All Things Marsala-Pantone Color of 2015

I am very excited about Pantone's Color for 2015.  It's a very sexy color that both men and women can rock with flair and sophistication. It reminds me of my favorite red wine, Sweet Chocolate Rouge (maybe I'll talk about wines in my next blog). 

When Pantone speaks, every one listens and you begin to see a flurry of this color everywhere you go, especially in the fashion world. This week on my Facebook page, I will share a few of my favorite looks and things using beautiful and rich Marsala! Make sure you like and follow me on Facebook @pinkdoordecor.

What do you think of the color of the year?

Until Next Time!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Latest In Contemporary Lighting

If you are not using lamps in your decor, you are missing the boat on one of the most creative ways to decorate your space.

Not only do lamps create the obvious-light.  Lamps also create ambience and sets the mood to a room. Who needs candles when you can create the same cozy effect from a lamp.

Ahhh, besides the light, we cannot forget the art effect of lamps.  They no longer look like the ones we found in our granny's house burning kerosine (am I dating myself).  Lamps are works of art and add interest to a table or dark corner of a room.  I am featuring some of my favorites from Uttermost and found on Pink Door Decor.

So, what do you think? A work of art-yes!

Until Next Time

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.pinkdoordecor.com

What's On Your Menu for Super Bowl Sunday?

I am sure many of you are heading to a party to cheer on your favorite team for the super bowl.  Drive safe and make sure you have a designated driver if you decide to partake in a few libations!
I am more interested in what's on the menu.  I love great party foods and the entire set up and ambience of a fun gathering.

I will admit that today was my first time making the all famous Rotel Dip with seasoned ground turkey.  It was a big hit and quite tasty.  This will definitely be on my next party menu.  I used my slow cooker as opposed to the microwave, that was one of the cooking suggestions on the back of the Rotel Tomatoes and Chiles.

If you are serving a big group, you want to make sure you have a few great trays for serving.  These trays from Pink Door Decor are casual and perfect for a Super Bowl Party.

I would love to hear about your favorite dish for the big game!

Until next time!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.pinkdoordecor.com

What Was Your Favorite Gift This Season?

I do believe the 2014 holiday season ranks in my top 10 favorites. My favorite was 2003 when I gave birth to my second child. Needless to say, I had an opportunity to really fellowship with friends, both old and new.  Today, I celebrated my daughter's 11th birthday snow tubing at Stone Mountain's Snow Park. I had a blast!!!

The purpose of writing this blog is to share my favorite gift I received this holiday season. My son, who frequently calls me a nerd, despite my love and eye for decor, found it quite funny that my friends and I get a big kick out of gifting books to one another.  Well, I was just introduced to the writings of Marianne Williamson through the book I received as a gift, "The Law of Divine Compensation".  If you are seeking growth spiritually, creatively and financially now and for 2015, this book is a must read.

I feel so empowered and ready to see changes in my business for the new year, thanks to Marianne Williamson's "The Law of Divine Compensation." She has a true gift of writing from the depths of her soul.  This book was my favorite gift. My next read will be "Return To Love."

What was your favorite gift this season?

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Designers

www.pinkdoordecor.com

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We will be launching our Black Friday Home Decor Deals at midnight on 11-28-2014.

Don't miss savings of 20% OFF on our entire "What's New" Home Furnishing Collection of already low prices.

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Receive 20% Off our entire home decor furniture stock of "What New" on our site.

Are you choosing to be thankful or allowing life's issues to take away from your happiness?

What are you focused on this season that is taking your attention away from the simple things that makes life worth appreciating? Sometimes, we allow the issues that arise in our lives to take control over our thoughts and actions, which takes our attention away from what truly matters. Being thankful, as this quote states, is something your choose to seek on a daily basis to combat what we face in the world. Waiting on moments of happiness to appear before we choose to become happy will never arrive until you go searching for it.  

Seek and You Shall Find. Knock & the Door Shall Be Opened unto Happiness.  

If you're lacking the spirit to be thankful on a daily basis or just during this season, start with the little things.

• I'm grateful for my eye sight.
• I'm grateful for my health.
• I'm grateful for my family (if you have one).
• I'm grateful for my sanity and not loosing it when things get so called "crazy".
• I'm grateful for the few friends I have that truly care for me.
• I'm grateful for my talents.
• I'm grateful for my job.
• I'm grateful for my business.
• I'm grateful for my home.

Whatever it is, no matter how small, find something to be thankful for. If was can be thankful for the small things, God will give you more to be thankful for.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy.

Quotes to Keep Your Thoughts on Being THANKFUL!

I believe being thankful is something that doesn't come simply due to your upbringing. It is something that is developed as part of your character over time and practice. Part of practicing being thankful is by creating a habit of listing things you are grateful for on a daily basis, no matter how big or small. I say daily because there are many things that happen throughout the day that can take your mind in the complete opposite direction. To keep our thoughts and hearts grounded on what matters most, we have to feed it like we feed our bodies.

Here are some quotes to not only feed your body during the Thanksgiving holiday but to also feed your minds and hearts. I will be posting more quotes of encouragement to give thanks not only during the Thanksgiving holiday, but for everyday.

I would maintain that thanks is the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. G. K. Chesterton

When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.