STYLE FILES – Easter Decor

Portland OR. Interior Design Company

I love holidays.  They give me an opportunity  to gather my family together and celebrate the beauty around us.  The Springtime sun is beginning to peek through the clouds, days are a bit longer and the flowers are beginning to bloom.  Easter is the perfect time to display bright florals and fresh colors.  Our collection of  inspiring decorating ideas should give your imagination a jump start to your own beautiful celebration.

Screen shot 2013 03 25 at 1.35.03 PM STYLE FILES   Easter DecorImage via Decor To Adore

Screen shot 2013 03 25 at 1.39.03 PM STYLE FILES   Easter DecorImage via Simplicity in the South

Screen shot 2013 03 25 at 1.45.12 PM STYLE FILES   Easter DecorImage via Women’s Day

Screen shot 2013 03 25 at 1.51.22 PM STYLE FILES   Easter DecorImage via WeInteriorDesign.com

Screen shot 2013 03 25 at 1.54.19 PM STYLE FILES   Easter DecorImage via Southern Living

Screen shot 2013 03 25 at 1.57.52 PM STYLE FILES   Easter DecorImage via Focal Point Styling

Happy Celebration!

5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 STYLE FILES   Easter Decor

 

Speak Your Mind

*

DELICIOUS – Holiday leftovers

Portland OR. Interior Design Company

Holiday leftovers- what to do with them?.  My standard is turkey vegetable soup- really wonderful, but this year I wanted to try something new.  I have found a couple different recipes I thought I would share with you!

Turkey Pot Pies

Screen shot 2012 12 18 at 3.14.49 PM DELICIOUS   Holiday leftoversRecipe and Image via here

Green Bean Casserole Sandwich

This one is so interesting, I just have to try it out!

Screen shot 2012 12 18 at 3.18.31 PM DELICIOUS   Holiday leftoversRecipe and Image via here

Ham and Vegetable Cobbler

Screen shot 2012 12 18 at 3.22.39 PM DELICIOUS   Holiday leftoversRecipe and Image via here

Tortilla Turkey Soup

Screen shot 2012 12 18 at 3.25.34 PM DELICIOUS   Holiday leftoversRecipe and Image via here

Loaded Potato Soup

Screen shot 2012 12 18 at 3.29.27 PM DELICIOUS   Holiday leftoversRecipe and Image via here

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!

5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 DELICIOUS   Holiday leftovers

Speak Your Mind

*

Happy Holidays from Brock Designs Group

Portland OR. Interior Design Company

Screen shot 2012 12 20 at 10.35.23 AM Happy Holidays from Brock Designs Group

Image via Cooking Love and Life

We would like to take a moment and wish all of our clients and readers a joyful time with your families during the holidays.   As we enter the New Year, we have many exciting new projects we will be busy working on.  To keep us up to date with new products and ideas, we will be attending the Las Vegas Market to establish relationships with vendors of our favorite furniture, lighting and accessories.  We will return home the first week of February, ready to show you what exciting things we’ve discovered. 

Thank you, from everyone at Brock Design Group, for making this such a memorable year.  Working with each and every one of you has been truly enjoyable and we look forward to many projects to come.

5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 Happy Holidays from Brock Designs Group

Speak Your Mind

*

DIY – Inexpensive Homemade Gifts

Portland OR. Interior Design Company

During the holidays, I love to make gifts from my kitchen.  Some of us get overwhelmed with the thought of making our own gifts because we think that it’s too time consuming or difficult.  I have found a few easy to make gifts that my family and friends are very happy to receive.  Here are a few of my most recent homemade gifts:

  • A Family Directory, with family info, birthday’s and old pictures
  • Special homemade vanilla made 4 months before Christmas using Madagascar vanilla beans and water, sugar and sometimes vodka.  I used inexpensive bottles from IKEA with a rubber stopper and gifted them with a ribbon tied around the neck and holding a beautiful tag
  • A delicious Mediterranean Rub for meats with a few recipes attached, like this one below.  I used a glass jar from IKEA and added a ribbon and customized label with the ingredients (in case of allergies)

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 8.08.24 PM DIY   Inexpensive Homemade GiftsImage and Recipe via Yummy

And one that I am currently working on is a family recipe cookbook.  Coming from a family of 8, we all are inputting our most memorable recipes from our childhood.  I have also found the following DIY gifts that seem easy enough for us to try and would be great to give as gifts!

Photo Throw Pillows

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 1.29.23 PM DIY   Inexpensive Homemade GiftsImage and Instructions via Pocket Full of Whimsy

Natural Room Scents

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 1.15.33 PM DIY   Inexpensive Homemade Gifts Image and Instructions via The Yummy Life

Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 1.48.05 PM DIY   Inexpensive Homemade GiftsImage and Instructions via The Idea Room

Chalkboard Paint Wine Glasses

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 7.50.01 PM DIY   Inexpensive Homemade GiftsImage via All Things Major

Let us know if you are creating some special gifts for your family and friends this year!  Have a great weekend and a very Merry Christmas!

5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 DIY   Inexpensive Homemade Gifts

Speak Your Mind

*

STYLE FILES – Creative Gift Wrapping

Portland OR. Interior Design Company

Since our last blog displayed some beautiful gift wrapping rooms I thought it was fitting today to show you some amazingly creative ways to wrap your gifts.  Giving your gifts that extra personal touch will make them sparkle and stand out underneath the tree!

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 8.12.16 AM STYLE FILES   Creative Gift WrappingImage via One Charming Party

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 8.52.09 AM STYLE FILES   Creative Gift WrappingImage via The White Bench

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 8.22.54 AM STYLE FILES   Creative Gift WrappingImage and Free Downloadable Printable via For Chic Sake

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 8.28.56 AM STYLE FILES   Creative Gift WrappingImage and Instructions via Going Home to Roost

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 9.16.36 AM STYLE FILES   Creative Gift WrappingImage via Dishfunctional Design

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 8.32.53 AM STYLE FILES   Creative Gift WrappingImage via Minieco

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 8.39.17 AM STYLE FILES   Creative Gift WrappingImage via Pinterest

Screen shot 2012 12 17 at 8.46.11 AM STYLE FILES   Creative Gift WrappingImage via Pinterest

I’m so excited to use some of these great ideas on my gifts this year, how about you?

5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 STYLE FILES   Creative Gift Wrapping

Speak Your Mind

*

STYLE FILES – Making Your Guest Feel Welcome

Portland OR. Interior Design Company

When my home is filled with family and friends coming from out of town for a visit, I love finding little ways that help them feel welcome for their stay.  Here are some beautiful guest rooms for inspiration and a few favorite ways to help my guests feel that extra touch of love.

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 7.31.41 AM STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via Brock Designs Group

TIP: Light it up – Have a great bedside lamp for guests to read in bed and wind down.   When you aren’t familiar with the layout of the bedroom, turning out the light at the door can cause some stubbed toes!  You can also add that special little touch of leaving some of your favorite books on the night stand for your guests.

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 7.34.24 AM STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via Walsh Design Group

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 7.47.36 AM 240x300 STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via Martha Stewart

TIP: Essentials – Leave a few essentials in the room to make it more convenient for your guest, a few bottles of water, towels and a clock to name just a few.

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 7.54.15 AM STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via Studio D

TIP: Add Fresh Linens – Putting fresh and clean linens on the bed will give that luxury hotel feel.  Don’t forget to add an extra quilt or blanket on the end of the bed for those cold nights.

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 8.28.13 AM STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via Andrew Suvalsky Design

TIP: Get rid of as much clutter as you can to make it feel simply and fresh.

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 8.32.11 AM STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via Jennifer Hernandez

TIP: Create room in a closet for your guest to hang their clothes and stow away their belongings.

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 8.38.03 AM 1024x681 STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via W Design

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 8.40.38 AM 300x288 STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via Martha Stewart

TIP: Give your guest towels an added touch of a beautiful coordinating ribbon to bundle them together.

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 8.44.58 AM STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via Crisp Architects

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 8.48.01 AM STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via Martha Stewart

TIP: Stock up on bathroom necessities to make your guests feel at home and to eliminate them having to feel awkward about running out of supplies.

Screen shot 2012 12 04 at 8.52.41 AM 225x300 STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel WelcomeImage via My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

TIP: Add those finishing touches of fresh flowers, a robe, slippers….. Think about what makes you feel at home!

Let us know if you need help getting your guest room updated and ready for your home and visitors, we would be glad to help!

5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 STYLE FILES   Making Your Guest Feel Welcome

Speak Your Mind

*

STYLE FILES – “Trimming” the Entire Home for Christmas

Portland OR. Interior Design Company

I love this time of year.  Twinkling lights, having coffee by the fire with family and friends gathering together.  My husband complains every year about getting all the Christmas boxes down for me – I do have more than I need, but I just can’t help myself.  I believe you don’t have to restrict your Christmas decorating to one room, or just the Christmas tree.  It’s so uplifting to walk through the house and and feel the holiday spirit in every room…and I think my husband loves the final outcome as much as I do!  Here are some photos to inspire you…

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 11.42.22 AM 292x300 STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via Home Sick Designs

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 11.48.54 AM 300x300 STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via Trendirs.net

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 11.54.04 AM STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via Pinterest

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 11.58.33 AM 300x298 STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via House to Home

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 12.07.30 PM STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via Houzz

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 12.16.03 PM STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via Houzz

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 12.21.55 PM STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via The Inspired Room

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 12.25.13 PM STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via Shelterness

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 12.29.58 PM STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via Kitchen Decorating Ideas

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 12.36.54 PM STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via Hello Beautiful

Screen shot 2012 11 29 at 12.40.06 PM STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for ChristmasImage via Pretty Little Houses

Hopefully this will give you as much inspiration as it has to me!  My decorating is in progress – let me know how yours turns out by emailing me at brockdesigns@gmail.com

5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 STYLE FILES   Trimming the Entire Home for Christmas

Speak Your Mind

*

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Portland OR. Interior Design Company

Screen shot 2012 05 10 at 9.06.42 PM HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

This is one of my favorite quotes and it is so true.  Enjoy all of the “small” joys in life that are actually the ones that take up the most room in our hearts.  I wish you all a wonderful weekend and a blissful Mother’s Day!

5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Speak Your Mind

*

Holiday Wishes & 10 Thougths for Success

Happy Holidays!

63894888432874050 mGf7X4AB c Holiday Wishes & 10 Thougths for Success

Hi everyone,

I am now surrounded by my family and we are preparing for a wonderful Christmas weekend! I hope you are doing the same! I wanted to wish you a very Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year.

It’s inevitable that after all the decadence and delight of the festivities are over, our thoughts shift to setting goals and creating a vision for the New Year. I wanted to share this great link – 10 Thoughts for Success via Whole Living. Sometimes reading simple, positive affirmations can truly help us direct our energy. I wish you all great success and joy for 2012!

Thank you for all your love and support!
5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 Holiday Wishes & 10 Thougths for Success

 

Image via here.

Speak Your Mind

*

HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmas

Happy Friday everyone! Okay, so I know we will have had two home tours this week but I wanted to get us back on schedule. I’m pretty sure you won’t mind, just more eye candy to drool over, right?  Enjoy this blissful home decorated by the talented Edie Van Breems with her signature Scandinavian flair

1 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmas

2 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmas

3 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmas

4 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmas

This is such a great way to display Christmas cards! You can acquire beautiful vintage frames from your local thrift and antique stores.

5 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmas

6 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmas

7 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmas

8 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian ChristmasI just adore the rustic elegance and refined palette of this style. The use of natural materials for Christmas decorations is traditional to Scandinavian decor and I find it very soothing and warm. What do you think?

If you enjoy this kind of decor check out these wonderful books, co-authored by Rhonda Eleish and Edie Van Breems.

Picnik collage8 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmasbook 1 / book 2

Have a beautiful weekend!
5AD32E5D80D0C1FAA3382E02E91FB880 HOME TOURS: A Scandinavian Christmas

 

 Images via here.

Speak Your Mind

*