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. ...