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Casual Home
Casual Elegance, Always in Style
Casual elegance defined:
ca-su-al (adj.): informal, happening by chance
el-e-gance (n): tastefully fine, luxurious; gracefully refined
Casual elegance. The whole idea seems a bit contradictory. In fact, it’s true that casual elegance blends two distinct approaches to life and interior décor. However, for many of us these two ideas simply compliment each other. We believe a home should be warm, comfortable and inviting and at the same time embrace and reflect sophistication, beauty and refinement.
When you experience casual elegance, you find elements that surprise and delight-elements that don’t necessarily “match” in the narrowest sense, but that bring beauty and a sense of timelessness to your living spaces.
Casual elegance is not about following the rules- it’s about following your heart. Choosing an ornate antique crystal chandelier to illuminate your rustic farm table or your tiny powder room. That’s casual elegance. Luxurious silk fabrics fashioned into simple drapery panels hung in every room. Again, that’s casual elegance. Linen napkins, crystal goblets and candles used everyday…casual elegance. Diamonds and cashmere with denim…definitely casual elegance.
Casual elegance is a way of life in much of Europe, where centuries old heirlooms are blended with the latest trends and the commonplace with the refined. Across this country, a growing number of us have become disenchanted with the mass marketed “cookie-cutter” approach to decorating found in many stores. For many, choosing to follow their hearts and incorporating casual elegance into their homes and lives offers an antidote to the “instant room” offerings found in many catalogs and stores. Being aware of trends but not allowing them to dictate your own unique sense of style is key.
Taking the time to seek out beautiful, elegant and unique one of a kind furnishings, accessories and functional elements in antique shops, boutiques, thrift shops and tag sales and then blending them with existing furnishings creates the satisfaction of knowing you’ve created a home that reflects your own unique sense of casual elegance that you will not see duplicated in every other home in your neighborhood.
So, why not pull out that lace tablecloth, light some tapers in ornate silver candlesticks, pour some orange juice into a crystal goblet and enjoy some fresh strawberries and croissants at that little table on your patio? With casual elegance you live well - with simplicity. You embrace luxury and comfort. You create an environment and everyday routines that nurture your soul and nourish your sense of wellbeing. You make every day special by implementing grace, beauty and elegance into the more mundane aspects of day to day life rather than waiting for one or two special occasions a year to do so.
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About the Author
Kathleen Ellis, interior decorator, speaker, writer and TV personality, specializes in romantic casual elegance. As a successful interior decorator for over 14 years, Kathleen believes your home should be your haven and knows how to create a "soft place to land" for her clients; A place that not only reflects your unique lifestyle, but a soft place that embraces you while nurturing and renewing your body and soul. She is an expert at interpreting your dreams and creating the retreat you long for; The home of your dreams that combines romance and elegance in a comfortable and unforgettable way.
For 5 years, she has been the featured lifestyle expert on CBS affiliate WHP-TV in Harrisburg, PA. She has been featured in several publications including Romantic Homes, Chesapeake Home, Central PA and Harrisburg magazines. Kathleen enjoys sharing her passion for creating romance, beauty and elegance in every area of life. Kathleen presents workshops on Easy & Elegant Entertaining as well as other lifestyle topics. Kathleen inspires and motivates her audience to dream and to step out of the box to make those dreams come true.
How formally should I dress for a job interview at a group home?
I am a recent college grad and I have been on quite a few job interviews for office positions. But now I am interviewing for a job at a group home. Should I wear a suit or is business casual okay? Like a conservative-length dress?
Heather,
This is a great question. What you have to understand is that a person will judge you beyond your physical looks, but by how you present yourself by dress, demeanor, and speech.
It's always to be overdressed then under and due to your age (since you graduated from college) you should be present yourself as professional as possible.
A suit will be great but make sure that it's something you can see yourself in the mirror and think "wow, that'll impress them." I conservative dress (length) will be fine.
Most importantly go in there with confidence. For you already preparing your outfit I know you have a level mind on knowing what is right. Now try to research and Q&A any possible questions that they may throw at you.
I hope this helps.
Good Luck.
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