Lisa Congdon is a San Francisco artist who started a blog in the beginning of 2010 - she has posted a picture for every day of the year of her curated collections at collectionaday2010.blogspot.com. You know I *heart* hanging eclectic plate groupings (see my post...
Haute Mom Award
Hope you are all having a lovely weekend! I may be one of the few people NOT watching football - instead, I am browsing through some fun imperial trellis and quatrefoil wallpaper for a client. I'll fill you in more later on that fun project, but today I wanted to...
How NOT to be a Slave to Decor Trends
Do you sometimes feel like you just can't keep up with the trends? I have a friend who says she tends to redecorate on the backend of trends so that in 2 years, her whole house looks dated! source There's a fairly simple way not to fall victim to trend-chasing. ...
Butterfly Wallpaper, Oh My!
Ok, wallpaper is a big commitment. But this winter weather is getting me down! I *heart* this wallpaper from York - it would be so cute in my kitchen! I just love the avocado with the blue and yellow, don't you? This is part of the kitchen where there is...
5 Ways to Instantly Make Your Space Cozy!
Brrrrrr. It's cold and snowing in here in Nashville. But it can be cozy and warm in the little nests we make for ourselves! Here are my top 5 ideas for cozying up your home in winter: 1. Bring in cozy fabrics in pillows, throws, and drapes like velvet, corduroy,...
Bathing in My Dreams
Hope your weekend is off to a good start! Today I've been working up a decoration consultation for a client and still need to reorganize all the staging props I picked up yesterday after de-staging a client's home that is now under contract (hurray!). Then I might...
Create Your Own Designer Wall!
You can create a stunning accent wall like this one for about $75! Isn't it gorgeous? I'll tell you how: This project was featured in last month's edition of This Old House magazine. You download the templates (for free), cut them out of flexible cardboard or...
How to Hang a Drum Shade
Hanging pendants and drum shades are everywhere. They're stylish and usually a quite inexpensive way to introduce a little pop into your lighting. Hanging drum shades is a great way to cast a warm glow in any space. The resulting light is warmer and less harsh than...
Barnett Bake Day
Happy New Year, my blogger peeps! Before moving on into a fresh new year, I'm sharing one last post about holiday celebrations. A few weeks before Christmas, the gals in my husband's family get together with all the kids and have "Barnett Bake Day." It's started...
Ready-Made Designer Slipcovers!
Sometimes upholstered seating really needs a pick-me-up. I recently found a great source for ready-made slipcovers in period designer fabrics - Bemz! It's a Swedish company that offers 160 fabrics made to fit specific styles of sofas and chairs manufactured by...
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