Granted Christmas is that magical time of year but sometimes bringing out the traditional decorations can feel like a chore. We're exploring some ideas for non-traditional Christmas decorating that not only mixes up the magic but adds to it. Starting with classic Christmas Tree, no color, all decked in white, this is a beautiful tree via Tickling and Continue Reading
Transforming Your Furniture is Easy
We recently participated in a Casart demonstration at Evolution Home, Alexandria Virginia's premier vintage retailer. We wanted to show how easy it is to use Casart wallcoverings on more than just walls to demonstrate how transforming your furniture is easy. Here are a few pictures to show how different the pieces looked after we applied Casart, self-adhesive Continue Reading
Feeling Hot? Think Cool…
A way to beat the heat is to think cool. I've often thought the hottest days of summer are in July and we're right smack dab in the middle of it with that sweltering, soupy, humid heat. Dwell magazine touts what's hot with new, modern decorating trends and products and décor. Bold, hot walls were noted recently in an online posting. Here's their example.We Continue Reading
The Art of Color
The Art of Color brings soothing subtle tones of silver, pinks, and chocolates. The drama of black and white. The bold, bright electric colors of the 60s. The surprising blend of blues. It's all in the September issue of House Beautiful, The Art of Color. I loved it all! But my eye lingered on Snap, Crackle, Pop! about a beach house designed by Mona Ross Continue Reading
Big Bang Design
Since we're still in 4th of July celebration mode with this added gift of a federal holiday today, I thought it timely to share some design examples that add big bang design impact (without actual fireworks). The first are appropriately red, blue and patriotic..I first saw this photo in a Patriotic Interiors ideabook on Houzz. I really like how elements Continue Reading
