Let’s be completely frank and, um–open. Before you commit to open shelving as a design element in your home, you need to know: is open shelving for you? What is open shelving? What is open shelving? Basically, it’s shelves without doors. We may tend to think of open shelves only as those planks mounted directly to […]
Is Christmas in July a real thing? What is the reason for Christmas in July? And why do people celebrate it? Do you think the retailers made up Christmas in July to get folks shopping early? That’s not an unreasonable assumption, and may be true in part. But, come on–what a great idea! Which came […]
A lot of us have been in the house much too much this spring and summer, so the opportunity to get outdoors at home is a godsend. To make your outdoor spaces as welcoming as can be, I’d love to give you some tips on how to beautify your backyard on a budget without sacrificing […]
Ah, summer! Travel seems like it could be iffy right now, so it could be a perfect summer for a staycation and some simple ideas for family fun! Summer plans? What’s usually on your family summer calendar? Some travel? Exotic vacation destinations? For Texans, it often means trying to head somewhere COOLER! This year, maybe […]
What could be fresher or more fun than a Fourth of July picnic in a beautiful setting? You may be having your patriotic festival at home or away. What do you do for a 4th of July party? This year I’m skipping the rut of “the usual”. You know–hot dogs and burgers, beer and sweet […]
Being at home more than usual right now, we’ve become intensely aware of those projects we’ve never gotten around to. Kids rooms, for instance. Kid rooms a low priority? My client, whose previous home I’d helped with, had sold that house and built a new one. She confessed, “In the other house, I just never […]
COVID 19 may prevent our local fireworks crowds from gathering and keep our neighbors from joining us for backyard burgers this year. But there’s no need to cancel your family’s Fourth of July celebration! What about a nostalgic family picnic featuring a colorful table, themed treats and a happy-go-lucky outdoor celebration? Outdoor July 4 party […]
Peonies in Texas: What You Don’t Know. If you saw my recent post about my retro cool Father’s Day brunch, you know that I find a way to have flowers at every event, even a “manly” meal. And one of my favorite blooms to feature anytime is the big showy peony. For beautiful pastel color and […]
It’s time to celebrate Dad. What a guy! What will you be serving Dad for Father’s Day lunch or brunch? Sure, we could have him grill his own steak in the back yard. Or order in barbecue and fixin’s and haul out the paper plates. But this year for Joel I decided to rethink our […]
Ultimate Man Cave Makeover: Jaw-Dropping Ceiling Ideas to Take Your Hangout Spot to the Next Level! Welcome to the ultimate man cave makeover! Today let’s look at how you can create a rock star man cave that your man will love! Are you ready to take your hangout spot to the next level? Get ready […]