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Th!ngz

May 13, 2016 Barbara's Picks

Thingz Contemporary Furniture has the answer to your dilemma of what to do with that big TV screen and all…

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Villagio Tile & Stone

May 12, 2016 Barbara's Picks

Villagio Tile & Stone offers a special collection of decorative tile. They include wonderful patterns that can be used for…

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Think Art

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Think Art Gallery shares suggestions and ideas on their blog to refresh your current art… refresh your rooms. Maybe you…

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Design &Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour

May 11, 2016 Barbara's Picks

Join us on May 24th for an afternoon of design fun. Shuttersandco: functional and spectacular window coverings for every environment.…

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Premier Lighting

May 6, 2016 Barbara's Picks

What a glorious spring we have had! Cool weather! Delicious breezes! Breathtaking sunsets! However… we know it can’t last forever.…

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Clarisse Color Creations

May 5, 2016 Barbara's Picks

In an Essential Colors Analysis, Clarisse Color Creations determines your  colors based on  skin tone and eye color utilizing your…

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May 10th Design & Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour

May 4, 2016 Barbara's Picks

This Design & Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour is all about pampering. The gourmet chef appliances at Allstate Appliances. The beauty…

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Get Organized with Bridges + Co

May 3, 2016 Barbara's Picks

Bridges Conner, Principal of Get Organized with Bridges + Co was recently interviewed by AZ Family about the sometimes daunting…

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Summerize Your Home

May 1, 2016 Barbara's Picks

The time has come to “summer-ize” our homes. There are so many ways to do this and we all have…

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Get your Move On

April 29, 2016 Barbara's Picks

The professional movers from Get Your Move On treat your items with the utmost care and respect. If you are…

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Testimonials About Barbara

I so LOVE what you did with the house. Three people who have been coming to my house for a while now, this was their first time noticing the small table in the “open pantry” as I call it. We are enjoying more eating at the dining room. Last night we put all the rugs in and you should see the difference that it made. So warm, I wish you could see it. Thank you so much for coming over and making the changes, it really opened up our house as well as inviting us back in to love our house. Again, thank you for your time and your advice.

Giangi T.

It means so much to me that you assessed each room with me. Since your visit, the way I view both my home and my life has changed. I’m striving for comfortable function and peace here now, rather than putting things in places because I saw it in a magazine. I’ve changed a number of areas of my home, with your voice in my head. And there are more changes to come! 

Tami B., Fountain Hills, AZ

Barbara Kaplan gave me the confidence I needed when it came to designing my home.  I took the profile, “poof” out came the answers I needed.  Barbara is not like other designers that offer their thoughts of how YOUR home should be.  Instead, she talked to me and asked me what I wanted/needed in the space I was decorating.  Her philosophy and approach are exactly what the doctor ordered.  I absolutely LOVE my home and I know that I decorated it myself with just a little nudging along the way. THANK YOU, Barbara, for making my home express who I am.

Elan W., Petaluma, CA

I have had this book for a while, but I finally picked it up as I was trying to make some choices for a new house I’m moving into. I have been conflicted with my own personal style for a long time now. The questions stimulated me to really dig into what I wanted! It is more than a design book; it’s a book to help you find yourself and create a living space that is suited just for YOU!!!! GET THIS BOOK!

Camille O.G.

I will ALWAYS need you until the last little accessory finds its place in the house!   Because I don’t know how to place the tiles in the bathroom, or where to put the sofa or which chairs for the dining room! And after that, I’ll need you always as my friend!

Stephanie B.

Barbara Kaplan gets to the heart of the matter. In her Bajaro Method certification classes, Barbara shares extensively from her years of experience with vendors, clients, and the design industry. More importantly, she offers a unique opportunity to understand how important the human element is in transforming a room into an inviting living space, a house into a home, a space into a sanctuary. I was reminded to actively listen to my clients and remember that design should always be a collaborative process, after all, it is their home!

Deborah M.K., Prescott, AZ

All is well and our home has become such a welcoming Haven for our family and friends. 

Gayle W., Scottsdale, AZ

My skill set doesn’t include any of those required to envision a beautiful and gracious home.  I want to open the door, walk in and have it be me and done.  How to get there, well, there was the rub!  I didn’t even know my colors, never even thought about them.   This is not to say that I was lazy and disinterested in everything.  I have my reason to be and I feel very comfortable in my role on the planet.  I just didn’t know at that time that I had any crossover skills.  Barbara was able to get me to focus, gently and lovingly, and to become interested in selecting fabrics and tasks of that sort.  Ultimately, all of the choices were mine and my husband’s.  I understand why I made each and everyone and I love it all.  Barbara’s gentle guidance opened me up to this new world that I tip toed in until I became comfortable.  Barbara was the “wind beneath my wings.”

Susan Y., Phoenix, AZ

Barbara designed our house several years ago, and really understood our needs and personality. She has a fantastic sense of color, and was a pleasure to work with. We continue to enjoy her work, as it is part of our daily atmosphere.

Orna A., Scottsdale, AZ

As I read “The Bajaro Method”, I thought that the author’s understanding of the emotional impact of our environments was helpful.  At first I did not understand what Barbara Kaplan meant when she said that “Rooms don’t have feelings, you do.” Then, as I continued through the chapters, I had an “A-ha” moment. I came to a deeper understanding of how the design choices I make affect the emotions of the occupants. As a young designer, it is up to me to ask the right questions and make a healing, comforting and personal environment. I also have been inspired to look around my own home and think about what changes I want to make for myself and my family. I am pleased with the insight that I gained from reading this book.

Amy S., ASID Allied

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