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Trends From High Point Fall 2018 Market - The Materials

Trends From High Point Fall 2018 Market – The Materials

Hey Lovelies! Today I am back with the final post in my High Point Market Trends round up series. If you missed the first two posts about the color trends and the silhouettes and design details, you can catch them HERE and HERE

I had the great honor of being one of the 10 Design Influencers for the official High Point Market Design Bloggers Tour for Fall 2018, orchestrated by Adam Japko and his…

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One Room Challenge - Parisian Eclectic Powder Room - REVEAL

One Room Challenge – Parisian Eclectic Powder Room – REVEAL

We made it! We made it to the big reveal day of the One Room Challenge. My small 3×8 powder room is all decked out and is no longer a sad, builder basic vanilla box The One Room Challenge is a twice a year event that Linda Weinstein of Calling It Homefounded back in 2011. 2o main participants are chosen to makeover a room in just 6 weeks and blog about the progress each week. They get…

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Trends From High Point Fall 2018 Market - Silhouettes and Design Details

Trends From High Point Fall 2018 Market – Silhouettes and Design Details

Hey there my Lovelies! I am back today with another trend report from High Point Fall Market, where I was one of 10 design influencers chosen for the Design Bloggers Tour by Esteem Media in collaboration with High Point Market Authority. If you missed my last color trend report, you can find it HERE.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of doing a presentation at the Houston Design Center for Access…

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One Room Challenge - Parisian Eclectic Powder Room - Week 4

One Room Challenge – Parisian Eclectic Powder Room – Week 4

It’s week number 5 of 6 of the One Room Challenge and I am happy to say that things are looking good for my Parisian eclectic powder room. If you are behind on my progress head on over to last week’s post to see how much we have accomplished this week

We had a bit of a snafu with the marble vanity top, but we got it worked out.

Before I get to this week’s post, let me tell you a bit about The…

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One Room Challenge - Parisian Eclectic Powder Room - Week 4

One Room Challenge – Parisian Eclectic Powder Room – Week 4

Hey Lovelies,

I have settled in from my trip to High Point market and ready to hit the ground running again with my One Room Challenge powder room

This is what my foyer looked like a few weeks ago, and it certainly doesn’t look like this today. Why? That door you see there, is my powder room. The room I decided to make over in six weeks for the One Room Challenge. 20 featured designs have 6…

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Color Trends For 2019 From High Point Market

Color Trends For 2019 From High Point Market

Hello Lovelies,

I am fresh back from High Point Market where I was one of the Design Influencers for the Fall 2018 Design Bloggers Tour. And when I say that I was so honored to be in the presence of some fabulous designers and bloggers, I am not kidding. It was an amazing adventure and I have so much to share with you all.

Since there is so much good stuff to share, I will break up my High Point…

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The One Room Challenge - Parisian Eclectic Powder Room - Week 3

The One Room Challenge – Parisian Eclectic Powder Room – Week 3

I can’t believe that it is week number 3 of the One Room Challenge. We are officially at the half way point, and I am a bit nervous that I have not yet finalized fabrication of the countertop and shelf for the vanity. I have been at High Point Furniture Market all week for the Fall show, and I am literally just getting home – like actually just brought my suitcase up to my room after walking in…

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One Room Challenge - Parisian Eclectic Powder Room - Week 2

One Room Challenge – Parisian Eclectic Powder Room – Week 2

Hey there Lovelies,

It’s Week 2 of The One Room Challenge (ORC) and we are kicking things in high gear for the powder room makeover. In case you missed week 1, you can check it out here to see the plan and what all the commotion is about 🙂

Just a brief background of what the ORC is and why I am crazy enough to be doing it for the sixth time:

If you have followed me for a while, you will…

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What's The Right Chair For You - With Southern Motion

What’s The Right Chair For You – With Southern Motion

I own more chairs than any one human being should, so call me a chair connoisseur if you will….ok, maybe not. 🙂 But I know a great chair when I see one. And when it comes tricked out with all the latest in comfort and technology, from a great company, with a great price point, you know that gets my attention.

The Triumph Recliner by Southern Motion

I was recently introduced to Southern Motion’s…

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#BookCrush: The Nature Of Home - Jeffrey Dungan

#BookCrush: The Nature Of Home – Jeffrey Dungan

Hey Lovelies! I am back today with a new book I just received and I am loving every single ounce of it.

It is a well documented fact how much I love books – especially design books; so it’s no wonder I am often sent advanced copies of new design books to review. It feeds my book loving soul, but I am also very honest with my feedback, and Jeffrey Dungan’s– The Nature Of Home – Creating Timeless…

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One Room Challenge - Parisian Eclectic Powder Room - Week 1

One Room Challenge – Parisian Eclectic Powder Room – Week 1

It’s that time again! the Fall 2018 edition of the One Room Challenge. All week I have been sharing the other five challenges that I have completed since 2013 on Facebook and Instagram, and today I am happy to be embarking on my 6th installment of this fun, exciting and crazy challenge

If you have followed me for a while, you will undoubtedly know what The One Room Challenge aka ORC is.…

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Living Simple In A Maximalist Space + My Living Room Tour

Living Simple In A Maximalist Space + My Living Room Tour

I know these days people are living a bit more simple. The minimalist movement has gained in popularity, and it is a wonderful lifestyle for anyone who prefers to pare down and live with only what they use everyday. In fact, I think it is the responsible thing to do if you have this realization that you are consuming more than you should.

Then there are those of us who love a more maximalist…

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Custom Drapery - A Very Important Layer Of A Well Designed Room

Custom Drapery – A Very Important Layer Of A Well Designed Room

This post is in partnership with Helser Brothers Drapery Hardware @HelserBrothers. The views expressed are my honest feedback from being a customer of theirs for over 8 years

I love this quote by Lynda Reeves in the October 2014 issue of House and Home Magazine.

“Usually, when I step into a room that’s on-trend by a hip new designer, I’m more likely struck by the drama of a huge piece of…

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Meet The High Point Market Design Influencers For Fall 2018

Meet The High Point Market Design Influencers For Fall 2018

Hey there Lovelies!

I am beyond excited to announce that I am partnering with Esteem Media, the creator of the ever popular Design Influencers Conference, as a Design Blogger this Fall at High Point Market in North Carolina. You’ve seen and heard me post twice per year about my visits to the Spring and Fall Markets at High Point, where I am always bringing you top design trends and industry news.…

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The Romantic Master Retreat That Caught HGTV's Attention

The Romantic Master Retreat That Caught HGTV’s Attention

Hi Lovelies!

Today is an exciting day for us here at Casa Vilora Interiors.

If you’ve been following our journey here for a while, you know that we have been at this game (it’s really not a game), for over 11 years! We survived the recession; we survived the ups and downs of this business, and we continue to grow and thrive. It’s with hard work, dedication, commitment, and amazing clients…

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Choosing The Right Lamp

Choosing The Right Lamp

“It seems simple until I go to choose lamps for my home”. I hear that a lot more than you know.

Lamps are a must in most spaces for additional task lighting. A space really isn’t complete without proper lighting for all the activities that occur in a space. But it can be overwhelming choosing the right lamp for the spaces in your home. It’s all about the function and the look you are trying to…

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Secret Decorating Tricks The Pros Use To Achieve Luxurious Yet Budget Friendly Looks

Secret Decorating Tricks The Pros Use To Achieve Luxurious Yet Budget Friendly Looks

Hello Lovelies!

Today’s post is all about sharing some of mine, and other designers’ top tricks for that added detail of luxury in a space, without doubling the budget.

You’ve seen the beautiful rooms that designers create. They are always magazine ready, luxurious and look like a lot of money was spent creating them.

Of course, decorating your home is an investment, but there are tried and…

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