Meaningful Art – Restaurant Menu Collection

I hope you enjoyed the dining room to living room transformation I shared at the end of last week.  What I didn’t show you is the “new” dining area.  What I wanted to share today is the art grouping I made with the menus the couple have been...

Should Your Art Match Your Sofa?

I’ve often heard said that art doesn’t have to match your sofa (or your room, for that matter). The thought is that the la-tee-dah art is so much more important that your furnishings and other decor that making sure it matches is an insult.  I believe...

The $50 Home Makeover – Book Giveaway

Perfectly Imperfect blogger, Shaunna West, has written a new book, The $50 Home Makeover. The $50 Home Makeover by Shaunna West You guys know how I love a good decorating book or magazine, right?  I’m always looking for new ideas and inspirations, and...

“A Friend is Someone Who Likes You” – Joan Walsh Anglund

I’m guessing many of you know who Joan Walsh Anglund is, but if you don’t, maybe you will recognize her iconic art. I began collecting Joan Walsh Anglund books, art, and paper products when my daughters were young.  There’s something so innocent and...

Beach House Interior Design

One of my goals is to decorate a beach house during off-season.  Maybe this winter?  This could be me relaxing at the end of a busy day: I did a Design Inspiration Plan (an e-design) for a beach home in Florida last year, and I worked on one this week for the living...