St. Patrick’s Day is upon us – Here are some great finds to bring a little luck of the Irish to your home: Clover towels from West Elm…need I say more?? I love this Z Gallerie embroidered pillow for only $49.95. Reminds me of those beautiful Irish sweaters: Beautiful green & amber vase from Pier […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Design…Room Shapes and Solutions
DO Divide the space by creating multiple conversation groupings in open floorplans. DON’T Line up all of your furniture against the walls.Use your furniture to create “walls”. Experiment with angles and avoid the urge to line everything up on right angles.DO Use tall trees, chandeliers that drop down into the space, and decorative moldings to […]
Finds under $50…Chocolate Lover’s Month
Some great finds in honor of National Chocolate Lover’s Month (oh yes it is!): This throw from Pier 1 will definitely be softer than chocolate…but I doubt it would taste better! Who said you can’t have dessert for dinner? Well, at least you can put your veggies on a chocolate colored plate! Only $31.80 for […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Design…Fabrics
DO Mix colors and patterns. If you’re afraid of mixing too many colors or patterns, incorporate various textured fabrics of similar tones to give visual interest. DON’T Use small scale patterns in a large room. Large-scale patterns are like warm colors in that they appear to come toward you, they help to make a large […]
Finds under $50…Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! Here are some great, inexpensive items to help get you (and your home) in that romantic mood: Even the outside of your home can express your sensitive side with this adorable door mat for $24.00 from Chiasso. Having dinner at home this year to save some cash? Why not serve […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Design…Lighting
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. […]
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 […]
Help! I Hate my Dining Room!
Check out our November newsletter – we can help you get your Dining Room (or any other room for that matter) Holiday ready just in time before your guests arrive!Click here to see the November newsletter
Winner of the Holiday Room Re-do Contest!
We have a blank canvas to work with for the winner of our Holiday Room Re-do contest! The daughter of the homeowner actually submitted the entry on behalf of her mother, who has just moved into a new home and doesn’t know where to start. What a wonderful & thoughtful daughter! We’ll keep you posted […]