Want to add a bit of glitz to your home while still keeping it classy? Metallics are excellent way to add both shimmer and elegance. While metallics are typically found in vases, containers, and other accessories, you might want to check out these three unusual ways to use metallics. 1. Tableware. Metallic tableware brings instant glamour to even the most casual family dinner. For a more eclectic effect, layer different sheens and patterns. 2. Curtains. Choose fabrics with a very subtle metallic sheen to add shimmer without overwhelming your room. Solid, neutral colors in simple shapes usually work best for [Read more...]

Why not add a little POP to your New Year’s Celebration with these great ideas! Love these New Year’s Eve Poppers featured on HGTV Toast from Around the World with these Great Champagne Flutes from Zodax In Spain it is Good Luck to eat a Dozen Grapes at Midnight, Why not add Some to Your Champagne with this Great Idea from MarthaStewart.com My Mother being from the South we always had Black Eyed Peas for Good Luck on New Years. Try this recipe for “Hoppin’ John” From Emeril  Happy New Year and Sante’ to a Fabulous 2012! From All of [Read more...]

Need a few quick additions to your holiday decor? We have put together a list of quick purchases and arrangements to add the finishing touches to your home’s holiday design. Poinsettias. This quintessential holiday plant will bring instant holiday cheer to any table or nook in your home. Buy a large poinsettia to stand on its own, or group a cluster of small poinsettias on tables or shelves. Candles- Pick up a few holiday scented candles to place around your house. Or, use small votive candles to bring warm, flickering light to your arrangements. Consider placing holiday candles in rooms [Read more...]

It’s that time of year again.  The chill is in the air and the ghost, princesses and cowboys knock on our doors with a cheerful Trick or Treat.  There are so many creative ideas to decorate your home for Halloween.  Why not turn a crisp fall afternoon into a fun Halloween craft day with your kids.  All of these decorations can be made with items you have around the house.   Twirled Construction Paper Pumpkin – Credit:  Kaboose    Cloths Pin Bats – Credit:  Martha Stewart  Cheese Cloth Spider Webs – Credit:  Martha Stewart Gilded Pumpkins – Credit:  [Read more...]

Here at Q + E Design Source, we hope that you all had a lovely holiday weekend as well as a patriotic Independence Day! We thought it would be useful to scour the interior design world for the best tabletop and party decor pieces that we believe made this year’s holiday the most national (yet fashionable!) holiday yet. Whether you like to go all-out for your country or prefer to celebrate with more of a simple look, we found our favorite ideas for all styles, tastes and price points. From casual get-together buys to favorable and fun ideas for creating [Read more...]