One of the best Decorology giveaways – a reversible duvet and sham set!

I know! This is an AMAZING giveaway if I do say so myself. It’s brought to you be the awesome folks at Select Comfort. Not only that – you get to pick between 4 gorgeous designs, and dictate the size you need. Their are an abundance of really cool elements to this bedding – first – the palette gives you many color options when it comes to your sheets and decor. It’s more than likely that you have a couple sheet sets already that will match these designs. Also, the duvets are reversible giving you two looks right there. Next – the quality really is top notch, and the duvet has an invisible zipper! I like my current duvets but they close using ties or buttons, and I’ve found that a zipper is far superior! Below is the Fernhill Stone design – showing how the set can match with multiple sheet colors –


Purple sheets and the duvet reversed


Here’s a run down of your 4 design choices –

Tuscan Red and Blue Paisley includes
* Fully reversible 100% cotton duvet cover for two complete looks
* Bedskirt, with pleats and split corners
* 2 shams with envelope closure in back
* 12″ x 18″ decorative pillow complements rich colors and patterns

Paisley blue – the design I chose

Tuscan Red

Fernhill Stone and Classic Charcoal includes
* Fully reversible 100% cotton duvet cover for two complete looks
* 2 reversible 100% cotton shams, with invisible zipper closure
* Decorative 14” x 20” pillow complements colors and patterns
Classic charcoal

Fernhill Stone

I got to try out the paisley blue set – and you can see for yourself how gorgeous it is –
I paired it with a set of navy sheets.





Pretty isn’t it?

So how do you enter the giveaway? First, leave a comment on this post. Second, you must sign up for Select Comfort’s newsletter. They will not share your information with ANYONE and you may subscribe out of receiving the newsletter at anytime. I will draw a winner at random after the entry period closes, which will be November 24th at 5 PM EST. Good luck!
You can see more pictures of the different sets on the site.

Full disclosure: I received this Select Comfort bedding ensemble as a sample.

Decor and designer clothing for you and those on your wishlist on SUPER sale!

Some really great sales going on at ideeli right now, just had to share especially with the holidays (which mean wishlists!) approaching. Ideeli is a member only designer discount shopping site. You can become a member for free (and fast) by using my link – www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology

Happy shopping!

Rugs and decor can be found under the “Home” tab on ideeli



Just an example of how discounted their items are, this 8’x10’6″ rug was $849, and is now $280


They’re also having a sale on small appliances like this breadmaker

And of course…the clothes…and shoes….and bags…and jewelry



I adore this dress…if I had an event coming up I would def. buy it…hmmm…New Year’s eve party?


So if you like what you see hurry before it sells out. If nothing here in particular here catches your eye, become a member anyway! They have new sales everyday with names like Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Anne Taylor, BCBGMaxazria, etc…

Just click on this link for free and quick membership signup – www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology

Interview with great designer Ashley Krogman

Do I have a great treat for you! Ever wonder how new decorators and stylists get their foot in the door? Where they get their inspiration? Where they find the great decor and furniture that grace the rooms and homes of their portfolios?

Well you’re getting those answers straight from the source; up and coming interior decorator/stylist Ashley Krogman. I interviewed Ashley, asking some of the questions I’ve always wondered about, and she was gracious enough to answer them for us. She also gave me pictures and details from her latest styling assignment, which I think you’ll really like. See it below the interview.

Interview with Ashley

1. How did you get started in the interior design and stylist field? Would you say you got a lucky break or “made” your luck by lots of reaching out, networking, doing some free jobs, etc?

I always knew that I was supposed to do interior design. It has been my passion basically my whole life. Growing up, I would go over to my grandmother’s house and re-arrange her whole basement, build little homes with sheets and chairs, and decorate the inside of each “area”.

I would say that I “made” my lucky break in the design field (I am still very new, but have been fortunate enough to have had little breaks along the way in a short time, I am looking forward to making more happen!). It is amazing how much you HAVE to put yourself and your work out there when you are first starting! You have to reach out almost anywhere (even if you don’t really feel like it!). You really have to push yourself! You also have to be willing to do some jobs for free, or for extremely low cost in the beginning, in order to build up your portfolio, and clientele. Another HUGE thing in getting that big break is being extremely creative and different; Offering a unique, signature style of your own.

2. What’s your favorite aspect of being an interior designer/stylist? What is your least favorite?

My favorite aspect of design is coming up with new ideas, and “looks”; creating a beautiful little world that takes your breath away, and being able to stand back and see the entire finished product.

My least favorite aspect of design are those jobs where you aren’t able to use as much creativity as you would like, for various reasons, but they pay the bills, and help develop you and your business in the design field.

3. What inspires you the most? Certain natural scenery? A certain store? A book?

A book that has been inspiring me for about a year and half now since I purchased it is, “Flea Market Style” by Emily Chalmers. There is so much beauty and creativity in those pages; I can never get enough no matter how many times I read it! I am also inspired by old movies, and old photographs.

4. When creating a set for a shoot, besides client’s products, where do you go or what resource do you use for the other props you use?

I go to a lot of thrift stores for props in a set. Thrift stores have the most unique, affordable accessories. If I cannot find what I am looking for at a thrift store, than I will go to stores like TJ Max, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning. There are times when I need certain, very unique, items so then I will hit up Urban outfitters and Anthropologie (my two favorite stores for as long as I can remember)

5. I know I’ve often flirted with the idea of training to become an interior designer or stylist, as I’m sure a lot of my readers have. What tips and advice do you have for someone trying to break into the industry?

My tips and advice (based on what I have learned) would be to educate and inform yourself with the industry. For me, getting my A.A.S. in Interior Design was a huge thing! It gave me knowledge, credibility, confidence, and I was actually able to call myself a “designer”, rather than a “decorator”, and that felt great (especially after all that hard work!). Another big recommendation I would give to someone trying to break into the field would be to research!! One of the best ways to do that, is by following creative decorating blogs (such as decorology ;), and just filling yourself up with as much knowledge on trends, looks, what other designers are doing, etc as much as you can. My last piece of advice would be to develop your own signature style. Certain projects will be very different from each other, but there should be certain elements that stand out as your “style”, or projects that have your “touch”—the “golden” touch is how you should start thinking of it 😉

6. When getting started on a new project or assignment, what’s the first thing you do to get started? Sketch? Research for inspiration?

I research like crazy! My process is as follows: I see the client, find out what they like (style, interests, etc), then usually I will have some ideas pop into my head and a direction that I want to take the project, and then I follow up with lots of research to fully develop it!

7.What’s your favorite purchase for your home that you just couldn’t live without?

I would have to say my new sofa! It cost me $50 from a thrift store, and I totally love it. It is 7’ long, tufted, and a pale gold color with a faint damask/leafy pattern to it. It is definitely vintage, and Anthropolgie looking!

Thanks Ashley for taking the time to answer those questions – some great tips!

Now for some of her work! Here’s a little background about her latest project:

Since Fall has approached, I had a lovely client ask me to come up with a set design for a shoot. I decided to do a Fall shoot, but with a twist! And that twist included touches of modern, a little bit of ‘funky retro’, and of course accents of feminine vintage! I enjoyed using touches of Fall jewel tones in the set, such as the deep red of the goblet and matching perfume bottle, the emerald green of the vintage glass bottle, and accents of black throughout. I usually find myself sticking to a more neutral palate of sparkly silvers, pale golds, creams and whites, but I was ready for a bit of a change, and Fall is the perfect time! It was so refreshing to add some rich colors and patterns, such as the pattern in the rug, and the rich tone of the roses, and the bright turquoise of the hand fan. It was also great to add a little funkiness to the set with items such as the white owl accessory. I was able to use elements that I love in design right now: my 1970’s black leather desk chair, a fur throw for texture, lots of vintage bottles, tea cups, and a cute little tea pot I got for one dollar at a garage sale! It was great to still be able to incorporate vintage and retro elements, but it was so fun to pair those with a brick background, and feminine eyelet white lanterns, for a slightly different version. It was so fun to come up with this Fall set with a twist!







Gold and burgundy is big this fall/winter!



This one’s possibly my favorite – the teacup with the pearls.


Thanks again Ashley – great work!

Follow Ashley’s doings on her fab blog Ashley Krogman Designs

Have problems picking color – take this quiz. It got me spot on!

I get a lot of requests from readers trying to discover “their style” when it comes to interior decorating. There could literally be, and probably are, books written on the subject, so this post will only cover one part of “style.” That part is a paramount one however – color.

Color can create the mood of a room like no other decorating element, which is why it’s such a matter of anxiety for homeowners and decorators alike. Well, I think I’ve found a quiz that is exceptionally thorough and thoughtful in determining your color style – it was amazingly accurate in it’s choice of mine! The quiz is from PPG Pittsburgh Paint’s Voice of Color, and called the “Color Sense Game.” It’s good to nail down your true color style because undoubtedly trends will come along that might tempt you, but in the long run it might be more cost/time efficient to choose a palette that you will always like.

Here are just a few of the questions –
Choosing your ideal image of “home”
Choose your fav decorating accessory

Choose words that are inspiring

Your color affinities

Your desires from a space

There are even song clips you listen to and choose the one that you like best – it’s pretty cool.

Can anyone guess the palette the quiz choose for me? If you guessed white, you’re right! Through and through I am drawn to white interiors. Here is there description of the “white” environment.
“Pure, clean white is ideal in a room with great light and lots of windows. Suitable for southern climates and ocean views, it is often cool or blue-white, and it has the most reflective power.”

Some of my favorite white spaces:

via Kitchen Details and Design

via Ochs Design

via Fjeldborg

They also give you a secondary palette, which for me was also spot-on – “Water Beads.” Which is comprised of blues. There description is, “The soothing colors of the Water Beads Harmony Collection suit any room where creating calm is essential. In the bathroom, the ocean hues suggest a fresh morning breeze; in layered pastels, they bathe generations of newborns in a soft, protective shell. Because of the serenity it creates, try blue in a screened-in porch, solarium or even your home office. Pair it with stimulating yellows or oranges to balance the relaxing effect.
Some of my favorite blue inspirations –
via House Beautiful

via Elle Decor

via LivingEtc.

I’m always trying to achieve ultimate serenity and relaxation in my space, so the quiz’s results were very accurate. Give it a try at the Voice of Color site. Leave a comment and let me know what your results were!

Check out this great house tour of a warehouse turned hip vintage apartment

You gotta love this transformation. Once a warehouse, this lovely space is now home to a boutique owner in Denmark. Happy Friday everyone!








What do you think?

via Indenfor & Udenfor

Really great sale for all vintage, shabby chic – you name it – lovers at ideeli!

Okay aren’t these tea towels so pretty? I love old ads and labels, so combine them with something functional – like a tea towel – and I’m in love. Also great? They’re only $12 a piece at ideeli. But you have to be a member – and I have your invite link here (it’s free and quick). Here’s your invite link – www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology Once you sign up – or sign in if you’re already a member, click on the “Home” tab, and then the laguiole sale button.

Here’s a few of my favs –

I got this one…
…and this one


and this one….it was hard not to get them all! There’s even more to choose from on the site!

Hurry they sell out quick – here’s your invite link again – www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology

And the winner of “The Irish Country House”

Kat! Congratulations! Thanks to all who participated, and don’t worry, there will be a lot of great giveaways in the coming weeks!


PS: check out Kat’s great artwork on Etsy!

Kat, please email me at ashley[at]decorologyblog[dot]com with your shipping information so I can ship you the book asap.

And the winner of “The Irish Country House”

Kat! Congratulations! Thanks to all who participated, and don’t worry, there will be a lot of great giveaways in the coming weeks!


PS: check out Kat’s great artwork on Etsy!

Kat, please email me at ashley[at]decorologyblog[dot]com with your shipping information so I can ship you the book asap.

cute and super chic homes from Lonny Mag

If you haven’t checked out Lonny Mag yet, do so. It’s an online magazine that has a Domino Magazine feel to it. I’m sure these pics will convince you

I’m a big fan of big nightstands.






Not usually a fan of dark interiors, but I do like this gray.





via Lonny Mag

Gorgeous gorgeous – wallpaper from Amy Butler

Gotta love this wallpaper from Amy Butler! I especially like the way she puts color palettes together. SO, so pretty. What do you think?

(click on an image for a larger view)


so pretty!





I really like this pattern in the “Field” palette

If you like what you see – it’s available for purchase at Graham & Brown, or check it out on her site.