Trend Alert: Mixing Patterns
There are “rules” in decorating that one learns when taking formal courses. Anymore, however,when it comes to decorating, it seems like rules are made to be broken. Let’s take pattern,…
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Trend Alert: Reclaimed Wood
One of the hottest trends in decorating today is using reclaimed wood. Arising from the desire of people to be more “green” and eco-conscious in their décor, the use of…
Read MoreUsing White in Decorating
White is a decorator’s secret weapon. It is clean and crisp, and can vary from restful to energizing depending on the colors it is paired with. I use white in…
Read MoreSashiko
I am announcing today my love of learning! Do you challenge yourself to learn something new every so often? I’m fascinated by the Japanese embroidery style called Sashiko, which I’ve…
Read MoreColor Your World
Honestly, I am always drawn to neutrals. I adore them. But unless neutral palettes are done “just so”, they can be very boring. And who wants to live in a…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Freshen Up Your Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is meant to be a retreat. But let’s face it. Since our bedrooms are also meant to be private spaces, we often don’t give them the same…
Read MoreLuck ‘O the Irish
There is an old saying that “everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” In addition to wearing green clothes and shamrock hats, consider giving your home a little Touch of…
Read MoreA FRESH SPIN ON OLD TERRARIUMS
While some areas of the country are starting to warm up, others are still in a deep freeze. If you need to satisfy your need to garden but can’t get…
Read MoreMonogram It
Nothing says sophistication in décor quite like a monogram. We’ve all seen monogrammed towels, monogrammed dishes or silverware, even monogrammed bedding. Monograms are just as popular as ever, and they’re…
Read MoreEXOTIC ORCHIDS: A Winter Pick-Me-Up
This time of the year, we all start to get a bit tired of cold weather, whipping winds and knee-deep snow. Even those of us who live in warmer climates…
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