Wouldn’t it be idea to decorate for the holidays ONCE and leave it up until after Christmas?!? I was on Fox Good Day speaking about Winter Decor that will last through the holidays! No worries if you missed it! Catch all the ideas at the link below. http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/222898353-story What Christmas decorations can be used for Winter decor? […]
Harvest time decor brings to mind colorful gourds and multicolored corn, but there’s more to it than that: out on the plains of west Texas from October to December, huge harvesters are busy day and night bringing in–cotton! Besides the cotton we wear and make cute pillows with, now we’re seeing cotton boll stalks as a beautiful, […]
My client said, “Out with the Old (World), in with the new!” I was happy to help him ditch his big brown baronial-style bedroom. Now he loves the light, fresh, sun-filled space! The room before was dated, heavy, and brown, brown, brown. The changes in paint, furnishings, and accessories gave this master a completely different personality! Highlights of this […]
In Part 1, I showed you some ways to: 1. Clear clutter with creative storage. 2. Vary lighting. 3. Group decor in odd numbers. 4. Add a mirror. 5. Add a rug. Now here are five more tips to help you decorate like a designer! 6. Group your collection While decorative pieces and collections spread […]
Want a designer look for your home? Here are 5 tips to help you decorate like a designer. Check back later for 5 more! 1. Clear Clutter Even functional storage can contribute to your design idea: use a basket, crate, armoire or lockers as “decorative storage.” I feel like trays are my secret weapon. Kid’s rooms can get really messy, […]
Many of us aspire to the simpler, less cluttered life that farmhouse decor suggests. But reality beckons and busy family life demands that we haul out the phone calendars to save our sanity. Here are some ways to marry planner technology with farmhouse style. (iPhone meets paper!!) Our subway-tiled kitchen niche with metal chair, weathered wood, and […]
What is it about farmhouse style that’s so appealing? The echoes of a slower, simpler life undistracted by tech wizardry? Sun-drenched interiors? Items that are not too precious to touch? Whatever the draw, it seems stronger than ever to modern sensibilities. Even if you live in an apartment or 70’s ranch house, you can still pull in […]
Unity in diversity. Sound like a political slogan? No, it’s what happens to a blank wall in your home when you bring together a variety of elements that work together toward a common goal–your new gallery wall! […]
Backsplashes. I think they are probably very functional, you know, to not get water on the wall? I guess that is why they are called a backsplash? (Right?) However, I just like to use them to add amazing tile to beautify the space! Just a quick look at Pinterest or Houzz.com can be overwhelming. So […]
First impressions are important, aren’t they? If you don’t think so, then try getting your dream job with spinach in your teeth! Less tragically, the outdoor areas surrounding your home are important. Use your outdoor space as an opportunity to create an appealing, relaxing, and welcoming addition to your home. By making use of these areas, you open […]