In my last post, you learned my secret for launching a new room design often begins with an area rug (Where Do I Start?). I explained how beginning the decorating process with a rug is like discovering a secret set of instructions which guides all other decisions for a space: furniture, curtain ...
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Decorating Dilemma 101: Where Do I Start?
One of my highlights this January was conducting free 30 minute home design and styling consultations for clients who signed up at my booth during the December Winter Market hosted by Lily & Mae. As I drove through our snow-covered town, ear tuned to my map app so I could find your homes, I ...
Our Rustic Boho Family Room
The other day I walked through a friend's house for the first time. I was blown away. No, it's not what you think. Her walls are not painted Sherwin Williams Color of the Year (which happens to be Naval 6244 by the way). Her furniture is a collection of hand-me-downs, yard sale finds, old ...
2019: A Few of my Favorite Things
Here we are, the very last day of 2019, and my mind is full of memories, new beginnings, fresh goals, and Favorite Things. What better way to close out the year than to share a few special, enriching things I discovered in 2019? Let's start with something simple, yet wonderful: This NYX ...
Decorating a TV Wall for Christmas
Decorating a wall for Christmas which holds a fireplace, tv, two mantels, and several built-in shelves can be daunting. There is a lot going on here! Another day I will discuss the simplistic magic of decorating with white dishes (my fave!), but today let's stay on track and walk through ...
Vintage Army Dresser
**This post contains affiliate links; however, opinions and suggestions are wholeheartedly my own. It's always fun to venture into new territory with painting. When asked to transform a basic 6-drawer dresser into a unique piece suitable for a young boy's Vintage Army-themed room, I jumped at ...
Painting Large Bookshelves: The Paint Tent Method
**This post contains affiliate links; however, opinions and suggestions are wholeheartedly my own. Painting my enormous library bookshelves presented a challenge in more ways than one. You can see my Full Reveal here. First, these shelves consist of three large parts which are extremely ...
Painted Bookshelves Reveal
**This post contains an affiliate link; recommendations are wholeheartedly my own. One of the benefits of tackling a huge painting project is the tremendous reward. A few weeks ago I dove in to paint this three-piece bookshelf inherited from my sister. A massive unit with lots of ...
Painting Granite and other Design Hacks
Necessity is the mother of invention, but I would venture to guess most interior designers swear a Completed Room is the mother of Design Hacks. Our Office Makeover was no exception. I undertook two unintentional hacks in our office which fell outside the original Design Plan. It always ...
A Blue and Cream Office
**This post may contain affiliate links but all recommendations are wholeheartedly my own. We completed our Office Makeover this week! Our planning, labor, and styling the last few weeks transformed this hard-working space from dark and dated to bright and welcoming. There are so many ...
