New Year's Eve. Whether you're watching the shiny ball drop, at a party dancing under a silvery disco ball or simply clinking champagne glasses together, it's a night filled with shimmer, sparkle and bling. Why not keep the celebratory, sparkly spirit in your home all...
The holidays are a very festive time of the year and many look forward to the joy of decorating. To celebrate the upcoming Christmas holiday here are our top 5 holiday décor ideas for this season: If you are missing the snow due to the mild...
As the winter solstice is upon us we thought it would be fun to have a look at five great ideas for lighting. Lighting can add drama to a room, warm it up and serves an important purpose (it allows us to see in the...
This past weekend the Down2Earth Interior Designs team celebrated our fifth anniversary with a lovely dinner at Park Plates in Elkins Park. This event gave our team a chance to reflect on the incredible journey over the last 5 years. Amy, d2e’s owner and creative...
Just because children do not stay small forever does not mean they do not deserve to grow up in style. When designing a space for children you want to make sure it is comfortable for the children but also aesthetically pleasing for the adults. The best...
The holidays are upon us and to make decorating fun, instead of stressful, Philadelphia Style Magazine asked seven of Philadelphia's top design experts their decorating tips for the holidays. Amy was honored to be asked and shared with them this fun piece of advice: Don't Forget...
Did you know that November 14 is National Spicy Guacamole Day? Don’t confuse that with National Guacamole Day (of the non-spicy variety, I suppose) on September 16th. Not only that, did you know that November 14th is also National Pickle Day? It’s like the design gods...
It is always a good idea to have a variety of materials in your space. One of the best materials to add is metal because it reflects light and adds a bit a shine and sparkle to your home. Copper is a fun alternative to...
Have you noticed how everything from furniture to flatware seems to be dipped in gold these days? We saw the gold trend heading our way a while back and are loving all of the gilded items available now. What better day to celebrate gold than today,...
October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This campaign aims to bring awareness to the disease and to honor those who have lost their lives to or who are fighting Breast Cancer. The Breast Cancer Awareness campaign offers strength, courage, and hope to anyone affected...
Hello everyone! Its Maria, d2e’s Operations manager. I happen to be a bit obsessed with reading design blogs and getting constant inspiration from them. Other than our blog, of course, the following are my five favorite interior design blogs. 1. Habitually Chic Looking for inspiration right in...
A commonly sung refrain in Jerusalem is Yerushalayim Shel Zahav, which means “Jerusalem of Gold.” If there is one common thread of the aesthetics of Jerusalem, it is that golden quality. ...
Whether big or small, on the wall or leaning on the floor, mirrors bring light and sparkle to your room's decor. Here are 5 mirrors we love: 1. Avandian Leaner Mirror from Homedecorators.com 2. Parsons Wall Mirror, Gray Herringbone by West Elm 3. Mosaic Mirror, Poppy by Serena...
Many of my clients these days, myself included, are interested in tile that has a repeating pattern and a middle eastern feel. How psyched was I to happen upon this adorable tile source in Old Yafo (in Tel Aviv, Israel)? You can visit the website: balatotyaffo.com...
In Habitat for Humanity’s own words, “ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price.” You can shop or donate, and proceeds...
Want that air to circulate but not interested in a cutesy ceiling fan with lamp shades shaped like flower petals? Check out the Modern Fan Co. Here’s 5 Modern Fans we love! 1. The Pharos Ceiling Fan: 2. The Torsion Ceiling Fan 3. The Solus Ceiling Fan 4. The Cloud Ceiling Fan 5....
Rugs serve to frame a seating grouping within a larger space. When clients came to down2earth interior design looking for suggestions for rugs with only natural fibers, these wool beauties from Horchow came to mind. The neutral colors and timeless patterns will never go out...
I like to point out to my clients that first and foremost, you have to make design decisions that are practical for you and your family. Reuse or repurpose items that are still workable, and when buying new items, buy items that are high quality...
June is the season of milestones- graduations, weddings, anniversaries ….and in this case, it marks the 5 year anniversary of the launch of Down2Earth Interior Design! In the past 5 years, I’ve added terrific designers to my team, built relationships with trustworthy vendors and contractors, and...