This is the first in a series of Prize Giveaways exclusively for The Decorologist's readers sponsored by Ruffled Linens. Ruffled Linens offers beautiful, handmade slipcovers, curtains, tablecloths, and other fabric housewares. This giveaway is for a set of 4...
Does a Nursery Have to be “Babyish?”
I recently had clients who requested that I cast a vision for their nursery. They didn't want a typical nursery. Not only did they want a non-gender nursery (they don't know if they're having a girl or boy), but they also agreed they wanted a "non-babyish"...
Happy Halloween
What a strange holiday this is, but how much fun! I thought I'd share the costumes I made for my own kids this year. No sewing was required - just lots of hot glue and random things we put together. They were a garden gnome and a mushroom, in case you are thinking...
Disturbing Decor for Halloween
No doubt, disturbing is "in" this Halloween. But in a natural, earthy kind of way. Martha Stewart calls the floral creation on the left a "deranged arrangement." I love the creepy simplicity of this snake wreath below on the right. The crafty girl from The...
Rustic Elegance: A Dining Room Transformation
My client had been stewing over this dining room for quite some time. She is a fantastic gourmet cook and loves to entertain family and friends with her unforgettable meals, so her dining room should measure up to her high standards. Sadly, it did not. Here's...
While the Cat’s Away, the Mouse will Paint Chairs
OK, actually the cat was right here with me and it was the baby mice that were away, but I did paint several chairs this week while my kids stayed with their grandparents in Kentucky. Here are the motley crew of chairs that needed work: This first one I found a...
Masked Portrait for Halloween
I'm too tired tonight (I usually write posts the night before they go up) and braindead to spend a lot of time on a lengthy blogpost. But I found this great Halloween decorating idea in Country Living that made me laugh, so I have to share. Make sure everyone...
Belmont-Hillsboro Tour of Homes
Today I'm sharing some photos and ideas from a recent historic home tour here in Nashville. The Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood is located south of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, early 20th century bungalows,...
For the Birds
Bird decor is nothing new. Somehow, it never goes out of style. Here are a few bird-embellished home decor items that have caught my eye lately: Photo Credits: Lila's Eyes, This Next, Good Housekeeping, Decor Rustic, Cafe Mom,...
Boudoir Goth
Home Depot's most popular line of paint, Behr, has introduced several new palettes in their 2011 Color Trend Forecast. One that caught my attention is called "Boudoir Goth." I never would have guessed the Twilight Saga and vampire craze would have spawned it's own...
Staging Certification
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My Staging Book
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