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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HGTV Property Brothers Team with Pink Door Decor for a Home Makeover.

We were very excited when HGTV Property Brother's approached us about our website and products for one of their episodes filmed in Atlanta. Check out a few of our products featured on their show and pictures taken from the home makeover! We featured home decor products from Go home and Uttermost, which are available on our website at www.pinkdoordecor.com.

Until Next Time

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Yummy Ways To Celebrate The Holiday by Pink Door Decor

Many of us are getting together with family today for cookouts and outdoor fun. Before you dig into some of the yummy treats set before you, don't forget to give thanks to all of our veterans who have fought and died for our country.

Happy Memorial Day!

Here are a few treats inspired from the Red, White and Blue.

Until Next Time

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Happy Sacrifice Day! by Pink Door Decor

I would like to blow a big kiss to moms today for all of the sacrifices they have made for their children.  Happy Mother's Day!

The first sacrifice you made is accepting the fact that you just might have war wounds after giving birth to your bundle of joy.  I still have mine after giving birth to my second child. What might those wounds be, you might ask?  Bruises and stretch marks! I have a huge bruise that has taken over ten years to fade away (actually, I can still see it slightly). Every time I look at it, I think about my baby girl.

I start with a first, but there are many seconds, thirds and fourths mom's give up for their children. So I will share my personal list that really aren't sacrifices when you think about the joy your children bring.

• Sleep~ Especially on Christmas morning because they want to wake up early to open presents when you are trying to catch a little more shut eye. 
• Time~ No longer do you have time to yourself. Much of this is given up for them, but isn't it worth your while, especially when you choose to attend their dance recital or swim meet over hanging out with your girlfriends. The look on their faces when they see you showing up to their event is priceless. Your friends have to sometimes take a backseat to your children.
• Money~ Your treat of a handbag or a pair of shoes when you get paid goes to weekly daycare fees or in my case, dance lessons for my daughter.  When I look in my closet, I have enough shoes that could not substitute my little girl asking me to check out her new routine for her upcoming dance recital. 

For all of the sacrifices you make for your children and families, today, we honor you!

Until next time,

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.pinkdoordecor.com

What's New From The Spring Trunk Show by Pink Door Decor

Pink Door Decor's first Spring Trunk Show benefiting the Crohns and Colitis Foundation was a huge success. The goal of raising the awareness of this disease was met.  Here's a look at some of the pictures from the event.   To learn more about Crohn's Disease, go to www.ccfa.org.

The entire salon (1245 Salon and Spa) styling room was transformed into Pink Door Decor's show room for the day.  I completed the makeover on the salon last November.  Scroll through my blog posts to see the transformation.

       

                                                                             

My personal photographer for the show G-Dab Photography did a fantastic job capturing the beauty of Pink Door Decor's home accessories. Make sure you log on over the next few weeks to see all of the images from the show.  To see an inventory of a few items from the show log on to What's New

at www.pinkdoordecor.com

Until Next Time,

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Succumb To Succulents by Pink Door Decor

Succulents are becoming some of the most popular plants for two reasons: they are uniquely beautiful and pretty indestructible for those who do not have a green thumb.

You've seen these plants displayed individually or mixed with other arrangements.  Two of the most well known succulents are the aloe and agave plants.

Photo from Eurica

Succulent plants such as this aloe store water in their leaves so for those of us who do not have a green thumb and forget to water our plants, they are idea.  You do, however want to make sure you follow the guidelines for caring for this plant. You cannot completely neglect it. Numerous online sites can share proper care for this durable plant.  I think some of these plants are absolutely beautiful for their variety-flowering and non-flowering characteristics. 

So, this summer dare to be different. Venture out and succumb to a beautiful succulent plant.  

Until Next Time,

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Seating For Him by Pink Door Decor

Today was market day and what caught my attention the most were all of the fabulous chairs "For Him".  All of these chairs would look great in an office or as an accent in any focal corner of a room.

 All are funky stylish chairs that create three totally different looks. 

What do you think? 

Which look fits your personality?

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Pure Heavenly Bliss by Pink Door Decor

I am going to share with you my simple and cost effective way to experience heavenly bliss! There is nothing like a warm bath to release all the stress from my day.  Just like a kid who has to have their rubber ducky in the tub, I have a few things that are a must when I truly want to be taken away!

Pink Door Decor's French Lavender Soy Candle is one of my favorite candles.  The scent is soft and not over bearing. It is quite soothing while taking a bubble bath.  When you are trying to relax, you do not need a heavy perfume scent from a candle tickling your nose. This candle is soot free when you pinch the wick before you burn it.  Occasionally, I apply the soy from the candle on my nail beds to soften them.  This was a little trick I learned from a spa owner who carried the candle!

Lavender seems to be a rolling theme when it comes to relaxation.  I love this body wash and foam bath by Bath and Body Works  You can find this foam bath under their Aromatherapy collection. 

I love Bio-Oil!  I have seen an improvement in my skin since using it.  Read the reviews and decide for yourself.  It absorbs fast in your skin.  The next morning, your skin feels hydrated. Try it out!

A cup of hot green tea tops off my night! Lipton is one of my favorites.  It's easy to seep a tea bag.  I haven't gotten into loose leaf teas just yet, but I plan on doing so in 2014. 

How do you unwind?

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Color Watch 2014 by Pink Door Decor

The word has spread like wild fire about Pantone's Color of the Year for 2014.  If you haven't heard, this years beauty is Radiant Orchid.

I cannot wait to see all of the fashion and design combinations used with this color over the next few months.  What't great about Pantone colors is you can easily purchase a dress from one store in this color and go to a totally different store and find matching accessories. Fabric companies like Duralee, have already created fabrics to mimic Radiant Orchid.  The color reminds me of a richer, more sophisticated mauve that was so popular in the '80's.

What color combination would you add to Radiant Orchid?  I think my favorite add on color would be some shade of gray.  What do you think?

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Pink Door Decor and HGTV's Property Brothers

I am very excited to share the news that HGTV's Property Brothers found Pink Door Decor and our products will be featured on one of their upcoming episodes being filmed in Atlanta. As a small company, you sometimes feel lost in the world of e-commerce. You don't know if your little company is ever noticed.  Well Property Brothers did and came a calling.  They liked our site and the products we featured.

The big reveal will take place this spring and I will be sure to share all of the pictures from the home makeover. Peruse our site and guess which product will be shown in the big reveal!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Holiday Tabletops by Pink Door Decor

It's that time of year and many people are hosting holiday parties.  I might add that I hosted my community party last evening and my table top looked quite splendid with the flickering hurricane candles used as a center piece under the dimmed chandelier lighting.  Let's start with the centerpiece of the table.  Nothing like candle light to set the mood.

 

Table Top Focal Point

This beautiful hurricane in pairs makes a great focal point for the table and it resembles a Christmas Tree. The metallic swirls reflect the candlelight and add a festive touch to any celebration.

Transitional Place Setting and Dinnerware

This is one of my favorite dinnerware sets from Pottery Barn. The set has a transitional feel that would work in a formal or casual setting. The silver trim looks fabulous with the modern hurricanes found on Pink Door Decor.

Dressing Up The Sideboard

This beautiful piece of canvas art would look absolutely gorgeous with silver and white accessories. Hanging this modern piece of art over a traditional wooden sideboard would definitely add cheer to your holiday setting. I like this piece of art because it works regardless of your furniture style.

Send me your holiday tabletops and dining spaces.  I would love to take a peak at them!

Until Next Time

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

A Day at The Market by Pink Door Decor

Last week was the big summer market in Atlanta.  All of the showrooms and manufacturers came out and strutted their new accessories available for retailers to place in their stores (bricks/mortar and online stores). I am always excited because my goal as owner of Pink Door Decor is to make sure there is always something new for our customers.  Here are a few snap shots I took from some of my favorite showrooms.

Classic Home has beautiful pillows and bedding

Love this vintage stool. Coming to Pink Door Decor very soon!

One of a kind hide chair, similar to our Montagne Chair

Beautiful Go Home show room.  Truly a vintage haven

           

Continue checking our inventory.  We are making big changes at Pink Door Decor.  New merchandise added weekly.  Don't miss out!

Happy Decorating!

The Girl Behind the Pink Door

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Decorating For The 4th of July

Independence Day is right around the corner.  Many people will host parties and cookouts at their homes in celebration of the big day.  Some households will go all out with the decorations. I ran across some great ideas beyond the cute flags on a wooden stick that's sure to woo your guest as they arrive to your event.

Photo Courtesy of Blog "As The Curtain Hangs"

This room is a very nice welcome wagon to Independence Day.  You will not need to remove anything after the party is over.  As a matter of fact, this room is great for summer decor, especially if you like changing out your room seasonally.  The panel boards behind the sofa can be easily duplicated by hot gluing fabric to thin plywood cut to any shape you like and mounting to the wall.  You can pick up red, white, and blue pillows pretty much from any home decor store.

Square Flag Pouf from Pink Door Decor.com

For a simple touch with a lot of style, this modern Square Flag Pouf is great addition to your July 4th decor.  I love this pouf added to a nautical theme room using khaki, red and blue.

Don't forget the dessert!  Ok, I am pretty convinced that this is the easiest decorated cake I have come across in a long time.  Yellow cake, white icing, strawberries, and blue berries is as simple as it gets.  What a a marvelous idea!

Photo Courtesy of Blog "As The Curtain Hangs"

This is why I love Pinterest! I love this pocket holder, which is creativity at it's best.  Just make sure you wash the jeans before you place someone's napkin, fork and spoon inside. The star can be ironed or hand painted on the pocket.

I would love to hear from you.  What are you doing for the 4th of July?  Are you having a party or going to a party? Will you decorate your place for the event?

Happy Decorating!

The Girl Behind the Pink Door

www.pinkdoordecor.com