About Tracy

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog! I'm an Interior Designer and the Editor for Buyer Select. When I'm not blogging or designing, I love spending time with my family and hiking. I hope you enjoy the posts, and please feel free to leave a comment or ask any questions you may have. Enjoy!

Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine's Day Ideas Valentine's Day is on its way and love is in the air.  Whether you are celebrating with your sweetie or will be in the company of your best girls and planning a Galentine's day feast, here is a collection of a few festive cocktail recipes, sumptuous desserts, and gorgeous Valentine's [...]

2021-02-09T12:46:03-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Tips, Design, Seasonal Decorating Ideas, Spring Decorating Ideas|Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Ideas

Scandinavian Design

Scandinavian Design in Interiors How to Create a Scandinavian Style Home Scandinavian design, influenced by the physical characteristics of the northern lands where it originated, is often thought of as cool and somewhat austere. In truth, it can be just the opposite, warm and inviting, relying on homey materials and favorite things. It is, however, [...]

Decorating with White Ideas

Decorating with White Considering decorating with white? White interiors always look bright, fresh, and classic. This versatile neutral works well in a variety of color schemes, creating a solid and inspiring base to work from. When choosing white for your interior, it’s important to note that some whites have warm undertones, while [...]

2022-01-10T13:07:03-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Decorating with White Ideas

Best Interiors on Instagram

Best Interiors on Instagram Here are a few of the best interiors on Instagram. From stunning contemporary living rooms to spa-like bathrooms to dreamy kitchens and dining rooms. I've been diligently adding at least four images a day to the Buyer Select Instagram account for inspiration for myself and for those who love interior [...]

California Cool Design

California Cool Design Looking for California Cool Design ideas? The term ‘California Cool Design’ defines a classic West Coast feel that is modern, natural, yet curated. The aesthetic has a fresh and clean feel that is often based in neutrals. Here, less is more and spaciousness and a minimalist approach go hand-in-hand. It’s [...]

Modern Coastal Decorating

Modern Coastal Design Modern coastal design is a fresh take on the traditional coastal style.  It's all about creating a casual and laid-back space using stressed or distressed finishes, modern lighting, bright walls, shades of blues and grays and woven textures. My two favorite sources for this style are Serena & Lily and [...]

Urban Earthy Interiors

Urban Earthy Interiors: Jenni Kayne Urban, earthy & au naturel, these stunning spaces accomplish their balance and sophistication through the layering of textures, keeping color scheme to a minimum and incorporating organic and monochromatic accents. If you are designing a monochromatic color scheme based on neutrals, it works well to tailor your [...]

Interior Design Styles

Interior Design Styles There are many different interior design styles, and it can often be difficult to choose one that resonates with us as individuals. As an interior designer, I have an appreciation of design done well - regardless of whether it's modern, coastal, glamorous, industrial or farmhouse. The beauty is always in [...]

Design Trend: Decorating with Blue

Summer Refresh: Decorating with Blue The season’s unofficial color, you can never have too much blue – especially when it’s grounded in white and accented with warm browns. Bring the feeling of summer serenity to your home with a calming mix of shades ranging from navy to cobalt to sky. This year we [...]

2021-02-09T13:24:54-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Design Trend: Decorating with Blue

Luxury Bedding – Meet the Masters

The World of Designer Luxury Bedding Sublime softness. Lush textures. Serene embroidery. The world of designer luxury bedding and bath is at hand. Meet the masters of this exceptional art form and indulge in the details of their craft. A beautiful arrangement of pillows is the ultimate finishing touch on a well-made bed. [...]

How to Make Charcuterie Boards

How to Make Epic Charcuterie Boards Gathering with friends and family over the is all about entertaining with delicious appetizers, hearty meals, and delicious cocktails. I'm looking forward to Easter this year and spending time with family. My son is finishing up his last year of University and my daughter is planning to attend [...]

2019-01-27T16:00:43-08:00By |Buyer Select|Comments Off on How to Make Charcuterie Boards

Constantin Frolov Interiors

Constantin Frolov Interior Design Constantin Frolov is a residential and commercial Interior Designer that creates luxurious and glamorous interiors with lux finishes. Located in Riga, Latvia, Frolov is known for his mastery of technical perfection. His firm creates interiors for the present and the future that views their work as a productive partnership. [...]

The Beauty of Fall

The Beauty of Fall Here are a few of my favorite images that celebrates the glorious beauty of Fall. From stunning Autumn scenery in majestic forests to Fall tablescapes and cozy living rooms. Follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for the latest in home decorating ideas. If you are interested in how to increase [...]

2021-02-09T13:05:34-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Fall Decorating Ideas, Seasonal Decorating Ideas|Comments Off on The Beauty of Fall

Kelly Hoppen Interiors

Kelly Hoppen Interior Design Kelly Hoppen has over 40 years’ experience at the forefront of the design industry, seamlessly blending a natural balance and timeless style to create a sanctuary that is tailor-made and all about her clients. As one of the most sought-after interior designers in the world, Kelly Hoppen creates both [...]

2021-02-09T13:07:16-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Designers, Top Interior Designers|Comments Off on Kelly Hoppen Interiors

Fall Tablescapes

Fall Tablescape Ideas Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love it when the air starts to feel crisp, the garden is bursting with vegetables and we begin to feel inspired to create a warm and cozy space to take us through the colder months ahead. It's also a time for [...]

Michael S. Smith Interiors

Michael S. Smith Interior Design Michael Smith is one of the most respected talents in the industry today with an international profile of residential, hospitality and commercial clients. He’s been named the Designer of the Year by Elle Décor as well as having been named five times to Architectural Digest’s “The AD 100”. [...]

2020-03-04T14:50:01-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Designers, Top Interior Designers|Comments Off on Michael S. Smith Interiors

Spring Decorating Ideas

SPRING DECORATING IDEAS: Bring the Glory of Spring Into Your Home Spring decorating ideas: It's time to shake off the chill of winter and add bursts of bright color, energetic patterns and lively springtime motifs to your home in order to effortlessly transition into spring. Spring is a time of renewal and it’s also [...]

My Modern Coastal Bedroom

My Modern Coastal Bedroom Welcome to a tour of my modern coastal bedroom. I thought I would create a section on the blog where I would feature some of the interior design projects I have recently been working on, including my own home. I have almost completed the design of two separate homes [...]

Coastal Decorating Ideas

Coastal Decorating Ideas ~ Bring Home the Beach Coastal decorating & design is more than just a look, the coastal decorating style lets in the breezy laid-back vibe of the beach with a gorgeous palette of crisp white and maritime blues. It also works well with a sandy palette and gentle hues of [...]

Small Condo Decorating Ideas

Small Condo Decorating Ideas If you are interested in small condo decorating ideas, you've come to the right place! I recently completed this project for an elderly couple who wanted to downsize dramatically to avoid excess space and eliminate the need for having to use stairs. They wanted to be able to walk [...]

2021-02-09T13:29:25-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design|Comments Off on Small Condo Decorating Ideas

Decorating with Color

Decorating With Color Mastering the Use of Color in Home Decorating Just as there is meaning associated with different gemstones in traditional lore, and there is a "language" of flowers, colors also speak to us in different ways. They can alter our moods, are thought to affect appetite and physical well-being, and have an [...]

2021-02-09T13:30:24-08:00By |Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Decorating with Color

Christmas Decorating Ideas

Christmas Decorating Ideas I was recently on Instagram for Fall and Christmas decorating ideas and found so many gorgeous examples, I thought I'd create blog posts dedicated to sharing them. These home decorating and interior design bloggers are masters at the art of preparing their homes for the holiday season. From farmhouse Christmas trees to [...]

Holiday Home Tours

Holiday Home Tours I hope you enjoy this collection of Holiday home tour images from some of my favorite bloggers. It's fascinating to see how they each approach designing their Christmas trees and homes so differently. From traditional green and red to incorporating soft peachy hues and dramatic blues. I've also included my [...]

Christmas Home Decor

Christmas Home Decor Looking for Christmas home decor and ideas to dress up your holidays? From plaid with some sparkle to glittering votives in very red, there are so many new ways to outfit your home in holiday style. Find everything you need, whether you dress your spaces from head to toe or [...]

Christmas Ideas

Christmas Decorating Ideas This time of the year, many of us are looking for Christmas decorating ideas to get a jump start on the upcoming season. I’ve been browsing online and found some gorgeous photos to share for inspiration. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales fast approaching, it’s a great time to [...]

34 Stunning Christmas Trees

34 Stunning Christmas Trees Find 34 stunning Christmas trees all decked out for the holiday season. It's that time of year again when Pinterest and Instagram are buzzing with plenty of Christmas decorating ideas. I'm always in awe of how beautiful each person's interpretation is of the classic red and green tree. Behold, [...]

Christmas Tablescape Ideas

Christmas Tablescape Ideas Image courtesy of: Craftberry Bush This beautiful traditional Christmas tablescape designed by Lucy of Craftberry Bush incorporates black, white, gold and red. From the plaid napkins to white and red serving ware, evergreen boughs, ball ornaments, twinkling candles, and gold battery operated string lights, this table setting is [...]

2021-02-09T13:33:32-08:00By |Buyer Select, Christmas Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Seasonal Decorating Ideas|Comments Off on Christmas Tablescape Ideas

Easter Decorating Ideas

EASTER DECORATING IDEAS Easter is on the horizon. If the holidays call for a fresh new look in your home, your decor changes don't have to be the familiar ones. Why not add a little more individuality this year, whether its sophistication and glamour or a quirky sense of playfulness? In addition, you can [...]

2021-02-09T13:34:10-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Seasonal Decorating Ideas, Spring Decorating Ideas|Comments Off on Easter Decorating Ideas

Best Fall Street Style on Instagram

Best Fall Street Style on Instagram Here are a few of the best fall street style images on Instagram. Whether you're looking for inspiration for date night in fun leopard prints, or an outfit where plaid meets cowboy cool, the top fashion bloggers on Instagram a ton of great looks for the season. [...]

2019-07-31T16:07:59-07:00By |Buyer Select|Comments Off on Best Fall Street Style on Instagram

White Christmas Decorating Ideas

White Christmas Decorating Ideas Many of us have a winter fantasy of waking up on Christmas morning to greet a world shimmering with snow where clouds of billowing fluffy powder adorn the lawns, icy tree branches, and rooftops. It instantly turns an ordinary day into a dazzling one. Many Christmas decorations lend themselves [...]

12 Beautiful Christmas Trees

12 Beautiful Christmas Trees Buyer Select has Christmas Decorations divided into 4 Categories: All Christmas Decorations Traditional Red & Green Christmas Decorations Glimmer & Gold Christmas Decorations Silver & White Christmas Decorations Follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for the latest in home decorating ideas!  Nordic Frost Ornament Set Celebrate Christmas with the understated [...]

2021-02-09T13:35:17-08:00By |Buyer Select, Christmas Decorating Ideas, Christmas Tree Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Seasonal Decorating Ideas|Comments Off on 12 Beautiful Christmas Trees

Ultimate Party Season Checklist

The Ultimate Party Season Checklist Here’s a one-stop guide to a party-season wardrobe that will have you fully prepared for any invitations that come your way. Finding what to wear can be challenging – so instead of waiting until the last minute, avoid the panic and check out this curated checklist that will [...]

2018-10-26T14:49:25-07:00By |Buyer Select|Comments Off on Ultimate Party Season Checklist

Fall 2018 Trend Western Style

Fall 2018 Trend Western Style One of this season’s most pervasive looks, the western trend, is making a carry through to the Fall. The sentiment appeared everywhere from New York to Paris. After Isabel Marant’s Fall 2018 runway show in Paris, it was clear that designers want us to saddle up and go [...]

2018-08-18T16:08:12-07:00By |Buyer Select|Comments Off on Fall 2018 Trend Western Style

Bohemian Style Decorating

Bohemian Style Decorating & Where to Shop ~ Photo credit: Nickey Kehoe | Bohemian Style Interior Design Firm Series 1: Top Home Decor Online Stores Shopping for home décor and choosing the items you want can sometimes be a daunting task. Today I thought I’d share some of the best [...]

Shop by Room

Serena & Lily Shop by Room ~ Shop by Room with Serena & Lily, a home and lifestyle brand with a fresh, California point of view. They are well known for creating original textiles bursting with color and pattern. The fabric you choose for your furniture and décor such as throws and pillows reflects [...]

Duvet Cover Sets

New Duvet Cover Sets for Fall & Winter ~ Looking to give your bedroom an update?  New duvet cover sets are an easy way to reinvent your room quickly. Now is the perfect time to layer up for the winter months ahead. In addition to extending the life of your duvet, a duvet [...]

2021-02-09T14:06:26-08:00By |Bedroom Design Ideas, Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Master Bedroom Ideas|Comments Off on Duvet Cover Sets

Vintage Decorating Ideas

Fall Home Decorating: Pottery Barn's Fall 2017 Collection ~ If you are looking for vintage decorating ideas, Pottery Barn, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, introduced its stunning Fall Home Decorating 2017 Collection, which has a wonderful collection of vintage style decor. "Our customers are at the core of everything [...]

2021-02-09T13:37:20-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Vintage Decorating Ideas

Relaxed Modern Rustic Decorating Ideas

Relaxed Modern Rustic Decorating Ideas ~ Rich in natural, organic and handcrafted elements, rustic design is taking interiors by storm. If this is a look that suits your individual style, Pottery Barn has some great modern rustic decorating ideas. The Relaxed Rustic Style is all about evoking a sense of coziness and soul [...]

2021-02-09T13:36:44-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles, Modern Rustic Decorating Ideas|Comments Off on Relaxed Modern Rustic Decorating Ideas

Modern Rustic Design

Modern Rustic Design How to Create a Modern Rustic Style Home   If you read up on decorating trends or you follow the home décor shows on television today, one term you are sure to hear time and time again is “modern rustic.” The term is more than a buzzword, it describes a certain look and [...]

Farmhouse Industrial Decorating Ideas

Farmhouse Industrial Decorating Ideas ~ In the third part of the Pottery Barn Fall Collection Series, I thought I'd cover their Farmhouse Industrial decorating ideas and decor. If you are just starting on this post, the Fall Collection begins with Vintage Decorating, and then onto Relaxed Rustic Design and Coastal Design Ideas. Pottery Barn's [...]

2021-02-09T14:08:11-08:00By |Buyer Select, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Tips, Design, Farmhouse Decorating Ideas, Interior Design, Interior Design Styles|Comments Off on Farmhouse Industrial Decorating Ideas