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Fireplace Tile Inspiration

Fireplace Tile Inspiration

If you’re considering tile around your fireplace, you may be confused by all the options out there.  With some imagination, you can create a custom look all your own.  Here are just a few fireplaces to inspire you… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Tips for Selecting Cabinet Hardware

Tips for Selecting Cabinet Hardware

Cabinet hardware is often the very last thing to select during a remodeling or new construction project, but it’s something that can have a huge impact on the personality and function of a space.  Following are some tips to help you make the best choice for your home and lifestyle.Continue Reading

Design Trend:  Lace

Design Trend: Lace

Lace is an up-and-coming trend in home decor.  Over the next year, you will see lace everywhere – from tile to rugs to fabrics – and this is not your grandma’s lace.  Check out a few gorgeous examples of items already available: Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Kitchen Valance

Before and After: Kitchen Valance

If you have a window above your kitchen sink, you probably have an awkward, empty space above it.  Here is a great way to fill that void. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Pros and Cons of Honeycomb Shades

Pros and Cons of Honeycomb Shades

Honeycomb shades (also called cellular shades) are the workhorse of window treatments.  They offer privacy, insulation and light control for any window.  But, are they the right product for your home? Pin ItContinue Reading

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No-Cost Natural Home Decor

No-Cost Natural Home Decor

Spring and summer are great times to update your home decor.  But, have you ever considered a no-cost update to your interior? Pin ItContinue Reading

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The Artwork of Keri Bevan

The Artwork of Keri Bevan

Keri Bevan is a photographer living in London.  I recently ran across her work, and I was intrigued by its vintage, ethereal quality.  I just love finding new artwork to enjoy, and Keri’s low prices make fine art accessible to nearly everyone.  Keri was kind enough to share a little information about both her artworkContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Exterior Home Renovation

Before and After: Exterior Home Renovation

It’s amazing what seemingly small changes can do to the front of a home.  Take, for example, this set of before and after pics. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Tips for Choosing a Kitchen Appliance Color

Tips for Choosing a Kitchen Appliance Color

In my interior design work, I am often asked about kitchen appliance colors during the course of a remodeling or new construction project.  While each project and each home is different, following are some guidelines to help you make the best appliance color choice for your upcoming design project. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Using Blackboard Fabric in Home Decor

Using Blackboard Fabric in Home Decor

I wish I wasn’t so far behind the times – at least when it comes to crafting.  With two businesses, two kids and a house full of projects that need to be completed, for some reason I have little time to keep up on the latest crafting trends and projects.  So, you will have toContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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