Interior Decorating

09/22/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Elements of a Successful Gallery Wall

Gallery walls are a perfect way to display cherished family photos or a collection of prized artwork. They are also extremely popular in current decorating trends. In order for a gallery wall to be successful, however, it takes more than just placing pictures on the wall in a group. By incorporating the following tips, you can easily create a gallery wall that will both showcase your prized photos or art, and be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your home.

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Quilting & Sewing

09/21/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Easy Peasy Fall

It is late September and I guess I have to accept that Fall is here… or coming soon. I can feel it in the air but I’m really not ready! So for those of you like me, who need some …. mmm.. encouragement to embrace our ‘inner Fall’..let’s make something!

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Exterior Design

09/20/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Fire Pits Heat Up As Fall Approaches

Though the heat continues here in Southern California and across the county, it is just a matter of time before we start to feel the cool crispness of autumn. I am personally so excited for the feel of the changing seasons, not to mention some relief from all this heat. Though the changes are subtle here, they hold such excitement and contentment for those like me who absolutely love fall!

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Gardens and Landscapes

09/19/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Monochromatic Plantings: Boring? No Way, No How

It can get confusing sometimes, trying to figure out what garden colors blend with others. The peach and purple clearly wasn’t successful, and the red/white/blue scheme only seemed to work in July. So here’s an idea—throw out color combos, choose one hue and use it boldly! Think it sounds boring? Think again!

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Exterior Design

09/16/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Jazzing Up Outdoor Spaces for Fall

I find fall one of the most glorious times of the year! There’s something about feeling the crunch of the fallen leaves beneath my feet, breathing in the cool, earthy scent of nature, and seeing the warm yellows, oranges and reds that dot the surroundings.

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Interior Decorating

09/15/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Welcome Autumn

Autumn is just around the bend. Visions of trees draped in gold and auburn, cool morning air, and crisp apple cider are already sneaking into my mind. With the kids off to school, the reality of sweaters and wool socks begins to sink in.

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Design Trends

09/14/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Sassy Clothing

Zing!!! I used to work in the Corporate World. The world of ‘Suits’. The world of black jackets and white shirts and pencil skirts. But Holy Guacamole do I wish we’d had ideas like this one Batman! Spazz up your Work outfit with these great ideas!

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Design Trends

09/13/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Getting Started With Your Outdoor Design

Design, in all aspects, can be extremely complex. It’s what makes it beautiful, and potentially frustrating. The start can be daunting. Where do you begin? And perhaps more importantly, what is it that you want to create?

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Exterior Design

09/12/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Lessons From Public Plantings

The next time you’re driving to pick up the dry cleaning, pay attention to the landscapes along the way that you like—make note of what’s attractive so you can bring that same element into your outdoor space. Not sure how to start? Here’s a few I spotted on a recent trip to Chicago—

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Gardens and Landscapes

09/09/11November 30, 2020 • By: Barbara Ley

Escape Into Your Very Own Secret Garden

Didn’t you ever wonder what the garden from the story “The Secret Garden” really looked like? If you let your imagination go wild, it isn’t difficult to picture an area bordered by lush green hedges and fragrant trees, with winding paths, flower shrubs and a fountain at the heart of it all.

What if you could have such a grand sight in your own backyard? Wouldn’t you like to escape into this private paradise just a few steps away from your backdoor?

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