Realtors say this is the best time of year to put your house on the market and go house hunting. Families want to get settled well before the school year begins. HGTV magazine had lots of tips that both buyers and sellers should note.another house on the block looks uncared for-could detract from the curb appeal of yours. Ideally, all houses should look Continue Reading
Add the Unexpected to Your Spring Bouquet
Thinking of Easter flowers, there was a cleverly conceived, simple bouquet of yellow roses and Custom Yellow Casart wallcovering adorning all the tables at the Antiques in Alexandria luncheon. All tables were filled with attendees to listen to Mary Douglas Drysdale give a wonderful lecture on her design process involving homes with antiques and how to marry old with Continue Reading
Dear Ms. Peterson
In the March issue of HGTV magazine, the editor's note by Sara Peterson was about her favorite chair and how it goes on and on and on...We understand the compulsion to buy something you love when you see it. She says that although she doesn't know how old the chair is or what's its official style, she doesn't care! The important thing is that it has Continue Reading
Bohemian Chic
Browsing through Houzz last Sunday, I saw an ideabook titled Drum Up Bohemian Style Chic. I immediately thought of Amy Finkle's MoRockAnSoul Moroccan-inspired collection of faux tile patterns. Amy's designs, based on her extensive experience, are a perfect way to add some Marrakesh style to your home décor. Mix it up with stair risers, borders to cut to any size, Continue Reading
Stripe Challenge Count Down
A quick post today because I'm traveling for a photo shoot but wanted to remind you about the Oliobard Tobi Fairley Stripe Challenge. You have until March 5th but the sooner you enter, the more votes you can build. I wrote about it last week but since that time there have been some fabulous boards.Like this one from swimen, with over 200 votes last I checked. I Continue Reading
