I’d never encountered ideas.ted.com. Seems they’re TED articles – very cool! In this post they address the affect of colour on our moods and the affect of shying away from colour.

Apartment Therapy proposes a list of 3 outdated trends. One is meticulously styled bookcases – yikes. I do have bookcases and étagères that are quite curated. I have no plan of changing them, but I wonder, is this where something gets dated in the same manner as when I walk into a home where nothing has been changed in 25 years and I think this needs help. I`m a little worried! They also say millennial pink is out. How is millennial pink different form first light which is Benjamin Moore`s colour of 2020?

Benjamin Moore’s 2020 colour of the year is first light. A pale pink. I can’t say I’ve ever been a huge fan of pink so still scratching my head but well Benjamin Moore has spoken. Click here for ADpro suggestions of how to decorate with First Light.

For those of you not feeling the White Dove colour presented earlier this month, Architectural Digest has put together a list of the 15 top-selling Benjamin Moore paint colours. Go ahead explore, try them out, it’s just paint!

Architectural Digest’s Clever proposes 12 budget-conscious bookcases. I rather like the look of the stairway bookcase. Currently, I am using Billy bookcases in a similar manner as photographed. I do like those as it allows me to have books, curio, and art on the same wall.

I didn’t used to like white rooms. But now I do. Here Architectural Digest feature White Dove OC-17. White Dove is Benjamin Moore’s most popular shade of white. Perhaps as in this instance its a white with a bit of colour in it. Enough to eliminate the hospital white look but not enough that it reads off white. I am tempted to paint my aparmtent white. Perhaps someday soon I will…

Who knew this was a thing! Decorating according to your zodiac.

So! In order to do this properly should you only couple up with someone of the same sign? I’m sure the answer is no. What about conflicting design desires or needs with your partner. Myself, through a Sagittarian, in this instance, feel much more drawn to the Leo style. And then there’s feng shui; which I semi believe in. I follow the keeping the home neet (as much as possible), I`m aware of books, I keep my shoes pointed out. But the orientation of the bed that can get complicated.

Well, off you go, study your zodiac sign and redecorate. Let me know how it goes!

Here 9 current trends. Number 9 – more is more. Well as you know I’m definitely behind that one. Not so much because I’m following the trend but because I have so much.

Brass trunks are back in! I’m still scratching my head a little. I’ve not priced them but according to this article the best place to find and at the best price is in antique stores or thrift shops – online prepare to pay.