tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16024959655455295652024-03-13T20:38:10.535-07:00Wanda's Adventureswanda colonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049944385886401154noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602495965545529565.post-49323347751813867462012-01-12T16:01:00.000-08:002012-01-12T16:01:22.788-08:00Mother/Daughter Business - Creating Cohesion with 2 stylesMy newest clients are a Mother and Daughter Florist & Event Planning team. They have separate offices but want to create a cohesive look. The one major problem is they have very different taste. Mom likes a more Shabby Chic with splashes of something "funky" and warm tones. Daughter likes clean lines and a more contemporary feel with cool tones.<br />
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A great way to create individual spaces while keeping in mind a sense of cohesion is through color. My plan is to start with neutral wall colors (this doesn't necessarily mean beige or taupe) I am a huge fan of color and even my neutrals have color. I will use the same hue for each room (same density of color) Mom's office a warm tone (Ben Moore Golden Gate) and Daughter's office a cool tone (Ben Moore Rincon Cove). For the hallway both rooms share is a lighter color that compliments both rooms (Ben Moore - Indian Passage). <br />
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For the decor my plan is to be true to each style and use the same color palate for both rooms. I'm using shades of blue. A painted crystal chandelier for mom and a contemporary lamp for daughters desk. A beautiful old french arm chair I found at an auction, a floral or damask rug and pillows for mom. A bold graphic rug and clean white chair for daughter. I also want to create a fun wall treatment for each room. The moms office is the larger of the two offices and has a double duty. Her desk is at one end and at the other end is where she meets her clients. She would like to make it feel like two spaces. She is a fan of wallpaper but her walls are heavily textured. So I'm going to do a damask wall stencil behind her desk. I'm going to start with a flat wall color then the stencil will be in the same color just high gloss or iridescent. I wanted to create a fun wall for the daughter as well so I'm using Moi 3D paintable wall tiles.<br />
<a href="http://mioculture.com/paperforms/v2.html">http://mioculture.com/paperforms/v2.html</a> (these are amazing and easy to install)<br />
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Here are the boards I created for Daughter & Mom<br />
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Pictures are a timeless and personal gift. With Kodak's new Hero All-In-One Printers, you can print high quality photos in the convenience of your home. You can even send photos directly to your printer from any mobile device, from anywhere this holiday season. It's not only a great gift, but a great way to turn your favorite memories into high quality prints and keepsakes that will last a lifetime.<br />
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Want to create photobooks as gifts or even personal Holiday cards? Its easy when you go to a Kodak Picture Kiosk. No camera, phone, USB needed just go directly to the kiosk and even access your facebook photos. They also have celebrity designed holiday cards that benefit great causes. Go to Kodak.com to access Kiosk Locator.<br />
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Storage and organization of crafts and tools is always a big hit for any crafter. Here are some of my favorites; A desktop carousel not only looks good but it holds all of your crafting essentials. Decorative boxes are always a welcomed gift and they come in so many styles, shapes and sizes. Every handyman and woman can use new tools or perhaps even a colorful toolbox.<br />
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Happy Holidays!wanda colonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049944385886401154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602495965545529565.post-48649563705579447402011-11-05T14:43:00.000-07:002011-11-05T21:19:34.861-07:00My Dad's Pernil (Roast Pork)<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My parents have been married for over 50 years. My mom was very young when she married my father and did not know a thing about cooking. My father worked in many restaurants and made magic in the kitchen. He taught my mom to cook Puerto Rican food and she mastered it. They were a team in the kitchen and still to this day my father makes all of the special occasion dishes. I remember he had the sharpest knives, the best pallet and he wore an apron.</span></span></div><div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div lang="en-US" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a Pilón (Mortar & Pestle) smash your garlic then combine to rest of ingredients. This will create your rub.</span></span></div><div lang="en-US" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Make stabs about 1 inch wide. Rub entire shoulder and fill holes with rub. Let sit overnight or at least a few hours. </span></div><div lang="en-US" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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Here are some other examples of some of the kids rooms I've designed:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #660000; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The average person buys a sofa every 10 years, so don't go too trendy. It's much easier to change out pillows with the new trends then to buy a new sofa. </span><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #660000; color: white; font-size: 12px;">Have a little fun with your side chairs. Someone once told me that an occasional chair is like the spice in fried chicken. Don't be afraid to use a fun pattern, bold color or blend another style into the room. </span></span>wanda colonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049944385886401154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602495965545529565.post-37075422684473284792011-09-24T17:15:00.000-07:002011-09-24T17:52:46.926-07:00Just Married<div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMuUVcwkQ5v2HFIU59GNA9kGy3SSndrZiyEBroyRjgGKaNBCEu5YCi0Stpdcb1flTUczbWj87Wb6mR9Fof9MbaLkXjnFhr6LBtEubb7kRqhU6-1h45rkkDULR79WvwUNVgA49pNf4vbA/s320/Italy-92.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656091407371407554" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></div><div><br /></div>Some of you may know that I recently got married. Here are some tips to keep you on track when planning a wedding; <div><br /></div><div>Get a wedding planner - Even if it is not in your budget to hire a wedding planner for the entire event, hire one for the week of your wedding or at the very least the day of. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The benefits of a wedding planner;</div><div><br /></div><div>A Neutral Voice - Trust me this is important. Everyone will be giving you advice. Some good and some questionable. Sometimes it will feel like they are telling you what to do. A wedding planner will know your vision and keep you on track. You won't hurt anyone's feelings if you say "thanks</div><div>I'll run that by my wedding planner."</div><div><br /></div><div>Details - A wedding planner will relieve you handling all the details. It's sometimes hard to let go of control, but the more you do the more you will actually enjoy "your day".</div><div><br /></div><div>The Bad Guy - Everyone of your guests are important, but the day of your wedding you only want certain people to see you before the main event ie, your mom, your attendants...Your wedding planner will be the bad guy and make sure you get ready at your own time with only the closest people at hand.</div><div><br /></div><div>Budget Keeper - It is important to have a clear budget. This is the hardest to keep track of. Make sure your budget is communicated to your planner. Use the vendors they suggest, this will give them the power to negotiate the best deal and will give you the most bang for your buck.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Time Is On Your Side - On the day of the event, the planner will keep track of time for you. You wont ever have look at your watch and will be on time for your first dance, cutting the cake,</div><div> toasts...This will also allow you to enjoy your guests.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some other quick tips;</div></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Be true to your and your future husbands tastes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't get pressured by sales people.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hire a florist. Some people think they will save money by doing their own flowers. Unless you are a professional florist, this usually ends up looking unprofessional and doesn't save a lot of money considering the amount of time it will take.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8gA61ZcJoLhsqN6WzE340g2zBcehpiX2JumKuATW9cOyqR7fkkx0aHdC1awbr-nfl0DG3x6rqzJigfd6W0kl_YKq1c8y1fnCYSNPreJxJoeG463cFs5PjJt5WgiLZZ259RSxg_skEQvw/s320/Wanda+and+Martin-18.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656090457151022978" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Less is definitely more. When inviting guests, keep in mind that you will need to greet each and everyone of them. This will take lots of time. I heard many brides say they don't remember their reception saying its a blur. Keep guests to a minimum so you create a more intimate event allowing you to not only greet them but also have fun and enjoy their company.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My Amazing Wedding Planner & Florist: www.floralfields.net</div><div><br /></div><div>My Amazing Photographer www.tylerfreear.com</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div>wanda colonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049944385886401154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602495965545529565.post-50262746317291676662010-03-18T11:45:00.000-07:002010-03-18T12:10:40.557-07:00Museum BannersWant to make a design statement? Try a museum banner. Here is a great site to get info and buy museum banners.<br /><br />http://www.betterwall.com/index.phpwanda colonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049944385886401154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602495965545529565.post-59754958283274648742009-11-06T20:10:00.000-08:002009-11-06T20:13:46.596-08:00New season!!!!Hi there!<br /><br />Just wanted to remind everyone about our fabulous new season of Home Made Simple on TLC!<br />We spent an exciting couple of months in Raleigh/Durham, NC and met some wonderful families! We also shared some great and simple ideas to create a more comfortable space for your home.<br /><br />You can watch it all, every Saturday at 12 p.m. PST/1 p.m. EST on TLC.<br /><br />And don't forget to visit my Web site <a href="http://www.wandancolon.com/">www.wandancolon.com</a> and while you're at it, follow me on Twitter @wandacolon<br /><br />-xo<br />Wandawanda colonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049944385886401154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602495965545529565.post-6327822420499776932009-08-26T10:53:00.000-07:002009-08-26T10:59:50.300-07:00CNN Headline News & ME!!!Hi all!!!<br /><br />It's been a whirlwind the last couple of months and I sincerely apologize for being so out of the loop!!<br /><br />As you may already know, the Armed Forces Tour was amazing and I was able to meet so many wonderful people, families and folks working so hard to make a tour overseas a little less stressful.<br /><br />It was such an honor to be a part of the tour I can't wait to share it with everyone here in the States.<br />I am on my way to tape a segment for the local edition of CNN Headline News to speak about Armed Forces Entertainment.<br /><br />I'm so excited!!!<br />The segment won't air for another two weeks so stay close and I'll let you in on the air date!<br /><br />CNN Headline News airs in the last five minutes of each half hour 16 hours a day in significant portions of Southern California. Each segment taped airs 15 times over a single week period.<br /><br /><br />So be sure to tune in!!! Thanks again for all of your support!<br /><br />xo<br />Wandawanda colonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049944385886401154noreply@blogger.com0