| There’s nothing like a foyer to set the tone for the rest of the house. First and foremost, you need a table. A nice narrow table like this one doesn’t get in the way but provides a place to drop your keys. |  |
Unexpected Pops of Color
May 20, 2010 By 4 Comments
| Tired of your space? Need a little pick-me-up? A fresh way to bring life to a room is to add an unexpected pop of color. Like these limey dishes in this neutral dining area. |  |
A Neo-Traditional Kitchen Make-Over
January 20, 2010 By 6 Comments
It’s “Before and After” time! This is one of my favorite kitchen updates. It started out nice enough: butter yellow walls, white cabinets and appliances, nice wood breakfast table.
Christiana’s Autumn Styling
November 19, 2009 By 3 Comments
My friend Christiana opened her home to let me photograph the lovely ways she warms up her space for fall. She loves to make special seasonal changes that reflect her creativity and her love of home and family. |
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Christiana uses inexpensive burlap to add texture to the drapery panels she creates. She lined these completely with burlap so that the panels are reversible. The completely burlap side will be displayed with her Christmas decor this year.
Warm Up Your Living Room for Fall
November 3, 2009 By 5 Comments
| I admit it. I know the trees look pretty, but I hate this time of year. Shorter, darker days. Dropping temperatures. Heavy, itchy clothes. Summer’s more my thing. What I do like is warming up rooms for fall. Adding color, laying in some pattern, and layering texture can really add warmth as the temperature drops. Today I’m sharing a recent room redo using only the client’s own belongings to turn up the heat in a cold living room. |  |
Heart and Soul
September 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
| I just finished a lovely little decorating book: House Beautiful’s The Finishing Touch – Details That Make a Room Beautiful. The writer often stops to ask designers what they think on given design subjects. What gives a room Heart and Soul? Let’s see what these designers had to say about it: |  |
“Family photographs, a dog, and a sofa you can vacuum.” – Kitty Hawks
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“Evidence of life. Anything from children’s art to dog-eared magazines to fresh-cut flowers that aren’t perfect.” – Rachel Ashwell of Shabby Chic |
My Home Featured on Apartment Therapy!
September 12, 2009 By 3 Comments
| I am so excited! Last week I sent in a house tour submission to the rocking decorating blog, Apartment Therapy. My home is currently featured, so please check out the link! |  |
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