How to Decorate a Nook in the Wall Nook: n. a secluded or sheltered place or part. As in, “I searched every nook and cranny” (whatever a cranny is!) Now, you may have some architectural recessed walls, or some call them niches, in your house–older homes almost always do, and new bungalow or cottage-style plans often […]
Yep, it’s coming up sure enough summer now (100 degrees+ in Texas), so it’s not like we’re using our fireplaces. BUT that doesn’t mean we should IGNORE them. Because the fireplace and mantel are always a focal point of the room, we should give them their design due in any season. Keep reading…. The oh-so-current […]
A cheery color palette, a jam session corner, billiard and ping pong tables, gaming and movie center–SCORE! This bright rec room I designed for an active family ticks all the boxes for fun summer days ahead! Spectators following the pool game can perch on the galvanized stools, and the indestructible table is handy for drinks. Colorful […]
I wonder where the idea of displaying plates as art came from? For sure, those who collected rare blue and white china hundreds of years ago put their treasures on display. Later, maybe folks who couldn’t afford art put up their pretty dishes for decoration, first on plate racks and then–“Hey, why not directly on […]
Have you ever been on an errand at the home improvement store and sorta happened to detour by the paint chips “just to look”? And stood there pulling paint chips and grouping them in your hands with some unformed future project swirling through your grey matter? And lusting over a previously unnoticed perfect shade of […]
This beautiful home was grand in scale but lacked warmth and personality. The BEFORE photos (below) show the beautiful bones but all the colors blend into each other. Now its sunny interior welcomes family and friends every day with perky, quirky touches that enhance the home’s best features. You might hesitate, as this client did, at the suggestion of […]
Do you think that The Dining Room is a concept that has outlived its usefulness? Is your dining room on life support? Maybe it’s become a catch-all room for old files, clothing headed to the thrift store, or unused athletic equipment? How could it be reclaimed for precious shared family moments–and give you a little […]
I hear homeowners say things like, “Why, oh why, do those magazine photos of bookshelves look so perfect and mine look so [fill in the blank]…” *so blah *so empty *so full *so haphazard *so like-I-tried-too-hard Sure, the magazines have stylists to prep their photos, but you can do what they do, because I’m going […]
Ahhh, there it is–finally. Your master bedroom project turned out just as you imagined. No, even better. It’s a haven. So stylish, so you. And then–you wake up! It was just a dream. Cue the frowny face! Not for these clients of mine! We identified their style, crafted a vision, and then turned it into reality. […]
I may not have Ninja skills, but when it comes to design, I have some secret weapons in my tool belt. Some go-to items that I never skip. Take a stroll through some of my Dallas clients’ homes and see what I used to bring fresh life into their spaces…. You’ve heard of late bloomers, but tulips […]