A quick and easy way to change up a room is by switching out the simple things. Just by replacing a few throw pillows, rug, lamp or painting can change the over all mood of a room and helps you to accentuate the positive aspects of the interior. Will Wick from Wick Design Group uses a blast of color but only in the artwork he's chosen. If your mood changes just Continue Reading
Eyes of a Teenager
I'm traveling home from my younger son's high school graduation as you read this. Sigh of relief, now we're onto the next step and that will be determined by how the summer goes. In the meantime, I wanted to post some interesting photos through the eyes of a teenager by Jackson, my soon to be 18 year old. Without being biased, I think I can say he has a keen artistic Continue Reading
Two Simple Solutions
Update: Read our Design History Guide page for further cross references. If you want to make a quick, easy change to a room's decor here are two simple solutions.In the November 2009 issue of Southern Living, Associate Decorating Editor, Anne Turner Carroll used framed wallpaper along with an antique settee and a lamp to create an attractive setting Continue Reading
Just Slipcover It!
Just Slipcover it! Ha, not for your walls this time but for furniture. It truly is the easiest way to restyle a room on a serious budget. If you can sew, more power to you but if you can't there are some great products out there that will give you more options when it comes to revving up your room. Apartment Therapy asked their readers if they liked or disliked the 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
