Never be hesitant to listen to what the experts have to offer as decorating tips or a solutions to design problems. Here are a few words from the wise.Decorator Nancy Blair-"Never turn down an antique, even if it clashes. If it was your grandmother's and it's pretty, take it. Someday you'll be glad." Wish I had heeded that advice as a bride when I turned my Continue Reading
It’s Back!
Browsing in the magazine section of the book store yesterday, I saw Domino's Quick Fixes and was elated that it is back. I miss Domino! There were oodles of suggestions that were applicable to using Casart.Stairs-"Create chalky stripes. Creamy vanillas and latte browns add understated elegance to stair risers that are typically underwhelming and Continue Reading
Stretch Your Imagination Because Wallpaper’s Not Just For Walls
Wallpaper is enjoying a surge in popularity largely because of new materials and advancements in printing technologies. Following are some ideas for how you can add visual interest without spending a fortune.Think not just walls. Think ceilings. Consider applying to the 5th wall for an upward, unexpected surprise. For the Hampton Designer Showhouse Tobi Continue Reading
Oh No! Say It Isn’t So!
I recently read that answer machines, phone books, deposit slips, film and many other every day items will soon become obsolete. Within the next 50 years we'll no longer have wristwatches, clocks, postage stamps, land lines, business cards, cursive and toilet tissue. I can accept the loss of some of these things, but cursive? Toilet tissue? Oh no, say it isn't Continue Reading
To Tile Or Not To Tile, That Is The Question
We'll answer the question to tile or not to tile, but first an update on Mission Small Business. We’ve crossed the finish line thanks to all of you who voted and told others to also. We’ve reached that magic 250 vote number but are still running in pursuit of 300. Voting continues until midnight Friday, so if you know of anyone else to ask to vote for Casart, we’d Continue Reading
