I was at Home Goods last week and found this fabulous repositionable shelf liner. Isn't this flamestitch pattern gorgeous??? Macbeth Self-Adhesive Shelf Liner from HomeGoods Recently, I encouraged one of my clients to paper the back of a dark hutch in her dining...
I started out in this field as a Home Stager before I became an Interior Decorator, Color Consultant, and Design Blogger. I guess I just don't know when to stop! I actually don't do as much staging as I used to - that's because I am typically booked out too far to...
Do you have a fireplace that fades away into the background? Maybe it needs some coaxing to bring it out of its shell. This fireplace mantel was painted out the same color as the wall behind it. That's a big no-no in my book. A mantel is architecture,...
I ran across an image on Pinterest that caught my eye -this fabulous striped floor in Kate Spade's flagship New York store. source Have you ever had a secret desire to paint stripes or some other cool pattern on your floors, but were too chicken to try? Guess...
Although it's a simple and small space, this dining room is a fresh and inviting place to share an intimate meal. Simple and Elegant Dining Room This was not always the case! This homeowner was looking for an interior decorator to give her a new perspective...
Let me be clear - I am no camper. But I have had a pipe dream for years about restoring an Airstream trailer. All images in this post are found here Wouldn't it be fun to decorate it out all retro-dreamy, like a giant dollhouse? My girls...
I bought this interesting coffee table for my living room at an estate sale a few months back for $85. I've been debating over what color to paint the base of it. I've been dying to try out the new Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, but couldn't decide on a color. Off-white...
Don't you wish builders would use a little forethought when they install ceiling light fixtures? Aargh. Most builders hang ceiling light fixtures in the dead center of each room. Is that where they should be hung? Not always. source Just because someone...
In my last post, I wrote about a recent Elle Decor article where high-end designers were deeming certain decor trends to be "so out." I obviously disagreed with them and (judging from the unprecedented amount of responses from you guys) so did you! Several of you...
I read a tiny article - and I do mean tiny, it was less than a quarter of a page - in Elle Decor last week that reveals what top designers believe are "over-and-done-with" decorating trends. Let's see if you agree or no: Books as Decor Annie Brahler I've...
