Frank Lloyd Wright once said "art for art's sake is a philosophy of the well-fed." But whether or not you are an art connoisseur, or just looking to fill a blank space, buying art comes with a major intimidation factor.It's easy to get lost in the morass of the art world, let alone find a piece that fits your existing decor. If you weren't an art history Continue Reading
Archives for July 2012
It’s Back!
Browsing in the magazine section of the book store yesterday, I saw Domino's Quick Fixes and was elated that it is back. I miss Domino! There were oodles of suggestions that were applicable to using Casart.Stairs-"Create chalky stripes. Creamy vanillas and latte browns add understated elegance to stair risers that are typically underwhelming and Continue Reading
Beginnings of Interior Design in a Brief Visual Timeline
Did you ever want to visualize how art and the origins of the beginnings of interior design come together, without being overwhelmed? Now you can learn about how it all started in less than five minutes? We are lucky today to have a quick and fun guest blog post by Jamie Kirk of Cheap Conservatories, who was so kind to provide this new blog post approach as an Continue Reading
Stretch Your Imagination Because Wallpaper’s Not Just For Walls
Wallpaper is enjoying a surge in popularity largely because of new materials and advancements in printing technologies. Following are some ideas for how you can add visual interest without spending a fortune.Think not just walls. Think ceilings. Consider applying to the 5th wall for an upward, unexpected surprise. For the Hampton Designer Showhouse Tobi Continue Reading
Adding a Splash to Rental Life
Like many people I know who are in college or recently graduated, moving year after year is the norm and creates a rental life. I have personally lived in five different dorm rooms or apartments since I left home for college in the fall of 2008. From the cinder block walls of my first year dorm to the blank white walls of my bite sized room in London, moving into a Continue Reading
