I have found that when I do Exterior Color Consultations with a client, they have a great deal of difficulty envisioning the final outcome and are terrified to commit to a new color scheme! When you are plunking down $10,000 - $20,000 on having the exterior of your...
What do you think about this as an alternative to the predictable wood counter or bar stool? Lyon Industrial Stool It's Dove Gray and comes in heights from 18 to 30 inches. Great for a contemporory space, a farmhouse kitchen, or even one with a retro vibe,...
Do you ever re-envision your rooms? Maybe your dining room should be your office instead. Maybe your living room and dining rooms might like to trade places for a season, just to see what it's like. I decided it was time to give my dining room the chance to take...
I had a brass bed as a child. I liked it, but I have always harbored a desire for an iron bed. I have a client with a gorgeous vintage iron bed, and it got me thinking: just what is it about an iron bed that is so alluring and romantic? source As I started...
Shopping is supposed to be easy and fun, right? Especially when shopping for decor bargains. There is no shame in shopping for decor in any variety of stores, and I am the first to encourage you to do so. But sometimes that is easier said than done - many of my...
If you've ever had a Decorating Intervention with The Decorologist, you have probably heard my spiel about hanging curtain panels. I spotted this great example of my window panel philosophy in Better Homes and Gardens the other day. Better Homes and Gardens Hang 'em...
Not everyone is able to start from scratch in their bedroom. I have a client who is fortunate enough to be getting rid of her dated bedroom suite and bedding and starting anew. While her tastes are still traditional, she wants a look that is current and takes her...
I took a day trip last week with the fam to Rock City atop Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. If you've never heard of it, it's perched above a mile high mountain where you can literally view 7 states from one vantage point. Waterfall in Rock City It...
I had such a great weekend. A dear friend was in town visiting, and we spent Saturday doing something we used to do together when she lived in Nashville: went yard saling! It's been a long time since I've spent a dedicated morning trolling for sales - I usually...
I have my own collection of vintage luggage which I use for storage and decoration in my home. Here are some fabulous ideas I found for making those lovely bits of vintage history even more functional and delightful. source Check out this one-of-a-kind entry table...
