Decorate on the wild side. Spice things up with your decor a bit when it comes to choosing an area rug. Instead of playing it safe with an oriental or jute, go for the animal print. Check these out...My personal favorite is my new Jaguar rug from West Elm for decorating on the wild side. Love it! (Sorry for the blurry picture)Although Continue Reading
A Day at the DC Design Center
I've been meaning to attend the latest DC Design Center Design House, Halls of Fame -- Showcasing Eight Elite Designers, but you know, life and time take over. Finally, I was able to get there this weekend, right before it closes on December 12. Although there were not as many rooms as I remember from the last Design House that I attended, one major thing was Continue Reading
Bedecked, bedazzled, beribboned but not bewildered!
Bedecked and bedazzled and beribboned but not bewildered, sounds like a song, right? No, although you could sing it if you want. It's that holiday time of year!Time to decorate your abode for the holidays. You probably have lots of favorite things that you use every year but there are so many new options from which to choose and add to the items you already Continue Reading
Stuck on the Subway
Stuck on the subway tiles -- not transit. I love the way subway tiles look! They come in so many styles, materials and colors that you really can't go wrong. They will always stand the test of time and will never go out of style. We just installed them throughout our kitchen and loved the look so much we carried it over to the bar.I'd much rather be thinking Continue Reading
Marmalade Mixes it Up
Jill Sorensen is the creative author behind this inspirational blog. She's also the interior designer for Marmalade Interiors, another unusual name. I'm thinking most everyone likes marmalade jam and the name connotes memories of spreading the sweet, orange-fruity concoction over warm biscuits -- what a comforting a way to start the day. Marmalade brings comfort with Continue Reading







