Bigger Lighting is Better Lighting

You may have heard me talk about this before, but some of my clients are still hesitant to take my advice:  bigger lighting is better lighting.  I guess sometimes you have to see it to believe it.  Do you think this entry would be as glamorous and dramatic if it...

Life’s a Beach . . . But You Already Know That

I’m headed home from the beach today and coming back to reality.  photo by Kristie Barnett   This is where we stayed the first few days.  I must admit I couldn’t resist staging it up a bit so that I could really enjoy our stay. photo by Kristie Barnett...

GaGa for Rugs

This post has absolutely nothing to do with Lady Gaga.  I am ga-ga for this rug I found at a boutique here in town.  It’s a big white cowhide, and I keep trying to figure out if I can use it in my living room.  It’s probably not very practical –...

A Touch of Turquoise

I’m at the beach this week, so it seems fitting to share a recent home make-over with a touch of turquoise.  The homeowner had a penchant for neutrals, but wanted to inject turquoise into her color scheme.  Kristie Barnett   You might recognize the living room...

This Isn’t A Book-Burning – It’s Artistic Display!

It’s finally summertime, and I won’t be lighting a fire in my fireplace anytime soon.  So . . . source   I’m really considering cleaning out the firebox and stacking it full of books for the summer season.  source   Why not put my love of books...
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