Real Decorating for Real People
When I saw this table in a restaurant on a recent vacation, I knew I had to at least comment on it. And my comment is, “Never do this to a pair of old jeans!” There are countless other things to do with old jeans….recycle them into insulation, cut them off to make shorts, Make…
I had a horrific mirror experience this spring and I’m now finally getting over it. No, no one was hurt, but it could have been a disaster. Now, I find that the mirrors in my home are so much more important to me than I originally thought. Here’s the story. I arrived home from dropping…
After having wallpapered dozens of rooms, and of course removed just as much paper, I can tell you I’ve been through dream projects and nightmares as well. However, between Matt’s and my experience, we can get you through any wallpaper dilemma and have you begging for more….wallpapering that is, not dilemmas. 1. Can I prime…
The bean bag chair of the 70’s was a comfortable relative of the new bean bag pouf, it just looks a bit slouchy and worn down compared to the new more geometric style. These are easy to make and are a fun addition to just about any room. Before you start your pouf, there are…
For years I’ve taught that when you enter your bedroom, your bed should be positioned front and center because it is the largest piece of furniture in the room. Also, it is the one piece that you can design any way you like by selecting an upholstered headboard versus a wood or iron one. You…
I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that one of the best ways to get inspired to decorate your home is to do a little research. The best place to do that research…… on vacation! Now doesn’t that sound like a good idea? Here’s a for instance: you know you’ve wanted to create a tropical paradise in…
Kitchen hardware rarely breaks or malfunctions, we change it out because a new design can transform our kitchens – inexpensively, compared to other kitchen renovation projects. So even if you don’t need new cabinet hardware, you might want to take a look at the new designs that are available. Changing out the kitchen hardware is…
Don’t you hate it when the shower curtain floats into the tub and either sticks to your wet body or leaves you little or no room to wash up? Well, my daughter and I solved that in her bathroom with a curved shower curtain and we’ll never go back to the old style! Have you…
We have a Chalk Festival in my town every year and I have to tell you that the art created is amazing. The designs are all put in the middle of the street which is closed off for a short period and then the art usually remains until it washes away. This is one that…
Vignettes, or small groupings of accessories, are great ways to add designer details to your kitchen. They need to be thought out well because the kitchen counter is a very busy place. Of course you have necessities that belong there, but a few accessories do make it feel more like home instead of a sterile…
