As we go about our day, we see patterns everywhere: in chairs, pillows, drapes, even oven mits and dog toys, but do we know their names? See how many of these you can name:1. Zigzag stripes used on heraldic banners, military insignias and seen on pottery as early as 1800 B.C.2. Inspired by the costumes of early comic performers, this is a repetitive Continue Reading
Catch Of The Day
It's summer and many of us are planning a beach vacation before it's over. Elle Decor's What's Hot paid homage to the beach with Carol Fertig's Sea Life collection of melamine (how practical is that?) tableware. The colors are great and the price is reasonable. They are certainly the catch of the day!One link led to another and I ended at Carol's website, Continue Reading
Small Space Savvy
Here's a collection of some small space and space-saving savvy solutions to small space living. Try saying that 5 times quickly!House Beautiful's July/August issue is all about "the Magic of Small Spaces!" These 12 strategies are listed "for making the most of any small space:"Choose furniture that multitasks Use fewer but bigger pieces Maximize Continue Reading
Packing a Student for College?
It's overwhelming and difficult to pack your child/ student for college. Just the act is a right of passage for your child leaving and transitioning to young adulthood. Being the parent, you have to help ease the emotional separation on both ends -- theirs and yours. Moms have a knack for doing this well but often disregard the emotional toll on themselves. If you are Continue Reading
Big, Bold, Beautiful Stripes of Another Color
Beautiful stripes really never go out of style. Their colors, and combinations, widths and positioning are constantly changing. This makes them fresh, new and now. Elle Décor featured these patterns as a Trend Alert in their March issue.Here are some inspirational ones in a barrel-vaulted room. These linear patterns help to soften the expanse of the ceiling Continue Reading
