Carmen Whitlock is an Interior Designer and owner of Eleglance Home Decor located at 110 N. 5th street in Jacksonville. Contact her at 541-702-2170 or eleglance@charter.net. Visit Eleglance online at www.eleglance.net. 
It’s that beautiful time of year as we approach another season here in ever-changing Southern Oregon. We are so fortunate to celebrate and participate in the charming, joyful Victorian Christmas festivities in our wonderful town and hope you all can join us in celebrating.
My husband, Jim, and […]
Last month, I wrote about various ways colors can be lightened and darkened and how they relate to each other on the color wheel, invented by Isaac Newton. This month, let’s talk about how colors affect the way we feel in various rooms.
Spring and summer seasons bring many warm, bright and vivid colors to the clothes we wear and the landscape we enjoy seeing. So why not bring it into our homes, as well?
“Pantone” publishes a “color of the year” and this year it is […]
Having just spent almost a month in France and Italy, I can definitely say that I have a new appreciation for opulent decorating and also for simple decorating. Sounds confusing, doesn’t it?
Let me explain. The beauty and magnificence of the many gorgeous, over-the-top castles, palaces, churches, duomos, […]
An area rug can serve to warm-up a tile or hardwood floor area, anchor a seating area, establish a dining or play area, and add character to nearly any indoor or outdoor space.
With daffodils and crocuses blooming, it’s a great time to freshen-up the interior of our homes. We’ve all heard the expression, "Spring Cleaning," and for me, there’s more to it than just cleaning!
This time of year with our focus on Christmas, I’d like to offer a few tips on indoor and outdoor holiday lighting for your festive home. Lighting is an important consideration in making our homes festive, warm, safe and inviting.
Fall is in the air and the leaves are changing colors. Should our decor follow suit?