We've all heard all of these buzz words for buyers: turnkey, pristine, move-in ready, glamor, and, of course, location, location, location! Lindsey is selling her home and buying another one so she should probably be the one posting this. Buyers basically seek a home in good shape and with as many bells and whistles as possible. They want open floor plans, high 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
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
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
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
