Real Decorating for Real People
How could it be possible that someone would put together all my favorite things in one salad dressing? I love vinaigrette dressing, add my favorite berry – raspberry – and then make it FAT-FREE!!! This is another dream come true. This little packet came from a restaurant so I don’t know if the brand is…
I have to be careful when I go out to get the mail because I have a “friend” who likes to meet me there. Although truth be told I don’t know which one of us is more afraid! Do any of you have critters that like to show their faces all too often?
Color trends are just one thing to think about when you are decorating, just like knowing what is on sale at the grocery We don’t track trends too closely because we want people to decorate to make themselves happy, not follow the trends. However, knowledge is power! So, even though we often have to work with…
What do quartz stones, river rocks, Spanish moss, a dinner plate, a salad plate and a silk flower have in common? Give up? They are the materials needed to create an elegant dining room centerpiece. Matt and I recently redecorated a dining room. Our homeowners wanted more than just function; they wanted elegance. Since beautiful…
What child doesn’t like playing with bubbles? Well, you can try adapting one of your child’s favorite evening pastimes into a daily occurrence by creating a room full of bright, happy bubbles all over their walls. It’s like taking a bubble bath all day long! You can probably tell by looking at it, but I’ll…
A simple flat panel of fabric can become any style you like with how you embellish it – it can even be a no-sew project! OK, here’s my plan, we start teaching our “better halves” the joy of sewing, and while they’re busy stitching up beautiful swags and jabots for our homes, we’re sitting in…
Yes, it’s just like an awning for the exterior of your home, but when you use it on the inside, it really makes a statement! Wouldn’t it be great to travel to a quaint little bistro in the Mediterranean somewhere for a romantic lunch? Well, Matt keeps insisting that you can get that very same…
Just imagine a world without color. It surrounds us, affects us, can change our mood, it may even be healing. Read on to find out! Matt’s biggest dream is that one of these days I’ll be perfectly satisfied with the first color I choose, and after one simple sample board, his work is complete! Well,…
Accessories add personality to a room, helping to make the room a reflection of its owner, and photographs are the perfect accessory to create that personal touch. Family photos are one option, but photographs can also be used to produce drama in a space. Matt and I recently saw black and white photos used to…
You might not think about it, but your outdoor “rooms” deserve the same time and attention you give to your indoor rooms if you want to enjoy them in the same way. Decorating an outdoor “room” is very similar to decorating any other area of your home. You need to first determine the function of…
