I admit it. I am a little paranoid about my windows. I fear the sun and what it does to fabrics, flooring and artwork. Maybe this is because I have seen – too many times – the effects of the sun on interior home finishes. It’s not pretty. But, there is a solution – window… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Budget Decorating: Ideas for Refreshing Any Room for Under $100
If you have a very small budget for your redecorating projects, you will be happy to know there is still hope! 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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Before and After: Challenging Arched Window Valance
Arched windows, while beautiful, can create a bit of a design challenge when it comes to window treatments. This project highlights one way decorative treatments can accentuate the architecture of the windows – not cover it up. 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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Turn Your Old Entertainment Center Into a (Play) Kitchen
A friend posted this picture on Facebook, and I couldn’t resist sharing this great idea. Because television sizes and orientation have changed so much over the past several years (from square screens to widescreens), I see old entertainment cabinets in thrift shops, curbs, garage sales and “for sale” lists all the time. No one has a… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Exterior Home Updates
I have many years of experience in new construction projects, which have me selecting exterior finishes for all the homes I work on. A client who hired me several years ago to help her with the interior of her home several years ago, recently asked my advice for the update of the exterior of her… 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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