I am in love. Love. Love. Love. The very idea that I can choose my own carpet tiles, in any pattern and any color, and create my very own masterpiece on the floor – without hiring an installer? Outstanding! Pin It… Continue Reading
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Old House? A Source For Reproduction Hardware and Lighting
If you have an old house, or if you simply enjoy the retro and vintage looks so popular today, you really need to know about this company. Not only do they have a fantastic array of vintage-look lighting, house parts and hardware, but they also offer customization so you can get just what you need.… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Design Trend: Chevron
Visit any furniture or home accessories shop, and you will likely notice an abundance of the chevron (zig-zag) pattern. It’s everywhere right now: rugs, pillows, bedding. You name it, it probably comes in a chevron pattern! The chevron pattern works well with other geometric patterns, stripes, florals and other organic patterns. Mix it in nearly… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Great Furniture Find In Tennessee
If you have the great fortune to live in or near Franklin, TN, you probably already know about Rooster Tails. I’ve been there a couple of times during my trips to the area, and this quirky shop never fails to reveal something great inside. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Living Sculpture With Air Plants
My grandmother is a horticulturalist, and she (along with my grandpa) owned greenhouses for many years. They have amazing gardens and the plants in their home always look good. I, unfortunately, believe that this green-thumb gene skipped me. I seem to forget that I have houseplants, which has resulted in the demise of so many… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Custom Fabric – Designed by You
Have you ever struggled to find just the right fabric for a home decor project you had in mind? Even with so many fabrics available today, it seems that sometimes the pattern, scale or colors are just not right. Now you have another option – custom fabric! Pin It… Continue Reading
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Great Deals on Home Design Mags
Magazines are often a great source of inspiration when you have a home decorating or remodeling project coming up. Not only are they heavy on photography, but they also tend to feature projects and products that showcase the latest design trends. Pin It… Continue Reading
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100 Years Later: Titanic Design
As I’m sure you are all aware, it was just over 100 years ago that Titanic set sail from England on its ill-fated maiden voyage to New York. I’ve always been fascinated by the stories from the survivors of the great ship. And, the photos of the ship’s interior, are always so much fun to… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Choosing Quality Ceramic and Stone Tile
During my career as a designer, I have had clients who purchase ceramic or stone tile from discount or home improvement stores, rather than from shops dedicated to tile. The prices at these big box retailers are sometimes a fraction of those at tile shops. The tile is the same, right? Not so fast… Pin… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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What Does A.D.A Mean?
The acronym “ADA” is tossed around in design quite often – especially in commercial settings. What does it mean? Pin It… Continue Reading
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