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Category: Design & Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tours

DIY and Autumn Fun (With Color)!

November 12, 2024 Barbara Kaplan

Living in Phoenix and close surrounding areas in Arizona, we always experience a slow transition into fall. As we ease…

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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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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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Design and Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour on April 28th

April 20, 2016 Barbara's Picks

Art, jewelry and clothes all in one day! What a dream tour! On April 28th, you’ll begin at Phoenix Art,…

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April 14th Design & Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour

April 6, 2016 Barbara's Picks

Meet “The framer’s framer” Michael Clare on the April 14th Design Tour. Michael is internationally known for his unique solutions…

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Scottsdale Market

April 4, 2016 Barbara's Picks

This is who we are all year long!  All ways and Always!

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Design & Lifestyle Shopping Tour on March 31st

March 30, 2016 Barbara's Picks

Last chance to join the Tour on March 31st. It will be such fun! Register right now!  Bring a friend.…

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March 31st Design& Lifestyle Shopping Tour

March 23, 2016 Barbara's Picks

March 31st will be a great Design & Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour. Don’t miss it! J.Levine Auction & Appraisal. Premiere…

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Design & Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour

March 9, 2016 Barbara's Picks

March 15th is the next Design & Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour! Join us for a behind the scenes look at…

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Design & Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour

March 2, 2016 Barbara's Picks

March 15th is our next Design & Lifestyle Escape Shopping Tour! Join us for a behind the scenes look at…

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Testimonials About Barbara

Barbara Kaplan is a gifted and caring interior designer – for my home, and for me, personally. She helps nurture and empower a sense of purpose, which in turn, becomes reflected in the personal style and living spaces. She ALWAYS brings a fresh and unique perspective. Barbara’s Picks gives me a “go to” directory of her years of trusted relationships. It’s a joyous and optimistic experience working with Barbara, and if she trusts and recommends a business, I totally trust it as well!

Lisa G.,Urbandale, IA

Barbara helped us create a home environment that is truly a reflection of our lifestyle. She took us through a process in which we were able to refine our ideas and implement them with confidence.

Ricki & Ralph P., Phoenix, AZ

Barbara was the catalyst for our remodel, redesign, and redecorating of our home. She provided the push when we needed shoving. Her Bajaro Method enabled us to find what we really liked in redesigning and redecorating our living space. Her skill provided just the right amount of inspiration for us to find our comfort zone. Three years later and we are still in love with our space.

Michael & Bonnie S., Chandler, 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

I took your class a few years ago and I have to say I am really enjoying your posts. It doesn’t take much to change the mood of a room or home. As I just posted, I painted over all the heavy Tuscan red of 4 years ago to the colors of the ocean. This Pisces girl feels MUCH more at home. Keep up the great posts!

Germaine C., Sun Lakes, AZ

Barbara serves! Instead of answers, she asks questions. She helps you express your true and authentic self and your preferences, which she then translates into your furnishings and environment. She uses colors and textures that delight you! Barb’s intention to serve, along with her creative perspective, delivers more than you ever dreamed possible! Barbara Kaplan is the designer you’ve been looking for!

Susan B., 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

I just want to tell you how impressed I am with your talent, patience, sense of humor, professionalism, and ability to turn out fabulous projects. Your clients are lucky to have you!

Elaine W.

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

Barbara Kaplan is not only a visionary in her approach to interior design but an inspiration to those to who know her personally. I am fortunate and grateful to be the recipient of Barbara’s generosity, kindness, and wisdom. Her love of her career, family, and friends resonate in all she does and her passion for life is very contagious. Barbara is a true inspiration! 

Claudia W. 

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