Is it possible to downsize without compromising? I don't think so. Marni Jameson says the trick is to downsize up. Marni's idea of downsizing is: "an intimate home, but not a broom closet. I want an easy keeper, with enough usable canvas for me to imprint my soul in three dimensions." She want to live in comfort, be close to some city life, but not so close that Continue Reading
Wild and Wacky but Worth Thinking About
When I saw this post on StumbleUpon, posted from ZDouf, I thought this would be wild and wacky but worth thinking about for a perfect follow up to my last Compart-ment-alization post. This post is about "31 Insanely Clever Remodeling Ideas for your New Home." See what you think. Some are are Wild. Some are Wacky but when you think twice, some are very doable. I also Continue Reading
How to Get Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Wall Art? – Libby Answers
Maybe 2014 is the year of surprises? I opened up my local Washington Post newspaper the other day (yes, I still read the hard copy) and there was an interview with our own Libby Langdon in the House Chat with Jura Konicus. This is an online chat session that takes place on Thursdays when the Local Living section is published. It usually features a designer in the Continue Reading
Are You In The Number?
Do you live in one of the 10 most interior design-savvy cities in America? Elite Fixtures conducted a study last July to determine these cities. They started with 50 potential candidates based on population, median home prices and proximity to design schools. Then they established an objective ranking methodology based on the following:How many interior Continue Reading
Compart-ment-alizing for the New Year
I find each new year I set out to clean, organize and start anew with a fresh palette. Part of this takes organizing, which at first can seem overwhelming. I suggest to avoid or minimize this frustration, compart-mental-ize -- mentally visualize compartments helping you organize. Work in sections of a room at a time and clear the clutter, store what you may need and Continue Reading
