KG Style Designs has revamped the logo. I wanted something a bit more sophisticated so this is what Gsting came up with! 

What do you think of it? 

last week, I asked my readers for advice on creating not only a catchy but perfect slogan for my new design firm. Thank you to all who have helped me create the slogan! We finally chose one. We did announce the winner and will be rewarding them shortly with a free T-shirt from our designers! The firm's mission is to consist of all things design, graphic artists, t-shirt designers, interior designers, web designers - all who have their education rooted in Art. 

I'm living my dream of being a designer. Have any of my readers also been thinking about this career path? There are so many schools to choose from when it comes to picking that perfect school for your continued education in design but I've read that the University of Redlands is a top university for Art as well as many other studies. What are the benefits of going to a Southern California University? Not only is the weather fantastic but it is one of the best California universities as ranked by U.S. News & World Report to get a bachelor's degree. The program being offered in their College of Arts and Sciences is aptly named Art Studio in which students work to expand their knowledge in studio, graphic, and conceptual dimensions of arts as they earn a university degree. 

Take a minute to apply and start on your road to your dream career at beautiful Island Empire College.

 

we've announced our winner of the Free Tshirt with Caricature! - whose insight "It's not Desi*n without the "G" - or something like that.." helped us come up with our twist and final slogan ..."A G in every Design!"  It's just one of the many things we do at Gsting! :) Thanks to everyone who participated. We couldn't have done it without you!

Congratulations to P.J. Cloud!! 

OMG!! Wouldn't we all want this fab closet? 

You might not be able to have a swanky looking Carrie Bradshaw or Mariah Carey wardrobe but your closet can look just as nice!

 

Join my page KG Style on FB and any NEW members from here to July - will receive a free Closet Makeover! 

www.facebook.com/kgstyledesign

KG Style has joined forces with 2 fellow designers - One Off Fashions and G Sting and have formed a design firm. We are working right now on a slogan that integrates all three companies.


Design Firm 

3 Companies
One OFF - T Shirt Design - His last name's initial is G.
KG Style - Interior Design
G Sting - will be the parent company

Although we are very different, one thing we have in common is design.
Help me create a slogan that brings together all three.

You can vote on the ones below or help me make up one. We want the words "G" and sting somewhere in there - if not both, then one of them will do.

1. Design with a little sting.
2. A Little "G" in every design.
3. It's not design without the "G."


My personal favorite is the third one. But tell me what you think!

Thanks! 

bring your home to life with interior lighting - which if done properly - can give form and texture to a room, warm a dark corner, highlight a favorite piece of art, or create just the right mood. lighting is a marvelous and powerful decorating tool - learn to use it well, and your home will look and function the way you've always hoped it too.

but lighting can cost a pretty penny and who has thousands of dollars to throw around for track lighting or any fancy "lighting system" Sometimes all you need to set the mood of a room are - you guessed it - CANDLES!!! Not only are they functional - but they're natural energy savers! 

Madison Hill Candles "creates custom candles and fragrance creations for private clients with impeccable taste, remarkable personal style and attention to detail that reflects their personality in everything they do from decorating their house, to the clothing and accessories they wear, the stationary they choose, the gifts they give." She uses candles as art! (see below)

Please visit Madison Hill Candles at www.madisonhillcandles.com for more information 

For more information on how to design your space 

using these tips, please email me.

cute! (When you're 12) but can you honestly say that you do the same at your age?

Jam packed closets seem to be a problem for MOST adults! You may WANT to organize that closet - (WANT being the operative word here) - but you just have way too much and it ALL does not fit in this tiny little closet. So what now? What do you do?

don't fret! Follow these easy steps and let KG Style finally design a closet worth opening! 

1. Unclutter, Unclutter, Unclutter.  

• It sounds simple but you'd be surprised at the daunting task that lies ahead. Best way to unclutter your closet is by simply taking EVERYTHING out! Make separate piles for articles you wear on a daily basis and your "sometimes" or "social" clothes. Clothes that no longer fit - should automatically be removed. Other articles like impulse buys that no longer make you feel great or trendy items that have exhausted their 15 minutes of fame - can be donated or sold - depending on the wear and tear! 
• If you find yourself with clothes that need mending - take a look at each item and decide if it's worth the hefty bill lurking at the cleaners. If it's not, give it away to someone who will get that hemline fixed and thus appreciate their new addition. If you'd taken an honest look - everything that needs to be mended, you'd absolutely die without - then bag those items and take them to the  cleaners the next day! 

2. Use Up All Of That Closet Space.

• Install a second rod. All that extra space below your clothes - becomes wasted space - and let's face it - space is crucial to most of us NYC apartment dwellers! By installing a rod for shorter items like skirts - you're using up every inch of space the closet has to offer. But remember to allow room for longer items, too! 

3. Sort, Sort, Sort!

• To give it that "store" look - group items and articles of clothing that go together. Things such as shorts, jackets, skirts, pants.    

4. Compartmentalize

• As much as you can. You can find great products at one of the BEST organizing stores ever made aptly named: The Container Store. Here you can purchase most of the items you see above - the Elfa System - and more! 

5. Containerize

• Add containers - again from the Container Store - that not only look good but function for items such as sweaters, purses, hats, jeans and shoes.  

6. Bells and Whistles 

• Use whatever designing skills to make your closet look and feel fabulous. Various racks that are made specifically for belts, ties, shoes and bags. Every time you open the closet door, you want to see a MASTERPIECE!!

 For more information on how to DESIGN your space using these tips, please email me.

these days, decorating budgets have decreased - and cost effectiveness is what KG Style is about. if you have a small decorating budget - there are many tricks and tips that can help you accomplish a look just by simply reusing the furniture you currently own.

by painting existing furniture, you can stretch your decorating budget for any room.

is the dresser in your room an eye sore but was given to you by a family member who has currently passed and you wish not to throw it out. the knobs are blue and they just don't work well with your "new" decor....

there's no need to get rid of it unless you absolutely have to!

make it work for the room by using paint as your decorating tool.

Tips:
1. sand the entire piece.
2. wipe away any residues
3. apply several coats of polyurethane on the top in the direction of the grain.
4. apply desired color. use the spray paint of your color and style.

when painting furniture, you must use paint that has a sheen or semigloss to it because furniture gets a lot of wear and tear. the higher the sheen, the more durability it has.

THIS JUST IN FROM
http://haroldgeorge.blogspot.com/

Happy New Year to my readers!

What's your design and organizing resolution?
Is it to finally get rid of your clutter in that closet you keep locked?
Or redesign that spare room and finally turn it into your home office?

Whatever your resolution is - just remember to start small so it doesn't overwhelm you. Here are some tips to get started:


TIPS

• Write a game plan. Every task you wish to tackle - can be broken down into steps - starting from smaller to larger. Write them out as a checklist or in outline form (you remember that thing they used to teach us to organize an essay can be applied and used here as well!)
• Don't know how to design it? Envision how you would like the room to look. If you have any magazines such as Pottery Barn, Crate n Barrel etc. - search for a picture that resembles your idea.
  
• List all of your purchasing wants and needs and research their prices so you know the exact costs when you start your shopping.
  
• Before you redesign a space - it'll be better and wise to declutter first. You don't want to bring in the old junk from an old space into the new redesigned one.
• As you declutter - make three separate piles - One for Keep, Donate and Trash. Evaluate the things you want to KEEP and would like to go back into the space, anything that can be used by someone else, you can place in the DONATE pile and anything that has seen better days can be labeled TRASH!
  You'll get better at it as you keep doing it and soon you'll reevaluate your KEEP pile over and over again.
  
• Home is where the heart is so give everything a HOME where your items will live.
  
• ENJOY the task of shopping and designing your space.
  

Share with me your finished masterpiece!

when looking for that retro flair, look no further than Elmira Stove Works. It offers the best in originality,
color and appliances that look true to its year but with modern technology.

hood ranges

if ever you've thought of making your kitchen or any space in your home into that classic looking 60's feel - but don't necessarily want your grandmother's worn down appliances - look at these beautiful appliances.

old school refrigerators with either the freezer at the top in nice bright classic colors or

with the fridge on top and the freezer located at the bottom - which is typical of modern homes nowadays.

Elmira Stove Works customizes any appliance to fit your design scheme - from the warmth of the 1800's to the pizazz of a 1920's glam era to the groovy feel of a 60's diner! And in whatever COLOR you choose.

If this is the kitchen you've been waiting for, KG Style can show you that it is not hard to attain!
For more information on how to DESIGN your space using these appliances, please email me.

color adds personality to any room and my favorite shade of blue is made by benjamin moore for pottery barn. the modern flair it brings with its shades of gray brings this contemporary bathroom to light.

the problem:
- plain white walls
- unorganized shower baskets crammed with products
- no defined storage for cosmetics and essentials
the design:
- blue gray walls with a white medicine cabinet and a touch of beige pizazz
- under sink and in shower storage
the outcome:

tranquil and organized haven of blue with a warm look and feel to it. white cabinet over toilet houses medicinal products as well as adds a balance to the room. the shower caddy needed some sprucing up to do - so i purchased an odd funky looking one that steers clear of the old fashioned metal ones and keeps items organized. underneath is usually the toughest to organize but i found some underneath the sink organizer shelves from the container store that worked wonders around the pipes. the key to any organized room is to always find a permanent place for things.

the owner of this room is a seamstress. Her materials were all over the room with no defined areas to store and successfully be able to use them when needed. on top of her sewing machine, she stored bags of fabrics and boxes full of threads. her clutter had gotten so out of control that she was UNABLE to use the machine so it became a permanent eye sore.

This room had several problems when I first tackled it. the lack of organization was predominant and clutter was everywhere. the project had to be completed in a very short time so the before pictures went forgotten.
the problem:

- corners were filled with clutter and cans of sewing materials.

- no defined space for working - bags of material had to be removed from the top of her sewing machine before she worked. this would inhibit her from ever wanting to work.
- unmatched furniture. one piece was an armoire with a 1980's flair -(beige with gold trimmings), cherry-wood bedroom set, light wood lingerie drawer, black steel bed frame and a light wood desk area with loads of clutter.
- walls were white with patches of off beige madness everywhere.
- the budget was low. i also had to deal with a pack rat. she wanted nothing THROWN away. good thing was she was open to any color except red.

the design:

Modern Contemporary: The colors I choose was a soothing palette of green hues and natural cherry-wood with black and white accents.

the outcome:

i made centers for each function she wanted her room for.

- her sewing area

- her computer area

Home Office Space

armoire to hide tv for peaceful time

Side Table

The outcome resulted in rich cherry wood matching pieces, a tranquil green space that was also functional with beautiful decorative accents of green and natural tones.

..that's style...