Chevron Table Runner in Blue Moon

WELCOME! BIENVENIDOS! BIENVENUE!






Welcome to my blog! I hope you enjoy visiting my page as much as I am enjoying creating it. Often, I will post articles relating to everything home- decorating, Feng-Shui, cooking, gardening, family and friends. Please come back as many times as you want. Comments are always welcome. If you wish to contribute with an article or pictures of your home decor or ideas, you may contact me at chiquiandita@gmail.com. You may visit my shop at chiquiita.etsy.com.

Thank you for visiting my casa!

Tania









Chevron in Misty Blue

Hola! Hello!

My name is Tania..

During the day I am a Spanish teacher, during the rest of the day, I am an obsessed interior designer and blogger. I am also the mother of the most beautiful girl I have ever seen, Andrea. As long as I can remember, I have enjoyed designing spaces, decorating everything around me, and imagining how things will look if put in different ways. I love art of all kinds, especially Picasso. I love music, cooking, gardening, and traveling. I love my culture and teaching my native language to others. I love my students and their happiness. I love to move furniture around, so my house looks different every time. I love the good smell of a candle along with a good cup of coffee while watching HGTV or soap operas in Spanish. I love my new "baby"--my shop at Etsy.com. And most of all, I love my family! As you can see I am in love with everything around me. And that love for everything home has inspired me to create this blog to share with you "mi casa."


Thanks for stopping,

Tania

Tuesday, April 24, 2012


If you want to add immediate interest to your party or get-together consider adding a table runner to your table. A table runner will impress your entire guest and add a touch of difference to your décor. Chiqui & Ita offers a wide variety of prints for that special occasion.

A new option is to choose your length from 36”, 54”, 72”, 90” or 108”…and then choose your favorite fabric among the new collection of Chevron prints, or Dandelions. Many colors to choose from…. If you would like your table runner to hang generously on each side, measure your table, and then add about 12 to 22 inches to the total length.




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*Dandelion fabrics:

-Coral
-Yellow
-Turquoise
-Black



Please convo if you are interested in shorter/longer lengts or on more than one.

Runner makes a great gift!

Special orders please feel free to contact me via Etsy for estimates and delivery time or for more detailed info and/or photos about any item you are interested in.

Currently items ship within 8 to 10 days of payment. If you need multiple orders for any item, please contact me at chiquiita.etsy.com

Friday, April 06, 2012

Al Fresco





OUTDOOR IS IN

Summer 2012


Spring and summer are the best times of the year for projects that bring the outdoors in and the indoors out. Today's patio furniture is quite stylish and many pieces are beautiful enough to use indoors. Here are some modern outdoor furniture designs.



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Sunday, April 01, 2012

Benches


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Benches are perfect. They come in all styles, colors, sizes. They consume very little space, and can be tucked anywhere, against a wall in the foyer, under the window, near the kitchen, in the kid’s bedroom, even in some bathrooms! They are so handy because many of them offer storage but if they don’t you may use decorative boxes underneath to store linens, magazines, books, even documents. Benches can filled up an empty corner or area in the house. 

Sunday, March 25, 2012

How to Choose an Area Rug


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This article focuses on the important thing that should be pondered upon while buying an area rug. Area Rugs are always said to be the ultimate choice for embellishing the floor whether it is of your home or office area. Rugs instantly spruce up the floor leaving behind the stunning accent to the room. Rugs are available in innumerable shades, shapes, sizes as well as designs that give complete touch to your home décor. It is very necessary to choose the perfect color and design so that it compliments your home furnishing or else you might end up with messing all the embellishment of your room.

Given below are the simple tips that have to be taken into consideration while purchasing an area rug for your home.

Color: To end up with good thing, go for your favorite color by adding white to it. Going for light shaded rugs are other great option to brighten up the space. Lightly hued colors also make the room look more spacious and lively. Further, add accent to your room by throwing the same colored pillows and other accessories like wall paint colors, draperies, wall hangings and furniture as well.

Design: When you step on the new room first thing you consider is the wall color, but it would better to decide the pattern and color of the rug first and then go wall color. Use the patterns of the rug and tone them with the wall color. If your area rug has multiple patterns go for the light shaded or complimenting color for the walls of your home. You can even go for mixing patterns as this will add fun and interest to the room. Larger or smaller patterns should be selected by keeping in mind that they are in the same color palette Rugs with the bold colored borders go gorgeously in any decor theme.

Size: Consider the dimension of the room before buying any rug and also consider the place where it has to be placed. If the space of your room is larger than go for the 6'X8' or 4'X6' area rug, you can even place them under the attractive furniture. The perfect size for the larger rooms or dining room is 8' x 11' or larger than this. Mid-sized family rooms and smaller living rooms or for hall ways, 5' x 8' and 6' x 9'dimensioned area rugs would be the brilliant choice. 3' x 5' to 4' x 6'' sized rugs can be used for the lavatory doorway or kitchens.

Marcus Burton is a content writer for rugsandblinds.com and has written several articles regarding cheap rugs, window blinds and many more home related accessories.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Marcus_Burton

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Color Trend for February:

Green
When decorating opt for green--different shades of green can help you create a serene retreat or even a high-energy space. Green has become the new neutral, and has been a very popular color for the past few years. Stores offer many decorating accessories that range from soft pale greens to bold, dramatic chartreuse. Do not be afraid of using green around your house, be open to fun decorating. Here is a collection of different ways of incorporating green....
























Sunday, March 11, 2012

PANTONE 2012 Color of The Year is...

 Pantone 17-1463 Tangerine Tango
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Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”
Over the past several years, orange has grown in popularity and acceptance among designers and consumers alike.  A fun, lively take on a traditional autumnal hue, Tangerine Tango will surely carry through to fall fashion as well.

Energize interior spaces with Tangerine Tango patterned home accessories. Pillows, bedspreads and tabletop accessories in this high-impact hue add spice to any room. Or incorporate Tangerine Tango appliances and personal electronics for an unexpected pop of color. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a wall in Tangerine Tango for a dynamic burst of energy in the kitchen, entryway or hallway.

Source: http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/category.aspx?ca=88


Here are some beautiful home decor items in the color of the year.







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