Panel Particulars are featured in Veranda's latest April issue. I was surprised to see so many references to paneled walls -- either with architectural accent or paneling that has been treated with decorative painting, as seen below.Here are some more panel inspirations from Shoshana's ideabook on Houzz. I particularly like this one where wallpaper can be Continue Reading
Clever Concealment
These examples of clever concealment with design elements, placement and wallpaper would even rival Maxwell Smart's hidden doors. I love how these decorative design elements help to create an unbroken visual by making walls and doors disappear and conceal the clutter.This example of Antonio Martins' interior design converts utilitarian closets into captivating Continue Reading
What About Wallpaper?
After taking a breather last week from sprucing up the home, what about wallpaper and using it for a fresh look? It's an easy (yes, easy) way to add energy to a room. Casart Coverings makes it easy. It's repositionable so you don't need a professional installer. You can DIY. It's easy because it has an adhesive backing and doesn't require any glue or paste, so Continue Reading
Butterflies are Everywhere
I started noticing butterflies featured in magazines, in catalogs, and in fashion in November but now they are proliferating in abundance. Since I love butterflies, I'm very happy about this phenomenon. I think it has something to do with spring being on our minds in the dead of winter and now that it is officially here, we are celebrating it with a rebirth of energy Continue Reading
It’s A Spring Thing!
What is it about this time of year? It's a spring thing! Birds start chirping, trees leaf out, flowers start blooming and while a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love, mine turns to thoughts of cleaning, organizing and changing out winter clothes in the closet for spring and summer ones. Basically, it's work to eliminate more work! The March issue of Better Continue Reading
