About a year ago, my sweet mother-in-law came over for a visit. I remember that when she came into the house, she said "Did you leave those shoes there on purpose?" I had taken off a pair of my favorite ballet-style shoes while I was sitting in the living room...
The Blessings of Blogging, 2-Year Anniversary
This month marks the 2-year anniversary of my blogging career. A lot has changed for me in the last couple of years, and one of the blessings that has come from "putting myself out there" has been the friendships I have made in Bloggy Land. Savannah Tea House ...
An Explicit Discussion About Lighting by The Decorologist
Many clients I work with are very interested in my helping them with color (primarily wall color) and accessories. Furniture can be expensive, so it's not in everyone's budget to go there. source Sometimes clients want help with lighting, but I usually am...
Silhouettes, Not So Old-Fashioned
Le Papier Studio is all about the art and beauty of silhouettes, and you've gotta check out what they have to offer! I first read about this website in the Dec/Jan issue of Country Living, which featured their customized silhouette family tree. Le Papier Studio's...
Designer Secret for Instant Sophistication!
Do you want to know one thing you can do to make your home instantly more sophisticated? It's so simple, you won't believe it. Domino Mag Did you guess? Paint your interior doors black. I'm not talking all the trim - although that can be ultra chic, too. Just...
The Decorologist Makes Over a 7-Year-Old’s Bedroom
Happy Friday! Today I'm sharing a Decorologist makeover of a darling 7-year-old girl's bedroom. This is where we began - a new house with existing paint and all the things brought over from the former home. Girl's Bedroom Before Mom recently bought this...
Making Map Art Personal
Last year I was fortunate enough to visit London, England - my first time overseas! At a London toy shop (or should I say "shoppe"), I bought a roll of wrapping paper with a vintage map of London streets printed on it. When I came home, I decided to frame it in a...
Afraid Your Decorator Will Make Your House Look Like Everyone Else’s?
You may remember my colorful post: Throwing Your Caution (and Your Floorplan) to the Wind. Today I'm going to show you the rest of what was accomplished in a home whose artsy homeowners were ready to shake things up a bit. This family had no desire to make their...
How to Choose the Right Exterior Paint Colors
When I am doing an Exterior Paint Consultation, I take into account the roof, brick, stone, or other building materials that make up the house, as well as adjoining walkways, plantings, surrounding buildings, and style of home. The Decorologist And it's not...
Are You Decorating Like A Teenager?
You may have heard me say this before, but Pottery Barn Teen is a great resource for unexpected home accessories that don't necessarily belong in your teenager's bedroom. When I got their most recent catalog last week, I swooned over all the fun finds! My favorite...
Staging Certification
Color Certification
My Staging Book
Small Wall
