Making a House a Home

Have you ever looked around your house and evaluated the worth of every item that makes it a home? What if tomorrow all of it was taken from you and you were only allowed one item to keep…what would you pick?

As Americans we spend much of our time accumulating consumer goods. Sometimes we purchase items because they are necessary. While other times we choose bits and pieces because they represent our personality. Whether it be our clothing, our cars or even our favorite sofa we form a connection with all of our purchases. Sometimes those connections die off and we move on, while others hold a special place in our hearts. So we ask you again…what would you choose?

Would it be the family portraits that help you revisit your memories?

Perhaps it is the kitchen table that your family and friends have spent the most time making memories with you?

Could you leave behind your grandparent’s antique cabinet that has been in the family for years?

How hard would it be to part with your favorite dinnerware that has fed the mouths of all those your care about?

The truth is it would be hard to choose. As human beings we naturally grow attached to our surroundings. That is why it is important to choose your surroundings wisely. Choose your goods with one thing in mind "you". Quality items that represent your true values can be cherished for years and shared with those you care most about.

Pezzo Bello Interiors Gains Another 4 lbs

April 20, 2010 was a day that offered great anxiety as well as precious beginnings for the Pezzo Bello Interiors family. Our graphic artist/daughter/sister Alexis Bennett went into early labor while traveling at the Lake of the Ozarks. She was two months early, with a scheduled delivery for June 27th.

Jackson Tighe Bennett is the first baby boy grandson/nephew for the Pezzo Bello family. He is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Weighing in at just 4lbs, he is quite the tiger. We are so thrilled!!

The Bennett bunch is so grateful for the positive outcome, as there could have been so many complications. No doubt, the power of prayer is amongst this miracle.

Join us as we celebrate the Bennett family’s newest addition. Congratulations!!

Meet Your Designer Part II

Meet Santina Cessor
Pezzo Bello Interiors
Interior Designer

What inspires you most about spring and summer?

All the beautiful colors!! I am so energized about the pastels this season. Soft silvers pale pinks, light browns and vibrant turquoise. Fabulous!!

What is your signature color?

My signature color is without doubt red. Red is rich, seductive and confident all at once. It is a color that makes an entrance and speaks without words.

When did you know you wanted to be a designer?

My mother turned me on to design when I was younger. Then in high school a work colleague told me she was studying Interior Design at Park University and she told me all about the program. I was immediately intrigued, and it all worked out from there.

What techniques do you use to uncover your clients individuality?

First, I like to walk the clients home to get a good idea of their taste. After a brief tour the client and I sit down and begin answering the Pezzo Bello Interiors questionnaire. After the client has answered the questions, I have a better understanding for their needs and wants. These questions are a great starting point. However, it is the conversations that follow this questionnaire that uncover the clients individuality. Usually, there is an a’ha moment in which the client gets energized, and this is when I know we have discovered their individuality.

If you could only pick one word to describe your design style, what would it be?

Urban

Where is your favorite place to brainstorm ideas and concepts?

I enjoy brainstorming in a quiet room of my own, filled with photographs, textiles and drawings. Concentration is major for me.

If you could design any one famous persons home, who would it be and why?

Bette Midler, mostly because of her eccentric personality. I can only imagine how dramatically entertaining the entire design process would be. I enjoy customers that keep me on my toes, and want to experience it all!!