The desire to nest is still evident in American Design as these trends show. Making the home a comfortable, intimate haven where we can spend time with family and friends is at the root of each. So in 2011, make your home your haven and have fun incorporating some of these ideas into your home this year!
Read MoreAwhile back I started to see prints and plaques with words on a topic, such as a holiday. I found out these are called “Subway Art” and I’m TOTALLY smitten with them… TOTALLY
It’s a Theme ( you know how I dig a great theme)
It’s Words (well.. nuff said, I’m there!)
It’s a Theme + Words.. swoon!
Read MoreHigh Point Market in North Carolina is the largest furnishings trade show where designers and retailers go to see the latest trends and colors in furniture and accessories.
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We all love flowers in the garden, but let’s face it: they can be a bit high-maintenance, can’t they?
Read MoreEspecially if you live near a water way, the melting snow and ice can cause water levels to rise and water to seep into your home. Using the same sandbags that municipalities within flood planes use can help protect your basement or garden shed from flooding.
Read MoreOur first spring e-newsletter is out! What do you think?
Read MoreThis pile of left over Minkee looks innocent doesn’t it? Just a few strips of fabric. But ask some quilters and sewers on Facebook what to do with this and WILD array of fabulous ideas pour out… not a one of them said to throw it away!
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We all want to unwind in comfort and the latest movement is for out to be in. Rather than relaxing in our family rooms and dens, people are retreating to their patios, porches, poolside, decks, and lawns. An ideal way to bring the interior style outside is to frame this space in bold patterns, inspired designs, oriental motifs, or contemporary designs.
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If you’re starting a new garden or redoing a corner of your existing one, you might want to consider adding some soothing Japanese garden elements. This style of garden is very clean, calm and simple, and looks stunning with more contemporary or mid-century modern homes.
Read MoreToday is dedicated to the small, agricultural city of Lucca, in Tuscany, which will forever have a piece of my heart wherever I roam. Besides the delectable cuisine, the mellow attitude of the Lucchese people, and the amazing emphasis on cycling, the city of Lucca contains the beautiful Palazzo Pfanner.
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