Did you hear that stripes are trending as the new "in thing" for 2013? We know how versatile they are, especially if you can move them around and rearrange any way you want. We've had them for quite a while with the Karen Robertson Collection. Some of her colors blend beautifully with Tobi Fairley's recent Stripe Challenge on Olioboard.You have 15 days to Continue Reading
How To Downsize From 7500 To 2000 Sq. Ft!
Happy Valentine's Day! What do you get rid of, what do you take, will it fit in the new dwelling and where? That's the downsize challenge a Best of Houzz 2013 winner, designer Susan Brunstrum, tackled when her children left the nest for college. Chronicled in Country Almanac's Small Room Decorating, Susan says she enjoys the reduced maintenance and loved getting Continue Reading
Silhouette Me!
Are you wearing masquerading in anticipation of Mardi Gras tomorrow? If not, you might want to but you might also want to get your silhouette on too! According to Traditional Home's latest February/ March issue, silhouette design is the New + Next great thing. Who knew? We're happy to hear this as we've just launched new silhouette designs by Edward Doyle Designs with Continue Reading
Is a Granny Pod Your Kind of Pad?
When one reaches a "certain age" you began to think about downsizing and what would be the most prudent next move. I've seen a lot of articles about pods that could be added to a dwelling, just like hooking up an RV. In essence, it's a portable high-tech dwelling that could be trucked to a family's back yard and used to shelter a loved one in need of special care. Continue Reading
Garden Life with a Mardi Gras Mambo Style
The day after the Super Bowl is tough, isn't it?! Not when you know Mardi Gras is right around the corner. While in New Orleans, you must party like New Orleanians (even though a lot of residents leave town as tourists swamp the city) but it's part of the New Orleans way of life -- to live life to the fullest, enjoy each day and celebrate with friends, family and Continue Reading
