DO Have use multiple “levels” of light in your room. Use a combination of overhead lighting for general illumination and table lamps to create a glow and warmth around the room. DON’T Purchase “boxed” matching sets of lamps. Matching is a thing of the past. Use one common “theme” to coordinate your different lighting elements. […]
Archives for January 2010
Finds Under $50 – Great "pear"ings
This is a great, inexpensive (and edible) accessory for any room. Fill a simple glass vase with the fruit of your choice – we chose pears of course… We all know Ikea is a great place for steals and deals. But 2 ready to hang pieces of contemporary Pear artwork for under $40 is even […]
Designing your Home around your pets
As a pet owner and lover (we have 3 Akitas and 1 guinea pig in our home), I found this to be an interesting article: http://blog.frusterio.com/home-design/designing-your-home-around-pets/ I always find myself designing my rooms around my pets! For instance, we chose a leather sectional sofa for our Living Room to help manage pet hair issues (much […]