How are you guys doing this week? I've been go-go-going like crazy lately, so I thought I'd catch you up on some fun stuff in decorology land! I sometimes forget that the tidbits I share on my Facebook page never get to my readers on the blog. Maybe you need to be...
How to Win the Fight with Your Bossy Tile
My client loved her newer home, but she had a very traditional aesthetic. The contemporary tile in her bathroom was a challenge - she tried to make it feel more traditional by painting the walls a traditional color. Unfortunately, applying a unrelated color on the...
How to Make Your Home Feel Like YOU
Too many people want their home to look like someone else's. Shouldn't your home reflect who you are and what you love? Well, of course it should! If you're not sure how to express yourself through your decor, here are some ideas to give you the confidence you...
Is Your Area Rug Too Small? No Problem
I find that most clients undersize, rather than oversize their home decor accessories. What I mean is: they underestimate the size lamps, hanging light fixtures, and rugs they need for their space. I can assure you that a 4x6 is NEVER large enough for anchoring a...
Emerald City – Why I’m Crushing on Dark Greens
Lately I can't seem to get enough of inky, dreamy emerald green. It's sophisticated and glamorous with white trim and fabulous art. via Pinterest Jewel tones like emerald and jade can't help but read dramatic in a glossy or lacquered finish. Recent Kipps...
Front Porch Makeover Reveal!
When Style Diva, Cathi Aycock, challenged me to make over a front porch for a feature for The Tennessean, I kicked it into high gear to find a porch that needed a serious update for the summer. This 1950's home is located in a popular ranch neighborhood in...
Do Function and Beauty Hook Up in Your Home?
William Morris famously said, "Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." Being one of the most realistic Interior Decorators I know, this is one of my favorite quotes! I'm always looking for ways to marry function and...
When to Paint the Staircase
Lately, I've been helping several clients update their staircases. You may not realize how much difference the right colors in the right places can make in helping your home feel current and fresh. via Here's the "before" state of my client's staircase and paint...
Guess What I’m Up To
I've been working on another paint project this week. This is where I am as of today: For any home decor project, you must start with seemingly mundane materials. Then you choose your color scheme and determine your plan of action. Wanna...
Create An Interior That Inspires
Most of us want to create a home that guests will admire — but have you ever thought about decorating your home to inspire? If you're not sure what I mean, have a look at these ideas to make the spaces in your house more inspiring to all those who enter. ...
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