Diva Design Diary

By Holly Peterson

Diva Design Diary is about bringing the latest interior design trends and tips to our existing clients, as well as future clients...enjoy!

Does Your Door Have Personality?

By Holly Peterson

While skimming through the March 2010 issue of Traditional Home Magazine,
I came across an ad for a very unique company, Door Couture.




The butler banning cell phones is fanciful but makes a serious point:
Dinner should not be interrupted by phone calls.


The above pictures are all creations by Door Couture...
And who doesn't want their door to have it's own personality?!
Give your front door life @ your next event...

Door Couture
2112 San Vicente Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310 459 5656

Decorating With Flowers

By Holly Peterson

10 TIPS FOR DECORATING WITH FLOWERS
(tips from Jennifer McGarigle)



Seasonal centerpiece
Fill a clear but simple trough with seasonal paperwhites or amaryllis bulbs embedded within vibrant green moss. It's a balanced blend of traditional and architectural, and will last for weeks.

Singular impact
The pop of a monochromatic floral arrangement in any room is dramatic and fresh.
It draws attention with its simplicity.


Mirrored containers
For added sparkle in a traditional space, antique mirrored boxes are great for floral arrangements, plants, and even trees. Semi-permanent juniper trees displayed in oversized versions of these mirrored boxes are amazing statement pieces.

Extraordinary orchids
When decorating with orchids, group the same variety and color together for greater effect.

Accessories with flower power
Simple, modern accessories in neutral tones and materials are best when creating eclectic mixes within a traditional space. I love the Floral Art sepia toned "Peony Tray" for this. It's classic, has an edge, and brings the beauty of flowers into the space.


Flowers as art
Striking, graphic photos of flowers (in color or black and white) offer
an artful way to bring blooms into any room.

Edible entertaining
Fresh nasturtiums or pansies beautifully adorn a salad or appetizer tray.
And they're edible!

Vase selection
Ensure that you choose the proper vase for each surface. Rectangular and square vases look
best on rectangular tables. For round tables, either round or square will work.

Easy and eye-catching
For instant Zen, float white blossoms (orchids work well) in a simple glass bowl filled with water.

A lot for a little
Get a great vase with a small opening. You won't have to use a lot of flowers,
which will save money but still manage to impress.


Jennifer and Floral Art
floralartla.com
310-392-1633

DOVETAIL Specials

By Holly Peterson

DOVETAIL
(one of my most favorite vendors)
is having their March Special!!!

Contact Design Diva Interiors if you're interested in any of the pieces below...
We extend our "trade pricing" to our clients!!!

AA103
Sale Price $434
Designer $553

AA104A
Sale Price $68
Designer $91




AA111
Sale Price $945
Designer $1113

AA113A
Sale Price $497
Designer $623




BM2003
Sale Price $159
Designer $203

DOV039
Sale Price $768
Designer $973




DOV1014B
Sale Price $279
Designer $343

DOV101OAK
Sale Price $238
Designer $315




DOV110
Sale Price $127
Designer $151

DOV125
Sale Price $679
Designer $805




DOV128
Sale Price $364
Designer $455

DOV249
Sale Price $875
Designer $1113




DOV255
Sale Price $137
Designer $175

DOV308
Sale Price $191
Designer $273




DOV327
Sale Price $385
Designer $483

DOV359
Sale Price $672
Designer $875




DOV372
Sale Price $558
Designer $763


DOV401D
Sale Price $152
Designer $203





DOV403D
Sale Price $106
Designer $133


DOV506
Sale Price $530
Designer $623





DOV517
Sale Price $21
Designer $26


DOV517
Sale Price $17.50
Designer $22.40





DOV205-9
Sale Price $1155
Designer $1463


DOV716
Sale Price $151
Designer $217





EL18
Sale Price $116
Designer $137


EU8001CK
Sale Price $861
Designer $1225





JA235
Sale Price $151
Designer $189


JA311
Sale Price $273
Designer $343





JA606CHW
Sale Price $455
Designer $553


JA911
Sale Price $274
Designer $343





LA1605
Sale Price $105
Designer $133


PLA101AC
Sale Price $259
Designer $343





PT2010
Sale Price $54
Designer $68


PT2103
Sale Price $208
Designer $273





S232
Sale Price $329
Designer $413


AF1836
Sale Price $418
Designer $553





SG1602
Sale Price $511
Designer $665


V129
Sale Price $203
Designer $277





DOV247
Sale Price $693
Designer $903


Y064
Sale Price $168
Designer $217





3form - Ready to Go

By Holly Peterson




3form introduces Ready to Go -
more than 75 pre-packaged solutions to save you time and money.
Create custom sliding doors, insert dramatic tables, add exquisite illuminated
features – all with off-the-shelf specification
and full service.

Are you ready to go?!
Possibilities are endless with 3form

Contact Design Diva Interiors to learn how you can
integrate 3form into your next project!