The latest, September issue of House Beautiful is chock full of colorful ideas but I was most happy to see the article regarding surprising uses of bold color throughout early American history. Appreciating Art History, this was right up my alley.Newell Turner, the new editor-in-chief of House Beautiful, makes his second issue introduction with a bold splash of 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
Mix It Up When Dining
I'm thinking of decorating ways to mix it up. I'm currently looking for new chairs for my dining table and found several that I like. So, what would happen if I combined a few different chair styles? Check out Sarah Jessica Parker's dining room.Bemz.com shows us a way to give your current chairs their own individual style by slipcovering them using different 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
One Ringy Dingy, Two Ringy Dingy
Remember the phrase, "One Ringy Dingy, Two Ringy Dingy?" Lilly Tomlin made us laugh each week as Ernestine the persnickety (now there's a word I bet you don't hear often) telephone operator. This post title is my way of calling to your attention that this is your last opportunity to let us know which designs you would like included in the Gulf Coast mural. So, let us Continue Reading
