Welcome to cgm designs!
Here you will find many of our passions: a love of the written word, of travel, art, photography, nature, animals and design. We delight in sharing these in hope that one or two may resonate with you. And, since a passion for something usually drives one to tell others about it, perhaps some of the information, tips and techniques we have discovered about them along our journey will excite, delight, entice, educate and aid you along yours. You will also find links to products for sell that we have created out of a love for each of these subjects, information on a variety of topics associated with them and a space where you can share with us your thoughts and comments and your own passions.
Thank you so much for visiting with us. Click on our product links where you will find our original artwork, photography and decorative items for sale. Enjoy. Purchase if you find something your heart desires. And, please tell all your friends about us.
Again, our sincere thanks for spending your vaulable time here with us! We look forward to hearing from you and to your visits.
"Today is a new day. You will get out of it just what you put into it."
Mary Pickford
Design/Decorating Tip:
Like most of us, you probably have several pieces of fabric that you just love leftover from other projects, but there just isn't quite enough for a seat cushion, window treatment or even a large pillow. What can you do with this beautiful fabric!?
Well, try this: take that wonderful piece of fabric to your favorite custom framer, have them stretch that fabric just as they would an art canvas, then put it in a frame that goes with the fabric and your current decor, take it home and hang it. Great new look that instantly adds interest, color and texture to your walls! Or, buy a readymade frame, precut mat, wrap your fabric around it; pop it back into the frame, add your favorite photo, hang and enjoy. Viola! Two great new looks that you and your friends will love.
Colors. Fabrics. Textures.
designing for interiors and artwork. But remember, they must complement while still adding a touch of drama or intrigue or slpash of color or contrast.
When your room needs a little "pop" or "zing", try reversing the fabric on the focal piece of furniture. Like we did on this settee. The right side or front of the fabric was the blue (the color seen on the front of the pillow and the button on the arm) which was too close to the wall finish, so we reversed the fabric to the back side and, viola!, a stunning settee that is
the focal point of this foyer!
a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
------Leo Buscaglia
