Q: does anyone know how i should describe my decor taste? the best way for me to put it is: vintage tropical feel (unsure what era) w/ lots of off-white, pastels, and dark wood. i love the Kerne Erickson posters but don't want my home to look like a travel agency. i like...

A: I love that kind of retro polynesian/tiki decor. Here are some HGTV makeovers done in that style. They come complete with how they achieved the look & where they got all of the stuff:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_theme s/article/0,1793,HGTV_3383_2213526,00.ht ml
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_theme s/article/0,1793,HGTV_3383_1399183,00.ht ml
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_theme s/article/0,1793,HGTV_3383_1399179,00.ht ml
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_theme s/article/0,1793,HGTV_3383_1391257,00.ht ml