Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Scorpio Style


Scorpios are the most passionate and intense sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Pluto, the planet of life, death, sex, secrets, intense passion and obsession, Scorpios are powerfully intuitive and possess an innate understanding of human nature. They tend to be very private and are highly astute, often noticing details and behaviors that others may miss. They are very loyal lovers and friends, where their intensity can be, at times, overwhelming.

They make fantastic allies, and very scary enemies! Try not to cross a Scorpio. You definitely want them on your side. If you have a plutonian nature (as I do, hehe...) you often find a hidden, almost subconscious, need to create trouble and take pleasure in provoking the darker side of people, especially native Scorpios (they totally implode!). To better understand this energy, note the element Plutonium. It is the world's most "transformative" and destructive element and is MAN-MADE, created in our egotistical effort to gain "Pluto-like" ends, i.e. control, power, creation and destruction (transformation). Yes, physicists would agree that its fun to play with, but the results can be catastrophic (literally! Note Hiroshima...).

When it comes to the home, the Scorpio likes to express their intensity in hidden and creative ways. They often use color, texture and even smell to create a seductive atmosphere and are VERY protective of their private home environment. Scorpio is at home in their bedroom, so the examples below are all of great Scorpio "lairs".


This rich, private and sultry room oozes Scorpio sensuality, privacy and intimacy.




















Scorpios love mixing diverse ancient culture and futuristic style. This room has far east Asian accents and clean comfortable styling.


















Billowing drapes, complex yet traditional wallpaper/furniture and contemporary simplicity exemplify the past and future orientation of the Scorpio nature.




















Passionate color, complex pattern, clean lines and sensual lighting. This is definitely Scorpio territory...




















Scorpio's special room - The Cellar

The cellar (or basement) is a dark, hidden and underground (hence plutonian) place that holds secrets and treasures. Every Scorpio should have a home with a cellar, but please fill it with your wine, games and food treasures, not the head of your husband/wife's Ex...muuuuhahahahahaaaaaa!























I hope you Stingers enjoyed this post :)





Thursday, October 4, 2012

Finding Design Inspiration

I recently helped a friend/client put the finishing touches on designing her living room space. She called me up and asked me to join her on a furniture and accessory shopping adventure. We spent about an hour just mulling over items and fantasizing about different designs and furniture set ups. And then we saw it... The cutest little lamp in the right color. Not only was the lamp a great example of the beach style she liked, but the color was just perfect! From there, our design adventure began...

This simple little lamp was our inspiration. From there, we picked the wall paint color and curtains to complete the look of her living room.




























From ikea.com

Our adventure begins with plain white walls and undressed windows. That's me in the background hehe...
































After a coat of paint and light and breezy drapes, we've got a calm, soothing and beautiful living room!
































Another view of the featured space.

A nice white sofa table competes the look.
































My friend still has more work to do and accessories to buy, but now she has the basic foundation of her decor in place. This will serve as an excellent starting place to finish her entire apartment! So, if you find yourself stuck and not sure where to start when decorating, don't panic! Just find that one piece that you absolutely love and let it lead the way.

Need decor advice? Just call me and get an affordable consultation. Just one consultation can get you on your way to creating your dream space! Visit my website at www.kmwinteriors.com or give me a call at
(310) 592-9083. I'd be happy to help!

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