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Kathy Peterson’s clever approach to home décor and inspiring DIY projects has helped people discover their own personal creative style. Kathy’s fun and decorative approach is reflected in all her DIY projects using simple, colorful and creative methods.

Kathy began her career working for Hank Williams, Jr. as an assistant then later went to work for The Grammy Awards in Nashville, Tennessee where she worked on music showcases and memberships for four years. Thereafter, she went on to become a successful national television producer, director and writer producing the long lived PM MAGAZINE lifestyle TV series. In 1984, Kathy Peterson Productions, Inc. was launched where she produced hundreds of corporate videos for large corporations. She also produced and directed numerous television segments directing Ed Begley, Jr., Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Sam Snead and other celebrities.

Today, Kathy Peterson Productions, Inc. (www.KathyPeterson.com) focuses on celebrity spokesperson services, creative design, product launches, licensing, product development and consulting, television, endorsements, and publishing. In addition to her diversified career, Kathy also was a successful retailer of a small antiques business selling and hand painting vintage furniture and accessories before shabby chic became a trend.

For the last 20 years, Kathy has resided in South Florida with her husband Tom of 20 years along with her four step children. Although born in Minnesota, she considers herself a southern girl having lived in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.

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P: 561.744.2086
E: Kathy at KathyPeterson.comn

QUIZ: What’s Your Outdoor Decorating Style?

• Do you like to entertain outdoors
• Does your porch or patio reflect the same colors and style from inside of your home?
• Do you like to have coffee and read the paper in morning outdoors?
• Do you use your outdoor space as an additional room?

Budget Decorating Ideas Go on a Treasure Hunt in Your Home Paint is inexpensive yet give Big impressions Rejuvenate old furniture with fabric and paint Repurpose everyday items into new ideas such as using a ladder as a plant holder, position a mirror on a table, float candles in a birdbath

Patio Entertaining Ideas

• Decorating gets people in the mood to celebrate
• Create an out-of-the-ordinary theme such as a spa, rock garden, or antique theme
• Use lots of fresh cut or potted flowers
• Use lots of cushions for comfortable and colorful seating

Decorating with Flowers or Potted Plants

• Use edible flowers as food garnishes
• Surround serving plates with flowers for a fresh new look
• Tie a flower onto a napkin for a creative napkin ring
• Place small potted herbs at each place setting for spicing up food or as a party favor
• Float flower heads in a bowl of colored water

Holiday Home Décor

• Out of the $13.5 billion spent on seasonal and party decorations market in 2003, consumer spending on the Fourth of July accounted for $640 million in total sales according to Unity Marketing
• Enhance permanent wreaths with fresh cut greenery
• Use a single color for more impact on a Christmas Tree
• Don’t forget the bathroom, a simple holiday embellishment attached to a stack of towels can have real impact

Old Patio/New Look & Feel

• Create a fresh new look by painting a porch or patio floor using a faux tile look
• Create conversation areas by grouping two chairs and a small table
• Anchor furniture groupings with rugs