EASY ELEGANCEEASY ELEGANCE

My friend and photographer, Shawna Henrie did a wonderful job photographing one of my projects..So excited to show you the transformation - We actually have several rooms to share, but in the interest of keeping the postto a reasonable size... I will just show you the entry, formal living room and s…

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28Feb2014

PROPER USE OF A COLOR PALETTEPROPER USE OF A COLOR PALETTE

To make your decorating flow through your house and look pulled together and like everythng is meant to be there, you need to repeat colors throughout the rooms - this room is predominantly beige, with cream and soft blue accents - the next room can have the same colors with a stronger showing of bl…

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23Feb2014

A LITTLE FACELIFTA LITTLE FACELIFT

Can you believe that February is almost gone?I blinked… and it was nearly March!but its still a new year and a chance for a new foot forward.  Chances are your home could do with a little bit of a lift, too. Read more »…

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21Feb2014

COLOR OR NEUTRAL?COLOR OR NEUTRAL?

There's been a lot of talk about color for 2014.When I hear colors thrown about, like Radiant Orchid, I have to remind myself that these are 'trends' they are talking about.  I'm not 'trendy' per se.  I like something that will stand the test of time - which is why I like a nice neutral background s…

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21Feb2014

BOYS ROOMSBOYS ROOMS

BOYS WILL BE BOYSBut at a certain age they don't want to be considered 'little' anymore.  What to do when your boy grows out of his 'little boy' room?  add a little grown up styleRead more »…

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13Feb2014

THE FIFTH WALL - CEILING COLORTHE FIFTH WALL - CEILING COLOR

Looking up....The ceiling is often considered the 5th wall of your home.Most of the time it is neglected, forgotten, and ignored.But when it isn't, it can be breathtaking.Read more »…

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13Feb2014

A ROOM WITH A VIEWA ROOM WITH A VIEW

viaWe talk about contrast.We talk about colorWhether in 'pops' or splashes or immersionviaBut there are times when rooms should be quietRead more »…

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13Feb2014

DIY Smocked Burlap CurtainsDIY Smocked Burlap Curtains

Hello!  Anyone else ready for Spring as much as I am?  Winter always makes me feel a bit lazy because really, if it's brutally cold, which it has been, the only thing there is to do is sit around and stay warm somehow.  So, what better time for a sewing project.  Especially one that will take a lot …

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12Feb2014

WINDOWS, WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS.....WINDOWS, WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS.....

OR JUST CEILINGS, TODAY...so, maybe not all at once, but in trying to plan ahead on the blog, I decided to talk about the 6 walls of your home - counting floor and ceiling, of course - at least a couple of times a month....Don't you love walking into a beautiful room, taking in all the fabrics, the …

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10Feb2014

OPPOSITES ATTRACT...OPPOSITES ATTRACT...

Too much of anything, no matter how much you love it, is not a good thing.So if you have a very warm wall color,toss in some cooler tones - Read more »…

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07Feb2014
 
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