Inspired design is not a mystery. It is about what you love. What speaks to you. What makes your home say “welcome” when you walk in the door. It’s about beautiful things that enhance what youalreadyhave. 
It is living well in surroundings that speak to your lifestyle. Whether it is fashion, travel, furnishings or great new finds that make our lives better, our Home Inspirations blog offers tips that you can use. Fresh approaches. Imaginative solutions. Renewed spaces. Beautiful finds. Design ideas.
As an interior decorator and writer in the SouthWest Florida area, I love great design, travel that allows me to bring new ideas home, finding new products and inspiring my clients to have a home that makes them happy. I believe decorating should be simple and that every room in your home should be beautiful...whether you are a Spectacular Spaces client or just have a passion for decorating and lifestyle tips.
Copyright 2012, Wrenda Goodwyn, Spectacular Spaces. Please note: all rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 12:03PM | Wrenda Post a Comment | Share via digg etc. | Print | Email | in Accessories, Beaches, Beachouse, Ideas, Inspiration | tagged Coastal Living, Pottery Barn, Valentine's Day Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:46AM | Wrenda 
The departure point for Doubtful Sound excursions, Lake Manapouri is often described as the loveliest of all of New Zealand's lakes with its backdrop of the majestic Cathedral Mountain range, small islands, deserted sandy beaches and coves. Image courtesy of Destination Fiordland.
Fort Myers News-Press Grandeur Magazine, February 2012
By Wrenda Goodwyn
New Zealand’s mix of amazing landscapes, volcanic cones, ocean beaches, lush rainforests, sweeping coastlines, influence of the spiritual Maori culture and cosmopolitan cities, make this unique destination as magical as its famous Middle-earth film locations. And if you pause and take in the powerful silence of the untouched wilderness, New Zealand is a country that will find you and take you on an unforgettable, life-changing journey. This is not a destination for watching. It is a place where everyone participates. And the welcoming, hospitable way in which New Zealanders make that possible is the best reason of all for visiting.
Auckland
To experience New Zealand, visitors must get out on the water and enjoy the passion for sailing that comes natural to its residents. The largest city in the country, Auckland is home to a third of all New Zealanders and it is also known as the “City of Sails.” Many visitors begin their adventure in this cosmopolitan city that is perched on two harbors. A sailor’s playground, it offers easily accessible activities. Tourists are drawn to the vibrant Viaduct Basin to sign up for the once- in- a- lifetime chance to sail on an America’s Cup yacht where they become part of the crew and take on the thrill of sailing Auckland Harbor.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 9:16AM | Wrenda Wrenda Goodwyn • special to the Fort Myers News-Press• January 28, 2012
If you find yourself looking for space to carve out a home office or if your current one is looking a little dreary, it may be time to come up with a plan.
Pottery Barn.Whether you are converting a walk-in closet into a workspace, sharing a family room or transforming a guestroom to your new home office, it can be a fun adventure if you follow a few tips.
Put some light on the subject. By now we know about the negative impact that lack of light has on our productivity and mood. And the best light of all is natural light. It reduces eye fatigue and headaches. Make sure that you have as much natural light as possible coming into your office. In addition, allow for both overhead lighting and task lighting. And skip fluorescent lighting. It makes you tired. A good desk lamp is Pottery Barn's Cole task table lamp (www.potterybarn.com). It is designed to focus light precisely where it is needed, making it perfect for reading and desk work. It has two turnkeys that let you adjust its height and angle and it also comes in a floor lamp. In addition, purchase a shaded lamp for a surface in your space to give your office some warmth.
Monday, January 23, 2012 at 6:36PM | Wrenda
Wrenda Goodwyn of Spectacular Spaces (standing) checking out the new look in the Kravet showroom in Estero with Kravet staff Amanda Coar Liguori (left) and showroom manager, Amy Jimenez. Goodbye to the old and hello to a new look!
It is not just our homes that need a little sprucing up for a change of scenery. Even designer showrooms can use a little makeover every now and then.
That is why I was so excited today to see the "new" Kravet (trade only) showroom at the Miromar Design Center in Estero. In a word (well, two): Simply gorgeous.
All new furniture, hundreds of new fabrics, wallpaper, pillows, accessories, hardware, rugs...and more.
A favorite among area designers and certainly one of my favorite showrooms, I always find inspiration by being surrounded by all of the beautiful fabric and furnishings that put the finishing touches on a home.
Here is a peek at some of the new items. Be prepared to be inspired!
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