Outdoor fabrics really make cleaning up easy -- whether they are used outdoors or indoors and can fool you -- feeling like luxurious indoor fabric.We were very pleased to read Elizabeth Mayhew's article, Outdoor fabrics clean up nicely," in the Washington Post.Elizabeth Mayhew is a practical interior designer. She describes performing a 'near miracle' for Continue Reading
Similarities? Wall-to-Casart Flor (ing)
We were pleasantly surprised to see many similarities between the innovative, modular, carpet-tile company, FLOR and Casart wallcoverings. Here are just a few:1) Unusual design and vibrant color.(Mary Douglas Drysdale Signature Colors - Lipstick Plus in Faux Linen) 2) Beautiful patterns.(MoRockAnSoul - XOXO for Casart in Rust and White) 3) Continue Reading
Transitions
We're in a transition, with Memorial Day behind us (unofficial start of summer) and June 21st, the official start of summer, right ahead. Seasonal transitions as well as transitioning from single to perhaps rental to retirement housing are all a part of life. Designer and stylist, Emily Henderson provides some of the best tips for making it go smoothly.• Continue Reading
Answering the Call…
Answering the call of the blue butterflies...We love helping people and are happy to know folks are reading our blog. Someone contacted us to ask where could she find the blue butterflies that we referred to in our DC Design House post when she saw this photo.They weren't ours but we sought out an answer. It was like a treasure hunt. We have a family friend who Continue Reading
Are Your Bubbles and Crack Showing?
Are the bubbles and cracks showing when looking at wallpaper? Ever tried to install wallpaper? Despite traditional wallpaper being a challenge, what about temporary wallpaper? Sabrina Soto featured this type of wallpaper on the Katie Couric Show a couple of weeks ago and Katie commented, "I see bubbles." When viewing the wall, a crack in the butt-edged seam was also Continue Reading
