Have you heard of Houzz.com?

Is this photo inspiring? I think so!

What is HOUZZ.com?

If you’re like me, you’ll be standing in line at the grocery store checkout, see a design magazine with a beautiful cover and buy it just so you can get ideas. This can be frustrating, not to mention wasteful. Then came a wonderful website-- Houzz.com ::WARNING:: Can be very addicting. View at your own risk!

Houzz.com offers not just referrals in your area, professional answers to your questions, but also a type of wish list you can keep on the site when you see something you want to save for your own home.


Houzz is the largest social site for remodeling, a $300 Billion business with literally hundreds of thousands of photos. The latest social features include the ability to visually follow the activity of design professionals, photo recommendations based on the wisdom of the Houzz community, and helpful green tags within photos that provide detailed product information crowd-sourced from the Houzz community of professionals.

Simply gorgeous!

At Cherry City Interiors & Design we highly recommend this website to anyone who walks through our doors searching for ideas. It is a wonderful site loaded with photos to help you choose a direction  to head in. You can create an "idea book", add captions/comments to it, and view it on our store computers. Better yet, you can send your idea book to a friend, designer, coworker...really to anyone! 

Believe me, its worth your time so check it out! Don't get upset at us if your spouse thinks you are addicted to the website!

Fall in love with {Fall}

Whether you like it not (and I’m not sure why you wouldn’t?) Fall is in full swing, so now is the time to get your home ready for the fall holiday season.

Halloween is just around the corner…literally! But there is still time to decorate. The best part of this particular season is that the colors can be intermixed making the transition between Halloween and Thanksgiving that much easier!

So what are your favorite fall decorations? Need a little jump-start this year? Check out these fun ideas to get you inspired!

Fall Wreaths:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Porch Decor Ideas for the Fall:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall Tabletop Decor Ideas:

Fall Mantle Decor Ideas:

Is your house ready for the holiday?

Well there’s no denying it – the holidays are fast approaching, bringing with them the ever-mixed-bag of emotions: fear, elation, dread, reunion, love, celebration and hope.

So every week, for the next 6 weeks until Thanksgiving, here at Cherry City Interiors & Design we will share with you 7 tips, tricks and ideas to hopefully help you navigate to prepared, memorable and joyous celebrations.
Weekly Tips – Week #1

7 Pre-Holiday, Pre-Preparation Pesky Particulars
This is a list of those little “I should fix that” projects. It’s a good place to start.

1. Tighten loose drawer pulls and hinges. And if drawers or doors are squeaking, oil them.
2. Clean out and organize your kitchen utensil drawers.
3. Replace burned out light bulbs. And clean out bugs and cobwebs.
4. Chop and stack firewood in a dry place.
5. Sharpen knives.
6. Polish your silver.
7. Make sure your first aid kit is complete and in a handy place.

Ok, that’s this weeks list of preparation “to do’s”. Not too bad – eh? We hope that it has inspired you to ease into the preparations. Feel free to share this and as always, we welcome your comments and questions.

Take a walk on the Wild Side

Leopard print throw blanket

Leopard, zebra, and alligator print...Oh my!

Yes ladies and gentlemen (ladies more so than the gents!) I mean animal print can be a decor option for your home. So sharpen your claws and let me hear your roar!

What can be more seductive than bringing in animal print to your home? Why not take a walk on the wild side this year. Now, this does not mean you wallpaper you room with zebra print and reupholster you sofa in leopard print and call it good. Just a hint is a step in the right direction!

As 2012 isn't over yet, you still have time to transform your domestic living space with undomesticated animal prints. Think boldly with bright zebra, cheetah, giraffe or leopard prints. For a more subtle look use snakeskin, crocodile or cowhide...the list goes on!

Design Idea: Zebra



Zebra print on stairs

The timeless black and white color combination of zebra stripe is this season in decor. A zebra's white stripes are designed for camouflaging in nature, but when this animal print is used in adding some pizazz it won't be anything less than brazen!

So you may be asking, where exactly do I add animal print to my home? Personally, I slip it in unbeknownst to my boyfriend by adding a throw blanket with luscious leopard print to our bed, a pillow or two to the sofa or maybe a very subtle animal print area rug.










Zebra print upholstered side chair

Here are some things to consider:

• Take scale into consideration when using animal prints, especially if you're a beginner. If you want to just introduce animal print don't add a large piece, start small with a pillow or reupholster your arm chair.
• Can tigers, cheetahs and leopards all roam together in one room? Totally. People are now mixing animal prints together so mix and match away.

How will you incorporate animal print into your home this year?

Welcome to 1768 thirteenth st.!

{My} name is Shelli and I am the creator of 1768 thirteenth st., an interior design and home decorating blog. As a recent graduate from Eastern Michigan University in Interior Designer, I have a passion for creating home environments that are as warm and beautiful as they are comfortable and functional. I have been with Cherry City Interiors & Design since June of 2012 and have become part of an exceptional, professional, approachable and lively group of people.

I love to share my opinions on design and things that inspire me about an interior space and most importantly, making your house a home. I started 1768 thirteenth st. in October 2012 as a way for clients of Cherry City Interiors & Design and myself, to be desire to be inspired to create an authentic life and home.

With every new client and project, I bring my own unique style and panache, through eclectic mixes of color, patterns and time periods. Most of all, I hope you find the experience of working with me lighthearted and fun. After all, we are creating a space for you to love and grow.

Please, enjoy my blog! It is my greatest wish that you walk away more knowledgable and even more inspired before you visited my site. So get out there and remember, open your mind and expand your world to endless possibilities!