Has the summer heat driven you indoors? Tired of looking at your air-conditioned space? Want a change? Here are a few simple suggestions to update a space in a home, rented apartment or even a dorm room. Southern Living updated a breakfast nook by adding a window seat while still retaining the storage space below and concealing it with a gathered Continue Reading
If it’s French, ooh la la!
When you think French style, you probably think toile, trompe l' oeil and faux something. Newlyweds Lolly and Dan Rosales' bedroom lacked the romantic, grownup style they wanted. They found a photograph of a designer bedroom they loved but there was just one problem. The price tag was over $70,000. Designer Bob Federighi was inspired by Marie Antoinette's bedroom at Continue Reading
I Screen, You Screen
Screens can serve multiple purposes -- both decorative and practical. They can be a room divider or a clutter concealer. They can be contemporary, classic and artsy as well. Here are some inspiring examples from FixR and if you have teenagers, like I do, a privacy screen can help in many ways.This one above reminds me of our Casart Zebrawood reusable Continue Reading
Mercy Mercy Me and Be The One
Day 95 of the Gulf oil catastrophe. Mercy me, this has been a busy week! The oil leak has been stopped EXCEPT for five "non consequential" oil and gas "drips" some distance from the well head. Also stopped is the drilling of two relief wells due to expected high waves and winds from Tropical Storm Bonnie. BP and government officials say this could possibly delay by Continue Reading
Closet Style
Closet Style is Showcased with Organization & Purpose Most people shut the door to their closet to hide all of the clutter and chaos. Try tackling the almost impossible and organize your closet to make things easier to find. Trust me, it's worth spending a day cleaning out, organizing and redesigning a closet that you can actually use and find things than dealing Continue Reading
