Stairways to Heaven

I’ve been struggling with writing a post for today.  When tragedies occur in the lives of people you care about, discussions about decorating your house feel a bit shallow.  I was looking through my pictures for ideas, and remembered I’d been collecting...

What To Hang Over Oddly-Shaped Furniture

Have you ever had this problem?  You have a piece of furniture or headboard or something in your home that needs “something” over it, but you have no idea what to hang on the wall above it? Beautiful View from the Front of  My Client’s Home   This...

The Question Is: Who Are You Willing to Disappoint?

I attended an amazing blogging conference here in Nashville last weekend at Opryland Gaylord Hotel.  This is the 5th year of Blissdom, an annual event that celebrates and encourages women to pursue their dreams.   The opening keynote speaker was Jon Acuff, author...

Are You Living In Color?

Do you love color, but are afraid to use too much of it in your home?  Are you scared that it’ll be too chaotic, or make you feel out of control?    The makeover I am sharing today involved an adjoining living room and dining room.  The dining room was...

Your Drywall is Like Hamburger, But Your Trim is Like Steak

You wouldn’t put ketchup on your steak, now would you?  That would be treating it like a hamburger.   When you paint your architectural trim like drywall, it’s like putting ketchup on a steak.  It cheapens it – takes it for granted....