check out this video and pull that scarf back out of the box.

Happy Holidays!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Atlanta News Anchor Gets Home Styled By Designer Terrell Dinkins

You would be amazed at the look you can create with what you already have in your home.  Starting with an empty space makes it a little easier because you tend  to use less. I believe that less is more.  My personal design style is pretty clutter free.

 Before you go out and buy a house full of new furniture in your new place, work with a designer and restyle your space using what you have. That's exactly what I did for my dear friend Jovita Moore, who is an Atlanta News Anchor.  She had just moved in a beautiful new home and needed my help deciding on where to place all of her accessories and wall art.

Jovita Moore and Terrell Dinkins

Unfortunately when you move, sometimes you cannot use all of your former pieces.  In the case of Jovita's new family room, we had to eliminate a component of her large leather sectional sofa to create a less cluttered and tight space.  We also sorted through several pieces of art she had accumulated to come up with just the right look and feel for what she now calls one of her favorite rooms in her home. Instead of buying new accessories for her bookshelf, we filled it with a few books from her large collection.  Mixing the books with a few family photos and accessories made for a nice looking bookshelf

Jovita and her Cavapoo,  Cooper

The final look encompassed some of Jovita's favorite things and colors (family photos, the color red, books, one of her Emmys and a relaxing atmosphere).

Restyle and rearrange your own place. Empty it out and start fresh.  You will be amazed at how cozy your place will be with less. Don't be afraid to be create with books. Books are great for decorating. I would love to see your before and after rearranged room.

Until Next Time,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

What's For Thanksgiving Dinner?

I called my family last week and volunteered to host Thanksgiving Dinner.  This week I feel like a person who has buyer's remorse... just kidding. I really do enjoy having my family around for the holidays.  My nieces and nephews are all grown up and I love sitting back watching them, reminiscing of when they were much younger.

Well, this blog is partly about entertaining and Thanksgiving is the start of the entertainment season.
I am not going to prepare all of the dishes for dinner and that is a promise.  Potluck is the only way to go when you have a house full of guest, especially family. I will prepare a few desserts (I like to bake for the holidays).  Four things must be present when you entertain for the holidays: good food for the soul, ambience, eye catching serving wear, and great company. My family will take care of the great company; here are a few must haves for My Thanksgiving Dinner.

Ambience is a must for a family gathering.  I love this candle in the 

new Ox Blood color for fall. 

Cornbread stuffing is my favorite Thanksgiving Dish. 

Oh, don't forget the cranberries. 

 I will not eat the dressing without the cranberry sauce!

Eye Catching Serving Dishes Are a Must. 

 I love this cake stand found at Pink Door Decor.com

I would love to hear from you and find out your favorite dish for Thanksgiving. Send me your recipes and I will try to share with my readers during the month of November. Oh, I have a great recipe for cornbread dressing. I must worn you, it is not low in fat!

Until Next Time,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Patent Leather After Labor Day?

I was recently sitting in a meeting with a bunch of ladies and one of the ladies said that she had just purchased a new black patent leather handbag, but wasn't sure how to "rock it".  You know, how to coordinate it with other pieces in her wardrobe. All of the other ladies started chatting about the options she had with her new black patent bag.

Recently, I read somewhere that patent leather was a winter material.  Well, my mother and her friends would argue differently.  I am from the south (a true Atlantan) and patent leather was traditionally only worn between Easter and Labor Day.  All of the little girls would break out in their black patent leather shoes to coordinate with their new Easter dress.  The Easter church service would be filled with little patent leather shoes and ruffled ankle socks.

Traditions have changed and I love it.  No longer do we have to limit ourselves to when we can wear a certain item.  Now you see patent leather in all areas of design, from clothing to furniture and home accessories. Here are a few of my favorite patent leather pieces.

Coach Madison Tote

Christian Louboutine Avedere Patent Leather Boots

Modern Yellow Patent Leather Chairs

White Patent Leather Dining Chairs

Now, this represents change. Far from our old traditions.

Until Next Time

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Interior Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

And The Winning Paint Palette Is...by Posh Interiors, LLC

Good Morning!  I could not wait to post my son's decision for his favorite paint palette.  Although my blog readers liked the darker red palette, he chose the neon lime palette.  He did say that he wanted to throw in a little red.

 To be perfectly honest, I can live with this.  I love the soot gray with the neon lime. I will keep you posted on the progress of his room and the kid's playroom (or shall we call it a budding teen lounge). My kids are outgrowing their space so I really need to change out a couple of rooms (the playroom and son's bedroom). With the holidays approaching, redecorating will definitely be spring projects.  I am a planner so now is the time to plan for 2013. By the way, my soon to be nine year old daughter also likes this palette and they share the playroom (that has a red sleeper sofa). I may consider using this palette in the play room .  Anywhooo, I am digressing, but you get the picture.

If you would like to create your own paint palettes and play with color combinations, go to Benjamin Moore paint gallery page.

Until Next Time,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Interior Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Color Fluency by Posh Interiors, LLC

My eleven year old son has informed me that he is ready to redecorate his room. He said that he wanted to paint his bedroom bright red and lime green (to match his shoe strings).  Of course I raised my eyebrow's at his suggestion.  As a parent, there is a fine line between allowing your children to express their individuality and creating a Crayola box of your home (no offense against Crayola).

So, I am on a quest to find a few color combinations that will satisfy his need to have red (his favorite color) or lime green in his bedroom and keeping my sanity when I walk past his room. I am looking for color fluency that is easy on the eyes, but fun for a budding young teen.


I love the soft  senora gray in this palette.  I would definitely not put this green on his walls.



I am really feeling the color soot in this palette.  The neon green is fun!



I am sure my son would like this red, but it may be a bit bright for me.



I really like the deeper colored red and brown together. The horizon gray softens the palette.

Normally, when I work with clients, I start with "The Paint Deck." I use my paint deck as inspiration for fabric selections and color combinations in a room. Now, I would like your opinion. 

Which palette is your favorite? I am going to share the results with my son.

 

Until next time,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

New Focus

I feel like I have lifted a brick off of my chest.  If you have been following my blog, you would have noticed that I stuck with a consistant theme of residential design. As a designer, we see beautiful things all around us; all the time.  I decided that I would broaden the focus of my blog a bit and explore all things beautiful, not only in the world of residential design but in the world of outdoor living (I have touched on this a bit in the past), fashion, and entertainment (parties, not hollywood).

So here's to new beginnings and a few pictures of things I think are beautiful.

 The spot light is on me!

 

I just purchased this spot light lamp for my office. Nostalgia written all over it!

You don't always have to use pictures to fill a wall. 
 I love the look of this entry way. I wonder if the frames cost as much as purchasing art...hmmm?

All I can say is ooohhhhhhh, aaaaahhhh! Tranquility at its best.

Thanks for allowing me to explore and take a load off.
Until next time,
XO

Terrell Dinkins
Residential Designer
Atlanta Interior Design
www.poshinteriorsllc.com
 

 

Decorating Using Fall's Favorite Color...Orange

Everyone knows that the color orange has been a favorite color in the decor and fashion world for a few seasons.  This summers hot color was Tangerine Tango.  So orange and it's many variations is like a good wine and has gotten better with time. 

Fall is approaching us and we will begin seeing this beautiful color painting earth's exterior surface in all of it's splendor shades.  Decorating the interior of the home with orange can be a bit tricky. Too much can be over bearing.  If you are just getting started using colors, I would suggest bringing in colors with a few accessories, like these orange and chocolate containers found at Pink Door Decor

Beautiful Raisa Containers by Pink Door Decor

As your comfort level wanes, you can start bringing in more shades of orange beyond the accessories.


Mark Scott/Ideal Home/IPC+ Syndication



Lisa Cohen/Homes & Gardens/IPC Syndication

In both of the above photos, shades of orange were gradually brought into the room using pieces of furniture.  Just enough to add pop to the room.

Designer Jonathan Adler





In this room designed by Jonathan Adler, pops of orange are carried through out the room, from the bed to the ceiling.  Ooh, La, La!  You gotta love the color to handle this cool modern, retro room. 

 I love it, what about you?

XO Until Next Time!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Coastal Inspiration by Posh Interiors, LLC

With the kids heading back to school, we are reminded that summer vacations are almost over. One of my favorite spots to go and hang out in the summer is the beach.  I don't particularly have a favorite place to go, as long as the sands are pearly white and the waters are blue/aqua marine.

US Gulf Coast Miramar Beach

This summer, my family and I took a short vacation down to Miramar Beach in Florida. I love Miramar Beach because it's a pretty short trip from Georgia and there's a lot to do for the kids.  My favorite part of beach living is the decor.  Think about it, coastal interiors are carefree and inviting.  I love the colors, textures and layers.  Soft blues, turquoise, whites and creams are my favorite color palette for a beach home. As far as textures are concern, I really like using natural rugs (seagrass, sisal and jute)  to really get the "outdoor-in effect" for a beach house.

Ballard Designs Braided Jute

You can create your own coastal look by getting inspired using pictures from magazines or picking up a copy of Coastal Living Magazine.  

This is a photo from Pottery Barn magazine that screams "The Coast".  It has all of the makings of a beautiful inviting beach house.  Soft cool colors, textures from mother earth (wood, metal, water) and a back drop that anyone who loves the beach would want to wake up to and see.

One of my clients was so inspired by the colors of the coast that we transformed her family room to create the feel of the coast. Follow this link http://www.flickr.com/photos/62853046@N08/ to see the before and after shots of her family room.

Even though I love the beach and all it has to offer, I am looking forward to cooler weather.  

Goodbye Summer.  Hello Fall.  

We welcome you!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Designs

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Teen Inspiration...A Girl's Dream Room

I owe this blog to Miss Lauren, a teen who decided she wanted to have her room painted bright pink, using black and white zebra accessories. Last week while I was out shopping for my online home boutique, Pink Door Decor, I ran across these fabulous pictures that got me to thinking how great they would look in a teens room, especially one who loves bright pink!



With the room having a pink canvas, I thought it would be great to bring in a fourth color from the picture to soften the black, white and fuchsia palette. I chose the seafoam green that is shown in the top of the tower in the picture on the right. The seafoam green is more feminine than the cobolt blue, another consideration if you wanted to bring in a fourth color. Just to tone down the pattern, I would like to use a solid comforter on the bed and a few more pillows.

 Mixing Styles Add 

Interest to a Space

My goal in this room is to add a little modern style infused with traditional.  Yes, it is quite ok to mix styles. As a matter of fact, mixing styles add interest to a room.  Besides that, you don't want to make the room look "garanimal and matchy-matchy".

 I love how this traditional black lacquer mirror looks with this seafoam green zebra pillow and the rest of the modern pieces in this room. Ok, this is a start to Lauren's room so far.  I still need to add some fun accessories  I want to know what you think. 

Do you like the colors? Do you like the style combinations?

Talk to you later!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

  

Inspirational Powwow by Posh Interiors, LLC

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

This quote by the late Henry Ford was so apropos for this weekends Summer Designer's Luncheon hosted by The America's Mart, Atlanta.  I had a fabulous time meeting new designers and sharing ideas with those whom I am already acquainted.  I was so inspired and renewed after a long in depth powwow session with the other designers. I am pictured below with one of my favorite bloggers and social media expert for designers, Rhonda E. Peterson.

Rhonda E. Peterson , Designer/Blogger and
Terrell Dinkins of  Posh Interiors, LLC

The question I ask you and myself, "What Are You Doing To Get Inspired With Your Business?" I make it a habit of attending sessions to stay abreast with the latest design trends.  Attending workshops with other designers to exchange ideas is a must if you are going to survive in the industry or any industry for that matter.  I must admit that writing this blog has also helped me stay motivated. 

My weekend at the market did allow me to find some nifty new home accessories.  I am going to keep you salivating until my next blog!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Designers Embracing Technology

To stay abreast with the latest design trends, I attend quite a few workshops hosted at one of my favorite places for designers, ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Art Center).  Whenever there is a week series at ADAC, one of the workshops will always discuss social media.  What I find amazing is how so many designers (old and new), have not embraced social media.  I will be totally honest with you, it was my web designer who really put a fire under my butt and told me that it was imperative that I embrace this trend.  Embracing social media in a media driven society is key to growing your business.  Social media for a designer or any business keeps you on the cutting edge. Hence, why I am writing a weekly blog while taking a road trip with my family (tethering made this possible). Blogging helps with your search enigines.

Flickr



So, the question I asked myself and probably other designers who have not taken on this daunting task of technology, how does this make me a better designer? This can be intimidating for some of the older designers.  Let the truth be told, I was intimidated by all of this! Perhaps intimidated is the wrong word in my case.  Time consuming better suites me.  According to Rhonda E. Peterson, one of my favorite bloggers, "Not only does technology keep you on the cutting edge, it makes you a point of reference." I will admit that blogging has helped my business and allowed me to reach other markets.  I have been approached by online magazines on the West Coast about my design work.  This would not have been possible had I not started writing weekly blogs (I am based out of Atlanta). Yes my friends, I have slowly but surely welcomed "Social Media" with opened arms.  I am not a better designer because of technology.  More people are aware that I am a designer because of technology.  I have expanded my reach!

Until next week,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interiors Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com





Daddy's Style by Posh Interiors, LLC

Happy Father's Day!  I could not let the day pass with out dedicating a page on the dads that mean so much to us.  I think sometimes dads get the short end of the stick because we go over the top for moms on Mother's Day.

If you are stuck in a rut with what to get dad besides a pair of socks or a pack of t-shirts, I've put together a few great looks for him that are sure to be head turners if he were wearing one of these styles.

Photo Courtesy of GQ Magazine

 

Daddy with Swag Appeal!

Need I say more.  I think this look would appeal to the carefree young dad.  I am loving the sunglasses and boots. You cannot help but do a double take on this, " Yes, I Am Looking Hot and I Know It" look.

Daddy with Intellectual Appeal!

It's something about the bow tie that speaks, "I Dance To The Beat of My Own Drum and I Don't Care If You Don't Like The Sound." Men wearing bow ties, in my opinion are independent thinkers.

Daddy with Country Club Appeal!

Every man should own a seer sucker suite.  They are so versatile.  They can be dressed up with a tie as shown to the left or dressed down by removing the tie.  Men wearing a seer sucker suite to a summer party is definitely a classy look.

Daddy with Money Appeal!

I love these shoes.  There's nothing like a man wearing a good looking pair of shoes.  Hey ladies, you can relate. We love shoes. According to GQ's Guide to Men's Shoes, "Your shoes should be as streamlined as the rest of your wardrobe. That means a slim contour (but not painfully skinny) and a rounded (but not sharp) toe. They'll look stylish, tasteful, and masculine. And that's all you can ask for."

Give daddy a new look this Father's Day. Until next week,

XOXO

Happy Father's Day!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interiors Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Are Our Homes True Reflections of Our Personal Style?

Vintage Chic

Take a look around your home.  Does it truly reflect you? Have you incorporated your personal style in your home style?  My experience as a designer when working with clients is their home doesn't truly reflect what they like.  They can pick out a picture from a magazine, but find a difficult time incorporating that look inside the home.  I have determined that I am truly a transitional girl.

I love incorporating different styles in my attire as well as my home.  I do, however, lean closer to traditional styles because I get bored easily if the look is too busy or trendy.  Traditional pieces are classics and stand the test of time.  I am a girl, however,  who can rock a few vintage pieces. That's why one of my first mirrors out of the gate is this Vintage Chic mirror. It works with many styles and looks. It's transitional enough to work in many home settings.

Modern/Retro

If you like a modern look, you will love this mirror.  It is truly a reflection of someone who doesn't mind changing with the trends.  I can't image a woman who's favorite style of shoe is the classic pump,  hanging this mirror in her living room. Can you?

Traditional/Classic

Finally, we come to the traditional/classic look.  Here's why I say I am transitional.  I think this mirror is lovely in a dainty powder room. Yes, the girl who loves the traditional classic pump would probably like this mirror. You would not hang this mirror with the modern/ retro mirror, but could get away with it in a home that has the vintage chic mirror.

I did a little soul searching on myself and I realized that my home is a true reflection of my personal style.  My attire reflects the style of my home.  Analyze yourself. See if your personal style and home style are in sync.


If you like any of these mirrors and want to know how to find them, send an email to terrelldinkins@poshinteriorsllc.com and I will steer you in the right direction.

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Solar Power This Summer

I had a very fun weekend attending worth while events.  I volunteered on Saturday at an Emerging Young Leaders workshop for young ladies.  On Sunday, I attended a scholarship luncheon for The Twenty Pearls Foundation.  Besides the obvious pleasure of supporting the organization because they were raising money for scholarships, I loved the fact that the attire for the event was an optional, "Hat and Gloves" affair.  I am pictured on the right in yellow with my sorority sister Ms. Jennifer Stevens.

I gave you all of this background to say how excited I am about one of the hot summer colors, Pantone color Solar Power. I had planned on wearing black accessories with this yellow dress, but while perusing through the store, I ran across this hat which was a very close match to my dress.


Pantone 13-0759 TCX
Solar Power

It is very easy to match colors from store to store.  Many designers, whether home or fashion, utilize the latest Pantone colors to create the looks for the season.


GoRunway/Art by Bobby Doherty

Well, what do you think?  Do you like the boldness of the color? Be on the look out for this hot, polarizing color this summer!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com