I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and long holiday weekend. Before we get full-force into Christmas decorating and shopping, I'd love to get the new Miss Mustard Seed book, Inspired You, into the hands of three lucky readers. Inspired You, by Marian Parsons...
Sherwin-Williams 2013 Color of the Year
Sherwin-Williams has really been ramping things up this year, appealing more to designers, bloggers, and homeowners alike. Most recently, they acquired the largest paint company in Mexico. They really seem to be taking over the world of paint. Yesterday they...
The Truth About Indoor Outdoor Rugs
There was a time when an indoor/outdoor rug was something to be considered ONLY for the outside. Not so anymore! There are lots of beautiful options that feel quite nice underfoot and work in many indoor spaces. via Pinterest Why would you choose an "outdoor"...
How to Make Your Lonely Walls Happy
What do you do when your dining room looks forlorn and empty, and it's making you crazy -depressed? No, I'm not suggesting that you pour yourself a stiff drink. Put down the bottle and pick up the hammer! I spent yesterday hanging art and plates in my...
My Top Picks for High-Style Dining Chairs on an IKEA Budget
Who doesn't want high style paired with budget prices? I shopped for a dining room table and chairs with a client this weekend, and the chairs we chose cost about $3000 for six. They are FABULOUS, of course, but not everyone can afford to spend that much money on...
The Decorologist Paint Color Tour
Readers frequently ask me to tell them the names of the paint colors in various rooms of my home. I decided to share them all in one place in case you were wondering, too! So settle in for the grand tour and all the coordinating paint color names. All the photos in...
How to Make Your Listing Look Like a Million
I know lots of ways to make a real estate listing look like a million bucks, without spending a ton. After staging over a hundred homes in the Nashville area, I've learned lots of tricks and budget-friendly ways to make a dated space feel fresh and fabulous. Here's...
How the Color Black Can Update Your Entry
Ever heard of the saying that every room needs a touch of red? I don't necessarily agree, but I do think many rooms could benefit from a touch of black. I recently did a Home Staging and Color Consultation with a new client who is putting her home on...
How to Create Wall Art Groupings
I was putting together an art grouping for a client the other day. She was blown away at how quickly I put it together and got it on the wall, with very few errant nail holes even! She had been staring at her blank wall for four years and had been paralyzed with...
What Are Your Options for a Driveway Makeover?
I live in an old house. Built in 1939, our home has a lot of history and character. It also requires a respect when "updating" or even maintaining it's interior and exterior features. This has been the view out my window for far too long: Like my bulldozer? Our...
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