Screen shades have been used for years in commercial spaces such as restaurants and office buildings. Their sleek, modern look makes them perfect for those environments. Over the past several years, however, these shades have become popular for residential spaces, too. Will they work in your home? Pin It… Continue Reading
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Casanova Glass
I would like to share the work of a glass artist with you today. His unique style and color combinations make his pieces one-of-a-kind. Pin It… Continue Reading
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5 Tips for Successful Furniture Shopping
If you have empty rooms to fill, furniture shopping is surely on your list of things to do. However, if you try to navigate the waters of furniture stores, boutiques and even thrift shops without a plan, you will quickly become overwhelmed. No matter where you plan to shop (after all, you can find some… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Design Trend: Nostalgic Light Bulbs
It’s hard to believe, but the incandescent light bulb has already been dubbed “nostalgic.” Only a short time into the “ban” on incandescent light bulbs (you can see a series of posts I wrote on the subject last year here), nostalgic or Edison light bulbs have reached new heights of popularity. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Color Trend: Tangerine Tango
It’s Tangerine Tango time! Orange is everywhere in home decor this season – from coral to tangerine. Pantone, a leader in color trends and color matching systems, declared 2012 the year of Tangerine Tango when they made it the color of the year. Check out some of these orange home decor and accessories: Pin It… Continue Reading
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The Pros and Cons of Wood Blinds
Wood blinds add architecture and style to nearly any window. While they can be a great option in many cases, they are not the best solution in every room. Following are the pros and cons of using wood blinds in your home. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After – Another Way to Treat Arched Windows
I’ve shown you several ways to add fabric to challenging windows, but perhaps no window is more difficult to treat than a multi-level arched window. With a taller arch flanked by shorter rectangular windows, this type of window makes the addition of fabric tough. There are simple options, however, and here is one of them…… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Design Trend – Seaside
Seaside colors, motifs and patterns abound this spring. From coral to seashells, a touch of the ocean can be found on home decor and accessories. Following are some of my favorites: Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Drapery Panels on a Bay Window
While they add architectural interest to a space, bay windows can be difficult when it comes to window treatments. Their angles create challenges in adding fabric in either a valance or a drapery application. Following is one way to add fabric and softness to a bay window. Pin It… Continue Reading
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DIY Flooring: Carpet Tile
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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