Things have changed in the land of window treatments over the last few decades. Not just in terms of style, but also how we hang them to best effect. An updated, beautiful window treatment complements the window without overpowering it. The Decorologist The folks at...
I'm sure I'm not the only one, right? I change up my furniture, art, and accessory arrangement in my living room at least every six months or so. I like things to stay fresh, which means tweaking from time to time. Or you could just call it a serial furniture...
It's a common problem in most living rooms. How do you address the desire for a television in the living space without making it the focal point? Flat screen televisions can sometimes fit into a bookcase unit, but the big black screen can still stick out like a sore...
My daughter needed to wear a sweater for her walk to school this morning, so I suppose fall has truly arrived in my neck of the woods. Fall is a good time for a seasonal change in accessories and color. Here's my front porch in its fall-appropriate colors: fall at...
Since I recently discovered for myself how well chalk paint works on fabric upholstery, I've had several more projects churning in my head - this one in particular. I have this old Victorian ladies' chair that I've had for 20+ years. It looked a bit like this one:...
Sometimes decorating your home involves compromise. I like to think I take both the wants and needs of both the husband and the wife when I'm creating a color palette or decorating an interior. As I was arranging furniture yesterday in a client's bedroom, she made...
Painting all kinds of things is really old hat to me, Mr. Man has told our kids that if they sat still for too long, Momma just might paint them. I suppose it could happen. These iron bookends sat still just a little too long . . . They are sassy piggies,...
Today I'm sharing three simple bedroom decorating ideas for your home. You'll see how I used these tips when decorating a teenage boy's room, but they are applicable for any bedroom or guest room. 1. Establish a color scheme. When I first saw the room, the walls...
When Erin Moser from House of Turquoise recently asked if I'd like to guest post again on her beautiful blog while she takes a little maternity leave (a couple of weeks ago she welcomed her first child), I said, "duh, YES!" House of Turquoise is famous for...
Pantone has announced the 2014 top spring fashion colors for women, so let's take a look and I'll tell you how I think this will affect interior decor: I know these are hard to read - check out more info here. There's always a trickle-down effect from...
