Not Your Grandmother’s Oilcloth

The perfect blend between fabric and plastic - the boon of the 1950's is showing up all over today, but in some interesting applications. Modern Atelier It's spill-proof, waterproof, kid-proof. Obviously that makes it great for tablecloths, lunch bags, aprons, etc....

A Virtual Design Inspired by Benjamin Moore’s Turquoise Mist

For every design, you need inspiration. Maybe it's a piece of art, a beautiful rug, or your grandmother's china. Or maybe it's a specific color that makes you smile when you enter the room. In the case of the design I'm sharing today, it's Benjamin Moore Turquoise...

Don’t Use Chalkboard and Magnetic Paint Until You Read This!

Most of us have seen those painted chalkboard and magnetic walls and thought, "maybe I should do that!" Well, here's the lowdown on what works, what doesn't, and how to get the effect you really want. get this peel and stick chalkboard here The claim: chalkboard...

Who Said That You Have to Paint Trim White?

What color should you paint your trim? White is easy (except when you go to choose between 240 white options, all with different undertones). But don't you ever wish for something different - something to add some punch and personality to your rooms? Why not paint...

Limed Wood: Hot, Hot, Hot

Everything old is new again, right? But always with a twist. Remember the pickled wood in the late 1980's? Limed wood is reminiscent of that, but with a twist. Wait for it . . . source Pickled wood had a slight pinky undertone that screams late 80's/early 90's...

Nashville Home Stager: How to Save $$$ When Selling Your Home

I did a Staging Consultation with a couple who were already making improvements in order to put their home on the market. Very honestly, they admitted to me that they had not planned on hiring a Professional Stager because they needed to save money. In the end, they...

Xtra, Xtra, Read All About It . . .

Forget the ottoman - have you noticed all the cute x-benches? I suppose they are technically stools. source What a great example of something that is on-trend, but not necessarily trendy. X-benches are classic, smart, and functional. Great for extra seating or...

Have Your Cake And Eat it, Too! (A Cake Decorating Party)

If you or your child is addicted to Cake Boss or Ace of Cakes, this party theme will be right up your alley. My daughter is convinced she wants to be a professional baker at this point (rather than her previous aspirations of farmer and architect). So it was up to...

Pray for Me . . .

Ever feel like this? Working on an important non-profit project this coming week that I REALLY want to go well, and nervous about the outcome. Found this awesome pillow at Home Goods/TJ Maxx.

3 Things You Desperately Need To Know To Sell Your Home

Last week, a lovely lady sent me a desperate email. Attempting to update her home before putting it on the market, she was sitting in a pile of granite and hardwood samples and was completely overwhelmed. When I arrived at her home, she showed me her favorite...