A new coastal idea or should I say a new "postal" idea? We're trying something new. We're inviting readers to submit guest blog posts. We'd like to start collecting so we can feature this regularly. The content would have to be interior design related of course but if you know of a product or service that benefits a resident then please let us know so we can give it Continue Reading
Going Green; with color, that is!
First, this update. I've spent two weeks in Tunisia, a north African country that could be considered third world in many aspects. Yet they recycle, irrigate and rotate crops. At the brand new Eden Palm museum in Tozeur, I learned every part of the date palm is used. Nothing is wasted. The fruit is used for jam and flavored "butters" in addition to dried Continue Reading
Accentuate the Positive
A quick and easy way to change up a room is by switching out the simple things. Just by replacing a few throw pillows, rug, lamp or painting can change the over all mood of a room and helps you to accentuate the positive aspects of the interior. Will Wick from Wick Design Group uses a blast of color but only in the artwork he's chosen. If your mood changes just Continue Reading
Just Slipcover It!
Just Slipcover it! Ha, not for your walls this time but for furniture. It truly is the easiest way to restyle a room on a serious budget. If you can sew, more power to you but if you can't there are some great products out there that will give you more options when it comes to revving up your room. Apartment Therapy asked their readers if they liked or disliked the Continue Reading
Process and Production
I love when I find inspiring art sites. This one from Ink & Spindle was really enlightening. It reminded me of my silkscreen / graphic design days at the Corcoran Gallery / College of Art + Design in DC. I loved this class and never really thought that what I'm doing now could relate, but this video put the two together for me. (via klt: Continue Reading
