Lakesha Rose

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Lakesha Rose, founder and Principal at L Rose Interiors, recently appeared on Daytime Chicago's TV program to share some helpful holiday hacks for seasonal decor. Haute Design decided to get some of her input from the television appearance and jot down some holiday decor inspiration while we were at it.

Haute Design: How did the opportunity to appear on Daytime Chicago come about? How often do you make TV appearances?

Lakesha Rose: I was asked to come on the show by the show's producer and co-host. They know of my work as an interior designer in Chicago. Pre-pandemic, I would often make appearances on television programs. I would cover topics such as interior design, cooking and home entertaining.

HD: What is your go-to advice for holiday decoration? 

LR: You do not always have to use the traditional red and green, if that does not agree with the decor of your home. I like to use winter whites, golds and silvers, along with white lights and holiday greenery. This creates a wonderful warm and festive feel and these colors will fit into any home color palette.

HD: What are three easy ways to refresh the concept of holiday decor?

LR: Even though I am a designer, I do not have a lot of time to decorate my own home. So, my easy go-to is using inexpensive items that make a large statement. I buy lots of holiday greenery and put it in a medium or large vase and place it on my kitchen island and console table. Because it is all one color, using a lot of it will make a large holiday statement. I also get holiday red berries in bulk and separate them into three small low vases and add them to the dining room table. The red berries are also beautiful around the home, in my guest rooms and in bathrooms. 

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HD: Do you have a not-so-secret design hack for holiday decorating? 

LR: Yes! Get holiday pots. If you are not good at it, hire someone who is, like my wonderful flower guys, who plant my front outdoor pots each season. My holiday pots are some of the prettiest on the block because I was smart enough to hire a professional.

HD: Could any of these design concepts apply to New Year's Eve? 

LR: Of course! Especially the warm winter whites, silver, gold and holiday greenery palette.

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Linly Designs, one of Chicagoland’s most premier interior design firms, is putting the finishing touches on their Annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, November 7^th, 2019.

Known for their luxurious, high-end interiors, Linly Designs is transforming their 11,000 sq. ft. showroom overnight into a Winter Wonderland, inviting guests to shop their exclusive 2019 holiday collection while enjoying champagne, gourmet hors d'oeuvres & live classical music. The event will feature luxury Christmas decorations such as exquisitely-adorned trees, one-of-a-kind florals and garlands, embellished home décor, and much more.

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Linly Designs’ Thursday evening celebration is the design firm’s official start to the Christmas season and a must-see event for their clients, as hundreds of decorations adorn the showroom floors, walls, and ceilings. Each furnished vignette displays unique and spectacular examples of ways to decorate: from grand dining table centerpieces, & festive staircase garlands to embroidered tree skirts and hand-painted Santas & elves, clients can bring their Christmas decoration ideas to life and create their own Winter Wonderland.

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“We take such joy in creating our Winter Wonderland and seeing how happy it makes our clients. We all need some magic in our lives and this event aims to get people in the holiday spirit, ease their stress, and resurrect their sense of wonder and delight,” says Janet Linly, President of Linly Designs, “Every year, we are proud to showcase the very best in holiday décor – our designers are true artists and they put in countless extra hours to share their talent and skills with the public.”

The design firm & showroom has unique pieces of constantly changing décor that takes all of the guesswork out of holiday decorating. On display during their Open House event are luxury Christmas as door swags, custom dining table centerpieces, unique designer tree toppers, beaded and embroidered stockings, hand-made table runners, exquisitely-dressed Santas and elves, one-of-a-kind staircase and fireplace garlands, and so much more.

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But the true showstoppers are Linly’s designer Christmas trees. Each one is designed to fit a particular theme and then elegantly dressed accordingly. Featuring bold and impressive tree toppers, the Linly Designs trees are a sight to behold and truly inspiring. Past tree toppers have featured elements of floral stems, peacock feathers, crystal branches, jeweled crowns, lavish bows, and so much more.

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Linly Designs goes even further to offer clients the opportunity to have their homes professionally decorated for the holiday season. Complete with an in-home consultation, expert advice, and designer assistance, the Linly team has been helping home owners over the years transform from every day to holiday ready in as little as a few hours. Popular selections include custom-made staircase garlands, one-of-a-kind centerpieces and a personalized Christmas tree design, topped with an amazing tree topper display. What’s more, once the season is over, the team deconstructs and packs away all of the decorations for the next year’s use. During a season that is busy with shopping, social events, and hosting guests, this exclusive service eases the everyday stress and gets homeowners into the holiday spirit.

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The Holiday Open House and Winter Wonderland reveal party is one of Linly’s most significant events of the year. It will be held on November 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their Clarendon Hills, IL showroom at 445 E Ogden Ave.

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Guests can RSVP to the event which will include access to the company’s exclusive 2019 holiday collection.

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As the holiday season gets closer and closer, we here at Haute Residence are ready to answer the eternal doom that is buying things for others during the holidays. This annual task, while daunting for some, is a great way to answer the questions that are potentially most important to others lives. For our gift guide coverage, we’ve broken it down room by room in your house. Check back for updates on everything you'll be craving this holiday season.

For the Ensuite Bathroom: Ultimate Microcotton Bath Towels ($68)

These fluffy towels mean business. Typically, towel shopping is a mixed bag, either the things are course and soak up everything instantly, sham-wow style, or they’re like fluffy blankets that leave you dripping for hours. These towels though, soak up everything instantly, without leaving burn marks from that rigorous head shake thing we all do.

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For The Bedroom: Rowenta Aqua Perfect Humidifier ($140)

It’s cold out, which means the cold air is dry, and most apartments and homes turn the heat on, which makes the air even drier. For everyone not a fan of waiting up with cottonmouth or itchy noses, a humidifier is a must. Put some life back into the air you breathe with this thing. It holds a ton of water, about one and a half gallons, and releases steam at a output capacity of up to 2.8 gallons. The humnidifier adjusts automatically and for whatever the need is for any home, that covers about 650 square feet. That makes it perfect for the living room while the fire roars, or for the kids’ new dorm room at school.

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For The Closet: Rowenta Steam ‘N Press ($30)

This little guy packs a big punch. After traveling, running around, or just another day at the office, this steam machine is the perfect iron to get a suit, dress, or any garment in right shape without having to go to the dry cleaner yet again. Because of its size, its also perfectly packable in case the hotel doesn’t have that suit press machine or for the quick touch ups at the office between meetings.

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For The Bedroom: Nectar's King Mattress ($900)

This is the ultimate mattress for any home with its long staple fibers that remove for a cooler sleep, quilted gel memory foam to customize to anyone's sleeping position (We're looking at you, starfishers) and mutiple layers of core memory foam to react on every level. Most importantly, there is a year-long trial period for risk-free performance.

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For The Home Office: The X4 by X-Chair ($1,150)

In a design that feels closer to the Eames Chair you always wanted for the living room, this upscale office chair is the perfect balance of everything you need while working: a comfortable upright setting to hunker down in, a steady recline for when you need a minute, and a polished, classic look in tan leather, for when you're OOO.

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For The Guest Room: Nest Comforter ($300)

While personal bedroom bedding is more important, what's equally important is not to slouch on the bedding for the guestroom. This is the projection you'll be giving to others when they stay in your home. Do you want them leaving thinking, "Wow, so-and-so's house sure was lovely!" on the way home? Or do you want them thinking "God, that bed was so uncomfortable, I need to go get some real sleep at my home." I think we both know the answer. This bedding is the answer with a soft, plush feeling to keep anyone tucked in at night, and washable so the bed can be just as nice for the next guest.

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For Everywhere In The House: Good Candles

Candles can be tricky. With scented candles being such a great accents to coffee tables, shelves, mantles, really anywhere, finding the right candle can become more work than you imagines. We've made it simple by boiling down candles that are long lasting, smell great, and look just as good in a home lit or not.

From Left To Right:

Baxter Of California, White Wood, ($55): This brand of grooming products knows how to make men smell great with their line of pomades, shave products, colognes, and more. It makes perfect sense that they would make a candle that smelled perfect for any man's home.

Arbonne, Spiced Vanilla Chai, ($40): This artisan candle, made with a coconut wax combines sweet cinnamon, baked vanilla, and spicy chai aromas. It smells like the holiday season, without the mess of baking cookies in the kitchen. (Warning: will make you want cookies.)

Tom Dixon, Eclectic London, ($75): British designer Tom Dixon is a master of many tabletop pieces, but these candles from his Eclectic London collection are for sure our favorites. They have a rich sweet ash smell that has a perfect blend of manly muskiness with a sweet aroma that's perfect for anyone's palate.

Diptyque, Fiery Orange, ($70): As part of their limited edition collection with Phillipe Baudelocque, this candle is a chic, modern take with bright red/orange wax that illuminates any environment. It's the perfect gift for someone looking to get away from the glass jar look of so many other candle options.

Clarins, Tonic, ($73): This three-wick candle lights up any room and burns that much longer with its wider base. Because of the multiple wicks, the wax burns evenly through the candle and fills any room with a refreshing, light scent of tonic.

Saje, Winter Warmth, ($20): This angular, polygon shaped candle is perfect for the design-minded home with its sleek edges, stone material, and warming scented smell. It perfectly balances minimalism, design, and a cozy feeling of home.

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