How to Create A Designer Home on a Budget
Most of you out there have probably at least started your decorating with the second December weekend fast approaching. But, if you’re in the midst of trying to come up with a new “look” for the holidays think about ringing in the holidays with a raspberry Christmas. Yep, raspberry…. Paired with this lime green its refreshing and fun…. And,…
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While many people these days prefer a more soft contemporary, or transitional – clean line, clutter free, no frills – approach to decorating which is the current trend, there are still a great many traditionalists out there who love a traditional European approach….And more specifically good old English Interior Design. And, one thing you’ll no doubt see in a…
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As in all design if you want to “bang up” your house at Christmastime it comes down to the details. A little touch here and a little touch there. (And, well, okay……for some of us anal ones….a lot of touches everywhere.) But, you don’t necessarily have to do A LOT……just choose the important, more visual spaces and put the…
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Most everyone has heard the phrase “Shabby Chic” and can instantly conjure up an image of the style it denotes. But, I propose there’s an even shabbier style one step beyond that…… A bit rattier, tattier and yet still quite chic. I call it “Hillbilly Hip”. Even in it’s extreme ratty tatty state it’s still cool…. Once upon a…
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My husband and I would love to whisk our family off on a wonderful 5 star vacation, but with another child to put through college and the restraints of our adult children’s own work schedules it was simply not possible this year. So we, along with our kids, decided that a staycation was the way to go. Everyone would…
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I love fall and all the cozy colors associated with it….And, I love decorating with these colors because they bring a certain warmth to the home that no other holiday does. Don’t know what it is about them other than they have a way of inviting us into the autumn season, welcoming Thanksgiving and transitioning our homes and our…
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