Shagreen decorative items have been around since the time of the dynasties in China, and were popular in France hundreds of years ago. We are seeing a surge in its popularity once again, but do you know what shagreen actually is? Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before & After: DIY Stairway Shelves
I’ve lived in my house for over 10 years (which is hard to believe, but that’s a whole other story) and I’ve walked by this awkward little space along my stairway probably half a million times. Only recently, probably about the time I realized I had WAY more books than I had the space to… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Design Dialogue – August 23, 2012
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What Is Daylighting?
As environmentally-friendly design has become a part of the mainstream, you may have heard the term “daylighting” used to describe a particular green design technique. But, what is it? Pin It… Continue Reading
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Design Trend: Mid-Century Modern
Nostalgic design has been very popular over the past couple of years. Design insiders attribute this trend to the stagnant economy; in times of financial stress, we tend to long for those great memories of grandma and our past. Mid-Century design, originating in the 1950s, is immensely popular – even showing up in the television… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Make a Decision Already: Design Decisions Made Easy(er)
Do you feel paralyzed when trying to make decisions on home remodeling or decorating projects? You’re not alone! I hear this all the time, and I’ve put together a few tips to help you when those decisions need to be made. Hopefully, these tips will help you to finally get that design or decorating project… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Design Dialogue – August 16, 2012
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Design Trend: Handmade
The past several years have signaled a change in the way people shop for home decor. No longer content with using purely mass-produced items to decorate their homes, folks are turning to handmade items to give their homes that one-of-a-kind look they desire. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Upgrade Your Bath: Tips For Choosing a Vessel Sink
Vessel sinks have been extremely popular over the past few years, with many folks selecting them as they upgrade their bathrooms. While they definitely up the fashion quotient in any bath space, there are a few things to keep in mind as you make your vessel sink selection. Pin It… Continue Reading
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What is Wainscoting?
You have heard of wainscoting, but you don’t know exactly what it is? Read on… Pin It… Continue Reading
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