Do you ever feel like your house will never feel like a home? Sometimes a fresh perspective on the things you already have is all you need. This client had a lot of nice things and recently moved into a new home. She was having a hard time making her stuff work in...
I found this story about a renovated schoolhouse in the Catskills in Country Living. The owners bought this 950 square foot beauty a few years ago for a mere $30,000. It needed a lot of work, but wait until you see what they did: The owners were going for an...
This summer, I haven't been to as many yard sales as usual. My plate (translation: calendar) has been very full lately. However, I happened upon this yard sale on my way somewhere else last Saturday morning and had to stop. So glad I did. This is what I found: ...
This is what Restoration Hardware used to look like. Restoration Hardware was formerly known for their wide range of interior hardware (knobs, pulls, hinges, and hooks), bathware, textiles, furniture, wall paint, and interior lighting. Their overall style harkened...
To bee or not to bee, that is the question . . . For this cute costume, braid yarn to make a beehive of "hair." Add a few sticks, leaves, and a flower. Make bees from craft pom-poms and attach them to wires that are anchored in beehive hairdo. A yellow...
I'm sure you know I love a good make-over, and this time I'm the person getting one! My decorating blog, as well as my staging and decorating business, will henceforth be known as The Decorologist. New name, new logo, new look. I really hope you'll like what you...
Powder rooms are the perfect place to experiment with wallpaper and express your personality. The smaller the space, the more dramatic you should go. And you won't tire of it quickly like you might in a larger, frequently-used room. Why not do something a little...
You can paint practically anything. Even your floors. A painted wood floor is a light and airy alternative to dark stain. Add a little stencil and you can create a masterpiece on your floor. You can paint over other flooring, as well - like linoleum or vinyl. What...
One of my favorite things to do is to attend home tours in historic neighborhoods. We have our fair share of such annual tours here in Nashville. The Whitland Neighborhood Home Tour, which I blogged about last year here, is one of the highlights of my year. Of...
Boring bookcases? Want to add some interest? Hang a piece of your favorite art on the exterior frame of the bookcase. Here are some examples: I saved the best for last: my Euro Trash girl, Annie Brahler's home! Photo Credits: Elle Decor ,...
